Tim Brown

Owner/CEO

An absolute savage on the content, Tim Brown started Hook Agency with hopes of helping take things off entrepreneurs’ plates. He’s since become a leader of a 30 person team, a YouTuber making content for growth-mode home service businesses, and his most important role…a husband to Bea and dad to little Junebug, born in November 2022!

Bea Bonte

Owner + CFO

Dependable and steady, Bea is responsible for keeping everything at Hook running smoothly. As the co-owner, Bea handles finance and admin like a pro, ensuring everything behind the scenes runs like a well oiled machine. When she’s not keeping things in check, Bea’s likely planning her next trip, sipping wine on a patio, or chasing after her wild two year-old, Junie. Oh, and she’s married to the CEO, Tim – because why not keep it in the family?

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Sydnee Olsen

Chief Revenue Officer

Sydnee is all about connections! As the Chief Revenue Officer, she thrives on chatting with growth-focused businesses about how digital marketing can supercharge their success. Sydnee brings her energy and expertise to every conversation! When she’s not strategizing sales, you can catch her jet-setting to new destinations, deep diving into a reality TV marathon, or delighting in a delicious meal at one of Minneapolis’ favorite restaurants. Her latest favorite? Porzana – a must-visit for anyone who loves great food!

Cody Warren

COO

A strong passion for helping small business owners dominate their local market drives Cody day in and day out at Hook Agency, where he works as their COO. With a no-bullsh*t approach and a deep commitment to helping local companies thrive, Cody focuses on delivering measurable ROI for Hook’s home service clients.

Brynn Wilson

Sales Development Coordinator

As Hook’s Sales Development Coordinator, Brynn brings a blend of warmth, wit, and enthusiasm to the team. Known for her gregarious nature and love of meeting new people, Brynn thrives in fostering client relationships, chatting about all things marketing, and being on the office’s aux (which is usually country music). Outside of work, Brynn is an avid pickleball & tennis player who enjoys hunting, fishing, dinner parties, traveling, and embracing all that the great outdoors has to offer.

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Jack Miller

Video and Marketing Specialist

Jack is the man behind the scenes of Hook’s content, working with owner, Tim Brown, to film and edit authentic industry content. His goal behind Hook’s video content is to educate and entertain contractors. But on a deeper level, it’s to humanize the trades and show people that there are amazing career opportunities and individuals within them. When he’s not filming or editing, you’ll find Jack on the golf course, playing hockey, watching football, or running.

Vincenzo Colosimo

Lead Account Manager

Witty, business-minded, and ROI-driven, Vinny leads the Account Management team at Hook with a sharp focus on client success. A natural communicator and leader, he excels in consulting with clients, advocating for optimal results, and providing expert guidance. Vinny also takes pride in educating clients and coaching the Hook team to grow and perform at their best. Outside of work, Vinny enjoys time with his beautiful wife and their son!

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Maggie Benham

Lead Project Manager

Fast-paced, witty, full of ideas, and always down for a coffee chat — that’s Maggie in a nutshell. As Lead Project Manager at Hook, she enjoys bringing efficiency to processes, meeting client needs, leading lively meetings, and helping her team grow. Outside of Hook, Maggie is an actor and enjoys dancing and singing her way through life.

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Skyler McDaniel

Account Manager

Personable, fun-loving, and thoughtful describe Skyler in a few words. As an Account Manager, he focuses on building strong partnerships through consistent communication that delivers clear results. Outside of work, you can find him outdoors either mountain biking, snowboarding, or camping with his wife and two energetic boys.

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Claudia Nuci

Account Manager

As an Account Manager at Hook, Claudia is dedicated to ensuring client satisfaction. She brings a competitive edge to her work and thrives on building meaningful relationships. Outside of work, she enjoys happy hours, fitness, and quality time with her loved ones. A lover of wine and cheese, she believes in balancing hard work with a little bit of fun.

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Casey Swanson

Manager of Recurring Services

Casey is a person you’d definitely want on your side during a zombie apocalypse. Her cool, calm, and collected demeanor brings serenity to even the most chaotic of times. This is what makes her an ideal Project Manager. She loves bringing order and structure to the mess and doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty to get the job done!

