our people
How do you describe people as eclectic as ours? You don’t. You let them do it.
You’ll be amazed at the variety of people who work at Planit. A million different interests. A million different life stories. Yet all with one thing in common: a penchant for great work.
adam aud
Designer
I think the bicycle, the Swiss army knife, and the Internet are the three greatest inventions of all time. Buck Showalter is my hero. He's going to save Baltimore baseball. I like backpacking because living in the woods with only a bunch of cool gear from REI is an important life skill. I'm not afraid of spiders, but I am afraid of cobs.
ali cannavino
Businesswoman!
Five Six things you need to know about me:
1. My bark is bigger than my bite
2. I can do 10-one armed push-ups in a row
3. I’ve been told I talk too much
4. I blog
5. I could live without food but not without coffee
6. Number 2 is a lie
amanda getka
In Yo’ Face Designer
I’ve been nicknamed CB for my love of crispy bacon and CM for my cookie monster-like tendencies. I love wine and cocktails if you haven't noticed. I balance it all out by training for various physical challenges like Tough Mudders—no, not for “Double Dare.” Thing 2 to my Thing 1 is my boyfriend Dan; we live with Rocky (Dog) and Karma (Cat).
amber valero
Media Maven
Born and raised in the Lone Star State, I can "talk the jawbone off a jackass" as my parents have often said. I studied journalism at The University of Texas (hook 'em horns) and am well-versed in zombie survival tactics. When I'm not watching HBO or reading my Kindle, I'm perfecting my aerial skills in hopes of joining Cirque du Soleil.
amy redgate
Senior Zookeeper
I'm a recent transplant from Boston but don't have the accent. I've adopted crabs as my crustacean of choice. I have a passion for travel. Thailand, Chile and Amsterdam are among the favorite places I've been. One of my dreams is to ride in a blimp.
andy abbott
Interactive Project Manager
Adam Jones once retweeted me. On the weekends you can find me doing my best Torrey Smith impersonation in club football. I enjoy dodging motorists on a run around Charm City. A day doesn’t go by without fantasy baseball from April to October. Don’t mind my bobblehead collection.
biplav chhetri
Computer Programmer
Sometimes, even in my dreams, I dream of writing codes. It feels like a dream within a dream. Haha!
brenda showell
Director of Mixing Business with Leather
I have been described as bright, ebullient and effervescent not only in personality but also in sartorial flare. I have a wonderful husband and two awesome children that complete my world outside of Planit.
brittany barr
Bon Viveur
A foodie and beer lover at heart, I'm often seen exploring new restaurants or with a Big Ass Draft at Max's Taphouse. I may be the only remaining Orioles fan left in Baltimore but I believe in Orioles Magic and gettin' down to "Thank God I'm a Country Boy." O-R-I-O-L-E-S!
caitlin mills
Charmer O' the Public Eye
A Maryland native and UMD grad, I enjoy crabs, Baltimore, the Terps, Ravens, and boat rides. I live in the moment, love to laugh, will try most anything once, and finally have accepted my freckles.
caitlin murphy
Social Megaphone
A Florida girl at heart, I love the sunshine, traveling, and staying connected online. I love trying out the latest social media trends and looking at things as both a consumer and a marketer.
Aside from online advertising, my first love is playing the guitar. When I’m not playing in a band or practicing at home, I'm at an ethnic restaurant downtown - Thai and Indian are favorites.
crystal franz
Director of Decisiveness
I’m an eternal optimist with a realist attitude. I like to get things done and get them done right. My daughter is the coolest person I know and my husband is a close second. I don’t discriminate when it comes to food and road trips are my jam. Oh, and I don’t give into peer pressure so it’d be futile to try.
Creative Strategist, Co-Founder
I solve problems. I enjoy breaking down barriers and asking a lot of questions. The nature of my industry doesn't allow for much downtime, but when I do get it, I like being with interesting people.
emily anderson
Account Executive
I’m a Long Island native with a recent coffee addiction and an affinity for anything involving bacon or cheese. I am helpless without a to do list and I’ve never met a tequila I didn’t like.
erica malanga
Closet Dynamo
I’m about 37.4% sure that I was Louis Prima in a past life. Bilibilibop--BILIBOP! Make that 52.9%. Yeah.
erin black
Polly Pocket’s Older Sister
When I’m not modeling heat gear for UA, I am making sure that everyone in lunch club has brought a starch, protein and vegetable. You can catch me at Field House for bottomless wine night or Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
erin foerster
Hashtag Heroine
I’m Erin: a girl with one "n." Landed in #Baltimore after New York, Vermont, and Connecticut didn’t work out. I enjoy sipping on calimochos (cheap red wine and coke) and snacking on tapas (I’m a true Spaniard at heart). You can find me on the ice perfecting my slap shot or cheering on my fellow Quinnipiac Bobcats as they kick Yale’s butt.
