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Our team at intouch Business consists of individuals from varied, professional backgrounds. We employ management consultants, marketing strategists, creative experts, developers and technicians. Each member of our team draws on their talents and their years of experience to create the best possible web experience. They ensure the most intelligent approach is prepared, presented and initiated. Let our team at intouch Business go to work for you!
Julian Aston
Julian Aston is a marketing industry thought-leader with more than 40 years of experience in top-level marketing and business development positions in the U.K., Canada and the U.S. He is highly regarded for his outside-the-box, imaginative thinking, and for the experience, passion and insight he brings to all business relationships. Today, he heads intouch Business, Inc.
Julian began his career in the advertising business with the London-based Austin Knight Agency. He then developed both his graphic and entrepreneurial skills as an owner of a small printing shop when letterpress machines were still in vogue (his favorite love remains the Heidelberg 10X15 windmill platen).
In search of greener pastures, he moved to Toronto, Canada in 1974, beginning a sixteen-year stint in one of the most exciting cities in North America. Applying his graphic arts and business development skills, he built what became the third largest marketing agency of its type in the Canadian market, with offices in Toronto and Chicago, serving Fortune 500’s including Bank of America, Pepsi-Cola, Kellogg’s, American Express and many more impressive names.
Moving to Los Angeles in 1990, he focused on delivering business and marketing consulting to small to mid-market sized companies in broad-based industries, notably providing planning and fund raising services to internet start-ups while leading the double digits consultancy.
In 2006, he formed intouch Business to deliver a combination of strategic business and marketing services to North American businesses. With the intouch team, Julian combines his experience with professionals in the fields of business, marketing, creative and things technical. In addition, the company has established business partnerships with industry leading companies in order to bring guidance, advice and a rich set of insights and best practices to clients facing complex situations in today’s dynamic business climate.
No matter their size, intouch clients are provided a unique service combination that makes real, the promise of measurable results through the use of marketing tactics appropriate to corporate objectives.
A graduate of London’s Christ’s College, Julian has held the position of Vice President of the Council of Sales Promotion Agencies, written numerous articles for major trade magazines including Promo, Marketing, Insurance Journal and more, and has been featured as a presenter at industry conferences. He takes an active role in his clients’ enterprises and is currently on the advisory board of three private companies.
Julian lives in Burbank, California and is happily married with a family of four children and four grand-children. His personal interests include inspiring young people in business with his involvement in the Junior Achievement organization, and in support of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life organization.
Julian began his career in the advertising business with the London-based Austin Knight Agency. He then developed both his graphic and entrepreneurial skills as an owner of a small printing shop when letterpress machines were still in vogue (his favorite love remains the Heidelberg 10X15 windmill platen).
In search of greener pastures, he moved to Toronto, Canada in 1974, beginning a sixteen-year stint in one of the most exciting cities in North America. Applying his graphic arts and business development skills, he built what became the third largest marketing agency of its type in the Canadian market, with offices in Toronto and Chicago, serving Fortune 500’s including Bank of America, Pepsi-Cola, Kellogg’s, American Express and many more impressive names.
Moving to Los Angeles in 1990, he focused on delivering business and marketing consulting to small to mid-market sized companies in broad-based industries, notably providing planning and fund raising services to internet start-ups while leading the double digits consultancy.
In 2006, he formed intouch Business to deliver a combination of strategic business and marketing services to North American businesses. With the intouch team, Julian combines his experience with professionals in the fields of business, marketing, creative and things technical. In addition, the company has established business partnerships with industry leading companies in order to bring guidance, advice and a rich set of insights and best practices to clients facing complex situations in today’s dynamic business climate.
No matter their size, intouch clients are provided a unique service combination that makes real, the promise of measurable results through the use of marketing tactics appropriate to corporate objectives.
A graduate of London’s Christ’s College, Julian has held the position of Vice President of the Council of Sales Promotion Agencies, written numerous articles for major trade magazines including Promo, Marketing, Insurance Journal and more, and has been featured as a presenter at industry conferences. He takes an active role in his clients’ enterprises and is currently on the advisory board of three private companies.
Julian lives in Burbank, California and is happily married with a family of four children and four grand-children. His personal interests include inspiring young people in business with his involvement in the Junior Achievement organization, and in support of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life organization.
Julian Aston
President
Warren Aston
Educated in the United States and Canada, Warren Aston brings a wealth of marketing and sales development experience to intouch.