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Erin Livingston

HR & Talent Development Manager

A champion of company culture, Erin thrives on encouraging team growth and advancement at Hook Agency, leading professional development, and welcoming new employees into a fun and inclusive environment. When not fostering growth in the office, Erin is probably cuddling with her calico cat Penny Lane, catching a live show, perusing the shelves of a bookstore, or hosting a dinner party for friends.

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Matt Anderson

Web Director

Matt runs on caffeine and a compulsion for dad jokes and random movie trivia. As Hook’s Web Director, he is a conscientious leader who fosters collaboration with his team to design and build gold-standard websites. Outside Hook, Matt is a father of four, worship leader at his church, and loves spending time running around outside with his family.

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Mandelyn Miller

Principal Web Designer

Mandie brings a quiet, focused energy to every project, blending a love for organization and aesthetics with a head-down, get-it-done mentality. Her design process is detail-oriented, ensuring every element not only looks beautiful but serves a purpose. Mandie enjoys creating digital experiences that are visually stunning and thoughtfully crafted to meet client needs.

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Ashlynn Reynolds

Web Designer

A creative at heart with a knack for all things design, Ashlynn brings fun, focus, and a splash of adventure to every project. When she’s not crafting user-friendly websites, you can find her either mastering trivia night, crafting, or exploring the great outdoors with her trusty black lab, Remy, by her side.

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John Vang

Lead Web Developer

A former Web Designer turned Developer, John is inspired by pop art and comics and loves bridging the gap between creativity and technology. He enjoys collaborating with like-minded creatives to push new ideas and boundaries for the next project. In his free time, you can find him searching the web for cool screen printed posters and ideas for his next vacation spot.

Tou Yang

Senior Web Developer

As a Senior Web Developer with a collaborative spirit, a curious mind, and a “can-do” attitude, Tou is always up for a challenge. Whether it’s finding creative solutions to a web project, improving the team’s design and development processes, or learning about new web technologies, he believes anything is possible with the right attitude and the right people supporting you, which is exactly what Hook strives to promote. Outside the office, Tou’s love for the outdoors, sports, and exercise adds a refreshing balance to his tech-driven life.

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Trevor Meehan

Web Developer

Design veteran turned WordPress Developer, Trevor is swinging from pixels to plugins, maintaining and optimizing your site like Spider-Man on a caffeine rush. In his free time, you can catch him outside on a hammock with an IPA, or inside with his cat, reading from his enormous comic collection.

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Dillon Treloar

Lead SEO Strategist

Scrappy, hard-working, and always loving a good laugh are a few things that describe Dillon. As the Lead SEO Strategist at Hook Agency, he enjoys leading his team to success, getting high quality leads for our clients, and nerding out over Google Analytics charts. Outside of work Dillon is a competitive shooter, avid musician, and loves to spend time outdoors with his Husky, Kiva.

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Jameson Kenney

SEO Strategist

Level-headed, clever jokester, and people-centric… that sums up Jameson pretty well. As an SEO Strategist at Hook, he enjoys finding new ways to drive great client results, uplifting coworkers, and striving for self improvement. Outside of Hook, Jameson is an avid record collector and seller, self taught guitar player, and weightlifting enthusiast.

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Alaska Marleau

SEO Specialist

Alaska is a dedicated SEO Strategist known for her resourcefulness and can-do attitude. Chatty, savvy, and caffeinated, you can always rely on her for descriptive spreadsheets, easy collaboration, and a meticulous attention to detail. Whether it’s improving search rankings or optimizing content strategy, she brings creativity and precision to every project here at Hook. Outside of work, you can find her playing pickleball with friends, biking around the city, or spending time up the North Shore.

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Fulden Jaque

SEO Technician

Fulden is a creative, curious, and motivated SEO Technician at Hook. With a fresh perspective and a can-do attitude, she consistently delivers efficient SEO solutions. She contributes to her team through her attention to detail and dedication to client satisfaction. Outside of work, Fulden relishes the joys of traveling, hiking, painting, and pottery, always seeking new experiences.

