Our Team

Chance Carlin is the Technical Sales Engineer at Fruition. Chance’s career has varied from working in hospitality and sales to owning a video production and web development company. He’s captured live concert footage of Papdosio and The Dendrites, built his first website for a local Denver restaurant called City O’ City, and put together animations for some of Fruition’s largest clients. Now the Technical Sales Engineer at Fruition, Chance is looking forward to being a part of the team that is responsible for keeping the company growing. In his free time, Chance enjoys hiking, skiing, golfing and going to concerts.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“I’ve been a part of the teams responsible for a number of sites that have won awards. I’ve also been invited to speak on project quoting/estimating, which is always fun! I enjoy being a part of a team that is putting out great work.”

Lynne Craig is a Senior Account Director and has over 15 years of marketing experience across multiple industries, including healthcare, ecommerce, hospitality and nonprofit. Lynne is passionate about building strong partnerships with Fruition clients, ensuring deliverables are being met across every vertical, and developing creative, data-driven digital solutions. Lynne’s robust experience in account management has equipped her with an innate ability to anticipate client needs and proactively identify solutions, which helps her move the needle for her clients’ business and grow their digital presence. Lynne’s passions extend outside of the office through her work as a Board Member for Playworks Colorado, fly fishing in Salida, baking her way through Pinterest, and hanging with Stan-the-dog man.

My favorite thing about Fruition:

“We have a really supportive environment that embraces who I am and allows me to excel. I also love getting to know our clients and becoming an extension of their team!” 

As a Social Media Specialist, Dally creates organic and paid social strategies across all platforms. Before joining the Fruition team, Dally gained experience in agency and in-house settings where she managed social media accounts for various industries including media, hospitality, software, and manufacturing. At Fruition, Dally combines her skills in copywriting, graphic design, and photography to bring clients’ social media presence to life and showcase their unique voice. Through her innovative short- and long-term social media strategies, Dally enjoys bringing people and brands together through creative content and conversation. When she’s not in the office, you can find Dally exploring local breweries, loving on dogs, and traveling.

My favorite thing about Fruition:
“The amazing team! Everyone is super down to earth, kind, and funny!”

Tony Diaz is Fruition’s Service Desk Lead. Tony’s career has taken many twists and turns along the way. He’s been involved in video production in one capacity or another since high school. He earned his bachelors degree in Media Communication from the University of Houston, where he entered various film festivals and produced two student-led programs that aired on local PBS. Tony has extensive customer service experience, having managed restaurants and hotels over the course of 20 years. This experience brought him to Fruition, where he’s worked for the last three years. Tony is Fruition’s main point of contact for web administration work, and he applies his customer service background to grow the Fruition Service Desk. In his free time, you can find him walking and jogging through Denver’s best parks.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“I’ve enjoyed building relationships with clients and teammates through the great work we do. I love seeing everyone succeed as a result of that work.”

Augusta Ellison is one of Fruition’s SEO/PPC account Manager. With a robust background in the field, including working as an Account Coordinator for NFL, NHL, and MLB partnerships and an Account Manager for several large, national companies, Augusta excels at creating and optimizing eye-catching content. She loves that SEO balances creativity and analytics, and enjoys using her target audience’s perspective and priorities to develop unique approaches that will resonate with them. At Fruition, Augusta supports all SEO and Paid Media efforts and enjoys sharing her findings with clients in a digestible, easy-to-understand way. When she’s not in the office, you can find Augusta creating beautiful paintings, spending time with friends, or catching up on the latest Netflix series.

My favorite thing about Fruition:

“Knowledge sharing is front of mind for everyone on the team.”

Benji is one of the leading Drupal contributors and Fruition’s senior Drupal Developer. Benji focuses on writing reliable and maintainable code. This means clear documentation and structure with commits to continuously improve the code base. Benji graduated with an AB in mathematics from Harvard and a Ph.D in mathematics from Princeton.

As Fruition’s Senior Drupal Developer, Andy Fowlston leads the team through all stages of the delivery pipeline. Based in London, Andy started his career as a developer in the games industry and worked on projects for both Xbox and Playstation. For the last decade, Andy has focused his attention on Drupal and has worked as a developer in agency and in-house settings. An active member in the development community, Andy continues to deliver apprenticeship workshops to web developers as part of a UK government-sponsored apprenticeship scheme. At Fruition, Andy helps the development team play to their strengths to efficiently and skillfully build and maintain Drupal websites. With so much experience in the industry, Andy’s technical skills inform new builds and help push clients’ websites to new heights. When he’s not immersed in a development project, Andy enjoys traveling, strumming his guitar, and reading.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:
“Tons of people are available to help out, the atmosphere is a mixture of laidback and professional that helps get stuff done, and it’s based in exotic Denver!”

