Team

Team

A Classy Bunch of Folks

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  • Kurt Theobald

    CEO

    • Things I Love:

      My family. My ranch. Writing. Reading. Dreaming. Simplicity. My work. Challenging others. Being challenged. Winning. Learning from failure. Doing things better. יהוה.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Moving. American Chinese food. Any fast food. Running for exercise. Losing. Fiat currency. Government bailouts. MSG. Pride. Greed. Movies with depressing conclusions.

    • Favorite Places:

      My ranch. The office. ... ... That about sums it up.

    • My Family:

      Beautiful, committed wife of eight years. Fearless 2-year-old son Benjamin. Precious newborn daughter, Eliana. Two brothers, two sisters. 44 aunts and uncles. 130+ first cousins. Countless 2nd cousins.

    • Favorite Quote:

      We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful. - C.S. Lewis

  • Erik Hansen

    COO

    • Things I Love:

      Jesus, my wife, truth, efficiency, a good night's sleep, proper grammar, drinking water, close relationships, photography, programming, surfing, listening to music loudly.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Inconsideration, laziness, verbosity, being unorganized.

    • Favorite Places:

      Home, family and friends' houses, the office, soccer field, anywhere where you can swim.

    • My Family:

      I am married to the love of my life, Amber. She's the most loving, creative, and compassionate person I know. I am blessed with a large family and loving parents whom I greatly enjoy. Most people have never heard of my father's native country, the Faroe Islands.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "There is nothing to fear, but fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

  • Gino Nanninga

    Account Manager

    • Things I Love:

      My Lord, my family, reading, history, Christian rock, 70s rock, 80s pop, roller coasters, thunderstorms, huge floating snowflakes, and naps.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Injustice, abuse, oppression, arrogance, and rationalization. Oh, and whining.

    • Favorite Places:

      Hanging out at home with friends and family. Hiking in the quasi-wilderness. Sit down restaurants. In my man cave playing X-Box 360 on line.

    • My Family:

      My sweet wife Karen who has put up with me for 35 plus years. My son Christopher, his wife Katie, their two daughters Charlotte and Norah, and dog. My son Zachary, his wife Izzey, and their three dogs, cat, and horse. I am truly blessed.

    • Favorite Quote:

      In Essentials, Unity; in Non-essentials, Liberty; in All Things, Charity.

  • Severin Thornton

    Account Manager

    • Things I Love:

      A girl named Kaitlin. Fresh organic food. Collecting old musical instruments, and acting like I know how to play them all. Craft Breweries. Bike rides with my two best ear buds. Hiking and camping in the mountains. Stream Fishing for Smallies.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Politics. Judgmental characters. Bad drivers. Disease.

    • Favorite Places:

      Farmer's Gastro Pub. Large bodies of water. Anywhere with a great view.

    • My Family:

      Mom and Dad, big Brother, 1 Great Grandma, Mama, Papa, 6 Aunts, 6 uncles, 27 cousins, 1 nephew, Kaitlin's Family. All which whom I love.

    • Favorite Quote:

      If we fail to nourish our souls, they wither; and without the soul, life ceases to have meaning. -M. Woodman

  • Kyle Theobald

    Director of Business Development

    • Things I Love:

      My family, Jesus, meaningful conversation (over a nice cold beer from a microbrewery), witty, non-cutting sarcasm and irony, kindness; soccer/European football, business, blessing people, good food, beauty, nature, science.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Failing; poverty; evil; hours wandering through Wal-Mart trying to find what I’m looking for; corrupt, bloated government; mango chutney; being manipulated; bad coffee (and people who don’t like coffee); Budweiser.

    • Favorite Places:

      Home with my family, friends’ and families’ houses, 'untouched' nature, especially mountains and jungles (if you can really call them 'hangouts'.

    • My Family:

      My Norwegian wife of 10 years -- Linn, my kids, Natalie, Jeremiah and Caleb. My extended family is vast beyond counting and we are well-connected with them considering.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.”

  • Kristian Hansen

    Business Development Assistant

    • Things I Love:

      God, family, friends, sports, music, my car!

    • Thing I Hate:

      Pride and insecurity, both of which are things that I struggle with. When people drive slowly (not something I struggle with!).

    • Favorite Places:

      Sport venues.

