Our Team
Accountable. Talented. Disruptive.
Jarie Bolander
General Manager & Executive Partner
Adam Bowen
Development & Technology
Born and raised in the green state of Washington, Adam has loved every minute of it. His hobbies are limitless and his interests revolve around technology, coffee, music, helping others, gaming with friends, and of course spending time with his wife. From small companies to multinational brands, Adam has helped take projects from conception to production at every step in the process.
Jack Carrigan
Client Engagement Manager
When he is not on the golf course (or gaming), he spends his days communicating with project teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget. A native east coaster, Jack escaped cold winters and muggy summers of New Jersey for the “climate stability” of the west coast. An avid scuba diver, with a passion for strategy, Jack aims to bring in forward-looking and innovative ideas to every engagement.
Seymour Duncker
Executive Strategist AI & ML
Seymour has a deep and long standing background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and analytics. He has built products and large scale systems for startups and Fortune 500 companies. In addition to his role at Decision Counsel, he is the founder of Mindscale, a business innovation firm specializing in Artificial Intelligence solutions. Seymour was CEO of iCharts, a pioneer in cloud-based data visualization, and worked closely with Google to design a global data warehouse blueprint for Coca-Cola. Seymour provides strategic and technical guidance to all AI and ML projects at Decision Counsel.
Jose Escamilla
Video Editor
Jose is a true competitor, constantly pushing his own limits—especially on the golf course. Embracing every challenge, his inquisitive nature leads him to innovative solutions. Jose leads by example, inspiring those around him through his actions. With 15 years of expertise in video production and post-production, he seamlessly blends his creative and business acumen, effortlessly transforming fragmented ideas into cohesive, compelling narratives.
Ben Felix
President
Ben is our go-to guy for all go-to-market programming and usually a CMO at some disruptive GTM company, lucky for us, it's ours. From conversion optimization to infographics, he’s a buzzword wunderkind who keeps the team on trend. Overeducated at Columbia and Missouri, his Ivy League rhetoric is balanced by Midwest common sense.
Sal Fuentes
Founder & CEO
Sal is all about the high-level message, the perfect soundbite, the smoothing out of the complex. He turns muddled thinking into clear, concise, strategic vision. He gets it, and even more important, he makes sure you, your business, and your customers get it, too.
Maggie Goldstone
Design & User Experience
Maggie has been crafting digital design for more than 10 years. Leveraging her fine arts education and extensive experience as a top designer for major media brands and marketers, she is as strategic as she is creative. Her lifelong interest in progressive design enables her to bring a unique aesthetic to our client’s work. Maggie resides in New York with her family and miniature Australian Shepherd.
Lloyd Hutchinson
Design & User Experience
With 10+ years at Decision Counsel, Lloyd's the detail guy that turns out clean, simple designs that make bold, powerful statements. His creative executions have powered some of Decision Counsel's most successful customer engagements. Professional DJ, sci-fi movie aficionado, you get the picture here, or rather, the pixel.
Michael Jackson
Project Manager
Michael joins Decision Counsel for the second time, having served as a designer in the early 2000s. He is a Bay Area native who transplanted to become an Angeleno, and worked as a Production Manager for the Northstar Travel Media publication, TravelAge West. In this second leg of his fog and smog tour, he is serving as a Project Manager. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts from San Francisco State University and his MFA from the David Lynch School of Cinematic Arts at the Maharishi International University. Away from the office, Michael enjoys reading and writing. He is the author of the book Aim for the Middle, a satirical look at achieving life success through the power of mediocrity.
Quinn Kemlage
Client Engagement Manager
A native Arizona “desert-dweller” and natural connector, Quinn excels in navigating client projects and relationships, bringing new ideas and energy to each engagement. A top-down thinker coming from a background in financial services and business development, Quinn generates organization at all levels for her team and clients. Beyond client projects, Quinn dedicates time to volunteering at the NYC Greenmarket, skillfully slinging tomatoes, and gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of spicy peppers. Quinn's approach to maximizing the potential of each day and enthusiasm for propelling ideas to action create a stage for collaborative success.
Brent Jang
Studio Director
Brent is a skilled video editor and motion graphics artist with a passion for dynamic storytelling and visual creativity. Originally from Belmont, CA, he specializes in crafting compelling visuals that enhance brand narratives and engage audiences. With a keen eye for detail, Brent delivers high-quality motion design and post-production solutions for a variety of media projects.
