Management Team

Meet the people who set the tone for Universal Mind. While it may be hard for them to brag about their backgrounds, it’s easy to see their pride in creating a culture that attracts the best and brightest in the rich Internet applications space. They work hard every day to make Universal Mind a place where people can follow their passions in technology and experience design. And that enables everyone at the company to provide top-quality services to clients in every arena.

Brett Cortese

Brett Cortese, CEO and co-founder of Universal Mind, focuses on driving client ROI by combining experience design with rich Internet technologies.

Todd Cieplinski

Todd Cieplinski, President and co-founder of Universal Mind, has more than ten years experience selling web-based solutions to senior executives, specializing in the Adobe platform.

Tom Link

Tom Link, Chief Technology Officer, came to Universal Mind in early 2004 after more than five years at Allaire and Macromedia.

Mike Connor

Mike Connor, VP of Business Development, has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, working for companies such as Adobe, Silicon Graphics and Apple.

Chris Rogers

Chris Rogers, VP of Consulting, brings a strong background in technology consulting from Accenture and Adobe to his role optimizing our agency to provide strong value to our clients.

Erik Loehfelm

Director of User Experience, Erik Loehfelm, began his career more than 16 years ago as an award-winning New York editorial designer, studio owner, and Creative Director.

Tammie Helm

Tammie Helm, Director of Marketing, has a rich marketing background with world-class companies such as Netscape, HP, The Wall Street Journal, and Adobe.

Brandon Purcell

Brandon Purcell, Director of Technology, leads the team responsible for building Universal Mind’s SpatialKey product.

Tim Wandell

As Executive Director of Strategic Accounts, Tim Wandell helps evolve the Universal Mind practice, wins new business, and manages key clients.

Julie Battenfield

Julie Battenfield, Director of Delivery, has a 12 year track record of delivery management combining Big-6 best practices with the dynamic world of rich Internet applications.

Brian O’Connor

As Director of Technology, Brian O’Connor brings more than 16 years of consulting experience across multiple disciplines and technologies, including Flex, AIR, LCDS & BlazeDS solutions.