Erica Whitaker is a Technical Project Manager at Fruition. From an early age, she was drawn to technology. Erica first began writing code at 15 and went on to study website development as well as marketing and advertising in college. After moving to New York City, she began her career as a software engineer, working at R/GA — a leading digital ad agency. Working on high-profile accounts such a Nike and Samsung, Erica quickly mastered front-end development methodologies. Before long, she took on a leadership role within the technology team. Responsible for managing multi-disciplinary teams, she was able to learn about all facets of project management. After moving to Colorado, she joined Fruition as a dedicated, passionate and results-driven Technical Project Manager, where Erica applies her deep knowledge of web development to her projects. Erica enjoys providing oversight and leadership while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. In her free time, Erica likes hiking throughout Colorado in the summer.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“Directly impacting positive change on the teams and projects I manage.”

Lori Gutierrez is Fruition’s Office Operations Manager and has over six years of experience in operations and client service. From coordinating team events to ensuring the office is always ready to host clients, Lori is the central hub for internal communications and team initiatives. She manages and maintains daily office operations to keep Fruition’s 35+ employees on the same page and loves developing processes that improve the team’s workflow and productivity. From front desk administration to event logistics and everything in between, Lori excels at keeping Fruition fun, energetic, and effective! In her free time, you can find Lori exploring the Rockies with her dog, Otis.

My favorite thing about Fruition:

“I like the culture. The Fruition team is truly a family!”

As Fruition’s Service Desk Associate, Mike fields incoming requests from service desk clients and works closely with the marketing team on development projects. Mike mastered WordPress by managing sites for another SEO agency, and now at Fruition, he uses his experience to complete WordPress feature development for Service Desk and development clients. Before he got into tech, Mike worked as an occasional touring musician, and in his free time, you can still find him playing and seeing live music in Denver. He also enjoys hiking and fishing in the mountains with his dog.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:

“It’s great to have a working environment that fosters ongoing learning and to work with so many smart, talented people.”

Mike Mercea is a Senior Business Development Representative. As the founder of Wandrblu Digital, a social media and creative agency that joined forces with Fruition in early 2020, Mike excels at building strong client relationships and helping companies grow by leveraging their online presence. Mike loves being in a consultative role and guiding clients in the right direction to grow their business and boost their brand awareness. Well-versed in front-end client and partner relations, sales, and quality control, Mike creates and develops relationships with potential Fruition clients and offers expert insight into how Fruition can help them reach their goals. When he’s not in the office, Mike enjoys playing soccer, skiing, and playing with his pup.

My favorite thing about Fruition:
“The team! Everyone is like-minded and truly cares about their work.”

Courtney Miller is Fruition’s Lead Digital Strategist specializing in SEO and PPC. An accomplished SEO expert, Courtney has been working in the field since 2011 and has helped multiple businesses recover from major algorithm changes, including Panda and Penguin. On the PPC side, Courtney successfully manages budgets as high as $40K in monthly ad spend and improves business’s brand recognition, brand loyalty, and customer acquisition. Courtney’s passion for SEO and PPC continues to grow because of the challenge, creativity, and strategy it takes to successfully target a campaign, and looks forward to watching how the world of search engine optimization will continue to evolve. In her free time, you can find Courtney riding her bike through Cherry Creek.

Gianna Morera is Fruition’s Junior Project Manager. Before joining the team, she worked in Operations and Account Management in the hospitality and construction industries. Her depth of experience working with various clients, stakeholders, and team members to meet common goals prepared Gianna to skillfully lead projects at Fruition. In her current role, Gianna partners with clients and internal teams to support project needs, keep timelines on track, and create a uniquely positive customer experience for our clients. To streamline projects across departments, Gianna interacts with every part of the company and loves the variety of coworkers and clients she partners with on a daily basis. When she’s not in the office, Gianna enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring the local food scene wherever she is.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:

“The culture! Fruition has succeeded in creating an environment that encourages creativity and excellence. The team is very well-equipped to GSD and I feel lucky to work with people who care so much about what they do and do it so well.”

LaRae Richards is Fruition’s Paid Social Media Manager and has over 8 years of experience in the field. LaRae fell in love with the digital and social media marketing early in her career because it combines her talent for metrics and analytical thinking with her passion for creative writing and graphic design. With expertise in both national and local campaigns, LaRae excels at curating engaging content and serving it to the right market segments to achieve the maximum results. At Fruition, LaRae develops comprehensive and creative social marketing plans that connect clients with their consumers, whether they’re learning about the brand for the first time or they’re a devoted customer coming back for more. In LaRae’s free time, you can find her hanging out with her two fur babies, Brutus and Shady. 

