Brett Tabke, Founder and CEO

Brett Tabke is the Founder and CEO of WebmasterWorld and chair of PubCon conferences. Tabke started PHD Software Systems while in college in 1984. Tabke ran a consulting business throughout the 80's doing contract programming for large corporations. Tabke authored several books on assembly language programming for Western Design on the 65816 micro processor. Tabke was the noted author of Karma 128, a leading edge assembler for the 65816 processor.

Tabke has run community networking sites continuously since 1984. He was also featured in the Biography Channel special on the Google founders. Tabke was a founding board member of SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professionals Organization). In addition to the thousands of educational posts he has written for the WebmasterWorld audience, he has authored a chapter for the best selling "Google Hacks" book.

Jeff Randall, PubCon Director of Operations

Jeff is the Director of Operations for PubCon, WebmasterWorld's series of conferences. In addition, he is a co-founder of Clever Web Marketing, an SEO/SEM company specializing in expanding the online presence of small and medium sized businesses. Jeff originally entered the Internet business world as a Vice President for RBS Interactive, where he successfully oversaw the development of a Web-based service matching clients with home improvement contractors. Before becoming a part of the Internet revolution, Jeff worked as the Director of Enrollment Services for a respected private university in the Northwest.

Neil Marshall, Director of WebmasterWorld Forum Operations

Neil is senior administrator at WebmasterWorld and has worked with a team of other administrators and moderators for more than 6 years to ensure the highest quality discussions on the site. Neil also co-founded MJPR, a publicity and design services agency, in 1988 and previously worked as an account manager with a major UK-based communications agency. Prior to that he was in technical sales and marketing at a large telecommunications, electronics, electrical and industrial group of companies. In 1995 Neil recognised the potential offered by the Internet, and developed a keen interest in leading-edge search engine techniques, Internet research and utilization of the Internet in search engine marketing.

Joe Morin, WebmasterWorld Evangelist

Joe is the WebmasterWorld Evangelist, and a PubCon organizer. Joe is also a Partner with Boost Search Marketing, an International Internet Marketing Consultancy whose main charter is helping multi-national corporations and enterprise-level web sites with their Internet marketing strategy. These pursuits keep Joe busy and on the road a lot. Even when he's not traveling for business, Joe is usually traveling for fun.

Adam Young, Lead WebmasterWorld Systems Developer

Adam is the Lead Developer and has been an Administrator with the WebmasterWorld forums for over 3 years. Adam spent 3 years working in the online payment industry as a Lead programmer securing, designing and maintaining a large PHP environment. His previous experience is in SEO and programming for sites and companies of all sizes in as many markets.

Lane R. Ellis, Lead Editor, SearchEngineWorld

Lane R. Ellis has over 24 years experience working with the Internet. In 1984 he started operating a computer bulletin board system in Denver, Colorado, which has led him on a long path working with the Internet and, since 1993, the web. Lane has been a web developer and engineer since 1994, which is also when he began working with SEO.

Vanessa Zamora, Video Content Producer, SearchEngineWorld

Vanessa Zamora is spear heading the re-launch of Search Engine World as Video Content Producer. While pursuing acting in Los Angeles, Vanessa stumbled into the field of Internet marketing while searching for a challenging job that could supplement her time and utilize her knowledge. Within a year, Vanessa was offered a position as Director of Online Marketing at Cramster, an online study community for students. Vanessa acquired Search Engine Marketing skills combined with on-camera experience, making her a solid candidate for the open position at Search Engine World. Vanessa attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 2002 with a degree in Communications, so returned back to the Lone Star State once approached with the opportunity to take part in the new WebmasterWorld project.

Candice Le, Office Manager

Candice Le joined WebmasterWorld as Office Manager where she has been able to incorporate her background and experience in editing and from other HR roles. After working her way up at a small TPA, she switched gears and started working at Dell Inc. supporting the University Recruiting team in Human Resources. After a short stay at Dell Candice decided to take a break from the corporate world to pursue her desire to work with children, but she could not stay away long, recently accepting a position to join the WebmasterWorld team.

Erika Tabke, Manager, Special Projects

Erika has worked on various special projects for WebmasterWorld since early 2003. She has extensive experience in usability research, design and consulting. Prior to joining WebmasterWorld, she was at SmartPrice.com where she was a director of marketing. In addition to her current work with WebmasterWorld, Erika also keeps one foot in her other career: oncology nursing. She works on call for her favorite doctors as needed. She holds two advanced degrees: a Master's in Sociology and a Master of Science in Nursing.