Between 2010 and 2016, Warren helped drive the growth of vacation rental startup Cottage Country, initially funded by Rogers Ventures and Hedgewood Venture Capital, to a major investment by global market leader HomeAway, prior to its acquisition by world leading travel juggernaut, Expedia (NASDAQ: EXPE).
As employee #1, then promoted to Vice President Sales, and subsequently to Chief Revenue Officer, Warren was a major contributing factor in the company’s six year explosive growth, during which time his responsibilities included growing, managing and motivating a 30-person call center that drove the company's sales efforts.
As Vice President Business Development for intouch, Warren is focused on new business development across multiple industries.
Warren lives in Sherman Oaks, California, where he is husband to Heather, and Father to Marley.
Warren Aston
Vice President, Business Development
Agel Abreu
Angel has been a professional photographer since 1998. With her Grandfather as her greatest mentor...an award winning professional photographer himself, she is quite proud to follow in his footsteps.
Angel specializes in all styles of photography and her eye for lighting is exquisite. She also possesses the gift of capturing the most magical moments of your special day. Angel is, without a doubt, a true artist in every sense of the word.
Angel is extremely passionate about her craft. Not only is she the consummate professional...but in hiring her, you get a woman with a wonderful sense of humor and a hopeless romantic. She has tremendous passion for children, animals and a heart that sees beauty in absolutely everything. She's quite a package and it all shows through her photography. Her solemn promise to you, is that your photography will be memorable and your results breathtaking.
Angel specializes in all styles of photography and her eye for lighting is exquisite. She also possesses the gift of capturing the most magical moments of your special day. Angel is, without a doubt, a true artist in every sense of the word.
Angel is extremely passionate about her craft. Not only is she the consummate professional...but in hiring her, you get a woman with a wonderful sense of humor and a hopeless romantic. She has tremendous passion for children, animals and a heart that sees beauty in absolutely everything. She's quite a package and it all shows through her photography. Her solemn promise to you, is that your photography will be memorable and your results breathtaking.
Angel Abreu
Videographer
Christopher Barnes
No two ways about it, Chris is an email marketing ‘maven’ providing his expertise in crafting compelling strategies and tactics for successful email lifecycle programs. He is also an expert user of multiple email marketing platforms: ExactTarget, Blue Hornet, Constant Contact, Adestra/Message Focus, and the intouch Interactive Marketing Platform.
Chris’ expertise lies in these areas: Specialties/Expertise: email strategy; campaign deployment; multi-channel integration; campaign administration; tracking and reporting; solution reviews; email audits; training and support; paid search programs, and; customer lifecycle programs.
Chris "cut his teeth" at ExactTarget with roles in sales development for a couple of years followed by a stint at Blue Hornet as an Agency Channel Director-Strategist. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, happily married with three children and residing in sunny Southern California. He is a Past President of the DMA-SC (Direct Marketing Association Southern California) –– 2007- 2009.
Chris’ expertise lies in these areas: Specialties/Expertise: email strategy; campaign deployment; multi-channel integration; campaign administration; tracking and reporting; solution reviews; email audits; training and support; paid search programs, and; customer lifecycle programs.
Chris "cut his teeth" at ExactTarget with roles in sales development for a couple of years followed by a stint at Blue Hornet as an Agency Channel Director-Strategist. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, happily married with three children and residing in sunny Southern California. He is a Past President of the DMA-SC (Direct Marketing Association Southern California) –– 2007- 2009.
Christopher Barnes
Email Specialist
Michael Borgelt
Michael started his career as a computer programmer, moved into database administration, and found a perfect match for his technical skills with internet marketing. Michael has been doing search engine optimization since…well… before it was search engine optimization. Michael was a key player in the marketing strategies behind Mortgage101.com which surged to the #1 position for the keyword “mortgage.” Michael is a certified Google Partner.
Michael Borgelt
Search Specialist
Linda Ganzini
Graduating with honors in Graphic Communications, Linda journeyed to explore the rush of living and working abroad – an unforgettable and cultural immersion experience. From Vancouver, to Los Angeles, Madrid and Barcelona, Linda stretched her design talents receiving several published awards.
An artist, singer and writer, she continues to pursue her other passions with thought and enthusiasm hoping never to cease in creating inspiring and captivating works of heart. Linda now calls the beautiful South Bay of Los Angeles, California her home of creativity and inspiration.