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Maureen O’Malley

SEO Content Strategist

Maureen has always had a way with words. She loves putting that skill to good use as an SEO Content Writer at Hook! Her goals? Helping you develop a strong brand voice, reach your target audience, and rank higher on Google (tasteful puns included, free of charge). When she’s not tapping away at her keyboard, you can find her performing all around the Twin Cities theatre scene, playing one of 5 billion instruments, or spending her entire paycheck at a local bookstore.

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Joel Enrique Palomino

Lead PPC Strategist

Analytical, goal-driven, and always thinking outside the box, Joel Enrique thrives in the fast-paced world of PPC strategy. As a PPC Strategist at Hook, Joel loves developing strategies that deliver massive ROI and is passionate about the impact a carefully crafted approach can have. With a focus on continuous improvement, he never settles for just “setting and forgetting” campaigns. When not deep in PPC data, Joel enjoys strumming the guitar, shooting photography, and serving his community at church. And if you mention Google Ads? Get ready for a lively conversation — he could talk about PPC for hours!

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Otto Slater

PPC Technician

Otto is a dedicated PPC Technician at Hook, specializing in optimizing Google Ad campaigns and analyzing data to drive client success. He brings a detail-oriented approach to managing client accounts, ensuring that performance targets are met efficiently. When he’s not working, Otto enjoys supporting his Minnesota sport teams, exploring new music, and spending time outdoors, especially on the golf course.

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Kyle Zorn

PPC Technician

Energetic and eager to learn, Kyle is a recent graduate from UW Madison with a degree in Statistics. When he’s not optimizing PPC campaigns, you can find him enjoying yard games or cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Kyle is excited to dive into the world of Google Ads and bring his social nature to building connections with clients and colleagues alike.

Shameela Khan

PPC Technician

Meet Khan, our PPC Technician at Hook Agency! Khan carries a passion for digital marketing with a love for all things ads. With experience in creating social media campaigns, Khan specializes in developing targeted strategies that seamlessly blend creativity with data-driven insights. When not optimizing campaigns, she is most likely binging a K-drama or rewatching all the episodes of Going Seventeen. Fun fact: She is a polyglot but she rarely shares which languages she speaks.

Jacob DeBoer

Content Specialist

Spirited and goal-oriented, Jacob strives to embody both qualities. His role as a Content Specialist at Hook is where he brings his creativity and passion for storytelling to life. When he’s not in the office, you’ll likely find Jacob exploring the outdoors, diving into a good book, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Taylor Pint

Content Entry Specialist

Taylor is a detail-driven Content Entry Specialist who thrives on being organized, adaptable and curious. She combines a passion for precision with a flair for creativity, bringing a distinctive set of skills to every project. She is eager to apply her eye for detail and organizational skills, while building strong connections and optimizing content. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys drawing and painting, spending time outside, and going to the movie theater.

Eli Miller

Web Project Manager

Solving problems is what drives Eli. Whether in his role as Web Project Manager, or how to make the best cup of coffee, he’s constantly looking for ways to improve workflows and outcomes! When he’s not working alongside our web team, Eli can be found playing with his two puppies Oliver and Obi, playing guitar, or enjoying a new TV show.

Kaci Kopf

Web Designer

Kaci is all about blending aesthetics with technology to create meaningful, user-friendly experiences. She brings energy, expertise, and a passion for problem-solving to every project, always pushing the boundaries of design and exploring new mediums. Outside of Hook, you’ll find her staying active – whether she’s training martial arts, lifting, or exploring the outdoors. And she is always planning her next trip!

Megan Talbot

Account Specialist

As Hook’s Account Specialist, Megan brings a high energy and positive, relationship-focused approach to every client interaction. She’s always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with her team. Outside of work, you’ll find her baking up something sweet, taking summer strolls to her favorite local pastry shop, or planning her next trip to a warm and sunny destination with her husband.

Madelynn Wald

Content Specialist

Creative, chatty, and ready to brainstorm, Madelynn is always up for a good conversation and a fresh challenge. She thrives on seeing ideas come to life. When Madelynn isn’t working hard at Hook, you can find her enjoying the outdoors, painting, or trying something new!

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