mobileStorm Management Team

Jared Reitzin CEO, Founder, Chairman (www.jaredreitzin.com)

Mr. Reitzin founded mobileStorm almost a decade ago with a focus on creating a single platform that businesses could use to reach their audience in multiple ways. Under his guidance, mobileStorm has serviced thousands of customers and continues to see 100% growth year after year. Prior to officially forming mobileStorm in October of 1999, Mr. Reitzin was CEO of Katalyst Music Group LLC, an independent record label and new media company. There, he directed the growth of the company as a promoter for musical acts and provided web-based communication and marketing projects for the entertainment community. Mr. Reitzin developed one of the music industry’s first mobile marketing applications with Interscope/Geffen/A&M called “My Music Mobile,” delivering text messages on behalf or artists like U2 and Eminem. Mr. Reitzin has a thorough knowledge of the interactive gaming community. Prior to his work with Katalyst, he was employed as a product manager for Interactive Light, a leading developer and provider of networked sports simulators for such companies as IBM, Sega, Microsoft, Sony, and Intel. Mr. Reitzin blogs regularly on mobileStorm’s Digital Marketing Blog and is a featured writer on MobileMarketingWatch.com, one of the mobile industry’s top blogs. He speaks globally at conferences on email and mobile marketing and new media technologies.

Doug Schiller Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Schiller has 20 years of experience as a CFO and leader of venture-backed companies. He has an MBA from Columbia University and BSFS from Georgetown University. He has held leadership positions at AlternativeEnergy.com, NewYears.com, ClubPlanet.com, Xingtone, and PrimeID. He has been affiliated with mobileStorm as a consultant since its inception and is now joining as its CFO. He first became a fan of Jared Reitzin when they worked together at Interactive Light where Doug was a co-founder and CFO. He has raised tens of millions of dollars and developed and introduced many products. Doug has strong technical skills and is an inventor on two issued U.S. patents.

David Pedowitz VP, Technology

David Pedowitz is mobileStorm’s Vice President of Technology. He is in charge of developing the next generation of mobileStorm’s multi-channel messaging platform and oversees day-to-day development efforts with the company’s operations in India. He has more than 10 years of experience in web application development and software architecture. Before coming to mobileStorm, he was at Fox Interactive Media, where he was the driving force behind the re-architecture and re-engineering of the MySpace MyAds platform, one of FIM’s largest initiatives.

Ojas Amin Director of Engineering & Founder

Mr. Amin has more than 10 years’ experience in the technology/design sector. Prior to helping found mobileStorm in 2000, Mr. Amin was Creative Director for World Apparel, an online marketplace for the fashion industry. Mr. Amin was in charge of a team of developers and designers. There, he created all aspects of the company’s brand, as well as worked directly with the English government to design “Made in England,” the U.K.’s patriotic push for fashion. Before World Apparel, Mr. Amin was founder and Director of Technology for Fraction Design, a leading web design and consultancy firm. While at Fraction Design, a local ISP and hosting company (Enternet) acquired Fraction Design, keeping Mr. Amin on as its technical director.

Jason Stith Director, Sales Engineering

Mr. Stith joined mobileStorm in March 2004 as its Business Development Manager. Promoted in 2008 to Director, Sales Engineering, he is now in charge of overseeing all technical, product, and functional support to help close new business opportunities. Mr. Stith is also in charge of new sales training programs and managing mobileStorm’s sales school. He has more than ten years experience with sales and customer relations from a variety of positions held during this time. Prior to joining mobileStorm, Mr. Stith was a sales manager at Wired Accessories, where he led one of the regional sales teams for the organization.

Shavkat Karimov Director, Online Marketing

Mr. Karimov is mobileStorm’s Director of Online Marketing, where he oversees such areas as SEO and SEM for the company. He is a veteran of online marketing and an expert in SEO practices and techniques, including his creation of the SEOTRIZ methodology. Mr. Karimov began his career in Uzbekistan where he oversaw online marketing strategies for numerous Web sites, helping increase their organic search traffic. He is also an award-winning filmmaker and wrote a book on promoting and selling short films, which is available in major bookstores across America.