SEMpdx Board of Directors

President - Trish Carey, GSI

Trish Carey is currently SEO Manager at GSI, a digital intelligence consultancy that works with top brands.

Previously she was the Marketing Director at SellerEngine Software, a software and services company focused on helping Amazon sellers succeed. She has also worked as the Assistant Director of Digital Strategies for Portland State University’s Center for Executive and Professional Education, and Marketing Manager at GTS Services, a software company located in Portland, OR. She has over 10 years of experience in a variety of digital marketing specialties and industries. She enjoys SEO, project launch, social media, and analytics.

Past President / Charity of Choice - Anna Madill, Avenue

Anna Madill is the Founder and CEO of Avenue, a digital marketing agency that empowers growth-minded and purpose-driven companies to make a difference in the world through results-driven digital marketing, strategic problem-solving and exceptional customer service. Avenue’s proprietary marketing products and custom services help brands and businesses of all sizes grow sustainably and successfully. Prior to founding Avenue, Anna held a variety of executive leadership roles at regional digital and full-service agencies.

Anna is passionate about having a meaningful impact on our community through volunteerism and currently serves on the Statewide Board of Directors for SMART (Start Making A Reader Today). Anna is also a speaker and instructor for organizations such as the American Marketing Association, SEMpdx, ACT -W, Clark College and Portland State University on the topics of digital marketing, entrepreneurship and women in technology.

Secretary / Treasurer - Kevin Getch, Webfor

Kevin Getch is the Founder and Lead SEO at Webfor, a full-service digital marketing agency providing search engine optimization, social media marketing, website, and logo design. His claim to fame is that his team won the Vancouver Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Business Award in 2013 and he was nominated earlier in 2014 for the small business person of the year award for the state of Washington.

When he’s not focusing on helping small businesses grow their brand he’s practicing Jiu-Jitsu and spending time with his wife and two kids.

Marketing / Technical - Scott Hendison, Search Commander, Inc.

Scott’s career in search started in the late 1990’s, as the owner of a computer & software store. He offered computer repair service and sold software online until 2002, when he began marketing for other businesses. In 2004 he founded Search Commander, Inc. and in 2007 was one of the founding board members of SEMpdx.

Editor - Todd Mintz, Position2

Todd Mintz runs Growth Marketing for Position2. He has over 15 years of experience in search marketing, managing AdWords Accounts for clients since AdWords began. He also is very visible in the SEM social media space and is also one of the founding members of SEMpdx, Portland’s Search Marketing Organization.

Marketing / Volunteer Coordinator - Sarah Hinds

Sarah Hinds is a digital marketing consultant, helping clients improve ROI through online initiatives. With a focus on paid search, she also manages email, SEO and social campaigns. Her projects include partnering with local agencies to assist on large corporate accounts as well as working directly with small businesses on their overall digital strategy. Sarah has been actively involved with SEMpdx for over 10 years, serving on a variety of committees before becoming a board member.

Events - Michael Cortez, Webfor

Michael Cortez is a Partner and Marketing Manager at Webfor, an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Optimization, website development, social media marketing, and more.

With over 15 years of marketing experience across multiple industries. Michael is deeply passionate about creating positive ROI and ripple effects for his clients.

Michael enjoys speaking and educating the community about the power of digital marketing and SEO. He is a speaker at Washington State University Carson College of Business and recently spoke at SEMpdx.