    • My Family:

      I have a very large family, that I love very much. (To be honest, I have to say that; both of the owners of the company are family...) ;)

    • Favorite Quote:

      "Great people talk about ideas. Average people talk about things. Small people talk about other people." ~Unknown

  • Rob Tull

    Solutions Architect

    • Things I Love:

      God, my Real Family, all my "Adopted" Families, Cycling, Cooking, Rib Eye Steaks

    • Thing I Hate:

      Apathy, McDonalds, Politicians, the TSA, Mosquitoes & Ticks

    • Favorite Places:

      Springdale, Home, the Great Outdoors, in a Tree, on my Bicycle

    • My Family:

      I have 3 brothers and 4 sisters. We have a bunch of fun together, tend to be very loud, and love spirited discussion. My parents have put a lot of time and care into raising all of us, including homeschooling us all the way through high school, and I love them dearly.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "A true philosophy may sometimes validate an experience of nature; an experience of nature cannot validate a philosophy." - C.S. Lewis

  • Nicholas Vahalik

    Solutions Architect

    • Things I Love:

      God, my family, technology, good caffeinated beverages, well documented code, Christian metal, and video games

    • Thing I Hate:

      Unproductive laziness, daytime television, and poorly written code.

    • Favorite Places:

      Coffee shops, the garage, the range.

    • My Family:

      Oldest of 3 kids. My wife Sarah and I have a son, Asher.

    • Favorite Quote:

      There are far too many applicable quotes to pick just one!

  • Matt Townsley

    Information Architect

    • Things I Love:

      My two "adoptive" younger brothers, archery hunting, fishing, Taylor Swift look-a-likes and shooting stars on clear evenings (together), solid conversation, any outdoor activity.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Olives, celery, ignorance, laziness, and inflexibility — though I definitely hate olives the most.

    • Favorite Places:

      Up a tree (bow in hand) on a still fall evening, the turkey woods, our family farm, my hammock, Lake Taneycomo, Fellows lake, flying right-seat with my brother, Fayetteville, and Bruno's Restaurant.

    • My Family:

      I am incredibly blessed with a wonderful family. I'm the middle child of my parents' three children — one older brother (7.5 years), and a twin younger sister (19 minutes).

    • Favorite Quote:

      "Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish." -Albert Einstein

  • Amy Crocker

    Project Manager

    • Things I Love:

      My husband, my son, my family, my furry kid, sewing, baking, games, reading, and flea marketing.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Injustice, intolerance, snap decisions, prejudice, and snakes.

    • Favorite Places:

      My house, flea markets and antiques stores, Skinny Slim's, and anywhere I can spend time with my family!

    • My Family:

      I am married to the love of my life, Cullen! This June, we will be welcoming our first child, a boy (with no name yet). We have one furry kid, our Yellow Lab, Bogey. I also have a very loving and very complex extended family.

    • Favorite Quote:

      “And I've had recurring nightmares, That I was loved for who I am, And missed the opportunity, To be a better [wo]man.” - Muse

  • Brian Lange

    Project Manager

    • Things I Love:

      God, my wife and two boys, orchestral indie folk rock, classic literature, philosophy, yogurt, sports, wine.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Pride, injustice, unkindness, punk pop rock, poopy diapers.

    • Favorite Places:

      Home; with friends and family; the Classy Llama lawn.

    • My Family:

      I married my beautiful wife Elizabeth in 2008 and we have two of the best sons a father could ask for, William & Peter.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "What once was hurt / What once was friction / What left a mark / No longer stings / Because Grace makes beauty / Out of ugly things" - U2

  • Joey Southard

    Lead Artist

    • Things I Love:

      Everything awesome including but not limited to - Design, Music, Bikes (motorized and pedal driven), People, Those moments in life when everything slows down and it feels as if the passion is going to literally burn right out of my chest... metaphorically speaking that is.

    • Thing I Hate:

      This is such a strong word isnt it?

    • Favorite Places:

      Music Venues, Parks, Big Cities... honestly, this list could go on for quite a while. Excluding war zones, shark infested waters, landfills, sewers... well, you get the idea.

    • My Family:

      Still need to put this on my to-do list. In the meantime... Mom, Deinna, Donna, and to all my aunts, uncles, and nieces... I love you all.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently." - Apple Inc.

