Heather’s fresh approach to best practices helps Geben consistently produce big results for a client roster ranging from early-stage tech startups to established Fortune 50 companies. Geben was named the national media relations agency of the year (Ragan/PR Daily) and a top 10 agency for startups (Agency Post). Geben is also the top boutique agency in Columbus, according to Columbus CEO.
Heather frequently speaks about traditional and digital PR, building and growing company culture, and technology’s influence on business. Her perspective has been featured by Mashable, Entrepreneur, Inc.com, BusinessWeek and Huffington Post. Additionally, Heather has been named a top PR/marketing pro to follow on Twitter by Convince & Convert, Cision, PR Newser, and The Daily Muse.
Heather is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year semi-finalist. In 2012, she was selected as one of Columbus Business First’s Forty Under 40. Living her “do well by doing good” mantra, Heather serves on the board of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio and the marketing committee for Gladden House.
Owen C. Pohl
(Finance)
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Owen joined JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2006. He brings 20 years of Business Banking experience to Chase Bank. Born in San Diego and raised in Centerville, Ohio, Owen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowling Green State University. He lives in Powell, Ohio with his two sons.
Matt Veryser
(Market Validation)
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Matt works with the earliest stage startups to help them validate (or disprove) market assumptions. Matt helps clients save time and money by getting the right solution in front of the right customers. He comes from a family of entrepreneurs—his dad, uncle, and both grandfathers — and has a BS in Finance from the University of Dayton.
Mark Stansbury
(Legal)
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Before forming Stansbury Weaver, Ltd., Mark founded The Stansbury Law Firm to work with high-energy, high-growth companies across all stages of the business cycle. His practice focused on corporate, tax and securities law, advising on the best entity for a new business, coordinating angel financing and private placements, and structuring mergers and acquisitions deals.
Prior to founding The Stansbury Law Firm, Mark worked at a mid-sized firm in Columbus, Ohio. Mark holds a finance degree from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. He graduated cum laude from the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Mark is a member of the Columbus Bar Association and the American Bar Association, where he is involved in the section of Business, Tax and Litigation. He previously served as chairman of the Notary Public Committee of Franklin County, and technology chair of the American Bar Association's Subcommittee on Civil Rights Litigation.
