Management

Jason Kulpa

Chief Executive Officer

Jason J. Kulpa is the Founder and Chairman of AdAuthority.com and has managed its growth and direction from inception. Kulpa began his career in the computer commodities sector and was responsible for numerous strategic partnerships in the wholesale and retail markets. His extensive marketing and telecommunication experience lead to the creation of one of the first mega lead companies in 2001. Kulpa then created AdAuthority.com and generated over 1.5 million interest driven internet leads, producing over 14 million dollars of lead generation revenue. Since 2003, Ad Authority, Inc has been setting the benchmark for customer service and product quality. While focusing in the Big Ticket Area of the internet, many Blue Chip Financial Companies call on Ad Authority, Inc to bring it qualified customers on a return basis. Because of the high standard set by Kulpa, Ad Authority, Inc is ranked in the top of its class since 2005. Kulpa resides in Mission Hills, California and graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies.

In his personal time, Jason enjoys spending time Outdoors. He is an avid fan of the Arsenal Football Club in the English Premier League. 

Ben Martin

President

Ben Martin has over 7 years of leadership experience building top-tier internet marketing and lead generation companies. An accomplished strategist and marketer, his vision and expertise in online business performance have driven notable growth in the financial lead generation sector. Offering a rare blend of creative and operational strengths, Ben has achieved exciting company and product turnarounds and is recognized for his success in growing sales and profits. His strategic approach to building a business is reflected in his work as Vice President of Visium Solutions and later as President of Lead Nexus, Inc., where his concept creation and focus on vertical diversification quickly delivered impressive bottom-line results.

Ben Martin's exceptional track record of business improvement is based on his philosophy of being customer-focused and responsive to change, balanced by a clear understanding that value and quality guide our decision-making. He is known for his ability to quickly identify and diagnose sales and growth impediments that go far beyond marketing, working with companies to refine their organizational structure, product lines, sourcing, sales channels, market position, as well as general advertising.

Ben has a degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA in Business Communications. He also volunteers his time and money within the San Diego, CA community where he now resides

William Huff

Chief Financial Officer

William A. Huff, Certified Public Accountant, began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co then served as Chief Financial Officer for First Interstate Financial Services, Travelers Acceptance Corporation and Family Fitness Centers, all high growth environments. While at First Interstate Mr. Huff was responsible for the successful registration and funding of a $250 million in securitized assets and developed systems and procedures that resulted in growth from 30 branches ($120 million in receivables) to 70 branches ($500 million in receivables) in 3 years. He also developed start up companies in the mortgage, finance, equipment leasing, and collection agency and real estate development businesses. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, with a major in Accounting.

Jake Vale

Chief Operations Officer

Jake is the COO for Ad Authority, Inc. Some of his current projects are; The Student Box (www.thestudentbox.com) a student loan consolidation lender finder, The Tax Box (www.thetaxbox.com) which provides help for anyone with federal or state tax issues, and The Insurance Box (www.theinsurancebox.com) for people looking for quotes on life insurance. Jake’s role at Ad Authority, Inc. is to ensure a smooth transition into new verticals and maintain preliminary sales until the programs are fully functional. Jake facilitates media buying and decides where the marketing for new verticals is placed. Jake has a background in sports nutrition and a BS from SDSU in Marketing with a Minor in New Media.

Cassidy Symons

Chief Technology Officer

Cassidy joined the Ad Authority, Inc. technical team in October 2005 as Director of Sales Technology and was promoted to CTO in April 2007. Bringing over 8 years of professional experience to the team, he has been involved with every aspect of the company's technology needs from lead generation and distribution to reporting and accounting to Ad Authority's new All Points Messaging platform to ensuring that the company's systems are available 24/7. Cassidy's past work with small, fast-paced companies has allowed him to guide Ad Authority's technology with a vision that balances the need to maintain core business functions with the desire to innovate into new realms.

Touvan Sughiarto

Marketing Director

Touvan Sughiarto has been with Ad Authority, Inc. since 2004. As Marketing Director, Touvan has recently placed focus on the growth and strength the company’s of the company’s affiliate network for existing and newly structured industry verticals. Touvan shares many of the growth experience of Ad Authority, Inc. for a majority of its lifespan, and has been there when working involved 6 co-workers working out of a 12x12 square foot office. Since the early stage of Ad Authority’s accelerated growth, Touvan has contributed his knowledge and ideas into the development of Ad Authority’s high technology proprietary database management system, in which today continues to advance within itself. Touvan boarded Ad Authority, Inc. after studies in IT Business at San Diego State University.

Petra Camacho

Director of Accounting

Bringing with her 20 years of experience, Petra Camacho joined the Ad Authority, Inc. team in September of 2004. In her tenure at Travelers Investment Group, she acquired the skills and knowledge to lead the accounting staff to streamline all financial procedures. Petra is a very versatile link to the success of the Ad Authority, Inc. family, managing the accounting staff, accounts payable, receivables, client relations for billing and collections, payroll, as well as human resources.

 

Ryan Borton

Director of Sales Operations

Ryan joined the Ad Authority sales team as a Marketing Consultant in November 2006. Through his efforts, he has steadily grown with the company and was named Director of Sales Operations in May 2008. Ryan has brought with him a vast knowledge of the mortgage industry and the ability to provide our clients with excellent customer service. His primary responsibilities are to oversee all of the day to day sales operations including working directly with the customers and the sales staff. Ryan has a mortgage background and a B.A degree in Communications from San Diego State University. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family and is an avid sports fan.