Management Team
Jeremy Hanks
Cofounder / Chairman & President
Jeremy Hanks is an entrepreneur and leader with a successful track record in bringing ideas to market. As a cofounder of Doba, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's direction. Today, as Chairman & President, Jeremy leads the company's strategic vision. Prior to co-founding Doba, Jeremy spearheaded the development of numerous businesses in the supply chain, wholesale distribution, and retail industries. He founded GearTrade.com, an online marketplace for used and distressed inventory, where he was the company's President and CEO. He led the company through a merger with e3vertical, where he was CEO and focused on providing ecommerce and supply chain management solutions for small and midsized businesses. Through his current and previous business ventures, Jeremy has become a supply chain, product sourcing, and ecommerce expert. Jeremy is the coauthor of eBay Inventory the Smart Way and of Drop Shipping for Dummies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University.
Blaine Nielsen
Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer, Blaine Nielsen leads the company in executing against its strategic vision and coordinates and oversees day-to-day operations of the business. Blaine has been instrumental in building the company's operations to facilitate the rapid growth the company has realized. Blaine has a wide range of financial management, strategic and operational experience. Blaine came to Doba from Dell where he was responsible for conducting financial/operational audits of various business segments and departments, and providing operational and business controls recommendations. Prior to Dell, Blaine served as a senior auditor with Ernst & Young where he supervised and performed financial audits of SEC and privately held companies. Blaine holds a Masters of Accountancy in Professional Accounting degree and a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University.
Dave Gray
Cofounder & CTO
David cofounded Doba and built Doba's business intelligence, information technology, development, and product management teams from scratch. He has more than 10 years of experience spanning software engineering, research and development, and IT operations. He has a successful track record in developing and implementing technology programs at emerging companies. Prior to Doba, he was the CTO for GearTrade.com where he managed a technology operations team and focused on the rapid growth and evolution of the company's online services. David developed a strong foundation for technical excellence early in his career when working for IBM and later Tektronix. David also served as a consultant on Internet-related technologies for various firms such as AirAdvice and HumanVoice. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University.
Jeff Knight
Vice President of Marketplace
As the Vice President of Marketplace, Jeff Knight is responsible for all aspects of the merchandising strategy, supplier acquisition, and vertical category management and fulfillment operations of Doba's marketplace. In addition, Jeff's team manages the professional retailer accounts and defines Doba niche retailer segmentation. He has been instrumental in the release of Doba's Supplier management platform and the release of Doba's multiple product offerings. Prior to Doba, Jeff was Director of Merchandising for Overstock.com where he developed the growth and management of the Computer and Home Office category. Jeff's background includes merchandising and technology leadership roles at DealDeal.com and BCI International. He earned Bachelor and Masters of Arts degrees in Communication from the University of Wyoming.
Brandon Delgrosso
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Brandon Delgrosso, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, directs the customer acquisition process, online and offline advertising initiatives, and outbound sales. Under Brandon's direction, Doba has attracted thousands of retailers to our services. He has successfully built the Doba brand into the leading solution in the product sourcing space. Prior to Doba, Brandon spent seven years as an advertising and marketing consultant for Harte-Hanks Communications. At Harte-Hanks Communications, he developed strategic direct mail advertising programs for large national companies such as Verizon, T-Mobile, Pizza Hut, Dominos and Carrier. He received numerous awards for exceptional sales growth and innovative marketing campaigns resulting in high ROI for his clients. Brandon holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
Jared Sidwell
Director of Business Development
Jared is the Director of Business Development and is responsible for defining and managing strategic partnerships with leading companies in the eCommerce and Internet industries. Jared is a highly energetic and results oriented professional with over twelve years experience in technology sales, marketing, business development, and channel management. Prior to Doba, Jared was the Director of Customer Relationship Management Solutions for Oracle Corporation and Executive Vice President of Sales for an eCommerce gifting company. He graduated with a B.S. in Business Management from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University in April 1995.
Clark Winegar
Director of Retention and Product Management
Clark Winegar, Director of Retention and Product Management, oversees customer engagement, manages customer renewal and upgrade processes, and enhances Doba's product offerings to match customer needs. Clark holds the distinction of being the first employee at Doba and helped tremendously to turn the ideas and strategy of Doba into reality. During his 5-year tenure, he has been instrumental in driving Doba to be a customer centric organization. Prior to Doba, Clark honed his customer advocacy skills leading a team at MyFamily.com's Customer Contact Center. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University.