Who is Buy4?
Meet the team that is proud to bring you Buy4.com.
Our team at Buy4 has quite a diverse background: Internet Marketing, Philanthropic Technology, Website Development, Product Development, Event Marketing, Sales, etc. We have put that all to work to create the most powerful fundraising resource on the internet. We are headquartered in Daytona Beach, FL. Meet our team.
Barry Boatner -
Co-Founder
Barry has over 20 years of marketing, manufacturing, management, sales, and product development, experience and has owned and operated a number of businesses throughout the world.
He has also worked on major construction projects around the globe from the Space Shuttle Runway to the New Hong Kong International Airport and Barry was a founding member of the Florida Motion Picture and Television Association's Daytona Beach Chapter and has worked on a number of major motion pictures and national television specials. On camera, Barry has appeared in several television productions from being an MTV video host to guest appearances on the Mercedes-Benz Florida Golf Scene.
Barry is a prolific inventor and has developed dozens of consumer products, most notably The Laser Trainer, a golf teaching and training aid. The Laser Trainer (endorsed by numerous celebrities such as John Daly, Butch Harmon, Emmitt Smith, Matt Damon, Dan Quayle, and Gary Carter) is one of the most popular golf products in its category and Barry not only invented the product, but developed the manufacturing, packaging, and retail distribution--- as well as producing the film and television components of an extensive marketing campaign which resulted in millions of dollars in retail sales.
In addition, Barry has extensive contacts and relationships in the Asian manufacturing industry, the U.S. product development industry, and the celebrity endorsement field. Since 2005, Barry has also acted as Senior Vice-President Of Development for Product Quest International, a leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer goods in the USA.
W. Chris Chrisenberry -
Co-Founder
Chris has 25+ years of sales, marketing, and management experience and has successfully managed, owned, and operated some 30 businesses in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.
His marketing companies have conceived, developed, and implemented special event marketing, sampling, and branding campaigns for companies such as Tropicana, Dominos Pizza, Duckhead, Aiwa, Jeep, Schick, Elizabeth Arden, Lagerfeld, Bolle, Australian Gold, and Suzuki Motors, etc.
Chris has developed, managed, or acted as a consultant in over two dozen hospitality operations (including nightclubs, restaurants, and concert venues) as well as collaborating on a number of projects in the film and television, sports marketing, and product development fields.
In addition, as a marketing consultant, Chris has brokered or co-brokered several strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and his clients.
Dean Carlson -
Co-Founder
Mr. Carlson brings a wealth of experience from numerous enterprises over his 28-year career. Mr. Carlson has been instrumental in developing numerous entities in 3 different countries managing in excess of 750 people. His business experience includes, multi use real estate development, proprietary software development, aviation related businesses, automotive related businesses, product development with innovations leading to numerous patents.
Mr. Carlson has always been a proponent of supporting a cause. He is especially partial to causes relating to children and special needs. He and his family have long supported numerous worthy causes with their resources and talents.
Mr. Carlson and his family are very excited about Buy4 and believe through Charitable Shopping a substantial number of worthy causes will be supported making a positive impact around the world.
Cory Patterson -
VP of Technology
Cory began developing web applications in 1996, early in the lifespan of the modern internet. In the 15 years since, he has operated in a number of capacities ranging from project planning to developing high-volume internet-based service platforms. Having worked with all the major web technologies, Cory brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to the Buy4 team.
Prior to joining Buy4, he spent 4 years as Technical Director for Aquasun Technologies. He and his team provided direction and on-site technical implementation for a large multi-national resort management company. The duties of the team included end-to-end systems deployment, design of marketing and customer-facing applications, database management and reporting, VOIP management, and long-term systems management and 24/7 support.
Cory previously worked with Mr. Lawson at his company Prospect Information Network where he worked with non-profit organizations to empower fundraisers with the tools needed to greatly increase the efficiency of their campaigns. He worked in data analysis and helped to develop in-house data management and production tools.
Cory attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University for Computer Engineering.
Charlie Hoff -
Lead Designer
Charlie has been working with the web for about a decade, specializing in computer graphics and website development. Over the years, he's been involved in numerous projects, including Search Engine Optimization, cross-browser website integration, and multiple website marketing campaigns.
In addition to website development Charlie also has an eye for print design. He has produced multiple magazine campaign ads, custom logos, business brochures and numerous other print materials.
Charlie has an AS Degree in Computer Science along with 10 years of experience with all of the industry-standard design tools.
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