Saying thanks
Posted by: Carl Smith on Friday September 18, 2009
Yesterday a story ran in the paper which was very focused on me and I won’t lie it was fun. But as with most things the story of the last six years and getting it told is much bigger than one person.
Keymer
It was a great day in nGen history when Simon Keymer walked through our doors. Once he started sharing his vision for his public relations firm with that British accent we were sold. Since then we hired Simon to help us tell the nGen story and he’s done a great job. Case in point the article in the Times-Union yesterday. I also have to thank Kristen Potter who did a great job of piecing things together while I was a moving target. If you need to get your story told get in touch with Keymer. Not only is it an effective decision, it’s a fun one too.
The Times-Union
I also want to thank Charlie Patton and Bruce Lipsky of the Times-Union for coming over to listen to the nGen Works story and take some great photos. I’ve done a few interviews before, but Charlie was so relaxed and tuned-in you could tell he really wanted to know. Bruce wanted the photo to be interesting and looked at a lot of angles throughout the office. I’m real pleased with the shot, even if Simon says I should of brushed my hair. Like he even owns a brush.
My Fellow nGeneers
I also wanted to give credit to those not mentioned in the story. When we started nGen Works Bruce Cooke and Stockton Eller were two of the original partners. Their hard work and dedication helped us launch a brand that remains strong today. Joey Marchy also played a very strong role in helping us evolve and start understanding more of the holistic nature of the web. Travis and Varick are off chasing new dreams, and I owe them a huge debt of gratitude for leaving me a thriving company to manage and grow. And then we have the current team who hasn’t missed a beat: Lori Averitt, Fred Boyle, Mary McDonald, Jeff Croft and the newest nGeneer Katy Garrison. They have taken a legacy of amazing work and kept the level as high as ever. To all of you I say thanks for helping me continue to pursue my dream.
Our Clients
Of course without clients the whole thing would have fallen apart pretty damn quick. So to the 100 plus clients who’ve let us join their team, thanks.
Melanie Husk
I spent 14 years at Husk Jennings and that time shaped me as much as anything in my life. I am truly a better person for having known and worked with Melanie Husk. Watching how she ran HJ taught me how to run nGen Works. Having her as a friend and a mentor has showed me how to live my life. Thank you Melanie.
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Simon Keymer
09.18.09 at 1:29pm
Thanks, Carl. It’s what we do and we love doing it.
You’re right about the brush. My spending on haircare is precisely nil. The money realized is known in my family as the Baldness Dividend and is earmarked for “extra” haircare products for my wife…….
Natasha Chapman
09.19.09 at 3:37am
Great story, Carl! Congratulations on your personal and professional success. Best wishes for continued success to you, the team, and your family.
Natasha