Team

Monk consists of web developers, php/mysql programmers, css fanatics, business leaders and a host of other sundry sorts.

Drew Goodmanson (Executive, Strategy) Drew has led several technology focused companies since 1996. He served as CEO of Pangia, Inc. a company that focused on the integration of technology into the shopping center environment. Drew has also been the President of The Fulcrum Group and SanoBiosciences International. Drew's clients have included companies such as Amazon.com, Unisource, Macerich Company, TPG Ventures and Forward Ventures. Drew currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Renovo Group and serves as an Elder at Kaleo Church.  Drew graduated with a BA in Business Administration from Seattle Pacific University.

Etienne de Bruin (Executive, Development) Etienne graduated from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa with a BS in Computer Science. He started his career in South Africa in the early days of the World Wide Web and related technologies. He ventured to Germany to team up with network security experts in the design of network traffic encryption products. Etienne served as a key technology member of Quidel, leading the integration of several enterprise systems to support corporate strategy.

James Martin (Executive, Operations) James has over ten years experience developing mission critical systems. Prior to joining Monk, James led the Research and Development team at a Dallas based company specializing in Emergency 911 applications. James graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Management Information Systems.

Leon de Bruin (South Africa Operations) Leon has spent more than 35 years obtaining experience in the Chemical-, Iron and Steel-, and Mechanical- Engineering fields. He has a comprehensive background in executive/boardroom duties, business development, company acquisitions, international sales, financial controls, chemical production processes, engineering manufacturing and project management. The last years prior to setting up his consulting companies he functioned as the Executive Officer at an Industrial Manufacturing group of Companies. He graduated from the University of Potchefstroom in South Africa in Master Degree in Chemistry and Business Administration. He currently resides in South Africa and manages our satellite company Monk Development SA, in South Africa.

Michael Elias (Sales/Business Development) Mike has spent the last 18 years in design / technology sales and served as the lead sales executive for several world class design firms, working with clients such as Maytag, Pitney Bowes, and Citibank. Prior to joining Monk, in his most recent role as a Senior Sales Advisor at Landslide Technologies, he consistently lead the company as the top performer. Mike graduated from ICM School of Business with a degree in Computer Management and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity Degree from LAMP Theological Seminary.

Beau Aguon (Sales/Business Development) Beau came to Monk after several years of serving as Director of Sales & Marketing for a San diego commercial real estate firm overseeing sales, marketing, advertising & business development efforts. As the Sales/Business development guy for Monk Development, Beau represents the company to new and existing clients, creating imaginative and innovative opportunities to deliver cutting-edge web solutions.

T.J. Jones (Sales/Business Development) T. J. comes to Monk after serving stints in IT and sales respectively after graduating in 2004 with a degree in Management Information Systems.  Previously, he managed all marketing and sales functions of 2nd generation family business. Recently, he has turned his attention to creating passionate users of web solutions and providing memorable customer experiences. In his spare time he competes as an Amateur bowler, traveling the East Coast in search of his next tournament win.

Benson Lee (Accounts/Project Manager) Benson graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a BS in Computer Science. His previous work has included software development, operations and administrative work at a non-profit, and customer support. He brings a unique blend of technical and customer skills and is passionate about connecting people through practical applications of internet enabled technology. When he is not working he enjoys gadget nerdery, reading, and deep laughs. Benson currently resides with his wife in San Diego.

Holly West (Accounts/Project Manager) Holly graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with degrees in Business Administration and Psychology. She's most recently worked as a project manager for a healthcare software company installing clinical applications for hospitals across the country, managing the implementations and training clients on the software. In her free time she enjoys running, playing tennis, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.

Grace Lee (Admin/Project Coordinator) Grace graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a BA in International Studies: Economics/Sociology. Her previous work in the dental field provided her with experience in customer service, billing, treatment plans, and operations. While she's not working, Grace enjoys outdoorsy activities like hiking and running, yoga, as well as baking and eating lots of good food.

Shane Bonham (Product Manager, CSS & Development) Shane is our CSS guru. Graduating in 2003 from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a BS in Business Administration, he continues to be a student of the ever-evolving realm of web standards. Shane lives in north county San Diego with his wife, son, and cat.

Adam Randlett (Layout, Design, CSS & Development) Adam graduated from Western State College with a BS in Kinesiology. His web design and development began as a hobby and soon found a passion that gave him a different direction for work. Adam brings experience not only in web development but flash development and video production. Adam enjoys life and the outdoors with his wife and two children in Colorado.

Justin Stayton (Backend, development, php) A 2007 graduate of LeTourneau University in the field of Computer Information Systems, Justin comes equipped with a myriad of skills in web development and programming. His academic portfolio includes work for companies ranging from IBM to the Longview Wellness Center. But when staring at code has his eyes bloodshot and blurry, Justin enjoys relaxing behind a good book, a camera lens, or a blank canvas to spur his creativity. He currently resides with the Amish in Pennsylvania.

Justin Bodeutsch (Backend, development, php) Justin has experience building backend intranets as well as web standard websites. Justin previously worked for Netbiz, a growing company in Tigard, Or. At Netbiz Justin focused on developing simple tools to help people edit their own web sites. Justin’s skills include CSS, JavaScript, quality, validation, PHP and other backend integration.

Juan Torres (Backend, development, php) Juan was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. He graduated with a BS in Systems Engineering from Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador, and later pursued a MS in Computer Science from San Diego State University. He is passionate about video games, good coffee, and hiking.

Marcie Kechely (Billing/Operations) Marcie comes to us from Mason McDuffie Financial Corporation where she was a Commercial Property manager for five years. There she was responsible for managing over 40 million dollars in assets along with all tenant and vendor activities. Prior to this she was Manager of Operations for the Faultline Brewing Company restaurant chain. Marcie attended college at UC Davis.

Jennifer Craycraft (Designer/Design Project Manager) Jenn began interning with Monk while still in school, and her love of the purpose driven work inspired her to stay. She graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in Graphic Design and now works as a junior designer, and is involved in project management. Outside work Jenn and her husband work as youth leaders with Jr. and Sr. high students at Hill Country Community Church.