The Enthusiast Network is a media and technology company focused
on enthusiast markets. TEN has developed an extensive network of online properties
connecting advertisers and consumers at the consumers point of passion. TEN’s
proprietary and licensed platforms enable advertisers to target audiences
by specific interests, products, and behavior.
Management Overview
Todd Horne, Founder and Chief
Executive Officer
Todd, a former Vice President and group publisher at Primedia, the
nation’s largest publisher of special interest magazines. During his
career at Primedia, Todd ran more than 20 different enthusiast niche
titles, including Truckin’ Magazine. Todd founded and created The
Enthusiast Network with a new vision for providing enthusiast an interactive
experience bringing together community, content, and commerce at the
enthusiast enthusiasts’ point of passion.
Joseph Angard, Managing
Partner With
25 years as an entertainment licensing industry
executive, Angard has combined his talent for trend
licensing, manufacturing, publishing and retail
distribution. He successfully managed the acquisition,
development and production of 200 brands in 30 product
categories. In that capacity, Angard managed licensing
relationships with corporate consumer product companies
such as: Disney, Viacom, DreamWorks, Hasboro, Mattel,
Nike and Warner Bros. He was previous owner and operated
OSP Publishing from 1988-1997 and is currently a
managing partner of The Enthusiast Network.
Peter J. Tyrrell, Director of Operations
Peter brings over 20 years of successful IT company management experience.
In addition to management expertise, Tyrrell has developed numerous
software applications used for financial markets, entertainment, and
U.S. defense. He is on the board of advisors for other significant
dotcoms and destination web sites servicing additional audiences.
Scott R. MacKechnie, Director of Information
Technology
Scott has 18 years experience in Information Technology, 8 years working
within the Internet environment. He has developed many applications
and web sites using n-tier development principals that allow for ease
of management, scalability, performance and growth.
Ashley Hanks-Horne, Corporate
Creative Director Graduating
from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s Degree
in Fine Arts, Ashley partnered in the development and
establishment of LA Design Firm. Specializing in the
creation of artistic expression of identity for several
clients, Ashley has been recipient of several design
awards for her work. Starting for TEN magazines in 2001,
Ashley’s 15-plus years in the arts industry aids her in
the management and origination of magazine production
and layout.
Kathryn Wakeford, Manager, Client
Services Kathryn
is responsible for TEN’s client services department.
Kathryn’s roll is to manage the relationships with key
advertising clients. In addition, Kathryn oversees TEN’s
media planning and online advertising campaigns. Kathryn
is proficient with DoubleClick’s DART ad serving
platform and oversees online programs leveraging
streaming video ads, rich media, demographic targeting,
site and usage targeting, and reporting. Prior to
joining TEN, Kathryn worked in publishing—handling
distribution, product development, licensing and
merchandising.
Manny J. Andrade, Client Services Representative
Manny
has become part of TEN’s customer service team. Manny
has experience in on-line campaign management, working
with Double Click DART ad serving platforms for over 8
years. Manny is a graduate of San Diego State University
with a degree in Media Production. Manny also
coordinates all graphics for Trucks and Mustangs Digital
Magazine.