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Executive Leadership
Ryan Caldwell
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan directs MoneyDesktop’s strategic vision and leads its talented team to ever increasing levels of performance for its customers, partners, and shareholders. While still in college, Ryan founded and developed multiple Internet and tech businesses and drove them to multi-million dollar exits. Additionally, Ryan has spearheaded acquisitions and mergers for several startups he has directed. Ryan has worked for the smallest hot startups and the largest Fortune 100 companies. He has consulted in the US, Singapore and London for some of the world’s leading companies including market leaders Visa and Microsoft.
Dave Jaynes
President
Dave joined MoneyDesktop in January 2011 and currently directs the Company’s sales and legal operations. Prior to joining MoneyDesktop, Dave founded and served as Chairman and President of Spoon Me, a frozen yogurt and juice/smoothie restaurant concept with commitments for nearly 100 stores at exit. Previously, Dave served as a Vice President in Lehman Brothers Real Estate Investment Banking group. While at Lehman Brothers, Dave advised on mergers & acquisitions and assisted companies in raising both public and private capital with transaction experience totaling over $10 billion.
Dewey MacKay
Chief Operating Officer
As COO Dewey directs our financial operations as well as human resources and customer service. Just prior to joining the MoneyDesktop team, MacKay led PMA Media Group as a founder and COO, as well as directed all Division Managers. During his 7 year tenure at PMA, the company grew from inception to a nationally recognized leader in online marketing. Additionally, MacKay spent three years as a principal and COO of a Real Estate Investment company. His bachelor's degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University in 1997 lead him to work for Ernst & Young LLC in both their Washington DC and Irvine CA offices from 1997 to 2000. In this role he was responsible for providing audit and consulting services for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial division.
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Engineering
Brandon Dewitt
VP
EngineeringBrandon's technical skill and background in software engineering infrastructure and security helps make the vision a reality. Most recently at Experian, he was Director of Web Services, where he spent his career building and managing complex, web-based software applications for banks and credit unions across the country.
Brandon is passionate about technology, music, and golf. He contributes to open source projects and has worked in software engineering at Nike, BakerHill, and Experian. He holds a Bachelors of Computer Science from Illinois State University and is rarely seen without coffee.
Bart Elison
Engineer
Team LeadLeveraging experience gained over a decade at Omniture (now part of Adobe) & other tech leaders, Bart guides our team of talented engineers. Skilled in both front-end & server-side software development, he influences nearly every part of the system. Driven by a thirst for personal improvement he pushes the team to excel.
Among his proudest achievements, Bart once bowled a 234 at state!!!
BJ Neilsen
Engineer
Team LeadBJ has built a software career (Bid Sync, EnticeLabs) out of a fierce desire to build software that brings the right experience to the customer. At MoneyDesktop he leads the vision behind each technology decision and implementation. When BJ isn't busy writing code or facilitating key tech decisions at MoneyDesktop, he's probably at a Real Salt Lake game screaming like a banshee, or in the garden growing delicious food for his family of four.
Viper Bailey
Engineer
Team LeadMichael, AKA "Viper" join’s MoneyDesktop following a successful career at Ominiture (aquired by Adobe - $1.8b), where, as a lead architect, his engineering skills were instrumental in the development of award-winning software.
Viper has extensive experience developing large-scale clustered environments, has designed proprietary database solutions for massive data-stores and his intellectual curiosity has resulted in five patented software inventions. Beyond his capabilities as an engineer, Viper is a talented actor-comedian and frequently performs as a player at ComedySportz.
Adam Hutchinson
Engineer
Team LeadA web developer by trade, Adam started slinging Ruby back in '07 and never looked back. He brings with him extensive experience in full-stack development plus really shines in creating responsive and silky smooth interfaces. When he's not coding, he's most likely sleeping or grooming his beard.
Dennis Wilkins
Engineer
Team LeadDennis comes from a background of creating user interfaces for big data (Omniture, Solera Networks). He loves to code during his spare time, writing web and mobile apps to home automation tools. While he's not coding or on the hunt for ever-elusive cryptids, he enjoys music, growing out his hair, and drinking chai.
Ben Matz
Engineer
Ben is one of the senior software developers for MoneyDesktop. He comes to the MoneyDesktop team with a history in e-commerce (Heritage, Bid Sync) and a passion for developing robust and secure software.
When he isn't sitting in the dark recesses of the office quietly coding robust financial software he enjoys running.
