Meet Our Team

Laura grew up in Massachusetts, came to Vermont in 2011 to attend college, and then never left. Graduating with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Champlain College, she has worked across digital, print, and promotional design for almost ten years. Laura joined the Red Barn team in 2023 as a Graphic Designer who enjoys elevating clients through branding and design.

In her free time, Laura enjoys to paint and draw, something that has been a life-long hobby. She can also be found spending time adventuring through Vermont with her husband and their dog, or catching up with friends near and far.

Russ has been in and out of the trades for the last 30 years and enjoys seeing things being built and working together to create environments where families can thrive. Russ has started and coached businesses internationally and domestically.

He has also done extensive work in the non-profit sector. He enjoys seeing small businesses thrive and joined the Red Barn team to be a resource to home service providers by offering real solutions to the digital space. He and his family enjoy anything boating and live in Charleston SC.

Cody graduated from the University of Vermont in 2011 and has a wide range of professional experience including music production, construction, project management, and finance. He lived in Hawaii and Colorado for nearly a decade before returning to his home state of Vermont in 2021. Cody joined the Red Barn team in 2023 as an Account Manager.

In his free time, Cody enjoys golfing, playing guitar, chess, and cooking. He lives with his fiancée in North Ferrisburgh, VT.

Cathy Barrack has been in the HVAC industry for over 25 years as a successful marketing and sales professional for Carrier Enterprise and software solutions for Enterprise Selling Solutions and Field Edge. Her knowledge and understanding of the industry led to her ability to create strong relationships and help her contractors with the tools they needed to grow their businesses.

Jeff graduated from Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, earning a degree in History in 2011. During college, he played lacrosse for four years, and continued as a high school coach in the years to follow. After a few years in the staffing and recruiting industry, he transitioned into digital marketing, working with two different firms in Boston from 2014-2019. In 2019, Jeff returned to his home state of Vermont, focusing on digital marketing within the accounting and finance sectors before joining Red Barn Media Group in 2025.

Jeff lives in South Burlington with his fiancé Emily, their dog Burt, and cat Odie. An avid golfer in the summer and snowboarder in the winter, Jeff is also a passionate sports fan.

Born and raised in Vermont, Hannan graduated from Hobart College in 2011 with degrees in History and Russian Area Studies and has been exploring ever since. He's worked, coached, and learned on mountains, in classrooms, and at every level of the hospitality industry, from Rhode Island to Colorado, Utah, and California. Now, as a Client Growth Specialist, he approaches each day like a coach: take care of your people, help them get better, and expect to learn as much from them as they do from you.

After more than a decade out West, Hannan came home to Vermont to be near family and raise his own. He lives in Colchester with his wife, son, and toy poodle Sunny, and you'll usually find him in the kitchen chasing the perfect grilled cheese, on the slopes teaching his son to ski, or enduring another mediocre Miami Dolphins season.

Nick graduated from Castleton University in 2014. Since graduating he has worked in the digital marketing field across many different industries which includes toys, fitness and most recently, automotive. He enjoys the strategic thinking and planning that goes into helping companies achieve their marketing goals to help grow their business.

In his free time he enjoys watching sports, playing drums, and spending time with his family.

Born and raised in Vermont, Elaine returned back to the Green Mountains after graduating in 2012 with a degree in Media & Communications from Catholic University in D.C. Since then, she has worked exclusively with Vermont-owned companies, coming on board to Red Barn Media Group in 2024 as a Marketing Coordinator. With a passion for supporting local businesses far and wide, Elaine knows just how important it is to keep our hometown communities thriving and is committed to providing exceptional service and support to every one of our clients.

In her free time, Elaine enjoys skiing, sailing, and spending time with family and friends.

Ale Luna brings over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, working across industries from both the agency and in-house side. Her approach is rooted in one clear belief: marketing should support real business growth.

She specializes in developing structured content strategies that build visibility, reinforce brand authority, and support lead generation. With a strong performance mindset, Alejandra sees social media not just as content creation, but as a strategic channel that strengthens trust and drives long-term results. Her experience includes content planning, cross-channel coordination, and performance optimization, always aligning messaging with measurable business objectives.

Originally from Mexico City and now based in Vermont, Alejandra enjoys staying active and exploring the outdoors in every season.

Born and raised in Vermont, Dan graduated from Castleton State College, where he played four years of lacrosse. He began his career in SEO in 2010 and has spent more than a decade helping businesses improve their search visibility, drive qualified traffic, and grow their online presence. As an SEO Specialist at Red Barn Media Group, Dan brings a hands-on, results-driven approach to on-page, off-page, and technical SEO strategies for home service professionals.

In his free time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, hitting the links for a round of golf, fishing Vermont's lakes and rivers, and coaching his kids' sports teams.

Joining our team as an intern in early 2013, Lucas became a full team member after graduation later that year. Holding a BS in Graphic Design and Digital Media and a decade of experience, he leads our design team in developing custom websites, animations, illustrations, and UX for applications.

Growing up in Vermont, Lucas likes to spend his free time outdoors playing disc golf, drawing, and spending time with his wife and cat.

Brendan decided to take-on a career change in 2020, moving from the culinary field to starting at Red Barn Media Group as a Junior Designer in 2021 after attending Burlington Code Academy. His company role today comprises of development applications, SEO management, and site creation for new and existing clients.

Brendan enjoys to fly-fish Vermont's rivers and lakes in the summer, and to spend time with his girlfriend and their two dogs, Sully and Shrimp.

Born and raised in the Green Mountain State, Will graduated from the University of Vermont in 2018 with a degree in Business Administration. He began his career in the utility industry, before pivoting to the dynamic world of web development after attending Burlington Code Academy. Will joined the Red Barn team in 2023.

He spends his free time hitting the slopes, cooking and baking, playing drums, and enjoying live music around town.

Brenna is a graphic designer at Red Barn Media Group, where she specializes in creating engaging, user-friendly websites and marketing assets. She attended Champlain College, building a strong foundation in visual design and digital media before working as a designer at a local Vermont brewery. She joined us early 2026 in pursuit of specializing in web design.

Outside of work, Brenna is fueled by a love of coffee and cats, and enjoys hands-on creativity through linocut art. In her free time, she can often be found kayaking and curling up with a book while snuggling her cat Goose.

Jane grew up in Maine before settling in Vermont after four years at St. Lawrence University in upstate New York. Her diverse career includes roles as a hospital cardiology technician, account manager at a creative agency, and marketing technology coordinator in the CPG industry. Jane joined Red Barn Media in 2025 as a Website Support Specialist.

Whether bringing dogs to the lake or working on puzzles by the fire, Jane cherishes time with her husband, two dogs, and Karl the cat, embracing Vermont's simple pleasures.

Ross brings a diverse professional background to his role at Red Barn. Born and raised in Vermont, his career first took him to Budapest, Hungary, where he spent six years managing hostels and met his wife. After returning to the U.S., he settled in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he worked as a fishmonger before moving into accounting and financial management with Seaview Crab Company, overseeing financial reporting and accounting operations. His blend of customer service, operational, and financial experience gives him a well-rounded perspective in supporting Red Barn's clients.

Today, Ross proudly calls Wilmington home. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time on the water or at the beach with his wife, Becca, and their dog, Tuukka. He also enjoys reading, biking, golfing, and cheering on the Boston Bruins.