Jennifer Mendoza
Producer
Striking a balance between left brain and right brain thinking, Jennifer is a true storyteller. When not caring for her family, dog, and chickens, yes chickens, she is performing at the highest level, serving as our Head of our video department. Along with her experience working with brands like Paramount, Netflix, VH1, and the New York Times, Jennifer brings her love of outdoor recreation, painting, and pottery to her craft. Her passion for collaborative ideation and process development elevates our video offering and overall creative output.
Jon "Moge" Moggio
Head of Creative
He is a hands-on digital innovator who has held leadership positions in rich media development, creative agencies and web development firms. Moge is Decision Counsel’s expert for building augmented reality and virtual reality solutions. He has that rare ability to find pragmatic business application in ground breaking technologies. He has worked with Decision Counsel for over 10 years and has a wonderful working relationship with all our team members.
Jessica Niva
Head of Finance & Ops
Jes came to Decision Counsel to be our structure and adult supervision. This veteran and mother of three possesses 15 years in management - which helps her manage our mix of disruptors. She watches our budget and yours. Her love of learning is evidenced by the multiple degrees she holds. Jes lives with her family on their small farm in Ramona, California.
Jackie Pestana
Corporate Controller
A dynamic and results-oriented professional, with a proven track record of delivering operational and accounting excellence. Possessing a significant acumen in accounting and finance, she harnesses her experience of over 21 years in leadership roles to optimize organizations and improve profitability.
I am also the mother of two incredible daughters.
Alex Rivera
Video Editor
With ten years of experience in Hollywood, working as an actor then transitioning to filmmaking, Alex is no stranger to the power of digital production. His involvement in independent short film production and passion for photography and video production make him an integral member within the Decision Counsel video department. With a love of storytelling, Alex is relentless in his pursuit of knowledge and expertise in video and motion graphics, as well AI integration, solidifying his unique position on the cutting edge of an ever-evolving industry.
Todd Soligo
Design & User Experience
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri – KC is in Missouri, folks – Todd has a 12-year track record of success at DC bringing usability, accessibility, and stellar design. He cares deeply about how we humans interact with all kinds of media, which is great news for our diverse clients. Some of his interests are the great outdoors, heavy metal music, and German automobiles. Oh, and don't let us forget, good whisky.
Mike Swainey
Executive Strategist
As Executive Strategist at Decision Counsel, Mike leads client relationships, guiding strategic initiatives that drive growth and deliver impactful business results. With nearly 30 years of experience across marketing strategy, consulting, and executive leadership, Mike has helped shape award-winning campaigns for a diverse range of clients, from startups to global enterprises across numerous industries and use cases.
Before joining Decision Counsel, Mike held leadership roles in strategy, client services, and business development at other top agencies. His deep understanding of client needs, combined with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, enables him to foster strong, lasting relationships while ensuring client success.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family hiking and camping across the western U.S. He’s also a self-proclaimed whisky connoisseur and an “agency madman” with a passion for creativity and strategy.
Anthony Vachris
Head of Content
Anthony brings more than 19 years of branding experience to Decision Counsel, having worked in every time zone and with clients across the globe. Anthony eventually found his way to the Creative Circus in Atlanta. Having worked with Nike, Manchester United and Starbucks, he leads the content team, crafting our clients' stories with an eye on market analysis and brand development.
Strategic Collaborators
Martin McGee
Head of Technology
Technologist, Strategist, Professor, Developer and Problem Solver. No matter what hat he wears, Martin is always making a positive impact. HIs rare ability to mold and build technology solutions that address actual business problems has made him invaluable to Decision Counsel clients. Over the years he has delivered technology solutions for Driscoll’s Berries, Levi Strauss & Company, Plantronics, Cisco Systems, Stanford University, Tempur-Pedic, Mattel, eBay, PayPal, Pacific Gas & Electric, Denon, TiVo, Grupo Televisa, Logitech, and Mazda USA.
Chris Soucey
Strategic Partner, Video & Animation
Chris partners with Decision Counsel to develop, produce, and edit compelling videos for television, businesses, and the web. For over 20 years, Chris has been continually working with leading brands and high-profile entertainment companies for commercial and corporate video productions. He builds lasting relationships with our clients based on the quality of his work, trust, and the ability to deliver on time and on budget. Together, we produce amazing work and exceed expectations!
Mark Strathdee
Strategic Partner,
Technology & Application Development
Mark is one of the brightest minds in Silicon Valley and wonderful Decision Counsel collaborator. Mark co-founded Sherpa Digital Media with K.C. Watson in 2011. Mark began his career in broadcast television and went on to produce programming at CBS (60 Minutes) and FoxSports. He made the jump to technology, and following a stint at Apple, he joined Accordent which was later acquired by Polycom. He is one of the top minds in the digital distribution and management of content.