Joshua Faul
Engineer
Josh has been coding for as long as he can remember. He's always trying to take technologies farther than they were originally intended in elegant, practical ways. That's why he's here, stretching the cross-platform limits of the mobile web.
Outside of the office, well, he's still just a big geek dad and loves every minute of it.
Brent Redd
Engineer
Brent has a passion for technology and is driven by innovation. He has a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and enjoys the challenges his job brings. At MoneyDesktop you will find Brent constantly glued to his screen as he codes the latest product features.
On the weekends Brent eats food and likes music.
Nick Stewart
Engineer
Nick is a senior ruby developer with experience writing web crawlers, scaling large data sets, and creating financial prediction models. He is a huge fan of Agile and likes to debate philosophy. In his spare time Nick enjoys movies, books, Mexican food, and optimizing genetic algorithms.
Tracey Eubanks
Engineer
Tracey ensures data partners are correctly integrated into the MoneyDesktop software platform and that MoneyDesktop can pull in their data. He currently has 5 years programming experience (IBM, PMA) with 2 years in Ruby as well as an Associates degree from ITT Technical Institute in Software Applications and Programming. He enjoys programming, spending time with his family, and yard-work.
Jake Richan
Engineer
Having graduated from Utah Valley University's Digital Media program, Jake continues to advance in his field of front end user interaction and experience. While in school he took part in a special team of students working on school funded projects and was selected from his class along with only one other to represent UVU in a Digital Media convention in Vancouver Canada. Jake is a rare breed of coding designer who is anticipating new challenges and strives for detailed perfection.
Matt Duff
Engineer
Matt joins MoneyDesktop after finishing Code Academy in Chicago where he fell in love with all things Ruby. He is most passionate about software that obsessively focuses on what value and experience it provides the end user.
Matt grew up in New England and graduated from Brigham Young University. An ideal weekend would include his wife, three kids and a large quantity of outdoor activities, sports and delicious salsa. His wife wonders how he became so nerdy after their marriage.
Spencer Roan
Engineer
IntegrationsSpencer is a ruby developer who loves TDD and Agile development. He is also a fan of software design patterns and software design principles. He loves reading and refactoring code, always pushing for simplicity. When he isn't coding Spencer can be found with his wife and family. He also spends time in a local scout troop. So far every scout that has embarked on campouts with him has returned home safely.
Travis Elnicky
Engineer
Travis studying computer engineering at the University of Utah, and hopes to gain even more experience working with the engineers at Moneydesktop. Travis is very excited for the challenges and learning opportunities his job brings. Outside of work, Travis likes to play guitar, build websites, disc golf and spend time with his family.
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Information Systems & Technology
Brandon Murdoch
Director
Information TechnologyBrandon has provided technical and operational consulting to numerous companies and has been an important player in the growth of several leading companies for more than a decade. Brandon brings his experience, skills and passion for building strong teams and scalable environments to MoneyDesktop, where he oversees key aspects of our growth and ensures that the infrastructure and all core systems can support our growth.
Clay Johns
Data Architect
/ DevOps EngineerClay caught the startup bug in college and quickly transitioned from full-time software development to architecting data management schemas. After his first company was acquired Clay started a consulting company helping startups and established companies across the US ensure the high availability and scalability of their data. Clay has extensive experience with traditional row-based databases well as Hadoop, Redis, and other NoSQL applications.
At MoneyDesktop Clay works with the development team to make sure that that our solutions will deploy smoothly to our production systems and stay responsive as our customer base multiplies.
Kelvin Jasperson
System Administrator
Kelvin leads the IT Operations of MoneyDesktop into the future by using the latest technologies to solve all the worst problems. He likes to automate as many processes as possible to maximize efficiency and reduce duplication of work. In short, Kelvin keeps the website safe, secure, and operational.
Robert McClellan
Analyst
Robert's entrepreneurial passion fuels his research and other projects at MoneyDesktop. His experience gained working with both small and large companies (Silicon Slopes, Deseret Digital) helps us all gain greater insight into an exciting market. He is currently getting degrees in business, physics and Japanese.
Being fluent in Japanese, Robert proves to be particularly invaluable when watching Godzilla movies.
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Product Management
Nate Caldwell
Director
Product DevelopmentNate is a Six Sigma Black Belt and a certified Project Manager. He recently brings experience working with eBay where he had the opportunity to work on several global initiatives; working with pilots for Top Customer Care, eBay Buyer Protection, and the implementation of a global CRM for customer support. Nate is proud of his technical background as well as his background in the medical field, most notably establishing a pediatric outpatient clinic in El Paso, Texas.
