It would be easy to sit in our respective offices, in our respective countries and shoot a million emails back and forth to run our global operation.
Instead, the leaders and managers of iSource Worldwide often cross over international boundaries and
time zones in order to be in the same room.
We believe that iSource Worldwide is the only truly integrated outsourcing company. Why is this important? Only through successfully integrating internally can we understand how to integrate with your company, and bring you the best resources for every project.
The leadership team at iSource Worldwide is a dynamic and global group of business, marketing and technology leaders. Working with state-of-the-art telecommunication and
Vidyo equipment, iSource Worldwide business leaders stay connected with each other, and are always available to connect with clients.
The iSource Worldwide team:
CEO/Director
rrockman@isourceworldwide.com
Rick Rockman is CEO and co-founder of iSource Worldwide and iSource Interactive, global companies with locations in the U.S. and India. Since 1997, Rockman has led 5 separate organizations to experience tremendous growth - companies which are founded on his model of corporate integrity. Rick Rockman lends his creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to iSource Worldwide, overseeing the company's deployment of world-class services throughout the globe. A champion of leadership growth and development, and possessor of a contagious passion, Rockman has earned the respect and admiration of those in his organizations.
CFO/Director
rkoester@isourceworldwide.com
Rick Koester earned his Bachelors of Marketing degree from Michigan State University. Transitioning his career from the newspaper industry to full-service advertising agencies, Koester's knowledge base expanded from print and direct mail fulfillment into an in-depth knowledge of web development and integration. As CFO and co-founder of iSource Worldwide, Rick Koester applies his insight and understanding of local-level business needs as he directs his team in providing personal service and b2b products to a global marketplace. Koester has a passion for developing his blue sky, big picture vision of orchestrating talented resources from around the world into providers of quality services at reachable costs to iSource Worldwide clients.
CTO/HR
kavenkatesh@isourceworldwide.com
K. A. Vankatesh holds a post-graduate degree in mathematics, a Master of Philosophy degree in mathematics, a Post-Graduate diploma in Computer Applications and is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Discrete Mathematics and Combinational Optimization from the Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India. Vankatesh is head of the IT department at Alliance Business Academy in Bangalore, India, the first business school in India to be accredited internationally by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, USA. Alliance has also received numerous awards for quality and excellence recognition.
CBDO
pgeorge@isourceworldwide.com
Patrick George earned his Bachelor Business Administration degree in marketing management from Northwood University. Prior to joining iSource Worldwide, George worked for two of the world's largest telecom organizations, AT&T and Verizon Business, where he managed some of the company's largest clients. He also served as Vice President of Business Development for Advanced Communications Network in Panama. George also served as the Multinational Coordinator for Premiere Global Services. Patrick George leverages his international business experience developing and implementing sales and business plans for iSource Worldwide.
Head of Project Management
rusmani@isourceworldwide.com
Rasheed Usmani brings his extensive experience working with all forms of media to iSource Worldwide, managing multiple large scale projects. A certified Project Management Professional, Usmani leverages his project development and troubleshooting skills while playing a major role in aligning a project with an organization's business objectives. He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Multimedia, along with a Bachelor of Science degree. Rasheed Usmani delivers optimal solutions, strong analytical skills and client relationship management to every iSource Worldwide project.
Deputy Financial Officer
bprakash@isourceworldwide.com
Prakash Budur holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Bangalore University with specialization in Human Resources and Finance. He also holds Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology from Manipal University and is also a Tally Graduate. Budur is the Deputy Financial Officer at ALLIANCE, a prestigious business school, accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), USA. He has received many accolades for his outstanding performance at the institution. Budur's core competency in financial calculations and analysis makes it possible for him to provide exemplary service to iSource Worldwide clients. Prakash Budur is also a master in the art of Kundalini and Kayakalpa yoga.
Creative Director
tmarcy@isourceworldwide.com
Two-time recipient of the prestigious Kerr Award for Graphic Design, Todd Marcy distinguished himself while earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design at Western Michigan University. As Creative Director at iSource Worldwide, Marcy brings a high level of creative vision to all marketing materials and web-based initiatives. He also works closely with search engine optimization and information architecture to impact the return on investment for our client base. As Creative Director for PrintSites, Todd oversees a top design team while managing an ever growing print template library. He also designs all PrintSites interfaces for optimal end usability, creates all interfaces for new features and enhancements, and directs the design of customer web designs.
Director of SEO, Content Strategist
kfawcett@isourceworldwide.com
A Clio Award-winning advertising writer, Kathy Fawcett has spent 25 years writing for national clients such as Ford Motor Company and Quicken Loans - as well as for numerous regional clients. Fawcett has lent her branding expertise to companies such as Fathead, Quizzle.com,and the NBAs Cleveland Cavaliers. As Director of SEO and Content Strategist for iSource Worldwide, Kathy Fawcett develops the content architecture and strategic messaging for every website development. She ensures that all marketing, branding and content for iSource Worldwide projects maintains a cohesive integrity, and consistently reflects an appropriate tone. As search enginge marketing director for PrintSites, Kathy generates warm sales leads through optimized web content, press releases, social media and by utilizing other best practices for SEO.
Software Developer
nevans@isourceworldwide.com
With a background in both web design and graphic communication, Nate Evans hit the ground running when he joined the PrintSites team at iSource Worldwide. In addition to providing daily systems support and web development support for PrintSites and other ISW projects, Evans oversees Systems Architecture and Development for our advanced applications. He also manages research and development for new systems; the Template Approval System is one example of a product we developed for internal use, that may be marketed to a broader Web to Print audience. Nate Evans holds two Associate Degrees, one in Applied Science/Web Design, the other in Business/Graphic Communication. He graduated Magna Cum Laude for both.
Customer Support Manager
rgiacopelli@isourceworldwide.com
Russ Giacopelli spent 13 years with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, managing a group of IT technicians. His team provided field support for over 2,000 physician offices throughout the State of Michigan. As an entrepreneur, Giacopelli owned and ran an information systems company. For 8 years, he supported more than 100 medical offices, integrating and supporting EMR software, hardware and practiced management services. As Customer Support Manager for PrintSites and iSource Worldwide, Russ brings a wealth of client support experience, along with his knowledge of systems integration and technical support. He also brings his ability to successfully diagnose and resolve customer challenges, while helping clients bridge the gap between technical jargon and understanding. Giacopelli holds Associate Degrees in both Environmental Controls and Electronic Engineering Technology. He attended Detroit Engineering Institute and the National Institute of Technology.
