Matt Smith is a Software Engineer on Sundog’s Technology Team. Prior to joining Sundog, Matt was a Software Application Developer at Noridian Mutual Insurance Company. He attended North Dakota State University, where he earned a B.S. in Computer Science.

Dani Krolak joins Sundog’s Operations Team as an Associate Marketing Coordinator. Previously, Dani was a Social Media Intern at Sundog. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in May with a B.S. in Mass Communications – Integrated Ad and PR.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as
high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

Ad2 is the young professionals segment of the AAF affiliated Advertising Federation of Minnesota. Winners were announced at the 32 under 32 cocktail event on May 29. Knight will be profiled in Thirty Two Magazine.

“I’m honored to receive an award like this,” said Knight. “I couldn’t have achieved it without the support of so many other talented people working together to make such great things happen here.”

Knight is known locally for co-founding TAG, a Fargo-based retailer of graphic t-shirts, and working with local designers to launch DSGNX, a group celebrating design in the community. He has contributed graphic design and branding for local businesses and events, like TEDxFargo and Startup Weekend. Knight is an adjunct professor at NDSU and Concordia College, Moorhead. His artwork appears around the country as a participating artist in Art-O-Mat. His artwork is also shown in various local galleries, including his carved, wooden wishbones in the Plains Art Museum’s permanent collection.

Other awards he has received throughout his career, include: 15 ADDY awards with two Judges’ Choice awards, Graphic Design USA’s (GDUSA) American Graphic Design and In-House Design awards, Uncommon Goods Woodworking Design Challenge 2013 winner, and six National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) awards.

Knight graduated from Concordia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design before obtaining a Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design. He began his career at Sundog in April 2012.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as
high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

Christopher Kulish joins Sundog’s Technology Team as a Software Engineer. Prior to joining Sundog, Christopher spent 6 years at Minnesota State Community and Technical College as a Web Developer. He attended Northwest Technical College where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science (AAS) and Microcomputer & Network Technology.

Tim McMichael is on Sundog’s Technology Team as a Web Developer. Previously, Tim worked as a Web Developer at Absolute Marketing. He graduated from Minnesota State Community and Technical College earning a degree in Web Development.

Evan Hammond also joins Sundog’s Technology Team as a Web Developer. Prior to Sundog, Evan worked as a Web Developer at Minnesota State Community and Technical College and an adjunct professor of Web Development at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He attended MSUM where he earned his Bachelor of Science, Graphic Communications and Multimedia and Web Development.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as
high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

Ad Age DataCenter produced the Agency Report 2013 with information gathered from questionnaires submitted by agencies and from analysis by Ad Age. The report was published on April 29. For more information on the report, visit adage.com/agencyreport2013.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as
high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

ITCND is the leading IT advocacy organization in the state. “Long-term growth, profitability and sustainability have been achieved by Sundog through the delivery of IT services to clients nationwide,” says Gary Inman, ITCND president. “The company is a very deserving recipient of the Premier IT Business award.”

Sundog has been recognized by the Advertising Age publication as one of the “Best
Places to Work in Marketing and Media,” by the North Dakota Young Professionals as
one of the “Best Places to Work in North Dakota,” and by The Fargo Forum’s Best of the
Red River Valley as the “Best Small Company to Work For.”

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as
high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

Richburg served as EVP of Marketing for Sanford Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in the United States. Previously, he was EVP of Strategy Management & Marketing with MeritCare Health System. Richburg was part of the team that assisted with the strategic transition of MeritCare Health System to become part of Sanford Health.

As part of Sundog’s executive team, Richburg will focus on marketing strategy and implementation for Sundog’s clients, and integrating marketing with the technology that empowers many enterprise-level business growth initiatives. This includes cloud-based systems, CRM, marketing automation, insight development, branded portals, digital experience consistency, and helping Sundog clients develop strategic customer profiles for improved marketing efforts and better customer service.

Richburg adds a wealth of expertise to help support Sundog’s rapid growth as a nationally recognized marketing and technology company. In addition, Richburg will add considerable experience and knowledge to one of Sundog’s key vertical industries: health care.

Regarding this new position, Brent Teiken, Sundog’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Andrew has an acute understanding of how marketing and technology must work together to help a company grow and differentiate itself in tough competitive environments. We know Andrew will be a key player on our executive team – helping us shape our aggressive vision for our clients’ growth as well as the growth of our own company.”

