Decision Makers
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) |
Position |
| Jon Gacek |
Board of Directors |
Ian Morris has been a leader in the real estate industry for more than a decade. Before joining Market Leader, Morris ran MSN HomeAdvisor, Microsoft's online real estate business, a business that he helped launch in 1997. Before launching HomeAdvisor, Ian held a variety of Internet marketing, business development, and operations positions at Microsoft, including responsibility for MSN's partnership marketing efforts. Ian has been a frequent keynote speaker at major real estate and mortgage industry conferences, and was rated 'One of the Real Estate Industry's Most Influential People' by Realtor® Magazine. He received the Inman Innovator Award from Inman News in 2004.
Ian holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has previously held product management positions in the financial services industry.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
President & CEO |
Current |
| Signature Destinations Club, LLC |
|
Current |
| Microsoft Corporation |
|
Former |
| MSN |
|
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
MBA |
Former |
Jill oversees all human resource activities for HouseValues, ensuring the company's mission is supported by its HR strategy. Prior to joining HouseValues, Jill was Vice President of Human Resources for over five years at Onyx Software, a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) company where Jill oversaw a global human resources function. Prior to this, Jill spent three years with ConneXt and its related companies, heading up the Human Resources function. Jill brings 18 years of Human Resource experience to HouseValues, twelve of which have been in the technology and services sector. Jill graduated with a BA in Communications and French from Gonzaga University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
President of Human Resources |
Current |
| Onyx Software Corporation |
Vice President of Human Resources |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Executive Vice President, Operations & CFO |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Chief Technology Officer |
Current |
| Onyx Software Corporation |
CTO & Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
|
Former |
Jacqueline L. Davidson serves as the company's Chief Financial Officer and has been with Market Leader since November of 2004. She has over 20 years in senior financial roles for public and private companies, accumulating significant financial management, business development and M&A experience. Prior to joining Market Leader, Davidson served as the Chief Financial Officer of a $100 million regional supermarket chain. Davidson's experience includes her role as Vice President of Finance for the Cobalt Group, an online marketing business serving the automotive industry. Davidson is a CPA who began her career with eight years at Price Waterhouse. She is a graduate of Washington State University with a BA in Business Administration.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Vice President, Finance |
Current |
| Larry's Markets, Inc. |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Vice President, Finance |
Former |
| Penford Corporation |
Vice President of Finance |
Former |
| Washington State University |
B.A. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Vice President, Media & Yield Management |
Current |
Ken joined Market Leader in October of 2003 prior to the company's IPO in December of 2004. Before joining Market Leader, Hansen spent two years as the Head of Sales at Onvia.com. Onvia helps customers find government opportunities by delivering daily lead notifications detailing projects the government currently has out for bid in their discipline and geographical location. As Head of Sales, Hansen reorganized the sales force to create efficiencies that enhanced the customer experience while continuing to grow revenues and increase retention. Hansen also successfully launched several value added services to both the existing and prospective customer base. Hansen went to Onvia after spending a period of time with Qwest Communications overseeing a team of wireless direct sales people in Seattle. Prior to Qwest, Hansen spent seven years at IKON Office Solutions in both the Washington and Oregon marketplaces. As a Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager respectively, Hansen was tasked with overseeing all inside sales efforts for the Oregon Marketplace including the consolidation of all branch offices to the corporate headquarters, Customer Service, Customer Retention, and Contract sales. Hansen graduated from Washington State University with a BA in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Vice President, Sales |
Current |
| Onvia Inc. |
Director of Sales |
Former |
| Washington State University |
BA in Business with an emphasis in Economics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Vice President, Mortgage |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Director, Prod Management |
Former |
| CVC Capital Partners Limited |
|
Former |
| Harvard College |
Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude |
Former |
| Harvard University |
Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Vice President, Customer Operations |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Vice President, Product & Marketing |
Current |