An artist, singer and writer, she continues to pursue her other passions with thought and enthusiasm hoping never to cease in creating inspiring and captivating works of heart. Linda now calls the beautiful South Bay of Los Angeles, California her home of creativity and inspiration.
Linda Ganzini
Senior Graphic Artist
Kristen Renwand
A 3rd grade field trip to a billboard making company was the spark that lit the designer inside of Kristen. Amazed and inspired by the larger-than-life painted canvas of a grocery store ad of a prime rib and broccoli tree, she pursued her love of design and advertising and received her BFA from the University of New Orleans.
Kristen was the Director of Graphic Design at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside for 5 years where she worked on projects that ranged from restaurant menus to marketing presentations to the ultimate back-lit billboard of her dreams!
After experiencing the wrath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, she relocated to Colorado where she currently resides with her husband Randy, daughter Morgan, son Cole and kitty, Miss Gloria.
Kristen joined intouch in 2009 and is still pursuing her dreams as Creative Director for the agency.
“I adore my family. I love my job. I am happy. I am blessed.”
Kristen was the Director of Graphic Design at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside for 5 years where she worked on projects that ranged from restaurant menus to marketing presentations to the ultimate back-lit billboard of her dreams!
After experiencing the wrath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, she relocated to Colorado where she currently resides with her husband Randy, daughter Morgan, son Cole and kitty, Miss Gloria.
Kristen joined intouch in 2009 and is still pursuing her dreams as Creative Director for the agency.
“I adore my family. I love my job. I am happy. I am blessed.”
Kristen Renwand
Creative Director
James Seligman
James Seligman started an online discussion forum back in 2005. Since then he has built and maintained hundreds of WordPress websites. From custom builds to simple fixes, he has the knowledge and the experience to be the "Go to Guy" when it comes to WordPress.
James Seligman
IT Specialist
Debbie Thoensen
Who knew project management in the marketing arena for a California based company would become a passion for someone with a Bachelors degree in Industrial Psychology from UCT in South Africa!
After landing in the California Bay Area Debbie started working for a friend as an office manager at a very small advertising agency. She then moved on to become a project manager position at a printing and direct mail house. That was eleven years ago.
Today, Debbie’s objective is to redefine project management. She enjoys the constant change and challenges and always being open to learn about a newer, better way to do things.
Debbie lives near Sacramento with her wonderful husband, 2 crazy boys, a male dog, gecko and turtle - and 25 fish (no idea on the gender).
After landing in the California Bay Area Debbie started working for a friend as an office manager at a very small advertising agency. She then moved on to become a project manager position at a printing and direct mail house. That was eleven years ago.
Today, Debbie’s objective is to redefine project management. She enjoys the constant change and challenges and always being open to learn about a newer, better way to do things.
Debbie lives near Sacramento with her wonderful husband, 2 crazy boys, a male dog, gecko and turtle - and 25 fish (no idea on the gender).
Debbie Thoensen
Project Manager
Vincent Wondra
Vincent Wondra has been building websites since the mid 1990's. He left IBM in 2010 to develop business websites full time. All of his websites are beautiful, fast, scalable, and versatile to grow with the business and to provide the foundation you need to succeed online.
Vincent Wondra
Web Specialist
Yi Yuan
Yi Yuan is an expert in working with data to build executive level database analysis tools. He brings over 13 years of professional experience building mission-critical applications and delivering continuous and timely enhancements in extremely robust business environments.
As an expert in Business Process Analysis and requirement definitions with the ability to apply a long-term vision for future growth, Yi uses data modeling and integration, application architecture, hands-on development, statistical analysis and strong communication skills to coordinate large-scale projects. In addition, he applies a thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Yi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science with a BSE, majoring in systems Science Engineering, Operations and Information Management. He also completed a MBA curriculum in Corporate Finance at the Wharton School.
As an expert in Business Process Analysis and requirement definitions with the ability to apply a long-term vision for future growth, Yi uses data modeling and integration, application architecture, hands-on development, statistical analysis and strong communication skills to coordinate large-scale projects. In addition, he applies a thorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Yi graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Engineering and Applied Science with a BSE, majoring in systems Science Engineering, Operations and Information Management. He also completed a MBA curriculum in Corporate Finance at the Wharton School.
Yi Yuan
Senior Business Analyst
