Bill Connard – Founder & President
Bill is a serial entrepreneur and successful businessman with expertise in database management, SEO and web site programming and many years experience in building and developing multi location, distribution channels and partnerships.
Prior to forming TLS, Bill was Co-Founder and systems architect for Hero Industries, San Diego based provider of location based services based on SEO and SaaS technology. In 2002, Bill founded a digital content replication and distribution business with a nationwide dealer channel of more than 3000 US and 450 Canadian retailers.
In 1999, Bill founded NicheStuff.com to specialize in providing mini CD and DVD business cards. using advanced SEO, Bill rapidly built a nationwide service. Customers included American Express, Sony and Visa.
Bill is a mentor and sponsor to a small number of San Diego based Internet start- ups, where his experience in local search engine optimization, business acumen, problem solving and process vision is invaluable.
Steve King – Co Founder & CEO
Steve is a successful businessman and angel investor specializing in high technology. Previous to TLS, Steve was CEO of Transaction Wireless, a San Diego based mobile marketing and service provider. Customers include Verizon and Paypal.
Recent projects also includes; Chairman of Silicon Mountain Holdings (an OTC company) based in Boulder, CO that specializes in high performance computers and data storage solutions. Steve also consults for strategic business development projects such as cloud storage solutions, Network Attached Storage as well as the design and successful launch of the world’s first all in one HD LCDTV with integrated PC, which won industry accolades at CES 2009.
Steve was also founder and chairman for Datrontech Plc, a leading European computer component and system solutions provider. Steve took the company public in 1995. When he left with his family for the USA in 1999, the company posted sales of $350 million with 14 trading divisions operating in 9 countries. Since 1999, Steve has focused on startup technology opportunities.
John is a seasoned CTO with a proven technology background including; search engine optimization, content streaming, ecommerce and SaaS platforms. Prior to joining TLC, John was CTO of Hero Industries, a San Diego based location based service’s company pioneering SEM and SaaS solutions.
In 2006 John served as CTO to VRX Studios where his team delivered an online content management, and streaming system for Travelocity and Hyatt. In 2005 John served as CTO for Digital Kiosks (Canada) to design and deploy a media streaming system for CD duplication and distribution for retail stores, which became a flagship product at CES 2006. In 2004, as Chief system architect for Alea Software, John led a team of 70 engineers to build and successfully launch a web based, data hosting and gaming platform. In 2001 he was CTO for HRIS, where he designed a web based IT infrastructure which supported more than 1 million users per month.
John is a regular speaker at public speaking engagements including the International Summit for Business and the Internet. He also a guest lecturer at the U of MN and has had numerous technology papers published.
Chris has been an innovative presence in both online and traditional marketing for 20+ years with a diverse background in Search Marketing, Digital Media, Sports Marketing and the Ad Agency world. Previous to joining TLS, Chris was co-founder and VP, Sales & Marketing, for OnMedia LLC, a full service Digital Marketing consultancy. In this role, Chris engaged with and managed over $20M in Paid Search campaigns.
Responsible for new client acquisition and strategic partnerships in retail, consumer goods, sports, entertainment, software, technology and eCommerce, Chris has been introducing fresh online initiatives in the areas of online customer acquisition, social media, and the mobile web. Past clients and strategic partners include Apple, Hewlett Packard, Ford Motor Co., Sun Microsystems, Google, the NFL, the PGA, and Big O Tire.