Scott Smith currently serves as Vice President of Business Strategy and Products driving operational and business planning as well as product management for Market Leader. Previously, Smith served as Vice President of Customer Operations and Advocacy for Market Leader from August 2002 until September 2007 and was responsible for the delivery of customer-focused initiatives both internally and externally. Prior to joining Market Leader, Smith spent 14 years at Microsoft creating new market opportunities for Windows and launching internet consumer businesses including Sidewalk.com and HomeAdvisor.com.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
General Counsel & Secretary |
Current |
| Microsoft Corporation |
|
Former |
| University of California, Hastings College of the Law |
JD |
Former |
| Reed College |
BA in psychology |
Former |
Kevin Akeroyd is responsible for Operations, Revenue, Marketing, Alliances, and all Client and Community facing Services for Jigsaw. Before Jigsaw, Kevin held General Management positions at large public companies such as Acxiom Digital (previously Digital Impact) and RR Donnelley & Sons Company. He also held President and CEO positions at several start-ups, including Gallery Player, Inc. and The Loan Page, Inc. Kevin is an alumni of the EPSO program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Second Avenue Partners |
Founder |
Current |
| Second Avenue Partners |
Partner |
Current |
| Madrona Venture Group, LLC |
Strategic Director |
Current |
| Hellman & Friedman LLC |
Executive Advisor |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Executive Advisor |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| Market Leader |
Chairman |
Current |
| Advanced Digital Information Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Modumetal Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Madrona Venture Group, LLC |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Bocada, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Ice Energy Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Stanford University |
Board of Trustees |
Current |
| Azaleos Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Member, Office of the President |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
Group Vice President |
Former |
| Interactive Media Group Incorporated |
Group Vice President |
Former |
| Microsoft Corporation |
General Manager |
Former |
| Insitu, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| The Office of The President |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Stanford University |
MBA |
Former |
| Stanford University |
Undergraduate Degree |
Former |
| Stanford University |
Undergraduate Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Yapta |
CEO & Co-Founder |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
|
Current |
| Yapta |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| RealNetworks, Inc. |
Vice President of Consumer Marketing |
Former |
| Alaska Air Group, Inc. |
Vice President of Marketing |
Former |
| Fogdog, Inc. |
Vice President of Marketing |
Former |
| Harvard University |
MBA |
Former |
| Harvard Business School |
Master of Business Administration |
Former |
| Duke University |
Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering |
Former |
| Duke University |
Degree |
Former |
Frank Higgins has served as a director since April 2004. Since March 2000, Mr. Higgins has served as a partner with Second Avenue Partners, which he co-founded. From 1983 to 1999, Mr. Higgins worked for Microsoft, most recently as Group Vice President of the Interactive Media Group. Mr. Higgins is a director of Advanced Digital Information Corporation and a number of privately held companies. Mr. Higgins also serves on the Board of Trustees of Stanford University. Mr. Higgins holds an M.B.A. from Stanford Business School and a B.A. from Stanford University.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Second Avenue Partners |
Partner |
Current |
| Hellman & Friedman LLC |
Executive Advisor |
Current |
| Market Leader |
Chairman |
Current |
| Advanced Digital Information Corporation |
Director |
Current |
| Stanford University |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Interactive Media Group Incorporated |
Group Vice President |
Former |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business |
M.B.A. |
Former |
| Stanford University |
B.A. |
Former |
Jon Gacek joined Quantum as executive vice president and chief financial officer in August 2006, upon Quantum’s acquisition of Advanced Digital Information Corp. (ADIC). Previously, he served as the chief financial officer at ADIC from 1999 to 2006 and also led Operations during his last two years there. Prior to ADIC, Gacek was an audit partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and led the Technology Practice in the firm's Seattle office. While at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, he assisted several private equity investment firms with a number of mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and other transactions. Gacek serves on the board of directors for Loud Technologies, Inc. and HouseValues, Inc.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Quantum Corporation |
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer & Principal Financial Officer |
Current |
| LOUD Technologies Inc. |
Director of the Company |
Current |
| Power-One, Inc. |
Chairman |
Current |
| LOUD Technologies Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Power-One, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Advanced Digital Information Corporation |
