Who We Are and What We Do
We help companies sell, manage product and vendors, and maintain a clear message to the market place. Whether it’s growing sales, expanding your distribution or changing your go-to-market or marketing strategy, we can help.
- Sales and Sales Management
- Product and Project Management
- Strategic Marketing and Branding
- Inventory & Supplier Management
- New Product Launches
- Pricing Strategies and Volume Forecasting
Meet the Maven Team
April McKeegan-Garcia
April McKeegan-Garcia is a is an International Business Adviser who has moved millions of dollars in products and services through the companies she has both worked with and owned. April has spent over a decade in telecommunications and knows what drives sustainable growth and what it takes to form long-lasting partnerships. She has also crafted many deals between the federal government and diversity businesses to create win-win solutions. April is also the host of the PivotMe podcast, focused on Entrepreneurism and the habits and science of success. Listen HERE. April has traveled considerably, having visited over 45 countries which included extensive engagement with Habitat for Humanity and American Red cross. April holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Nevada-Reno.
Ryan Schrebe
Ryan Schrebe is a product and marketing director who has established himself as a front-runner in the telecommunications industry with his ability to lead a results-driven team, delivering strong and sustainable gains while strengthening customer and vendor relationships. Ryan has over 10 years industry experience, much of it working for and with tier 1 manufacturers and distributors. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from West Virginia University and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Waynesburg University.
Allen Damrau
Allen Damrau is a sales professional and business analyst with a focus in the telecommunications and electrical industries. Allen has held various roles involving extensive database management, account management and project management. Allen has a strong passion for learning and a desire to be involved internationally and engaged with non-profits. Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno.
Rod Jorgensen
Rod Jorgensen is the Director of Counseling for the Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC), an outreach department for the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. With well over 9,000 clients during the past 20 years, Rod has become one of the most valued resources for business expansions in the State. He sits on multiple boards, and holds an Agricultural Business degree from Montana State University as well as CMA certification from the University of Nevada-Reno.
Alisa Kumiko Roesler
Alisa Kumiko Roesler has spent years mastering several facets of the web. A creative visionary with a background in art and design, she’s worked in front-end programming, user interface design, web production, creating wireframes and mockups, and project management of websites and internal web portals. After 17 years working with Silicon Valley start-ups, corporations, and non-profits, she refocused her energies and relocated to Chicago. She has extensive experience in balancing priorities with design and technical constraints to create elegant and effective solutions. Alisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in both Management Information Systems and Human Resources from Miami University. She is a social entrepreneur and has been involved with Habitat for Humanity and several outreach projects overseas.
Mark Smallhouse
Mark Smallhouse is a Nevada-based attorney with over 26 years of experience. Mark specializes in corporate, business and tax planning, commercial property and integrated estate planning. He is an active member of both the Nevada and California State Bar Associations. Mark is also on the Executive Committee of the Nevada State Bar Association’s Business Law Section, which is responsible for drafting changes, additions and amendments to Nevada’s business laws, including those covering corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. Mark obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona College of Law, from which he graduated with high distinction.
Karen Washburn
Karen Washburn has been advising businesses on financial issues, taxation, and strategies for years. She provides expertise on leveraging profits, investments, and managing cashflow. As an expert in tax law and licensed by the U.S. Treasury as an Enrolled Agent, she has demonstrated technical competence in the field of taxation and can represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service. As a seasoned entrepreneur herself, she has a proven track record of providing the critical framework to organizations seeking aggressive growth, while managing risk. Karen manages clients and a thriving office in Nevada.
Maven Team and What Makes Us Unique
Maven is proud of the outstanding team we have built. Though primarily focused in telecommunications, our team has a diverse background spanning several industries. This allows us to pull best-practices from many fields to help your company overcome challenges.
Maven has in-depth knowledge of the telecom industry. We sold for manufacturers and distributors, managed pricing and product launches, new markets, ran nationwide marketing campaigns, and managed vendors and contract negotiations.
We are agents of change, able to identify what is slowing you down and how to get running. But we aren’t just talk—we help you do it. We are boots on the ground, helping make the calls, secure the contracts, and move through the steps. We implement strategies, marketing plans, call programs, client engagement, you name it.
Why Hire Maven?
Are you a distributor, manufacturer or service provider in the telecom industry? Are you ready to expand your portfolio and increase profits? We can provide the telecom expertise without the overhead to help you succeed.
Accreditations and Affiliations
National Association of Tower Erectors
Women’s Wireless Leadership Forum
Wireless Internet Service Providers Association
Rural Wireless
Association