About Catchfire Media

Jon is co-founder of Catchfire Media. As President and CEO of Colorfx and Rock Communications, Jon brings over 10 years of leading marketing and communication organizations to the Catchfire team. Jon's previous experience includes working as an investment banking analyst for Houlihan Lokey, Howard & Zukin, as well as a strategic consultant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Financial Management. Jon holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in business administration.

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Nathan is co-founder of Catchfire Media. As Executive Vice President of Colorfx and Rock Communications, Nathan brings several years of marketing and communication experience to the Catchfire team. Nathan served as a U.S. Naval Officer for 10 years, serving in numerous U.S. and U.N. worldwide operations including Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He also served as a strategic analyst for the Secretary of the Navy and Chief of Naval Operation staffs. Nathan holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy with a B.S. in political science.

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Katie Miller-Smith is Director of Catchfire Media. As the former Director of New Media for Colorfx and Rock Communications, Katie brings over five years of experience in social media and marketing communications to the team. Her previous work experience includes marketing, e-commerce, and content management in both B2B and B2C environments. Most recently, Katie worked at First National Investment Banking where she managed all marketing, communications and web-based initiatives for the firm. Katie graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in English.

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Jarad Bernstein is Senior Analyst at Catchfire Media. He brings over five years of social media and public relations experience to the Catchfire team. His previous work experience includes community building, marketing, communications, and media relations. Most recently, Jarad worked for a real estate developer, where he managed public relations and social media efforts. He previously spent three years as director of media relations for the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest where he honed his crisis communication skills during numerous terrorist attacks and a war. Jarad currently serves on the board of the Central Iowa Public Relations Society of America as treasurer and sits on the marketing committee of the Des Moines Downtown Chamber. He graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in global studies and obtained a certificate in business leadership from Drake University.

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Mike Templeton is an Analyst at Catchfire Media. His previous work experience focused on the intersection of marketing and technology, leveraging the web for results-driven initiatives. Prior to joining Catchfire, Mike led social media efforts at the Iowa Hospital Association. Mike is heavily involved with the local technology community and participates in many area events. Mike graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in marketing.

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Abby Harvey is an Analyst at Catchfire Media. As a former Editorial Assistant at Meredith Corporation and Glamour magazine intern in New York City, Abby brings two years of experience in social media management, brand promotion, and publishing. She attended graduate school at the University of Denver’s Publishing Institute, receiving her Certificate in Publishing and intensive training in the areas of new media, editorial, art, publicity, and marketing. Abby also graduated with a double major and High Distinction from the University of Iowa, earning her B.A. in both English and journalism & mass communication.

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