CFO & Vice President, Finance Operations |
Former |
| Adic |
Chief Financial Officer |
Former |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers |
partner |
Former |
| Western Washington University |
B.A. In Accounting |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Pacific Coast Feather Company |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Second Avenue Partners |
Partner |
Current |
| Marchex, Inc. |
Director and Vice Chairman |
Current |
| Affiliate 2 |
Chairman of the Board |
Current |
| Pacific Coast Feather Company |
Co-Chairman |
Current |
| aQuantive, Inc. |
Chairman of the Board |
Current |
| Alliance for Education |
Board Member |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| Museum Quality Discount Framing |
Director |
Current |
| Market Leader |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| aQuantive, Inc. |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| The T |
President |
Former |
| The T |
Chief Strategy Officer |
Former |
| Pacific Coast Feather Company |
Chief Strategy Officer |
Former |
| ABC Sports, Inc. |
Executive Vice President |
Former |
| ABC Sports, Inc. |
General Manager |
Former |
| Gear.Com |
Founder |
Former |
| Company Gear |
Co-Founder |
Former |
| General Mills, Inc. |
product manager |
Former |
| Avenue A |
|
Former |
| Overstock.com, Inc. |
|
Former |
| Company Gear |
Chairman |
Former |
| Marchex, Inc. |
Board Member |
Former |
| Stanford University |
MBA |
Former |
| Harvard University |
BA |
Former |
| University of Washington |
B.A. |
Former |
| Blue Nile, Inc. |
member |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| RE/MAX International, Inc. |
Owner & Broker |
Current |
| Philadelphia College of Art |
Assistant Professor |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Director |
Current |
| RE/MAX International, Inc. |
Broker |
Former |
| University of Missouri |
M.A. and A B.S. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Vault Capital |
Vault Capital's Managing Director |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Investor |
Current |
| Proxim Wireless Corporation |
Investor |
Current |
| eProject, Inc. |
Investor |
Current |
| Alliance of Angels |
Member |
Current |
| Vault Capital |
Co-founder |
Former |
| Vault Capital |
Principal |
Former |
| Alpha Arts |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| WorldCom, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| UUNET |
Director |
Former |
| AT&T Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| MFS, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| International Business Machines Corporation |
Director |
Former |
| Seniors Making Art |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Women's Bioethics Project |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| The Agile |
Board of Directors |
Former |
| Harvard University |
undergraduate degree |
Former |
| Bennington College |
undergraduate degree |
Former |
| Stanford University |
|
Former |
| University of Washington |
|
Former |
| Seniors Making Art |
Member |
Former |
| The Agile |
Member |
Former |
| Women's Bioethics Project |
Member |
Former |
Jeff has the knowledge and experience necessary to help with the selling or buying of your home and maximizing your investment property income in the shortest time possible. He has been in the business for many years and is dedicated to the utmost customer service. He uses his knowledge and experience in helping homeowners and investors get what they want with the least amount of hassles. He works with top notch lenders, title companies, bankers and other professionals in the field. Customer service is an area that Jeff feels very strongly about. With Jeff, you receive a level of customer service that is lacking in many companies today. Availability to his clientele is an essential ingredient, which is why when you work with Jeff, you will not only have his business number, but his home number, and cell phone number. Marketing is another area that Jeff feels very strongly about. He attends seminars, subscribes to the marketing magazines and spends countless hours looking into the new ideas available today so that when it comes time for you to buy or sell, he is updated on all the new tools out there to help make the transaction go as smoothly as possible for you. He is a member of Realtor.com, HouseValues.com., Homefair.com and is also using the 360 Virtual Tours packaging in marketing properties. Many of Jeff's new clients come from referrals from previous clients who were absolutely awestruck by the wonderful service that they were provided and went on to refer their friends and family to him when they were ready to buy or sell. So, if you are looking for someone who has knowledge of the business, is up to date on the new methods available for buying and selling, unbeatable customer service, strong marketing tools, and is a top producer, Jeff is your Realtor! Email Jeff at jeff@aztopproducer.com jeff@aztopproducer.com Shelly Parks started her career in real estate in 1996 when she was looking to purchase land to build a home. Jeff Mullen, a longtime friend was the listing agent of her past residence and convinced her to pursue a career in Real Estate. Shelly has an extensive well-rounded background dealing with distressed properties.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Realtor.Com |
Producer |
Current |
| HouseValues, Inc. |
Member |
Current |
| Jeff Mullen - Aztopproducer |
Arizona's Top Hud Specialist |
Current |
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