eLearning & Video Experts
Kurt Albrecht
Senior Editor
I make sure that my internal and external clients get their editing projects done on time and that the process runs smoothly. I really enjoy spending vacation time with my family. Pastime: Golfing, bowling, fishing and slot car racing.
Dave Buyers
Mark Conlon
LMS Administrator
I research and implement new business ventures. I am passionate about the outdoors and more than capable when it comes to construction. I enjoy cooking, specifically, I am a carnivore.
Marcella Eiben
Associate Project Manager
I have been a project manager for almost 10 years, and enjoy working with clients. My goal is to deliver effective projects, and ensure the client is happy with the process and final product. I also have a degree in creative writing, and enjoy crafting nonfiction, autobiographical pieces. When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, dog and two birds while playing video games or sculpting with clay.
Movie quote: “Strange things are afoot at the Circle K.” – Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Todd Grove
eLearning Project Manager/Video Producer
I help manage client projects on time and on budget. I assemble a production team and guide them from the creative concept to the final deliverable. I’m passionate about meeting customer needs by creating creative yet impactful projects. I am a foodie, Buckeyes super fan (O-H…), and enjoy the outdoors.
Samantha Hudak
Graphic Designer
As the go-to Designer of Pixels at the company – I provide the highest quality of pixels in the greater Cleveland area. I am a self-described craver for visual communication and composition philosophy. My greatest displeasure is seeing a piece of text misaligned or bad typography on a business card. I rejoice in great logo design, branding, colors, and textures. I spend a lot of time on Dribbble and enjoy the finer things such as cute Game of Thrones gifs fellow designers create. What it all boils down to though, is that I design what needs to be communicated in an aesthetically pleasing way.
Dan Keckan
CEO
I spend my days making sure my client’s needs are being met to their expectations. I am passionate about Immersive Learning, Gamification, the Cleveland Browns, and The Ohio State University Buckeyes. Movie line: “When you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness. So I got that goin’ for me, which is nice.” -Bill Murray, Caddyshack.
Maria Keckan
President and CFO
I am dedicated to serving staff, clients, and our accountants. I make sure everyone is happy, productive and safe, and that there’s money in the bank for payroll and payables. Set policy, make exceptions, make cakes, and occasionally make smoothies. Important to me: God, family, honesty, good service and friendships. Movie line: “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.” -Bette Davis, All About Eve.
Meagan Lawton
eLearning Specialist
I’m a multi-tasker. With a background in writing and multimedia, not only can I write engaging storyboards, I can develop the audiovisual content that brings a storyboard to life. I enjoy writing, music, video games and going for walks. Movie quote: “I can always guess how many jelly beans are in a jelly bean jar, even if I’m wrong.” – Brick Tamland, Anchorman 2.
Kim Lindsey
eLearning & Instructional Design Manager
From information provided by clients and subject matter experts, supplemented by my own research, I design learning solutions that enable employees to master on-the-job tasks and expand leadership capabilities. Creative clarity and a love of truth and beauty are at my core. Favorite quote: “Yet such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.” -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings.
Tiffany Lombardo
Learning Consultant
As a Learning Consultant, I work with clients to design an effective and engaging training experience that meets their business objectives. Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my daughter, Izzie, and my husband, Andrew. I also enjoy reading, traveling, cooking, and binge watching Netflix. Movie line: “You’re killing me Smalls!” – The Sandlot
Brandon Lymon
eLearning Developer
I design and create interactive eLearning courses along with occasional IT work. I’m into computers, games, and music.
Neil McCormick
Board Chair
I have been an account manager and producer for over 39 Cinecraft years. I love the tools and technology of storytelling and figuring out which ones are best for us. I love when we put our heart and soul into making a film, video or eLearning program and it moves people to tears, joy and action. Movie line: “I love it when a plan comes together.” -John “Hannibal” Smith, The A Team.
Scott Minium
Executive Producer
I project manage eLearning courses, produce and direct videos. From proposal to delivery of the final product, I work to keep projects on-budget, on-time, on-target and creative. I want our clients to come back with a smile. Movie line: “Eat your beets, Harold.” -Maude, Harold and Maude.
Dan Parker
eLearning Manager/IT Specialist
I develop engaging interactive eLearning and act as Cinecraft’s network administrator. I always have a bad pun to live’n up the mood. I like to stay current with technology by tinkering with computers and playing games with friends. “The past is written, but the future is left for us to write, and we have powerful tools; openness, optimism, and the spirit of curiosity. All they have is secrecy, and fear, and fear is the great destroyer.” ― Jean-Luc Picard, Adm (Ret).
Stacie Pate
Office Manager
I make sure the bills and employees are paid, the kitchen stocked, and the crews fed. I enjoy ethnic food, loud music, and spending time with my family. Movie quote “You already know enough about me. Any more and you’re going to get a headache.” – Kira, Xanadu
Liz Walker
eLearning Developer/Artist
I create graphics for video and eLearning projects. I also develop courses. I am passionate about art. I enjoy painting, drawing, art workshops, and going to museums. Quote: “I can’t go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.” -Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland.
Matt Walsh
COO
I help our clients determine the best way to accomplish their training goals through the use of design and new technologies. I enjoy spending time with my family, complaining about the Cleveland Browns, and watching 80’s reruns. Movie line: “The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” Roger ‘Verbal’ Kint, The Usual Suspects.
Mike Wilkinson
Senior Motion Graphic Designer
I craft 2D and 3D motion graphics, as well as terrible jokes. Every project brings unique challenges, which is actually one of my favorite parts of the work I do. “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies” – Andy Dufresne, Shawshank Redemption
Pat Wolansky
Senior Editor | Director
From image capture to the final edit, I enjoy having an active hand in bringing a client’s vision to life. Outside of work, I’ve been known to pair some Mitchell’s ice cream with any Tom Cruise movie more times than I care to admit. Movie line: “Dodgson. Dodgson! We’ve got Dodgson here! See, nobody cares.” – Dennis Nedry, Jurassic Park
Jennifer Yaros
Learning Consultant
I help clients change behavior and meet business goals through effective learning strategies. When I’m not writing, I’m getting muddy on the beautiful trails in the CVNP and looking for the next adventure. Movie line: “Always look on the bright side of life.” – Monty Python, Life of Brian