The Team
Get to know the 417 Marketing Team
Nick Altrup
Founder & President
Nick Altrup
Nick is the founder and President of 417 Marketing. He is an SEO expert by trade, but he also enjoys digital strategy and website/server administration. Nick and his wife have 2 daughters. On a good day, you’ll find him enjoying dusty LP’s, drinking nitro cold brew while reading nonfiction, lifting weights, flying somewhere new, or hiking/biking through our beautiful State and National Parks and various trails closer to home.
Renee Borage
Head of Content
Renee Borage
Renee is 417 Marketing’s Head of Content. She spends her days writing and editing online content, including web copy, blog posts, press releases, advertisements, and social media updates. She is a staunch advocate of the Oxford comma. An avid traveler, Renee is always planning her next vacation. She also enjoys reading and writing fiction, taking photos, cooking, exploring her city, and walking her dog – a gorgeous mutt named Moxie.
Jeremiah Ruanes
Head of Web Design
Jeremiah Ruanes
Jeremiah has been 417 Marketing’s Head of Web Design since 2013. A Computer Science graduate, he has more than 10 years of experience in the world of web development. For fun, Jeremiah enjoys woodworking. He spends most of his time either in front of his computer or in front of his table saw. Jeremiah is a tech enthusiast who loves Apple products and smart appliances.
Corey Hermanson
Senior Paid Search Manager
Corey Hermanson
Corey is 417 Marketing’s Senior Paid Search Manager. His responsibilities involve working with the marketing team to develop and implement paid per click strategies for our clients. He optimizes campaigns to help contribute to the success of each campaign. Corey’s favorite hobby is scuba diving, however, living in a land-locked area it’s not something he can enjoy too often. His other hobbies include reading any book that piques his interest, video games, hiking, and board games with friends.
Carlos Escalera Alonso
Analytics/Tag Manager Expert
Carlos Escalera Alonso
Carlos is 417 Marketing’s Analytics / Tag Manager expert. He focuses on analyzing and understanding how visitors interact with a website to implement a tailor-made analytics system, everything from data quality gathering to advanced conversion tracking and reporting. He’s always in the loop of new analytics trends and enjoys a good reading with a tasty cup of coffee. He’s also an avid player of strategy games, loves fiddling around with his two dogs (Lana and Rudo), and enjoys a relaxing time on the beach.
Joan Ruanes
Project Manager
Joan Ruanes
Joan is 417 Marketing’s Project Manager. She is a BSCE graduate but decided that industry wasn’t for her, so, she spent a decade refining her skills as a research editor at a publishing company and she now uses that expertise to deliver professional project management duties. Joan has 2 dogs named Hunter and Dagz. She loves frappe and wraps. Her hobbies include working out, Netflix and Karaoke, trekking, and camping at the summit.
Shiela Vicmudo
Web Design
Shiela Vicmudo
Shiela is part of the Web Design Team. Her work at 417 Marketing revolves around website maintenance like running updates, checking on issues and imparting corrective measures. She is always driven by love for ideas and solutions. Shiela and her husband have three kids — all boys, and a girl poodle. Her hobbies include reading fiction and doing crafts. Her family loves going and spending the holidays at the beach.
Harmony Cox
Contributing Writer
Harmony Cox
Harmony Cox is a contributing writer for 417 Marketing. She enjoys the challenge of creating unique and engaging content for a variety of clients. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her cat Bandit, and enjoys travelling and spending time with her family. She loves good coffee and good conversation. Her favorite hobbies are hiking in Appalachia and watching movies with her friends.
Claire Sakaoka
Copywriter
Claire Sakaoka
Claire has 20+ years of experience in public relations, marketing, and digital media management. As a professional copywriter for 417 Marketing, she enjoys helping clients tell their stories, build their brands and successfully market their services and products online. Claire has two teenagers at home, Thomas and Joanna, and enjoys spending time with them and her husband Tommy and their two fur babies, Betsey and Axel.