The DOmedia Team

Rich Langdale - interim ceo

Rich is our chief visionary, eternal optimist, tireless cheerleader and guiding compass. He keeps us on our toes and constantly moving forward, always encouraging us to think bigger and further outside the box.

Over the years, Rich has launched or co-launched more than a dozen companies, including Digital Storage Inc., a computer storage wholesaler, and Submit Order, the world's first and largest e-fulfillment company. In other words, he knows a thing or two about starting and building successful businesses.

He also loves sharing his experiences with others. While that would lead some professionals down the book-writing trail, Rich thinks big. Like really big. Like co-founding and co-funding the Center for Entrepreneurship at The Ohio State University in 2001 big (which quickly earned a tier one ranking from Entrepreneur Magazine, thank you very much). But why stop there? After co-founding and co-funding an entire discipline at one of the nation's largest universities, Rich also helped to develop the entrepreneurship and commercialization curriculum that he taught in undergraduate, MBA and Executive MBA courses.

In his spare time, Rich likes to play basketball, go mountain biking, save stranded kittens from tree tops and plot to take over the world.

favorite quote: The secret to happiness is low expectations. (Rich Langdale)
best advice ever received: Look at what you did to cause a problem and work on fixing that as opposed to looking for blame elsewhere.
hidden talent: I have none. I am mediocre at everything, but I do it all anyway.
favorite vacation spot: Wherever my family is!
dog or cat?: I prefer buffalos.

Jeff Lamb - chief technology officer

What do you call someone with crazy-sharp IT skills who is equally comfortable talking P&Ls, strategic plans and marketing objectives? Around DOmedia, we call him "CTO," although he really prefers we just call him Jeff.

As you look through Jeff's background, one thing jumps out at you (and it's not just the cosmic rays). . . he has honestly done a little bit of everything. We're talking real estate mogul, restaurant owner, consulting services entrepreneur, U.S. Air Force Captain, chief technology officer, and - no joke - spy satellite engineer (he could tell you all about this one, but then he'd have to kill you). Chronologically speaking, after graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering, Jeff spent four years active duty as an officer in the Air Force working at the National Air Intelligence Agency. Upon return to civilian life, he founded Computer Wizards Consulting, a virtualized computer consulting firm focused on database-intensive web applications. When Leader Technologies purchased Computer Wizards, Jeff stayed on as Chief Technology Officer and led the development of 60+ patentable technologies. After five years with Leader, Jeff decided to give the IT-thing a rest and (successfully) explored the worlds of real estate, restaurant and bar ownership (nice perks), and helped start a web-based telephone conferencing company.

Having enjoyed a semi-retired state, Jeff decided to return to the real world, accepting a Chief Technology Officer role with Interactive Ink, an interactive marketing company. As he helped to successfully launch a number of websites for a wide range of clients, he also helped prepare the company for its eventual sale to Northlich, a Cincinnati-based advertising agency. Following the acquisition, Jeff remained with Northlich as their Chief Technology Officer until fate brought him to DOmedia's door.

In his off hours, Jeff likes to use his unfair height advantage to squash opposing sand volleyball players. Squash 'em, like a bug. . . really small bugs with short legs. . . and no wings.

favorite quote: So you're saying there's a chance . . .
best advice ever received: Don't be stoopid.
hidden talent: You wouldn't think it to look at me, but I can run really fast.
favorite vacation spot: Rocky Point, Mexico
dog or cat?: Neither. I travel too much; often without a lot of pre-planning. It wouldn't be fair to keep a cat or dog with my schedule.

Jeff Bell - chairman

Jeff Bell is a proven marketing, management and strategy leader with an extensive executive history. He led marketing, sales and product development teams, including overseas operations in England and Spain while at Ford. Jeff headed global marketing for Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep, and also Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Division, including Xbox. Since beginning his career in Washington, D.C. at the U.S. Department of State and with a private lobby for energy, financial services and defense, Mr. Bell has earned a reputation for driving business results through innovative marketing programs, new product and service launches, and best-in-class creative campaigns and executions. Most recently, Jeff became a Partner at NCT Ventures. Jeff’s practice focus is in media, marketing start-ups, including DOmedia and Clearsaleing, as well as consumer-focused websites like Embrace Pet Insurance and Gotcast. Jeff is also an independent Director at Driverside, Digital Lifeboat and Tangible Worldwide.

As both a successful General Manager and Corporate Marketing Officer, Jeff has the background to build and lead teams that quickly connect strategic imperatives with business unit results. While Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of Global Marketing for the Interactive Entertainment Business, Jeff led Xbox to its first profitable year. In addition, Bell’s Global Marketing team oversaw the rapid expansion of the Xbox LIVE community from 4 million to over 15 million members, including the introduction of advertising, a video marketplace including Netflix, and a premium subscription service. On the creative front, Jeff’s team has produced the launch campaigns for Gears of War, Halo 3, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and Grand Theft Auto IV. The Halo 3 “Believe” launch campaign received the Cannes Gran Prix Award for best marketing campaign in 2008. Bell’s work was recognized by Advertising Age as Entertainment Marketer of the Year in 2007 for work on Gears “Mad World,” and one of Marketing’s top 50 in 2008 for both Halo 3 and Guitar Hero II. Before Microsoft, Jeff was largely credited with helping revitalize the Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler brands. Jeff led the Dodge “That Thang Gotta Hemi,” “Jeep Trail-Rated” and Chrysler’s “Inspiration Comes Standard” campaigns. His efforts around social media, web, direct marketing and video games led to Jeff being named Interactive Marketer of the Year in 2005 by Advertising Age.

Jeff is married to his wife of 23 years, Colleen, and has three sons. He holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Spanish from Kenyon College, a Master’s degree in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as a Trustee of his alma mater, Kenyon College. He is also an Eagle Scout.

favorite quote: Ένα πράγμα μόνο ξέρω, και αυτό είναι ότι δεν ξέρω τίποτα (Socrates)
best advice ever received: "All you can control is your attitude." -- Jerry Bell
hidden talent: I speak Spanish
favorite vacation spot: Anywhere with my family
dog or cat?: Both