Scott Severson, President
Scott is an Internet pioneer and a passionate advocate of digital content marketing.
As the President of ARAnet (the parent company of Adfusion and Brandpoint), Scott
enjoys working with a broad array of brands, agencies and his amazingly talented
team. Scott is responsible for strategy, overseeing the businesses and day-to-day
operations.
Previously Scott was the Director of Internet Business for North American Membership
Group, a consumer lifestyle publishing company with more than 20 million readers.
Scott has been recognized by Finance and Commerce as one of 40 Minnesotans on the
Move.
Scott has his degree in business management from Cardinal Stritch University.
Contact Scott:
Email: sseverson@aranetonline.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottseverson
Twitter: @scottseverson
Josh Madigan, Vice President
With more than 15 years of interactive and media experience, Josh has played a pivotal role in the development and growth of Adfusion. As vice president, Josh manages strategy, product development and the daily operations of the Adfusion division of ARAnet Inc.
Previously, Josh was an interactive consultant in the wireless and telecommunications industry helping regional wireless carriers build an online presence. He attended the University of Minnesota and received his B.A. from Capella University.
Contact Josh:
Email: jmadigan@adfusion.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joshmadigan
Twitter: @joshmadigan
Gary Pedersen, Chief Financial Officer
A financial leader for more than 30 years, Gary has expertise in banking and legal relationships, financial reporting, inventory management, retail operations, strategic planning, tax accounting, investor relations, internal control and auditing. Gary also has experience with family businesses, insurance, benefits and performance coaching and management.
Previously Gary was Executive Vice President-Chief Administrative Officer for Gabbert’s Furniture and Design Studio, General Manager and Chief Financial Officer for Great Water Media, LLC and Chief Financial Officer for Resources for Child Caring, Inc. Gary has a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis.
Contact Gary:
Email: gpedersen@aranetonline.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/garypedersen
Adam McBroom, Chief Technology Officer
Adam McBroom has 15 years of experience in the technology industry as an entrepreneur, consultant and executive. As CTO of ARAnet, Adam currently leads the technical design, development and management of both the Brandpoint and Adfusion product lines.
Prior to joining ARAnet, Adam worked as a software systems consultant for the mortgage banking industry. Adam graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College and is currently working on his Master of Business Administration at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.
Contact Adam:
Email: adam@aranetonline.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adammcbroom
Joan Nelson, Director of Business Development
As director of business development for Adfusion, Joan leads a team of digital media managers who procure inventory and optimize campaigns for the content-based advertising platform’s suite of products, including mobile solutions.
Previously Joan was Director of Business Development for Internet Broadcasting’s network of local media websites. She has also worked in traditional media sales management: newspaper, radio and television. Joan graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Contact Joan:
Email: jnelson@adfusion.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joanlanenelson
Russ Nolan, Director of Sales, Adfusion
At Adfusion, Russ leads a team of both in-house and in-market sales pros who are responsible for all Adfusion sales for both the Performance and Brand divisions. Russ has more than 25 years of media sales and sales management experience including print, television, sponsorship sales and digital media.
Prior to Adfusion, Russ built and managed the media sales division of North American Media Group, the largest affinity marketer in America and created a new sales division at Orion Multimedia, the largest producer of outdoor television in the country. Russ graduated from St. Cloud State University with a mass communications degree.
Contact Russ:
Email: rnolan@adfusion.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/russnolan
Ann Meany, Managing Editor
Ann has more than 18 years of experience as a writer and public relations consultant, and specializes in SEO content for digital marketing initiatives. As managing editor at ARAnet, she oversees a team of writers producing online marketing content, including articles, blogs, website copy and other marketing collateral, for a range of national corporate, government and nonprofit clients.
Ann previously worked for the Minneapolis Institute of Arts marketing team, and as associate editor of Arts magazine, and has also done marketing projects for such organizations as Land O’Lakes and the Blandin Foundation. She holds a master’s degree in public affairs from the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
Contact Ann:
Email: ameany@aranetonline.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annmeany
Twitter: @annkmeany