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Dan Farr, President/Co-Founder Mr. Farr has more than twelve years of experience in the 3D digital content industry, during much of the industry's growth and development phase. Mr. Farr is responsible for the business development, marketing, and corporate management of DAZ Productions. He is currently transitioning the company by leveraging DAZ Productions' existing award-winning software and industry-leading catalog of 3D models into a new market opportunity for the rapidly growing social networks and online virtual worlds market segment. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelors degree in Business Management. Mr. Farr is also the author of the recently released Christmas book, Mr. Finnegan's Giving Chest, produced by DAZ Productions (and published by Shadow Mountain). In its first season, the book sold nearly 60,000 copies and is projected to sell more than 150,000 in its second season.
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Christopher H. Creek, Executive Vice President/Co-Founder Mr. Creek has more than fourteen years of experience in the 3D digital content industry. Mr. Creek oversees the Creative Development and Operations teams and shares the Office of President with Dan Farr. A digital artist himself, Mr. Creek created the primary content of DAZ Productions, which has been featured worldwide in magazines, comic books, newspapers, product packaging, television commercials, billboards, movie posters, and digital content of all types. Before co-founding DAZ Productions, Mr. Creek was President of Zygote Media Group for six years, a start-up business that created several 3D content innovations through contract development work for both games and entertainment. Mr. Creek graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Illustration. He has taught Design and Figure Drawing at Brigham Young University. He has been a freelance medical illustrator and co-author for the college textbook divisions of McGraw-Hill, William C. Brown, and Morton Publishing. He has also illustrated for several editorial magazines.
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Chad Smith, Vice President of Creative As Vice President of Creative, Chad is responsible for the company's Content Production, Publishing, and Animation Departments. With over eight years of experience working in all of these areas, both hands-on and managing teams, Chad's artistic, marketing and production expertise have been crucial to the success of DAZ 3D. His unique insight into the DAZ business and market has been vital to the creation of the company's strategies since before the official formation of DAZ Productions. Despite the growth of his management role at DAZ, Chad also actively creates art and animation himself. He acts as DAZ's Director of Animation, and particularly enjoyed his involvement in both story development and image creation for the Christmas picture book Mr. Finnegan's Giving Chest. Chad graduated from Brigham Young University with a BFA in Illustration and an emphasis in Computer Animation. Prior to his involvement in the 3D industry, Chad successfully marketed his own illustration work in both traditional and digital media and taught children's drawing classes at BYU's Museum of Art. Chad is madly in love with his wife and baby daughter, and enjoys traveling, skiing, and playing the drums.
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Rob Whisenant, Director of Production Rob directs the efforts of Production personnel at DAZ. A multi-talented individual, he brings nearly twelve years of experience to the team. Since he joined the team in March 2002, Rob has been involved in several initiatives at DAZ, including Content Production, Software Development, Shader Development, Modeling, Rigging, and Graphic Design. Prior to joining DAZ, Rob was the pioneering artist of the DAZ Published Artist program, working with Chad Smith to lay the foundation for one of the company's most successful ventures to date. He also served eight and a half years in the United States Navy; the first four as an Interior Communications Electrician (IC) and the second four and a half as an Illustrator/Draftsman (DM). In his spare time, Rob enjoys riding his Harley with his best friend; his beautiful wife. He enjoys camping, snowboarding, mountain biking and spending time with family and friends.
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Steve Kondris, Director of Marketing Steve manages product development for Bryce, Carrara, DAZ Studio, Hexagon, and Mimic. He joined the team in the fall of 2000 and has been involved with several departments at DAZ as the company has grown. With a strong background in business and marketing from his college education and work experience, Steve has helped increase revenues and bring recognition to DAZ as an important force in the 3D industry. Steve graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in English.
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Jarrod Phillips, VP of Business Development Jarrod works with the ArtZone team to increase membership of the newly launched site through creative marketing, special promotions, and networking with luminaries from the Video Game, Visual Effects, and 3D Animation industries. Jarrod's experience spans more than thirteen years in 3D, games, motion capture, entertainment, and business development consulting. Jarrod is an amateur actor, musician, photographer, and writer; his work has been published in both periodicals and books.
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Jeff Cemer, Director of Web Marketing With more than twelve years of design and development experience, Jeff is a valuable manager at DAZ Productions. He oversees all web campaigns and initiatives and specializes in user interface and functionality development. Jeff has been an integral part in the success and growth of several companies, including Ancestry.com, AOL, Disney, Coca-Cola, Netscape, NBCI.com, Unishippers, ScreamDesign, and MyFamily.com. Before beginning his a career in web development, Jeff received a BS at UC Irvine. Jeff also enjoys working with many forms of multimedia including film, photography, and audio engineering.
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Matt Wallace, Senior Web Architect Matthew is the lead engineer for the DAZ Store and develops advanced systems for use in DAZ Productions' social networking efforts. Prior to joining DAZ, Matthew was the founder and principal of Double Ewe Software, Ltd., where he developed the versatile eCommerce engine that powers the DAZ Store and other leading eCommerce sites. Matthew was the founding engineer of Exodus Communications' Managed Security Services group, where as a Principal Security Engineer, his efforts pioneered MSS business and helped grow the division from inception to a more than 50 million dollar per year business during his five year tenure. Matthew has also worked at Netcom Communications and Sun Microsystems and has been published in Auerbach's Data Security Journal. He has also addressed members of Congress and industry leaders as an invited speaker at the Washington Web Conference.