Sundog’s Denver offices are located on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver.

Richburg holds Masters Degrees from Bethel University and the University of Minnesota in Psychology and Organizational Development. He, his wife Angela, and his four children, live in Westminster, part of the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area.

Lorie Andres joins Sundog’s Management Team as an Account Manager. Prior to joining Sundog, Lorie was a Senior Account Executive for Gartner, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. She attended the University of Minnesota where she earned a Bachelor’s Associates degree in Advertising and Mass Communication. She will work from Sundog’s Minneapolis office.

Weston Leutz is on Sundog’s Technology Team as an Associate Web Developer. Previously, Weston was a Business Intelligence Consultant at Eagle Creek Software Services in Pierre, SD. He graduated from North Dakota State University, earning a Bachelors of University Studies with an emphasis in Web Design.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as
high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

Senator Heitkamp spoke to the women of Sundog on February 20, 2013, as a part of their quarterly Brand New Day program.

“My intention for Brand New Day is to bring outstanding female leaders to Sundog to share their unique career success stories,” said Jodi Heilman, Brand New Day founder and EVP – Marketing. “Networking and finding mentors are proven paths to career advancement. Providing opportunities to make these connections has positively impacted our culture and the happiness of our employees.”

As the first elected female Senator in the history of North Dakota, Senator Heitkamp gave tips for leadership within the workplace and encouraged the women to become stronger leaders themselves.

“Heidi’s advice resonated with the women of Sundog: Stay true to yourself, look for the wonderful moments in each day and you’ll learn far more from your failures than your successes,” said Heilman.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

Jerilyn Stocker was hired to Sundog’s Project Management Team as an Associate Project
Manager. Prior to accepting her fulltime position, Jerilyn was a Project Management Intern at Sundog. She graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in May with a B.S. in Communication Studies and a Leadership minor.

Eric DeBilt joins Sundog as a Software Engineer on their Technology Team. Eric has more than 10 years of experience, holding positions as a Senior Implementation Specialist and Senior Software Engineer. He obtained a B.S. in Computer Science from North Dakota State University.

John Schneider joins Sundog’s Technology Team as an Associate Insights Analyst. For the last year, John has been an Analyst Intern at Sundog and he has now transitioned to a fulltime position. He graduated from North Dakota State University in December with a B.S. in Marketing and a minor in Web Design.

Sarah Nissen joins Sundog as a Project Manager. Sarah has 9 years of marketing experience, holding various positions, but was most recently the Interim Director in Admissions at Minnesota State University Moorhead. She attended Minnesota State University Moorhead, where she studied Mass Communications with an emphases in Integrated Public Relations and Advertising and Print Journalism, and a minor in Music. After obtaining her B.S., Sarah earned her Master’s in Arts, emphasizing in Organizational Communications, at North Dakota State University.

Erin Heinrich is also joining Sundog’s Project Management Team as a Project Manager. Erin brings 9 years of experience after holding a variety of positions in the client services and marketing industries. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from North Dakota State University.

Justin Welk has been promoted to Sundog’s Talent Coordinator. As a part of his new position, he will be working closely on the hiring and training processes. Justin was a Project Manager for two years with Sundog before his promotion.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as
high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.

The week of January 13, 2013, Sundog employees presented on the Marketing Cloud to both Hawaii’s Salesforce.com User Group via video conference and Denver’s Salesforce.com User Group later in the week.

Sundog has previously presented similar information highlighting their Salesforce.com partnership. In February 2012, Sundog held their Social.Mobile.Cloud event at The Plains Art Museum in Fargo, ND. In October 2012, Sundog shared their Dreamforce 2012 experience as a part of their “Putting the Promise of Dreamforce to Work” event at The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver, CO.

“We’re excited about the recognition we’re receiving among our customers, prospects, and the Salesforce.com community for our work within the Marketing Cloud,” said Kia Ullrich, Alliance Manager at Sundog. “Our experience using Radian6 and other social monitoring and analytic tools has driven successful marketing campaigns for our customers. Because Sundog can support these marketing campaigns using cloud technologies, we’re able to tell a compelling story. The feedback we’ve received from participating in events like the Salesforce.com User Groups has been extremely positive.”

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.