As Fruition’s Technical Lead Developer, Lisa Ridley architects client solutions using Drupal and manages the day-to-day operations for the development team. Lisa brings 20 years of project management expertise to the team and has extensive experience in web and Drupal development. Lisa’s technical skills, combined with her love of mentoring talented developers, helps the Drupal team efficiently solve clients’ complex business problems in the digital webspace. In her free time, Lisa enjoys whitewater rafting, whipping up culinary delights for her family and friends, and exploring the multitude of waterfalls and curvy mountain roads in her home state of Tennessee.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:
“I love the team atmosphere and enthusiasm of the entire team, as well as the focus on delivering excellence”

As Fruition’s Drupal Developer, Elias develops front- and back-end solutions for our clients’ websites. Elias has worked as a software developer for almost a decade and has focused on Drupal development for the last several years. Now at Fruition, Elias develops sophisticated solutions to clients’ website issues. He enjoys solving new issues every day, and the challenge of finding the perfect solution constantly motivates him to become a better developer. When he’s not immersed in site development, Elias enjoys playing the guitar, jogging, and enjoying the Ecuadorian countryside.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:

“The people. Everyone is so kind, gentle, and always keen to help you if you need it.”

Ari Scott is Fruition’s Lead UX Designer. With previous experience as both an interaction and UX designer, Ari is adept at creating innovative and user-friendly website and application designs. At Fruition, Ari works closely with clients to understand their business goals and strategies, and helps them decide how to approach their website redesign or product build. Passionate about both data and creativity, Ari’s work strikes the perfect balance between unique design and ease-of-use. Ari’s empathetic and user-first approach helps him construct custom information architecture, user flow diagrams, and design mockups that fit each client’s target customer base. Outside of the office, Ari enjoys pickleball, racquetball, cooking, hiking, and boardgames.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:

“I really like the team and passion everyone has for their jobs. Everyone seems to care about what they are doing.”

Jon Shah is the Senior Business Development Representative at Fruition. Jon has a variety of professional experiences, including creating and implementing a BDR team for an automotive group, playing poker professionally, selling medical devices and creating his own e-commerce sites. Although his background has been varied, it has always had a focus on technology. Jon is excited to be able to leverage his experience in a variety of different industries at Fruition. In his free time, Jon enjoys drinking strawberry margaritas at Rockies games.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“Executing a successful outbound BDR campaign for a client who previously only utilized inbound marketing techniques was a big accomplishment for me.”

Ben Smith is a Researcher at Fruition. Ben is a graduate of the University of Denver’s Mathematics program, and he enjoys learning about Google’s algorithm updates. He’s a vital asset of the Fruition team, and he one day hopes to publish a book. In his free time, you can find Ben walking around reservoirs in Colorado.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“So far in my career, I’m most proud of creating Fruition’s lists of Google ranking factors and algorithm updates.”

As Fruition’s Content Manager, Emily designs and executes short- and long-term content strategies for each client. Emily is passionate about storytelling and capturing the unique voice, tone, and perspective of various brands. Her time as a copywriter for a Fortune 250 company deepened her love of content creation and sharpened her skills for writing everything from advertisements and press releases to video scripts and more. At Fruition, Emily carefully crafts and optimizes blogs, web pages, and other online content to build her clients’ brand image and create a connection with their customers. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and calligraphy!

My favorite thing about Fruition:

“I love the variety of our clients. It gives me the opportunity to do something new and creative every day.”

Jeff Williams is a Senior SEO Project Manager at Fruition. With a passion for the creative aspects of print and writing, and an interest into the growing universe of the web, Jeff’s career began by helping small businesses develop their websites and online presences. Jeff built upon that foundation by developing his skill set in online marketing and web development. In his role with Fruition, he’s been able to carry that passion for helping business owners find solutions to improving their websites and grow their business online. As the web has become more complex, Jeff continues to focus on the technical SEO, content, and user experience optimization that affect the user experience and website rankings in the major search engines. More recently, Jeff passion in local marketing has enabled him to help large multi-location businesses develop effective digital marketing strategies, and he has taken a lead role in developing Fruition’s local SEO services. Jeff enjoys climbing and trail running in his free time.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“Being a part of growing a successful and profitable Dental Service Organization, starting from two practices to 17 and growing, and making a direct and measurable impact in their growth by emphasizing local search marketing to achieve high visibility in each of the areas they service.”