Rick Grey
Director
Quality AssuranceRick Grey has been a tester and test consultant since 2003. He believes that testing represents a unique point of leverage in software delivery that can be tailored to deliver tremendous value to the business by balancing risk and coverage to suit the specific context of the project, company, and industry. He's a big fan of ET and SBTM test approaches that are well suited to fast-moving, exciting startups like MoneyDesktop.
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Marketing & PR
Nathan Gardner
Vice President
Marketing & PRNathan loves a great story! He is passionate about spinning tales that resonate with people and are exciting to retell. In his own adventure, Nathan has influenced the creation of multiple brands; most notably, as CEO of Costa Vida where he built a restaurant brand synonymous with an escape to the beach for killer surf and delectable, fresh cuisine. After expanding to 25 units, Nathan engineered a multi-million dollar exit that has propelled Costa Vida to even greater success. Now, with financially perilous times afoot, Nathan invites you to join the legend of MoneyDesktop and the triumphant rise of financial intelligence everywhere.
Michael Moulton
Director
CreativeAt the intersection of design, technology and business, Michael insures that our products provide a simple yet powerful experience. Over the course of Michael's career he has worked as a software entrepreneur, free-lance web designer & web developer.
His unique design sensibility is informed by his background as a graphic designer, musician and entrepreneur. His enthusiasm for learning extends naturally to keeping current with new technologies.
Craig Jaynes
Director
MarketingCraig holds a degree in Advertising and Marketing and has a passion for branding and marketing along with years of experience. He created the Spoon Me brand, a nationally franchised frozen yogurt store, and directed and managed the brand and all of its marketing initiatives. His strong account planning skills are complimented by a creative mind that allows him to be involved in the entire marketing process, start to finish.
Nick Dixon
Director
ArtNick is studying and is on track for getting a degree in Media Arts Studies (Film) and Scandinavian Studies. He started his own company being a video specialist in 2010 and joined the MoneyDesktop team to flex his visual/motion design skills. Nick has taken part in and won several film festivals, been nominated for a student Emmy, helped win a student ADDY and more.
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Strategic Partnerships
Don Parker
Vice President
Strategic PartnershipsDon brings a powerful pedigree of successful business experience to the MoneyDesktop team. He has worked closely with several fortune 500 companies and more recently has enjoyed playing a role in the startup and success of several multi-million dollar businesses. Don always enjoys a challenge and loves contributing to the success of a productive team.
Joshua Westover
Vice President
Strategic PartnershipsJosh has a passion for building businesses that develop innovative products and services designed to spur progress and positive transformation in the world. Focusing his efforts on planning, prioritizing, opening, and then, nurturing, monitoring, and improving important strategic doors of opportunity that deliver measurable results for an amazing list of clients who rely on us, the shareholders who have a vested interest us, and the dedicated teams members and their families who he has been blessed to work with.
Josh graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University with degrees in Chinese and Business (emphasis on entrepreneurship).
Michael Langellier
CEO
MyJibeMike's vision for a better money management software and model for engaging with financial advice was the inspiration and is the ongoing driver behind our efforts. Mike's background is in financial services, software, consulting and business development. Prior to starting MyJibe and joining the MoneyDesktop team, he was Director of Account Management for Experian (the world's largest credit bureau), where he managed multi-million dollar bank and credit union relationships and enterprise software installations, as well as key alliance partnerships.
A Midwest guy, he is a graduate of DePauw University, lives in Indianapolis with his amazing wife and two sons, and enjoys his role on the board of the Governor Bob Orr Indiana Entrepreneurial Fellowship (Orr Fellowship), helping inspire and equip young people to start and successfully lead their own businesses.
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Sales
Matt West
Vice President
Financial Institution SalesMatt has been with MoneyDesktop since before we brought on our first Financial Institution. He comes with years of enterprise level financial services and technology sales experience and has worked with many companies in the Fortune 500. It is rare to catch Matt not wearing a stylish watch and a nice pair of cuff-links.
Shane M. Mount
Account Executive
National AccountsShane has extensive Financial Service experience, which fosters his acute awareness for consumer needs. Shane conceptualizes his efforts at MoneyDesktop with a global perspective and is constantly striving for innovation in all areas. At the same time, Shane's integrity naturally generates trust and accountability for himself and among his colleagues and clients. In May of 2011 he married his Sweetheart in San Diego, California… since then we haven't seen him without a smile.
