Executive Team

Leading the Future of Campaign Targeting and Activation

Meet the visionary leaders driving our campaign targeting and activation platform, empowering businesses with cutting-edge solutions for secure and seamless marketing operations.


Meet Our Executive Team

Our executive team brings deep expertise in technology, strategy, and business growth, driving innovation and success through leadership, experience, and a commitment to excellence.

Vern Hanzlik, Chief Executive Officer

Vern Hanzlik is a seasoned technology executive, investor, and strategic advisor specializing in go-to-market acceleration, technology roadmaps, and business development. With over 30 years in technology and services, Vern has held significant leadership roles, including CEO of Qumu and President of Sajan Software, and co-founded Stellent, which was acquired by Oracle for $440 million.

Pete Blackhurst, Chief Revenue Officer

Pete Blackhurst is a data-driven SaaS revenue leader with 22+ years of experience scaling GTM organizations from $2M to $100M ARR. As Chief Revenue Officer at VisitIQ, he owns global revenue across sales, marketing, partnerships, and customer success—building a predictable growth engine and advancing VisitIQ’s position as the AI architecture of GTM targeting.

Eric Rudolf, Chief Marketing Officer

Eric Rudolf is a SaaS and enterprise technology leader with expertise in Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy, growth, and marketing. As a full-time, fractional, and interim CMO for nearly 20 emerging tech firms, he specializes in aligning marketing, sales, customer success, and channel teams to accelerate revenue.

Joe Skar, Chief Financial Officer

A seasoned finance and operations leader, Joe Skar brings extensive experience across growth-stage companies and advisory organizations. He has led corporate finance and operational strategy as both CFO and COO, partnering with executive teams and boards to support disciplined growth and creation of long-term value.

James Dunay, Chief Technology Officer

James Dunay is a technology leader with a strong engineering background and startup experience. He specializes in developing scalable systems and leveraging AI to drive business impact. With a focus on innovation and problem-solving, he brings technical expertise that fuels company growth.

Nicole Manderscheid,
Chief People Officer

Nicole Manderscheid has over 20 years of executive HR experience in high-tech companies. She currently serves as an HR consultant for firms specializing in cloud-based manufacturing technology, HIPAA compliance software, and data-driven intelligence.

Rick French, Vice President of Strategic Accounts

A President’s Club Award-winning executive, Rick French has over 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and media. He is known for his ability to penetrate new markets, capture significant market share, and drive revenue growth. His deep expertise in interactive media helps businesses scale effectively.

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