Bill has nearly 20 years experience with online media/marketing and publishing. His company, Synthesis, is a leader in the space. Over the past few years, Bill and his team have developed, implemented and executed numerous social media campaigns for major retail, fashion, nightclub, beverage and hotel brands.

With over nine years of design experience, Ryan has worked in branding, identity, packaging, web design, large format printing, vehicle wraps, retail displays and trade show displays. With the increase of social media and web applications, Ryan has migrated much of his design work online. When Ryan is not hacking at code and designing, he is a musician, music fan, cook, and enjoys riding the custom ‘76 cafe racer motorcycle that he built.

With a 15-year professional radio background, Dain knows how to promote and market most anything. Working for WJA/ Synthesis as IT/Online Media Nerd/Podcast Production since 2005, Dain keeps the computers humming along and client websites running. Dain is a punk rock guitarist and photographer, as well as an avid cook and will occasionally bring in fancy homemade food for office staff.

Rene graduated from CSU, Chico with degrees in Graphic Design and Studio Art. After a few brief stints in big cities and big firms, (Chiat Day, Modern Dog), she decided to move back to Northern Calfornia and make it her home. As a nature lover and gardener, you’ll find her outside when she's not pixel-pushing or type-hustling on the computer.

Gaby graduated from the Art Institute of California with a degree in Interactive Media & Web Design in 2009. She went on to work as a multimedia designer for MySpace during its inception and Fox Interactive Media. She’s also worked as a content manager for Hurley, as well as a web graphics designer for Warner Bros. Gaby’s love of photography has led to stints with numerous businesses in the music and fashion industry. When she’s not behind the lens or working with social media, Gaby is looking for a new restaurant to try and hanging out with her two dogs.
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With 15 years of marketing and consultative sales experience in print, radio, video and online media, Chris has the ability to take huge projects from page to reality. With a BA in Communications from CSU, Chico, he specializes in the art of creating the right message and promotion for your business to reach the target audience.

Katie lives and breathes rock ‘n’ roll. She designed and developed the previously nonexistent Music Promotion major at CSU Chico, for which she earned her Bachelors Degree. Soon after she created Devil Kat Rock Productions, a company focusing on booking and promotion for artists in the independent music scene. Katie also works as an agent for Bucket City, a varied rock music booking agency, and with JMAX Productions, marketing concerts in California, Nevada and Oregon. Katie’s passion and experience in the world of marketing make her an invaluable asset wherever she hangs her hat. When she’s not promoting artists, you can find Katie performing as one wherever rock shows can be found.

Marli Diestel has been a content specialist for SynMedia for going on three years now. She has worked on everything from photography to editing while also providing her expertise in contesting and promoting. Now focusing on social media platforms, Marli enjoys sharing her love of pop culture on the plethora of Facebook pages she manages. She is currently working toward a degree in Public Relations and looks forward to graduating. Marli loves all forms of art, from sketching to screen printing. She’s also quite the Picasso when it comes to Photoshop.