erinn hesse
Chief of Checklists
I'm Erinn, not to be confused with Erin. You can read my face like a newspaper. I roll my eyes whenever I look left. I love anything that is turquoise. I bruise like a Georgia peach…and I will harass you to get the answers I need, with love!
evalyse limon
Barback
I’m still a little afraid of the dark. I have a love-hate relationship with Mother Nature. I believe The Office is the cure for any bad mood. I like lists, manners, positive thinking and drinking Woodchucks with a shot (or two) of Stoli Blueberi. I don’t like mustard or driving slowly.
galen frazer
The AV Guy
When I'm "offline" I love hangin' with my beautiful wife Chrissy and my best friend Ava (who also happens to be my amazing daughter). Playing stringed instruments, composting, and reading occupy the rest of my spare time.
heather hurley
Global Tactics Captain
I have a slight addiction to coffee and the Food Network. Other than that, I am a lone Redskins fan in Baltimore, love being outdoors and I read my horoscope every morning, just to be prepared for the day.
héctor gonzález
The Client Whisperer
I was born in South America, but I am a Cajun at heart. I bleed purple and gold (LSU grad). I enjoy cooking and traveling. Since I moved to Baltimore, running and sailing have become my new hobbies. My family and friends are my most valuable possessions. I will give you my best work and have fun doing it.
holly carter
Lead Zombie Exterminator
I enjoy bad movies, rum and coke, and pretending to have a social life via the internet. I live with my boyfriend and my cat in charming and beautiful Essex. I'm very clumsy and generally considered to be why we can't have nice things. I've also been known to be sarcastic from time to time. But, you know, in an endearing way.
jack spaulding
Shepherd
I am the King of Prussia. I eat animals that eat other animals. I orbit the sun regularly. I invented thunder. I can play the clavicle. I am very, very rare.
james merrill
Public Library Flasher
An animation junkie by day and a digital abstract artist by night, I often find myself working way too late on a new piece of art and listening to Burial on repeat.
jason drumheller
Dream Catcher
I catch dreams. And turn them into layouts.
jason losover
Assistant to the Regional Manager
I help our clients dominate their competition online. I bleed purple and black and my favorite brewery is Magic Hat. I’ve been told that I’m the songbird of my generation.
jeff long
Master of Business
Former Mega-tern. I know more baseball statistics than any sane human should. I’m passionate about all things Orioles and all things Baltimore. I can tell what cut of meat something is just by putting it in my mouth. When Planit lets me out of the office you can find me playing a quick 18. No excuses, play like a champion.
jess dellen
Professional Nitpicker
When I’m not helping people talk pretty I’m moonlighting as a Daria impersonator. I’m fluent in lolspeak and snark. I’m a native yinzer who bleeds blue and white. My apartment smells of rich mahogany. I’m a terrible dancer but I love to do it anyway.
jessica oring
Question Master
Following in the footsteps of famous “The U” alums Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, Baltimore is now home for this Ravens fan. Fruits from the grape or pickle vine are often consumed while watching Chick-flicks, the Summer Olympics every four years, or Storage Wars. And who needs coffee when there are morning radio shows to be addicted to?
joe bawol
The Man with Two Brains
Offspring of an artist and a math major, I use both sides of my brain to see both sides of the story. A little push, a lotta pull. A little sweet, a lotta sour. And all the shades of grey in between.
joe glorioso
Soda Jerk
Working the fountains at a small-town drugstore, Joe has more on his mind than chocolate sodas; if only the police chief's daughter would notice him when she comes in for her usual cherry malt! Will he get the girl? And, will he stop the crooks from robbing the bank???
keiran lenhof
Copywriter
The worst joke I ever wrote was about the subway. Probably shouldn't have performed it on the subway. I spent some time as a missionary in a country with multiple beaches and plenty of alcohol. The Lord works in merry ways. You'll get my best for every assignment. If you receive less, find my brain on the subway, fixing a joke.
lacey stryker
Account Executive
Live in NYC? Check. South Africa? Check. Baltimore? Going strong ever since getting accidentally trapped here during Snowmageddon 2010. I live to travel (36 countries so far). I satiate my travel needs locally with spin and pilates classes for activity and food trucks and wine bars for flavor. And oh yeah, “We are…!”
liz angevine
No-No-Notorious L.I.Z.
I'm the "sports guy" who is really a girl. If I'm not playing sports, you'll find me watching them on TV or in person. When I'm not terrorizing the streets of Annapolis, you'll most likely find me at the beach, baking up something delicious, or reading Women's Health (ironic, right?). Oh, and, HOYA SAXA!
marisa flowers
First Lady of Breakfast Food
I have a thing for music. Listening to it. Writing. Singing. We’ve gone our separate ways a few times. Just couldn’t see eye to eye. Or grew apart. But we always seem to make our way back to each other.
