Leadership Team

Jason Pessemier | President

Jason is, in a word, driven. He is a veteran of the US Navy and is a National Champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. As a result of having lived all over the world, he offers a unique global perspective and "big picture" view of life in general and business in particular. He earned a BS in Business Technology and went on to complete his MBA.

Ian Wagner | Technical Director

Ian can do just about anything you want with computer technology. He can build apps that will almost clone a person and programs that can just about take over your brain! He speaks Japanese and Korean and makes electronic music. Whereas most folks are trying to keep up with the times, the times have to keep up with Ian. Ian graduated with a BS in Computer Science.

Seth Carper | Creative Director

Over the past several years, Seth has worked for several ad agencies and design firms in the Greenville area on everything from website and application design to digital illustration and branding. He is married, and when he is not working, he enjoys hiking or running with his wife. He holds a BA in Public Relations and a BS in Graphic Design.

Melissa Afable | Public Relations Director

Always one fascinated by writing and the role it plays in business, Melissa gained valuable communication experience working as the copy editor and editor-in-chief at her college newspaper. Her knack for opinion writing was recognized by the South Carolina Press Association, which awarded her the second place award for column writing two years in a row. Melissa received her BA in Print Journalism.

Advisory Board

Erin L. Hutton, MS, MBA, MA | Professor, Bob Jones University

Erin serves as an economics and business professor at Bob Jones University. In addition to teaching, she serves as a member of the division and major review committee for the school of business administration and Master of Business Administration Advisor at Bob Jones University. Furthermore, Erin is pursuing a Doctorate of Management in Executive Leadership from Walsh College. Ms. Hutton was Director of Finance for Family Home Health Services, LLC, Plymouth, Michigan and has over 15 years of corporate experience.

Jeanette Schwarz Young, CFP, CMT, MS | CMT Program Director, Market Technicians Association

Jeanette is the Director of the CMT program for the Market Technicians Association. Ms. Young has been a Wall Street professional since 1981 where she began her career with Thomson McKinnon Securities. Her career includes portfolio management, syndication, option strategist, hedger, operations principle, bond principal, pit trader and general market trader. She has been a frequent guest on FOX, CNBC, Bloomberg, Yorba TV, CNN and others. She is a member of ICE, COMEX, CHICAGO STOCK EXCHANGE, NASDAQ OMX and NYSE-LIFFE.