Our Leadership Team

Christopher M. Knight Publisher & CEO

Chris is a proven entrepreneur who excels at creating and leading high-performance Internet startup companies with an obsession on delivering a fast and positive end-user driven experience. He and his team accomplish this thanks to daily innovation, creative solutions based on user feedback, and ... More »

Christopher Knutson VP of Operations

Christopher is a go-getter who thrives on massive action. He is a high-performer and dedicates the majority of his time to influence change and the execution of operational efficiencies. He is responsible for risk assessment and the daily organizational operations within all departments. His ... More »

Penny Knutson Product Manager and Managing Editor

With 15 years of experience in training both leaders and trainers alike, Penny has established herself as a leader and a motivator who is not afraid to take risks in order to reach the desired results. Baptized in the waters of customer service and ... More »

Marc Stevens Product Marketer

Marc brings almost 30 years of experience and education from the advertising and media production realm to his role as Communications Manager. This rich professional background has helped Marc strategically develop the EzineArticles.com online experience into one that is beneficial, effective and appealing to ... More »

Loretta Bauer Accounting Manager/Executive Administrative Assistant

Loretta began her career as an Application Instructor and from that shifted into Human Resources and Accounting thus providing her with an extensive background. Loretta is tasked with multiple duties in her role in every best effort to achieve team cohesiveness and has a ... More »

Kristi Tiedt Learning and Development Trainer

Kristi is an energetic and excellence-driven professional trainer who uses creativity and proven methods of accelerated learning to help motivate, grow and shape SparkNET team members into future leaders. In the fast-paced and constantly changing culture of SparkNET, skill sharpening and learning never stop! ... More »

Vanessa Herrbold Editorial Manager

With over three years of experience in helping article authors become more effective in their writing efforts, Vanessa possesses an in-depth understanding of the role that article writing and marketing plays in small businesses worldwide. Closer to home, she helps the SparkNET Editorial Team ... More »

Chris Campbell Developer Team Leader

As native of northeastern Wisconsin, Chris has kept his roots firmly planted in his hometown while also managing to become a true leader in the Information Technology field. Much of the ongoing success of EzineArticles.com and other SparkNET sites is a direct result of ... More »

Randy Vlies Facilities Director

Randy brings over 10 years of experience in electrical and mechanical work to his role as Facility Director. This strong professional background ensures that both SparkNET team members and visitors alike enjoy a safe and comfortable environment. On a daily basis, he uses his ... More »

Wendy Wilson Facilities Manager

Wendy brings with her a plethora of work life experience in customer service and office administration to her role as the Facility Manager. Her extensive background allows her to investigate and solve complex problems affiliated with the care of SparkNET's headquarters. Wendy assists in ... More »