Sundog Expands: Hires Eight, Opens Sister-Company

Fargo, ND, March 1, 2011 – Sundog, Inc. – a marketing and technology company in Fargo – has expanded, hiring eight new employees and opening a sister-company in Colorado.

Kevin Barthelme joins the creative team as an Associate Creative. In his new position, Barthelme will develop engaging, creative concepts and content to articulate brand equity for one of Sundog’s largest clients. He lives in Fargo with his wife, Michelle.

Dennis G. Papke has been hired as technical project manager. He is responsible for managing the successful deployment of Sundog’s marketing and technology efforts and overseeing technical projects from the development phase through implementation. Papke currently resides in Fargo.

Sundog has hired Corey Trick and Charles Rowland as web developers. They will develop market-focused websites and applications using web standards and new technologies over various mediums, including mobile, tablet and web. Trick and his wife, Rachel, live with their daughter in Fargo. Rowland currently lives in Fargo with his wife, Kristal, and their daughter.

Justin Welk has joined Sundog as an associate project manager. His responsibilities include coordinating, supporting and managing the marketing efforts for one of Sundog’s largest clients. Welk lives in Fargo.

Lisa Gellner has been hired as a project manager. Her job is to serve as Sundog’s key point of contact with assigned clients and is responsible for client consultation, education and advocacy, project and resource management, scheduling and coordination. Gellner lives in Fargo with her husband, Ryan, and their son.

Kia Ullrich joins Sundog as a business analyst. Her role focuses on the support of the business development team, the discovery and creation of technology and marketing solutions, and the successful execution of Sundog’s eBusiness efforts. Ullrich lives in Fargo with her two children.

Alex Berg has been hired as a software engineer. In his position, Berg is responsible for the research and development of marketing focused software systems and develops cutting-edge solutions for Sundog clients using cloud-based technologies accessible through interfaces such as web, mobile and tablet. Berg lives in Fargo.

Sundog also recently opened a wholly owned subsidiary and sister-company in Denver, CO. The company, called 29 Stories, is focused on content strategy, creation and measurement. The office is located on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver.

Sundog provides a wide range of marketing, technology and advertising services, as well as high-definition video production and audio services, to clients throughout the country.