Executive Team

Internet Veterans. Internet Innovators.

A true Internet pioneer, Trish Bear was leading entire web development teams before many of us had even received our first "Try AOL Free" discs in the mail. With a passion for helping people grow their businesses, Trish saw the Internet as a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and make her passion come alive. Born and raised in New York, Trish traveled to Arizona and received her Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Arizona State University in 1995. She went on to manage the commercial Web services division of GlobalCenter, a provider of commercial Web site hosting, design and development, which was acquired by Global Crossing in 1998.

Already a knowledgeable Internet and business strategist through her education and early hands-on experience, Trish seized the opportunity to learn more about business and culture outside of the US. Through international travel and direct work experience with Italian businesses ESSO, First Italian Leather Factory, and La Esso Italian; German companies Allianze Aktiengesellschaft Holding, and Marblo Company; as well as with other international companies, Trish's perspective on what it takes to be successful broadened. When she returned, she applied her learnings and started I-ology with the mission of helping others achieve business success.

For more than eight years I-ology has experienced exponential revenue growth and continued profitability under Trish's leadership. I-ology's worldwide client base makes it truly international and highly recognized for its achievements. From being ranked as Arizona's fastest-growing woman-owned business for two consecutive years to being named as one of the 50 fastest-growing technology firms by the Phoenix Business Journal, I-ology's considered one of Arizona's leading businesses. Trish was also named a top Young Entrepreneur by bizAZ Magazine. I-ology was even voted # 1 in the High-Tech Companies category of the 2005 edition of Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business.

Trish still finds time to contribute to the community. She currently serves as a director for Western Security Bank, an Arizona based community bank, the Arizona Technology Council, the leading technology association in the state of Arizona, and the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee which will develop, host, and market the NFL Super Bowl in 2008. She is also a member of Vistage (formerly known as TEC, The Executive Committee) a worldwide association of chief executive officers that serves as an extended board of directors to local, national and international companies. Most recently, she has become a mentor for the ASU W.P. Carey School of Business.

A frequent speaker at key industry events, Trish has delivered talks to numerous organizations including the Sales and Marketing Professional Services Association (SMPS), the Arizona Bar Association, the American Marketing Association (AMA), and the Phoenix Ad Club (PAC). In addition, she speaks at ASU, the University of Phoenix, and the University of Advancing Technology on Internet strategy, e-Business and entrepreneurship.

As I-ology's Director of Creative Services, Gil oversees all activities related to brand management, creative direction and client relations. Gil has grown with I-ology, starting in 2000 as a lead Web Designer, quickly moving to Creative Director, acquiring the skillset and expertise needed to transition into the client delivery team lead as Director of Creative Services. Gil is a senior strategist and a member of I-ology's executive team. Today his specific responsibilities include developing, maintaining and managing I-ology's brand identity through graphic design, creative direction and market relations. In guiding the firm's creative focus, he develops innovative, compelling concepts that capture the essence of our clients' businesses and deliver return on investment. Gil also focuses on broadening
I-ology's portfolio of services to solve and support the growing needs of our clients.

Background: Gil earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Graphic Design from the University of Arizona. He got his start at Hallmark Cards where he worked as a typographic artist. He later moved on to become a creative designer at Coldwell Banker Success Realty (CBSR) where as art director he handled design and production of the firm's numerous Web sites. He also oversaw the creation and branding of all print and online advertising, billboard design, and internal marketing materials. Lead by Gil, I-ology received the prestigious Phoenix ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation for his outstanding work on I-ology's corporate Web site. This creative team is also a four-time Web Marketing Association Web Award winner. Gil is active in the community, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Valley of the Sun.

As I-ology's Director of Client Strategy, Aaron oversees all activities related to Customer Ongoing Strategy and Account Management. Aaron holds a B.S.B.A (Marketing) and an M.B.A. He has held senior positions in the high-tech, biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Aaron has always been a top producer and has a strong understanding of application development & integration, strategic IT planning and systems architecture. Aaron has held a variety of sales and business development positions, always providing his customers with an industry-best experience in unparalleled
customer service and custom crafted solutions to fit their particular and unique needs. His rare mix of enterprise and small to medium sized business experiences allow him to relate to virtually all levels
of organizations; regardless of where they fall on the business maturity spectrum.

Background: Aaron is a native to Arizona, born and raised in Tucson. He has worked and lived throughout the United States however, spending years of his professional life in Southern California and New York City, NY. He is a true Marketing professional with a B.S.B.A (Marketing) and an M.B.A. He has held senior positions in the high-tech, biotech and pharmaceutical industries. His customer roster and experiences over the years boasts such recognizable corporate names as Black & Decker, Wyeth, DHL Express, Applied Materials, CollaGenex, Merck and John C. Lincoln Healthcare, just to name a few.

Aaron is an Associate Professor of Practice at Arizona State University and is active in the community, as well. Aaron has served as a mentor with Quest for Kids and is currently the Vice President of the Board of Directors for Waste Not, Arizona. Aaron serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Zoological Society (The Phoenix Zoo) and is active with the Arizona Technology Council, as well.

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