Alec Gustafson
Account Executive
National AccountsAlec comes to MoneyDesktop with a strong finance and sales background. After years of working in commercial investment real estate in Silicon Valley, this Palo Alto native moved to Salt Lake where Alec has continued his reputation of advocating the interests of his clients and ensuring their needs are a top priority. Alec and his beautiful wife Emily live in hills of Draper and love mountain biking, back-country skiing and anything else on the spur of the moment.
Dax Holmstead
Account Executive
National AccountsDax comes to MoneyDesktop with 12 years of experience in the mortgage and investment industries with a wide range of expertise in banking products, marketing, and professional sales. Dax and his beautiful wife Krystal enjoy a wide range of sports and activities surrounded by their 4 energetic kids.
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Legal
Rebecca Moulton
Corporate Counsel
Prior to joining the MoneyDesktop team, Rebecca worked as an associate at Van Woerkom & Weeks, where her efforts were focused on corporate and litigation matters. Rebecca leverages her talents gained as an Advertising & Marketing Manager at STUDIO in her legal practice to address challenges with a practical and modern approach.
Rebecca earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing from Utah State University (Cum Laude). She then earned her law degree from the top ranked BYU J Reuben Clark School of Law. She is also the mother of two amazing children and makes the best brownies anyone has ever tasted... we're not kidding :)
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Finance
Bradford Pack
Controller
Bradford brings years of executive finance and accounting management experience to MoneyDesktop. He has managed many companies around the world including in such places as Dubai, Jakarta and Singapore. While his experience ranges from startup to Fortune 100, Bradford learned early in his career that he loves the excitement and challenge of growing early-stage technology companies. He was a key member of the executive team that grew and sold Oakley Networks (a Kleiner Perkins portfolio company) to Raytheon Company.
Bradford has an undergraduate degree in economics from Brigham Young University and a graduate degree in accounting from the top-ranked University of Texas at Austin. When not in the office, he is frequently found volunteering his time and expertise to various nonprofit, executive mentoring and other community organizations.
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Client Services
Jeff Heuer
Director
Technical SalesJeff is one of those rare technical geeks that actually know how to talk to real people! He has a degree in Computer Science and an M.B.A. and has devoted his entire career to software development, product management, and sales.
Jeff has a life-long love of space, science, and technology and holds a high-power rocketry license. He had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly NASA's Space Shuttle simulator where he achieved orbit and then glided the Shuttle to a perfect landing in Florida!
Amy Stephens
Associate
Client ServicesAmy lends her skills in finance to help MoneyDesktop users get the most out of its features. Amy's interest in finances lead her to start a career with Goldman Sachs where she had opportunities to work with major corporate clients and financial institutions. Her desire to help others improve their lives inspired her to join the MoneyDesktop team. Outside of work you can catch Amy long-boarding the streets of Provo, hiking, or schooling boys in basketball. She has goals to travel the world, run a marathon, and become fluent in Chinese and Japanese.
Ryan White
Associate
Client ServicesRyan is new here. Bio coming soon.
Erin Hansen
Associate
Client ServicesErin walks our new clients through the process of setting up an account and making the most of the amazing features and apps that MoneyDesktop offers. She is dedicated to making every introduction to the MoneyDesktop software a smooth and engaging experience. Her bubbling passion for life overflows into her work and she strengthens the MoneyDesktop team by maintaining a contagiously positive energy. Erin loves travel, yoga, and vegetarian cooking.
Joe Harman
Associate
Client ServicesJoe heads up client services and related support. He enjoys communicating with the awesome MoneyDesktop clients and giving technical help to those who need it. Ever watchful he listens to feedback and helps improve the overall MoneyDestkop experience. He hopes that, through MoneyDesktop, more and more people will be aware that financial freedom is easier to achieve when it is planned for and that plan is followed.
Tiffany Codner
Associate
Client ServicesTiffany loves working with and assisting our customers. With her passion to live life to its fullest, and with a strong background in financial services and great communication skills, she educates people on how to better manage their own finances with MoneyDesktop tools.
She also loves to travel with her husband and has many hobbies such as cooking new and exotic foods, gardening, reading and crafts.
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Office Management
Marisa Smith
Manager
OfficeIf there is anything in the office that needs doing, guaranteed she will get it done in record time. Her organizational skills keep the office smooth sailing and in tip top shape. Outside of the office, she has been seen on many a film set rockin’ the boom mic, and is frequently caught at her piano making up songs.
