Empowered Team

Empowered Executives

Our founders and executive team is comprised of experienced business executives, technology leaders and Internet innovators.

 

Rob Bertholf - Chief Executive Officer
Rob is the inventor of the ZeppOS Web Platform and is the father of Web Empowerment^TM. Through his vision, the Zeppo Network has become the pioneer in standardized web solutions. Rob also serves as the CEO of The Zeppo Network, Inc.

A founding member of Empowered, Patrick is responsible for establishing and enforcing sales and operational policies while carrying out the Empowered vision.

Mario Nanguse - Vice President of Creative Services
Mario also is an Empowered founding member. As Vice President of Creative Services, he’s responsible for managing designer relations and setting and regulating design standards.

 

Thomas Trenz - Regional Vice President of Sales, Hawaii

Thomas leads Hawaii sales and is responsible for growing and managing the regional sales teams. Having joined the team within the first year of business, Thomas was instrumental in the early success and rapid rate of growth of Empowered.

 

Tom Brinkmann - Regional Vice President of Sales, Florida

Thomas founded and manages the Florida sales division and is responsible for business development and managing the regional sales teams. The newest executive member, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge from his past experiences.

 

Chris is responsible for developing creative marketing and SEO strategies for Empowered clients as well as communicating new Empowered products and services.