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John Knapp, President and CEO - John founded Kiket in 1997 to provide assistance to companies wanting to harness the training potential of the web. With his leadership, Kiket has developed innovative online learning technologies, assembled a powerful and talented team of developers, user interface designers, online educators and sales and marketing professionals. John brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge in adult education and educational technology integration and his vision is shaping Kiket as an industry leader in this important new market segment. Prior to founding Kiket, John served ten years as President of Binary Graphics, Inc. (a graphic arts consultancy) which he turned into a nationally recognized leader for comprehensive and innovative technology solutions. John and Binary Graphics gained wide acclaim for delivering industry leading profitability and productivity to their clients.

Scott Neilson, Creative Director - Scott is in charge of the experience that students receive at their Kiket Online Learning Center. A specialist in user interface and information design, Scott has contributed to the success of companies like Amazon.com and Microsoft. Scott has worked as a design and computer imaging instructor at the Art Institute of Seattle and has great enthusiasm for the potential of the web as a teaching and learning medium. He is committed to keeping the technology of the online environment "transparent" so students can focus on what's important, learning.

Larry Senechal, Director of Sales - Larry joins Kiket with over 20 years of experience in a variety of Northwest companies. He was one of 18 principals who founded one of this state's largest management consulting firms, The Freeland Group. For three years prior to that he was vice President of National Accounts and Business Development with Priority Management, a worldwide training company with U.S. headquarters in Bellevue. Prior positions include: owner of Interactive Training Solutions; trainer and salesperson with Time Systems; twelve years with The Boeing Company in Total Quality Management, Customer Service, Program Planning, and Methods Engineering.

Born in Bellingham, Washington, Larry earned his undergraduate degree from Western Washington University. He has been married 22 years to Jennifer; they have four sons.

Michèle Jackson, Director of Marketing - Michèle has over ten years of marketing and project management experience. Highlights from her career include working as an independent marketing and business development consultant for Seattle-based high tech firms. As a Producer for a web development firm, she contributed to such high profiles projects as the U2 PopMart site, Microsoft's Smallbiz site and Arthur Andersen's Pacific Northwest site. At Washington Software Alliance (WSA), she promoted Washington State and the high-tech industry by coordinating major conferences and events. Prior to moving to Seattle, she spent three years in Zurich, Switzerland marketing funds and banking services for the renowned British Private Banks Rothschild AG and Coutts & Co.

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