About: Our Team

Mr. Wachs is the founder and President of Cellit. Previous to launching Cellit, Wachs worked as a financial analyst for Credit Suisse First Boston covering small-cap tech equities. Prior to CSFB, Wachs spent several years as a management consultant for DiamondCluster International, where he focused on new venture strategy and technology management for Fortune 500 companies. Wachs is a dual cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School and a B.S.E. in Computer Science Engineering from the School of Engineering.

David is a frequent speaker on mobile technology and has presented for the Direct Marketing Association, Advertising Research Foundation, and the National Restaurant Association. David has been interviewed by FOX News, Crain’s Chicago Business, the American Express OPEN network, Marketing News, Bloomberg Radio, and “Tech Talk with Craig Peterson”  and has been quoted in numerous articles, including The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Variety, and US Banker Magazine.

Mr. Lazar, a native New Yorker, has significant experience providing custom marketing solutions to large national clients. After serving 8 years in the Marine Corps as an Intelligence Analyst and Arabic translator, Lazar earned a reputation in the broadcast television industry as a no-nonsense, results orientated salesperson and quickly rose through the management ranks. His most recent engagement was as the Regional National Sales Manager for Sinclair Broadcast Group, overseeing agency sales out of Chicago for a group of six television stations.

Lazar has extensive experience in creative solution ideation, client advocacy and a passion for the mobile arena that make him an ideal advocate for Cellit’s clients. Lazar received his B.A. in Political Science from Stony Brook University.

Mr. Bauer has built a reputation as a valued core team member for startup business ventures, using his well rounded experience in mergers and acquisitions, business process and human capital management to propel high growth business to reach their potential. Previous to joining Cellit, Bauer served as Vice President & General Manager of Barrington Interactive, which included the ground-up creation of a self-sufficient technology, content and sales division with a focus on hyper-local news and information.

Bauer received his B.S. in Business Administration from Truman State University, and graduated with Honors with his MBA from the University of Chicago where he focused his interests on the challenges facing small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Ms. Hanna began her career in Human Resources at HomeMade Pizza Company, who she helped grow from a company with only a few Chicagoland stores into a multi-state business with over 300 employees. An obsessive Iowa Hawkeyes and Packers fan, Mindi can be found watching football in the fall and the Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks and Cubs the rest of the year. Mindi earned a B.A. in Psychology/Business from the University of Iowa, a MBA-HR from Colorado Technical University and is PHR certified.

Megan is a 2011 graduate of Purdue University Calumet with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications. Megan has developed a complex system for organizing files using all pink that would make Elle Woods proud. Megan mixes her sports allegiances by rooting for the Chicago White Sox during baseball season and the Packers when the snow flies. Go PackSox!

Scott graduated from Boston College in 2000 with a double major in History and Computer Science. While the history degree doesn’t get much use these days, Scott has been working in web development in a variety of industries. In the end, his heart is really in start-ups and the energy and excitement that a growing environment can bring. Scott is married with two dogs and can be found cooking, playing hockey, or watching the White Sox, when not in front of a computer.

Trevor graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Computer Science in 2006 and joined Cellit in 2008. He is responsible for the primary Cellit Studio code base, the engineering behind Scanit, and all of the features upgrades and custom client work that makes each SMS campaign sing.

Dominic spent two years developing in classic ASP programming at the National Technology Transfer Center while earning a B.S. in Computer Science from Wheeling Jesuit University, graduating in 2007. With an itch to work with the latest innovations and emerging technologies after graduating, Dominic opted to concentrate on developing interactive, information sharing mobile applications, ultimately arriving at Cellit. Originally from Pittsburgh, Dominic is a dedicated Steelers, Penguins and Pirates fan. He’s also a former track athlete, and claims to be able to out sprint anyone in the office.

Miguel graduated from Northeastern Illinois University in 2007 with a B.S. in Computer Science, a love for creating software, and an aptitude for ‘figuring it out’. Having developed software for a large state University, Miguel appreciates the pace, passion, and pragmatism of Cellit.

Percy graduated from DePaul University in 2011 with a B.S. in Computer Science. Percy is excited to be a part of Cellit, where in addition to using PHP and jQuery, he can play with his Android phone all the time. He also claims to drink more coffee than the rest of the office combined. Percy lives in the Logan Square neighborhood, and he enjoys following politics and seeing live music around the city.

An alum of Columbia College with a degree in Graphic Design, Bryan has been called a “Creative Powerhouse” by fellow co-workers. One may notice the sounds of 60′s psychedelic rock being emitted from his workspace, while he is designing and oblivious to the world going on around him. Bryan loves a good font, and prides himself in pointing out different typefaces on the street, on the EL, and in billboards – much to his friends’ annoyance.

A natural entrepreneur, Jarrett has been contributing to Cellit’s successes since its infancy. Jarrett brings with him an incredible passion for technology and a hands-on approach to customer service.

Jarrett works with clients on a day-to-day basis, crafting campaigns and helping his clients build their internal mobile marketing departments. With experience in hospitality and food service, retail and live events, Jarrett has been instrumental in building some of the most advanced campaigns in the industry, for clients like MGM, Cirque du Soleil, Tropical Smoothie Café and KFC.

After earning his B.S. in Finance from Illinois State University, Matt entered the world of restaurants: first becoming a Franchisee of a national ice cream chain, and second developing a quick-service restaurant concept with two locations. Matt’s ready for the next challenge, and brings his experience as a small business owner and perspective as a client/user of mobile marketing to the businesses he works with.

In 2009, Angie joined Cellit, continuing her career path as a mobile aficionada.  Her time at a startup specializing in custom application development made Cellit a natural fit.  She works with some of the nation’s largest retailers on a daily basis:  managing their mobile strategies, sharing best practices, and exploring new opportunities.  A graduate of Columbia College in Chicago with a degree in Marketing Communication, Angie adds her creative, enthusiastic attitude to the account management team.  She is her client’s greatest advocate and is dedicated to ensuring their success in the mobile space.

Stephanie hails from the Windy City. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, she received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Marketing Communication and concentration in Advertising. From studying in Prague to interning with multiple digital and advertising shops across town, Stephanie comes to Cellit with a bright personality and a working knowledge of all things advertising to help our clients.

Steve, originally from St. Louis, MO, graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor’s of Art and Science in European History and a Minor in Communications. Having experience in marketing and franchising, he understands what business owners look for in regards to advertising and marketing for their business. A lifelong and die-hard St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, Steve despises the Chicago Cubs yet loves the lifestyle Chicago offers. He brings this passion and intensity to guarantee his clients’ mobile marketing success.