I didn’t grow up liking brussel sprouts. I don’t know many people that did. In fact we didn’t even really have them at my house, because my parents didn’t like them. Multi-generational brussel sprout trauma is real.
More …Jacob has worked with small business, Fortune 50 companies, nonprofits and agencies to provide marketing and technology needs. I have almost two decades of experience helping organizations tell their story and expand their reach.
The bulk of my job is listening first then being in conversation. If you want to know what it is like to work with me, here are some past collaborators.
Jacob is knowledgeable, insightful, and capable. He's a joy to work with because he inspires confidence. Dan Roloff, Publishing Manager, H. E. Butt Foundation
It’s REALLY nice having smart people like Jacob on board. He can turn our crazy, creative ideas into living and breathing reality. Thanks for helping us out. What you do is magic. Seth LaTour, Creative Director, Masterworks
Jacob's ability to identify with the audience's needs ensures that his presentations are well targeted and well timed. Tim, Masterworks
In a planet filled with opinions, I put alot of value in a person that cannot just come up with the strategy but knows how to deliver. Michael Schafer, Principal and Creative Director, openbox9
You f---ing rock. Sara, NTEN
This is one of the best, most fun and useful things I've done lately Lynda, Gathering in the East
Both witty and profound Jake's a rare combination of talents giving human dimension to an increasingly technological world. Dan Roloff, Publishing Manager, H. E. Butt Foundation
Jake has an authentic style, blending humor and candor that make his presentations really pop! Charlie, Youth Ministry Certification School
Id like to think that I AM CSS dangerous because of you, but also the word that stands out is reliable. You are always willing to lend a hand regardless of the task. Thank you for always going beyond to help a non dev member. Joel Velazco, Webconnex
If you want to work together, I currently work at WordPress VIP. We handle infrastructure, performance, and security at scale, so our clients are free to focus on what matters. With our unparalleled agility, flexibility, and interoperability, WordPress VIP is the best digital experience solution at scale. Want to know more, let me know.
I didn’t grow up liking brussel sprouts. I don’t know many people that did. In fact we didn’t even really have them at my house, because my parents didn’t like them. Multi-generational brussel sprout trauma is real.
More …The very first web conference I attended was the second ever An Event Apart in Atlanta in 2006. Don’t believe me, here I am eating a hamburger. I still have that grey undershirt by the way.
More …Christina loves to ski and I love her, so knowing that I am going to fall repeatedly over a weekend is worth it. Nordic skiing isn’t a thing where I’m from. Downhill is relegated to what most Seattle folks would call a bunny slope. But I’ve fond gliding on a pair of skis through a winter postcard wonderland is a uniquely Seattle experience for me. Something I’m excited to share.
More …I recently had a conversation about Detroit. I know it’s very hipster to say good things about Detroit, but I had a great time there last summer. Far from a city guide, here were my favorite places in the city.
More …This fall my church, Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, has hosted a series of classes on Islam. It has been exciting to learn know how uninformed I was about Islam.
More …Having a dog in your life means picking up shit, there are no two ways around that. It’s the great equalizer of pet ownership. What isn’t equal is the distance you carry it on any given day. And for me, the dawn of garbage day means the least amount of time I shuttle crap.
More …Warning: This post is of the very geeky type. We are sharing it because we have greatly benefited from the community around WordPress and want to give back.
More …This week we discuss an article from the New York Times about child sponsorship. The author of the article tracked down a sponsored child for a man in Australia. While the child’s community had seen benefit, the child and his family weren’t aware that someone half-a-world away had been sending money for more than a decade to World Vision to help the child.
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