When I'm not standing at the helm of Planit I enjoy sailing, restoring my ‘75 International Scout, attending Ravens games, and spending time with my super cool sons Charlie & Henry and my hot wife Sylvia.
maura mirarchi
Pixel Pusher
I’m a Charm City girl who loves everything Baltimore. I’m a health freak but I can’t live without ice cream and chocolate. Everything is better at the beach. Catch me at Fager’s watching the sunset.
megan palmer
Blue Moon Fanatic
I'm a Blue Moon fanatic with a penchant for sarcastic humor and wit. When I’m not stalking the media, you’ll find me adding to my ever-growing shoe collection or continuing my search for the perfect Caesar salad.
melinda callahan
The Woman Behind the Man
I am in love with wine. I have yet to find a wine that I don't like.
melissa franko
Manager of Expectations
Believer in not sweating the small stuff but always appreciating the little things. Supermom by day and by night. Future Napa Valley roadside cork stand owner. Die-hard fan of a Boston boy band and proud of it—and don’t bother, I’ve heard all the Hangin’ Tough jokes already…
mike hooper
Future Major-Leaguer
Still waiting for the Orioles to call…so in the meantime I manage projects at Planit and drink plenty of free Cokes pulled from Planit’s fridge.
mike unruh
Web Guy Seeks Perfect Design
I enjoy long walks on the beach.
nevin laughlin
Web Experience Purveyor
Transforming ideas into <code> is my specialty. I have a weakness for chocolate and beer. On the weekends, I love spending time with my wife, Katie, and little boy, Ephram. Some day we plan on restoring a historic home.
paul mulgrew
PHP Developer
var welcome = function() { return “I write code”; } alert(welcome);
pete deLuca
To-Do Guru
Habitual pen chewer. Addicted to coffee. I have an odd love for '90s music and movies involving alien invasions. Able to grow a moustache in half an hour. Dedicated Boston sports fan – somebody cue the duck boats!
I’ve been learning some new 3d software lately and am putting it to use for my son. Here’s a test scene from the short I’m making.
I’m optimistic in thinking that the Redskins might get their act together one day. I have the coolest dog in the world, and I love to be outside whether it’s on a boat or on top of a mountain.
ryan stinnett
Interstellar Produce Destroyer
Recently moved back from Ventura, CA I'm learning to appreciate Baltimore, MD with a fresh perspective. When I'm not busy pushing pixels around I can be found creating and performing electronic music. I love food, culture, art, and travel. I'm also secretly an iron chef ninja who paints on the side.
sarah cannon
Brownie
Yes, I can do a pretty gnarly cannonball. Find me bronzin' on the beach in OCMD (my home away from home). I love my big/crazy/fun family, obsess over zebra print, am a lax rat at heart and bleed purple and black. I secretly love playing bartender (orange/grapefruit crushes please) and my DJ name would definitely be DJ Scantron. BOOM!
sarah e. quackenbush
Chief Cat Herder
When you grow up with a last name like mine, you don't get to take yourself too seriously. You also don't eat duck. I ask a lot of questions, but I have a lot to do and a short attention span, so you'd better answer fast. I spend a lot of money on tickets: concert… airplane… speeding… gotta go!
scott boyer
Serif Trimming Technician
When I’m not perfecting that last bit of kerning on a headline, I enjoy road and mountain biking with friends. The rest of my time is spent searching for the world’s finest chocolate.
scott shulim
Copywriter
My mind is a blank canvas. Except when I can't stop thinking about: The time I spend on the spaces between the words. Whether I’ll always have the music in me. Who will take care of my questions when I’m gone. When I will give up the wheel for at least half the drive to Canastota for the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
shannon griffin
Functionality Specialist
When I am not running up Planit’s credit card bill or restocking the beer fridge, you can catch me out on a run, watching my boys play football and basketball, cheering on my hometown Syracuse, and soaking up the sunshine wherever I can.
stephen graham
Discriminating Palette
My Belgian lineage requires me to be an aficionado of beer and chocolate. I'm a fount of useless trivia and a former Roshambo champion. When I'm not commanding a small army of papertoy monsters, I'm usually involved in epic rap battles with my two daughters. Do I dare mention I'm a (ahem) Steelers fan?
tim dix
Server Call Specialist
I make sure all server calls are routed correctly.
tim smith
Awesomeness Re-definer
When I’m not re-defining awesome here at Planit, you can find me at the races: Dirt, Asphalt, Drag Strip with Nitro cars, doesn’t matter. I love the smell of Nitro in the morning! If I slow down, I’m probably watching my NY sports teams, at a concert, or spending time with my friends and family, usually laughing and making things more awesome.
