Young Chung
Young is a native Georgian, having grown up in Atlanta. Upon graduating from Georgia State University, where he received his degree in finance, Young embarked on his 10+ year path in Sales and Account Management. He is going on his sixth year with Ad Engine, and has been an influential and important part of our staff. His dedication to his clients and Ad Engine is evident through his many successes and he takes pride in his longevity as an employee within our company.

When he’s not on the phone with clients, Young can be found participating in car racing events, raising pot belly pigs and has become quite proficient in catching flies with chopsticks.

Travis Cook
Travis Cook was born and raised in Georgia, hailing from Flowery Branch. He went on to graduate from Georgia State University and has made a career out of sales and account management. He’s been with Ad Engine for nine years, which makes Travis one of our most tenured employees.

Professionally, he prides himself on being an integral part of a small company’s growth and prosperity and takes continual joy out of contributing to future development. Personally, his greatest joy comes from being a dad and having such a wonderful family.

Brett Newman
Brett Newman is a Sr. Account Executive who has worked with Ad Engine for five years. Brett grew up in Atlanta, GA and graduated with a double major from the University of Georgia including Criminal Justice and Spanish. He received the Ad Engine 2008 President’s Award for his leadership and demonstrated team work efforts.

As an account executive, Brett has concentrated and enjoyed success in multiple-brand development. In his free time he enjoys discussing politics, reading, and real estate investment. He resides in Atlanta with his wife Emily.

Guy Norcott
Guy Norcott was born overseas in Liverpool, England. He moved to the United States, Coastal Carolina, about a decade ago. After having played soccer professionally, he has now had a successful 16-year career in sales and marketing. He joined the Ad Engine staff seven years ago, which makes him one of our most seasoned Account Executives. He takes great pleasure in working with his clients and helping them grow their concepts. Guy spends his after work time playing fantasy football. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and two beautiful young daughters.

Lee Payne
Lee Payne is a Sr. Account Executive with Ad Engine. Lee joined the Ad Engine team 4 years ago, after working as a financial analyst for a restaurant holding company. Born in Athens, GA, he graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Valdosta State University.

Lee has dedicated his professional career to sales and advertising, specializing in online targeted advertising. Lee is an avid golfer and competes in softball, flag football, and basketball leagues year round.

Jorgie Striedinger
Jorgelina “Jorgie” Striedinger has been an Account Executive with Ad Engine since August 2007. Originally from Argentina, Jorgie attended Georgia Institute of Technology, and graduated with a degree in Marketing from Kennesaw State University. She has been in marketing and sales for over 6 years, specializing in small business development. She is currently obtaining her MBA with a concentration in International business from Georgia State University.

While involved in many aspects of the community, Jorgie most enjoys her time spent serving as the First Book Metro Atlanta Advisory Board chair. First Book is a national non-profit organization with a sole purpose: to give children from low-income families the opportunity to own and read their first new books.

Charles Williams
Charles “Chas” Williams has more than eight years of sales experience in advertising and software sales, and joined the Ad Engine team in October of 2007. Throughout his career, Chas has gained valuable insight and experience with the challenges of online advertising. Chas grew up in Middletown, NY and received a Bachelors of Business Administration Degree from Devry University.

He has a young daughter, and finds that working as a father is his most challenging position. While he engages in several extracurricular activities, his favorite is Dog Training, in which he has won numerous awards and is currently certified by the Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

Benjamin Woodruff
Ben is an accomplished Account Executive, avid sports fan and proud father of his one and a half year old prodigy son. Originally from Parkersburg, WV, Ben grew up actively involved in the local community, and graduated from West Virginia University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He went on to spend three years in the finance industry working as one of the original financial planning support staff for SunTrust Banks, Inc.

Now with Ad-Engine 6 months, his strong business background coupled with an additional 4 years in restaurant event sales, has created an excellent match for managing our franchise clients, and contributing mightily to our food and restaurant industry specific sites. Needless to say, we are excited to have Ben on our team.

Jerry Young
Jerry Young has been with Ad Engine for more than three years, with five years experience in sales. Before joining the Ad Engine team, Jerry worked with a small real estate and manufactured home company in Valdosta, GA. Initally solely responsible for our Food concept related portals, Jerry is enjoying working on behalf of our entire portfolio of brands. Jerry received his Bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University, majoring in Political Science.

Jerry takes pleasure in assisting franchises and business opportunities achieve their expansion goals through lead generation, playing golf and softball and spending time with his family and friends.