Marketing Team
Doug Adams
CMO & Partner
douga@keystonecorp.com
Doug is a proven marketing professional with nearly 20 years experience developing and fostering brands from the ground floor to national prominence.
Doug brings his established firm (The Think Agency) to Keystone, establishing and heading up our marketing communications business. A native of Indianapolis who spent nearly 15 years in New York City, Doug most recently served as Director of Marketing for OneCommunity. As Marketing Director at the Knight Center of Digital Excellence he oversaw strategy and execution of marketing, communications, public relations and brand initiatives – taking the Knight Center from idea to national thought leader in 18 months.
Previously, Doug developed online strategies for GIE Media, established go-to-market strategies and products for now industry-leading online market research firm InsightExpress, and developed marketing solutions for products and services mired in an inability to fully communicate their value and compete in the marketplace.
An entrepreneur at heart, Doug is a driven, impatient professional – ready to make a difference for your business today. His research background ensures that the decisions and strategies recommended are market driven and effective.
Doug’s PR efforts have resulted in appearances in hundreds of publications and television outlets across the nation, including The New York Times, MSNBC, USA Today, and ESPN.
With a deep background in traditional methods, Doug is also an expert in employing interactive strategies – from creating online products to generating traffic and industry “go-to” web portals.
Doug received his M.B.A. in marketing from the University of Connecticut and holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from DePauw University, where he was awarded the Most Outstanding Radio Documentary in the State of Indiana (1990) by the Associated Press.
Ryan Grassie
VP of Online Operations
ryang@keystonecorp.com
Leaning on over 10 years of success in the online marketing industry Ryan has stayed on top of the latest technologies and trends. He continually changes the way the Internet can be used to create efficiencies, save costs, and drive sales for his clients. Being an entrepreneur he fully understands the concept of accountable marketing and ROI.
He has an advanced Information Systems diploma from Algonquin College as well as a degree in marketing from The University of British Columbia. He has the rare skill set to be able to talk in sales and marketing dollars and to also understand how the technology actually works. This translates into being able to talk with the VP of Sales, VP of marketing, and the IT team to get a total understanding of what the client really needs.
Christina Checinski
Senior Art Director, Traditional Media
A designer for more than 21 years, Chris has been part of the team since its inception two years ago. She lends her significant design skills to Keystone’s clients. Chris’ impressive portfolio features award-winning marketing communications pieces, including brochures, logo designs, direct mail, advertisements, trade show displays, and catalogues. An extremely creative individual, Chris is also a well-respected leader, holding Art Direction positions for more than 15 years.
Chris’ design skills have been utilized by the likes of Sony, Panasonic, Dunkin Donuts, Boehringer Ingelheim, Fuji, and Kemper Environmental.
Hayden Hajdu
Senior Business Development Exceutive
haydenh@keystonecorp.com
Hayden Hajdu joins Keystone bringing a sales and marketing backgound that spans for more than a dozen years, the last five of which were in IT, Web, and consulting.
Hayden’s technology experience includes delivering IT consulting, software, and websites. This includes helping businesses run more effectively through virtual or “cloud” solutions. From virtualizing servers, storage, desktop and applications to helping companies implement a true disaster recovery business continuity plan.
Hayden’s true passion is people and building relationships, working with small businesses. It is his love of working with business owners and making a difference for organizations that could not otherwise afford the expertise Keystone delivers.
“Solutions are only as strong as the willingness of both parties to work together to achieve the same goal.”