  • Jeremy Wells

    Lead Artist

    • Things I Love:

      My wife Sarah, my family, building things, bike rides & walks with Sarah, discovering new things, traveling, great food, great drinks, guns

    • Thing I Hate:

      Driving during rush hour traffic, closed-minded people, churches that try to "be cool"

    • Favorite Places:

      Bed & Breakfasts with Sarah, Parks, Downtown dining

    • My Family:

      Married to my beautiful and awesome wife, Sarah, for almost 3 years now. I have 1 older brother, Justin. I have also been blessed with the best parents in the world. Great in-laws as well!

    • Favorite Quote:

      “Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.” -Albert Einstein

  • David Alger

    CTO/Lead Engineer

    • Things I Love:

      Solving technical challenges, hanging out with friends, bike riding, worshiping the Lord at Church on Sundays, reaching out and helping others, espresso, chocolate, and coffee (big time!!)

    • Thing I Hate:

      Applications with a bad user interface, and assumptions since they are usually not very accurate.

    • Favorite Places:

      House of a close friend, Church, Home with my family, or a picnic with friends.

    • My Family:

      My family loves to eat healthy fresh produce grown from the home garden; we don't follow mainstream politicians, and we are close-knit in our everyday life.

    • Favorite Quote:

      “If I ever hesitate when you ask me a question, it's probably because I am flipping through the mental card catalog.” - R.c. Sproul Jr.

  • Jonathan Hodges

    Lead Engineer

    • Things I Love:

      God, my family, racquetball, programming, hiking, riding bike, swimming, ice cream, long walks, parks, audiobooks, flying my trick kite, hanging out with friends.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Laziness, Whininess, Complaining, Passiveness, IE

    • Favorite Places:

      Lake George, NY, the beach, home, family's house

    • My Family:

      My wife and I are newly married and are very much in love. We enjoy spending time with friends and throwing parties at our house. We love our video games and board games.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men." Proverbs 22:29 (NKJV)

  • Chris Nanninga

    Lead Engineer

    • Things I Love:

      My wife, my girls, reading, movies, Dungeons & Dragons, video games, web development

    • Thing I Hate:

      Celebrity worship, complaining, programming errors that make no sense

    • Favorite Places:

      With two young kids, I spend a heck of a lot of time at home. But also church, and anywhere my girls can have fun. And actually, work too!

    • My Family:

      My beautiful wife, Katie, who is an incredible mother to Charlotte and Norah, our sweet daughters. We are very close with, and spend most of our time with, my family: my parents, my brother, and my sister-in-law.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "“Are the gods not just?” “Oh no, child. What would become of us if they were?” - Till We Have Faces"

  • Jordan Philips

    Software Engineer

    • Things I Love:

      "God, my family, coffee, playing and listening to all kinds of music, cooking, travelling "

    • Thing I Hate:

      Spiders, injustice, selfishness, cleaning up after cooking, bad coffee

    • Favorite Places:

      Home, Nicaragua, Kansas City, Memphis, coffee houses, hole-in-the-wall restaurants

    • My Family:

      "I am married to my sweetheart, Laura. We have two daughters, Ella and Emerie. We enjoy watching movies together, hanging out with friends and family, and playing outside. "

    • Favorite Quote:

      Other than playing music, I'd have to say my favorite activity is flossing my teeth, because dental hygiene is very important. - "Weird Al" Yankovic

  • Dave Robinson

    Software Engineer

    • Things I Love:

      Family, friends, Alex, my daughter/dog Luna, laughter, gadgets, and seeing how far I can coast on my bike.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Unnecessary stress, boring food.

    • Favorite Places:

      My mind, debug mode, my room, the Internet.

    • My Family:

      Everyone is old enough now to have full football games at family get togethers, and it is honestly some of the most fun I have all year.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "The more you know, the more you realize you know nothing." - Socrates "There are only two hard things in Computer Science: cache invalidation and naming things." - Phil Karlton

  • Zach Nanninga

    Frontend Developer

    • Things I Love:

      Time with friends and family, playing music, food, routine, finding the perfect solution to a programming problem

    • Thing I Hate:

      Mowing my lawn, dealing with adult things like insurance and taxes, working with poorly written legacy code

    • Favorite Places:

      My house, my parents' house, and friends' houses. I'm too cheap to get out much, but it works because I think the company's way more important than the activity.