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Anthony 'Melmoth' Bradt, Creative Services Manager Tony has been with DAZ since its inception. He now specializes in product art direction, including project specifications, concept imagery, published product approval, and final website imagery. As Creative Service Manager, he works closely with all of the departments here at DAZ to help create and publish the highest quality products possible. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in Visual Art/Design. Tony has been drawing and painting since he was five years old and especially enjoys illustrating the human figure. Tony loves video, role-playing, miniatures, and board games. He's also into fantasy and sci-fi movies, and of course, art of the same genre. When he isn't working, he can be found with his awesome wife and two wonderful children.
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Allen Renfeldt, Rigger Allen is an inspiring part of the production team where he acts as a rigger and adds UV's to the most famous characters from DAZ. He also acts as network administrator, and the manager of the company's internal phone system. With over 10 years experience in computer systems and network administration, Allen's services are always in demand around the office. He has a degree in Computer Information Systems from Snow College. Allen also likes to "get the wiggles out" by snowboarding, biking, camping, boating, and wakeboarding. His biggest joy, however, comes from spending time with his beautiful wife and three lovely little girls.
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Michael Lane, Modeler Quiet. Reserved. Talented. Michael works off-site, but is no less part of the production team. He has been part of the DAZ family since October 2002 and has made a significant impact on a number of DAZ' products. Michael is an avid skydiver, he loves the wind in his hair, "Burning Man"... oh, and modo. ;). Rock on, Michael!
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Debra Ross, Modeler Debra currently works as a modeler for DAZ. In the past she worked as a freelance artist. She discovered 3D modeling and found she had a talent for it and rigging characters. She has now found a home at DAZ doing what she most loves to do. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her family, doing scratchboard artwork, and drawing.
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Kevin Peterson, Publishing Manager Kevin is responsible for managing the acquisition and production of all content sold through the DAZ Productions brand. He coordinates the processes involved in both internal and external creation. With a degree in English from Brigham Young University, and many years of freelance writing and stand-up comedy behind him, Kevin brings a unique background of communication and organization to DAZ.
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Jarom Schow, Project Lead Jarom is the lead developer for DAZ Productions' original software package, DAZ Studio, and has more than a decade of Computer Science experience. Jarom was first introduced to 3D five years ago when he came to work for DAZ. Working closely with content developers, he has developed software tools with a focus on improving the quality and usability of DAZ Productions' content. Among these tools are three new modeling tools included in the release of LightWave 3D v8 from NewTek. Jarom studied Microbiology at Brigham Young University and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
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Pierre-Sylvain Desse, Software Engineer Pierre-Sylvain is a software engineer at DAZ. He graduated with an MS in computer science and mathematics from Telecom Paris (one of the most prestigious engineering schools in France). He brings more than two years of experience in software development as well as his technical expertise to the future of DAZ products. In his spare time, Pierre-Sylvain loves mountain biking and rock climbing.  |
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Tyson Ratliff, Software Engineer Tyson has done extensive work on DAZ Studio, Bryce, and Mimic for DAZ Productions, providing unique tools for character posing and animation. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors degree in Computer Science with an emphasis on Computer Graphics. His great love for all kinds of art serves him well in his work.
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Cindy West, Office
Manager Cindy has a long and demanding list of job responsibilities, and is the glue that holds the DAZ team together. Her efforts include Customer Support, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Order Processing/Fulfillment, Shipping, Bookkeeping, and Disbursing. In her spare time, she likes to go 4-wheeling, motorcycle riding, waverunning and spend time with her family.
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Steve Swenson, Customer Services Manager Steve supervises technical and sales support, and the DAZ quality assurance staff, and builds the installers for all of the DAZ content. In his spare time Steve enjoys writing and reading poetry, playing PC games with his amazing wife, and watching movies.
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Craig Randall, Quality Assurance Engineer Craig is responsible for the quality assurance testing of Carrara. He is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Maritime Transportation. Craig spent eight years as a Naval Reserve Officer. Before coming to DAZ, he spent two years as a Video Game Designer. When away from the office, Craig can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or pursuing one of his many hobbies: RPGs, CCGs, CMGs, Video Games, riding street bikes, snowboarding, and skateboarding. Craig has been in two independent films; Freedom and Stupid Cupid.
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Brittany Cozzens, Sales Support Specialist Britney is the friendly voice that answers DAZ customers' sales questions. She administers shipping and provides a rock solid foundation for the entire office. Britney was a star volleyball player at Western Wyoming and studied business and design. Her aspirations include fashion design. Britney is very close to her family and friends.
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Lisa Buckalew, Platinum Club Co-Manager Lisa has been with DAZ as a production artist for the Platinum Club since its inception in 2002 and as Platinum Club Co-Manager with Laurie Stanley since 2003. Lisa and Laurie work with both the DAZ team and many talented artists to bring a diverse and exciting array of content to Platinum Club members. Managing and creating 3D products takes most of her time, however, Lisa also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, photography, reading, gardening, painting, cooking and target shooting.
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Laurie Stanley, Platinum Club Co-Manager Laurie has been with DAZ as Platinum Club Manager for the last 3 years, a position she shares with Lisa Buckalew. Laurie and Lisa work closely with the rest of the DAZ team to bring the Platinum Club the highest quality products possible. Laurie enjoys creating digital art and 3D product using a variety of programs, family time with her daughter and husband as well as gardening.
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