Austin

CEO and Co-Founder

Austin loves writing code, his dog, talking about architecture, making whiskey, smoking brisket, and being outside.

Austyn

Software Engineering Manager

Austyn enjoys programming, reading, knitting and spending time with her family.

Parker

Engineering Manager

Parker loves cooking, reading, and Spartan races - he ran his first Beast in 2019 and aims to run a Trifecta in 2021!

Candice

Director of Product & Design

Candice loves concocting edible creations, embarking on international adventures, being active and spending time with family.

Luke

Chief Programmer & Co-Founder

Luke loves being surrounded by folks who challenge him and make him better. From programming to competitive foosball, to woodworking, he has always learned and improved the most when surrounded by others who share that passion. At Focused, he is thrilled to be surrounded by folks who share those values.

Erin

Software Engineer

Erin is an avid maker - whether it's software, art, craft or food. She also enjoys live music and running.

David

Software Engineer

David likes to break dogma, try new things, travel, and be outside.

Ryan

Delivery Lead

Ryan is a versatile consultant who aspires to be the ultimate multitool - in and out of the office.

Sarah

Product Manager

Sarah loves dogs, playing outdoors, building cool stuff and - thanks to the pandemic - has leveled up her cooking game.

JT

Head of People & Operations

A passionate people person with an affinity for creating high functioning teams, streamlined processes and a fun working environment. JT loves making wine, e-scooting around Chicago and swimming in fresh water lakes in the midwest all summer long.

Katy

Director of Talent

Katy is an avid reader of non-fiction who enjoys cooking and baking new recipes in her free time.

Emily

Engineering Manager

Emily loves experimental farming & permaculture, foraging, leatherwork, watercolors, and messing with microcontrollers.

Glen

Software Engineer

Glen enjoys writing code professionally and as a hobby, playing both video and board games, reading fiction books, and learning.

Shahed

Design Manager

Shahed loves designing and playing puzzles and board/video games. He also enjoys trying to break his workout PRs.

Shavina

Software Engineer

Shavina enjoys trying new restaurants, playing video and board games, and solving puzzles (for fun and for work).

Kate

Software Engineer

Kate loves woodworking, crossword puzzles, rehabbing old furniture and spoiling her cat, Mr. Ashley.

Travis

Engineering Manager

Travis enjoys reading, drawing, cooking, video games, and concerts.

Vince

Software Engineer

Passionate about writing high quality code, pursuing mastery as a software engineer, and experiencing excellently crafted video games.

Jordan

Software Engineer

Jordan loves music, traveling, baseball and old electronics. You can usually find him playing guitar, learning about tube amplifiers or cheering on the White Sox.

Garrett

Software Engineer

Garrett loves all things triathlon and the outdoors. He also enjoys his occasional fantasy book and watching anime.

MikeSteich

Software Engineer

Mikesteich enjoys coding, meaningful conversation, playing bass in honky tonks, brewing coffee and riding bikes.

Abraham

Software Engineer

I love riding my bike all around Chicago during good weather. I also enjoy making music, typically instrumental hip hop or lo-fi.

Jenny

Account Executive

Jenny can often be found crafting Magna-Tiles® masterpieces with her son (pairing of course). She enjoys exploring new parks and playgrounds with her family.

Ashley

Product Manager

Ashley collects plants, books, office supplies, and cats and loves road tripping + camping across the country every summer with her family.

Calvin

Product Manager

Calvin loves to explore the world from his kitchen, visit another in a book, or hop on a plane and see more of this one.

Annie

Product Designer

Annie loves traveling and live music. Outside of work, she is usually out of town attending a concert.

Vince G

Product Manager

Vince is a positive centric Product Manager who loves health and fitness, family and friends, and thinking about crazy ideas. As a proud husky dad, he spends his free time with his wife and dog enjoying the beauty of Colorado.

Sarah K

Software Engineer

Sarah loves to travel and explore different cultures around world. She also hikes and enjoys concerts at Red Rocks.

John

Product Designer

John enjoys checking out new music, a good Netflix binge, and doodling constantly in the margins of his notebooks.

Rowan

DevOps Engineer

Rowan likes RPGs, learning science, and inventing languages for fun. He lives in San Francisco with his cat Gracie.

Lexie

Software Engineer

Lexie loves challenging herself to take on new hobbies, including rock climbing, refinishing furniture and mountain biking. She also loves her plant babies, skiing in the Rocky Mountains and hanging out with her cat Bodhi.