Nathan Winter is Fruition’s Senior UX designer. After a brief stint at a small digital agency in Wisconsin, Nathan was catapulted into the world of publishing, where he spent over a decade designing and art directing for national shelter enthusiast magazines — such as Log Home Living, Traditional Building and many more. His increasing love for user interface design eventually motivated Nathan to pursue a career in User Experience design. Nathan enjoys sampling Colorado’s abundance of hip breweries and restaurants while taking in the occasional concert.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“My biggest professional accomplishment was transitioning from the world of print and publishing to user experience design.”

As a Drupal developer, Otar develops stunning and functional websites for Fruition’s clients. With 8 years of Drupal and full-stack development under his belt, Otar brings extensive experience to the team. Though he’s a seasoned developer in web technologies in general, Otar is passionate about Drupal because it empowers companies to achieve custom business goals in the most practical ways possible. Outside of work, Otar enjoys mentoring, teaching, speaking, and organizing public events like tech meetups and hackathons.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:

“I feel like everyone around me understands their responsibilities.”

Bryan is Fruition’s Drupal Engagement Specialist. Bryan’s 15 years of experience in Business Process Outsourcing enables him to quickly understand prospective clients’ needs and how Fruition could benefit them. Bryan is well-versed in helping companies meet their goals and has partnered with businesses in a variety of industries, including GPS technologies, insurance principles, para-legal services, mortgage brokerage, and eCommerce. Now at Fruition, Bryan connects with companies that could benefit from our Drupal web design & development services. He loves the challenge of learning about potential partnership opportunities and exploring how our team can make a positive impact on other businesses. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys spending time with his son and traveling with his family.

Favorite Thing About Fruition:

“2020 Best Place to Work in. Mike and Jim both gave me a warm welcome!”

Brad Anderson is the Executive Director / Founder and former CEO of Fruition. Brad’s focus is to support Fruition’s strategic initiatives. With a strong statistical background, Brad envisioned Fruition’s in-house software (WTWON) to drive client success. Brad handed over the CEO torch to Jim Collins in October 2019. Brad’s current focus is helping align Fruition’s talent with client demand. In particular by leveraging his expertise in multi location healthcare environments.

Brad completed his undergraduate work in Economics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, and his masters degree in Technology Management/E-commerce at the University of Denver. His masters thesis was on the two-pronged (consumer and provider) diffusion of elective medical technologies in North America. After earning his master’s degree at the University of Denver in Technology Management, he graduated University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Brad is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and several IP technology groups. He is on the board or a board observer for middle market multi location healthcare companies and enjoys seeing the maturation of businesses through their stages of growth.

Brad’s non uber nerd passions include cycling, dirt biking, and alpine skiing. Brad is married and enjoys having his daughters teach him how to carve GS turns.

Jim Collins is Fruition’s Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Fruition, Jim worked in digital marketing and sales leadership for three world-renowned organizations over the course of 18 years. During his six years as senior director at LivingSocial, he led the growth and expansion initiatives across North America. Now at Fruition, Jim is responsible for the company’s success which includes maintaining the highest levels of client satisfaction and overall company growth. Jim’s greatest strengths are his creativity, drive and leadership. He thrives on challenges — particularly those that expand the company’s reach and ensure great client experiences. He lives in Denver with his wife and two boys. In his free time, Jim loves to ski, hike and spend time with his family.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“Being part of the Fruition team!”

As Chief Technology Officer, Brad Jones crafts and delivers Fruition’s technological vision. With 10+ years of development experience, Brad is a regular contributor to Drupal core, the Drupal Commerce ecosystem and other open-source projects. His technical expertise helps Fruition develop strategies to meet unique client needs and shape the future of the company’s proprietary toolset. Brad is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems, and leverages Fruition’s unique set of tools and processes to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. Outside of the office, Brad is a volunteer paramedic and firefighter. In his free time, you can find Brad scuba diving around the world.

My Favorite Thing About Fruition: “Fruition isn’t just a development agency; we are uniquely equipped to offer a full suite of solutions for clients to own their digital presence.”

Christy Anderson has been Fruition’s General Counsel since 2014. Prior to joining Fruition, she was in private practice for eleven years, most recently as Senior Counsel at Bryan Cave LLP, serving as a member of its Litigation and Intellectual Property Client Service Groups. Christy has worked on and/or been published in matters related to trade secret, non-competes, non-solicitation agreements and software licensing. Christy handles Fruition’s client agreements, employment and contractor agreements, trademark enforcement and licensing, patent submissions, and other HR and legal matters.

Christy received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Economics from Elmhurst College, and she subsequently graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law. After law school, she clerked for Judge James P. Jones in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia. In her free time, Christy enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters.

My biggest professional accomplishment so far:

“After working for 12 years in Big Law doing commercial litigation, I was ready for a change. I’ve loved using my legal skills to help grow Fruition and our clients’ businesses!”