    • My Family:

      I'm married to my lovely wife Izzey and we have three dogs. She has a cat and a horse, so I guess they're sort of like step-pets. I have one older brother and wonderful parents along with extended family, and pretty much all of them live in the Springfield area.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." - Thomas Jefferson

  • Kevin Kirchner

    Frontend Developer

    • Things I Love:

      Freedom; Open air; Hope; Reconciliation; Trust; Well-deserved sweat; Helping others believe in themselves and their ideas; Finishing completely; Hugs; Bikes; Soccer; Laughing; Living without being judged by others

    • Thing I Hate:

      My Selfishness; Not being able to help every single person that needs it; Media that dilutes Truth; Arguing to be right; A non-proactive attitude; Rules that inhibit freedom

    • Favorite Places:

      In my wife's arms; Jackson Hole, WY; Being exactly where God wants me; Kitchen floor with friends (that's where the best conversations happen)

    • My Family:

      Married to my lovely wife, Kate; One son, Ezekiel (Zeke or Ezi for short); One of four boys; Generous parents and in-laws; Loving Grandparents.

    • Favorite Quote:

      “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than the ones you did do.” ~Mark Twain

  • Joseph Wilson

    Frontend Developer

    • Things I Love:

      Animation, Movies in general and the way they're made, Concept Art (the visual building blocks behind movies, video games, and stuff like that), Reading, Writing, CCM/Praise and Worship music, Cooking, Volleyball, Ultimate, and Tea!

    • Thing I Hate:

      Tomatoes, Laziness, Complacency, Apathy (character flaws that I see in me...except for tomatoes, of course)

    • Favorite Places:

      The movies, Starbucks, Bookstores, Fields/Parks/Volleyball sand pits

    • My Family:

      I'm the oldest of six children. My dad was in the Air Force, so...I'm from a lot of places. I was born in Germany and raised all across the US!

    • Favorite Quote:

      "He that teacheth himself hath a fool for his master." - Benjamin Franklin

  • Wesley Noble

    QA Technician

    • Things I Love:

      My church, my family, Spanish, Classical music, Calvin and Hobbes, The Muppet Show, driving slowly to irritate fast drivers, Chipotles, creativity, all things Apple

    • Thing I Hate:

      Socialism, political correctness, squash, lima beans, IE, Microsoft, chick flicks, elephant seals

    • Favorite Places:

      The North Shore, botanical gardens, libraries, the Classy Llama office (does that count?)

    • My Family:

      I have a wonderful family; I am the oldest of four children. Two great parents, two terrific little brothers, and a lovely sister.

    • Favorite Quote:

      “Have wild imaginings, transformative dreams, and perfect calm." - How to be an Artist

  • Josh Courville

    Director of Finance

    • Things I Love:

      God’s marvelous creation; the Word of God; God’s mercy and forgiveness in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world; my family; accounting; accuracy; history; runzas and gumbo.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Historical revisionism; excessive government; evil.

    • Favorite Places:

      My home; my grandpa’s fishing lake in western Nebraska; Glacier Park.

    • My Family:

      My lovely wife, Jemima, and our precious daughter, Cherish. We have 15 siblings between us and are blessed with wonderful parents.

    • Favorite Quote:

      “The Bible is the best of all books, for it is the word of God and teaches us the way to be happy in this world and in the next. Continue therefore to read it and to regulate your life by its precepts.” – Chief Justice John Jay

  • Shawn Palmer

    Finance Assistant

    • Things I Love:

      God, my family, sports, computers, gaming, creativity, and traveling the world.

    • Thing I Hate:

      Eating unhealthy a lot, runny noses, overly crowded places.

    • Favorite Places:

      Visiting the park occasionally, being with family at home.

    • My Family:

      I am the youngest of 4. I was born and raised in the jungles of Indonesia by my parents who are missionaries.

    • Favorite Quote:

      "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" -Philippians 4:13

  • Nathan Theobald

    Office Assistant

    • Things I Love:

      Family & friends, history, music, spring, summer, freedom

    • Thing I Hate:

      Indecision, nonsense rules, Microsoft Windows, my own imperfection, grocery shopping, Chihuahuas.

    • Favorite Places:

      My brothers' houses, parks, my balcony

    • My Family:

      I love my family. We're all pretty different, but also have a lot of similarities. It is wonderful to know I always have people I can rely on around me. Wouldn't trade that for anything.

    • Favorite Quote:

      """Fear is not your master, laugh in his face and he will run away."" -Mr. Vane, Lilith by George MacDonald"

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