Umbraco HQ employee count up 100% in the US and Australia

Friday, April 01, 2011 by Niels Hartvig

For much too long have the wonderful HQ people of Paul Sterling in the US and  Peter Gregory in Australia felt isolated and alone. As a company who cares deeply about CSR, HR and other crappy acronyms used by enterprises who've grown so big that they don't know who they are, it's evident that we have to do something about that. Therefore I'm pleased to announce that the HQ will grow its employee count by 100% in both markets.

shannonWelcome Shannon Deminick!
From today Shannon Deminick will be joining Peter Gregory at our Australian operations. While Shannon likely needs no introduction, he sure deserves one. He has been one of the top core contributors the past years, one of the founders of the impressive uComponents package and an all round nice guy. Now imagine what'll happen now that he's joining us fulltime! It'll obviously also mean that Peter will be able to speak to a human being in his own timezone which our corporate psychologist thinks will greatly improve his health.

caseyWelcome Casey Neehouse!
Also starting today is Casey Neehouse, who'll help Paul Sterling keep up with the rapid growth that Umbraco is seeing in the mighty United States. While people new to Umbraco might not recognize his name, Casey has been in the Umbraco community from the very start, the maker of the very popular Doc2Form package and was the first to be announced an Umbraco MVP. We're thrilled that he'll get back into the Umbracosphere not to mention fulltime! Paul is also really excited as he has great confidence that Casey joining will rapidly slow his current hair loss rate.


Good times. Even on a day full of bad jokes.

10 comment(s) for “Umbraco HQ employee count up 100% in the US and Australia”

  1. Gravatar ImageChris Says:

    Great news!! These guys have contributed so much to umbraco so far, can't wait to see what they can do full time.

  2. Gravatar ImageBjørn Fridal Says:

    Umbraco just keeps growing stronger and stronger. Congrats to Shannon and Casey.

  3. Gravatar ImageWarren Buckley Says:

    Congrats to Casey & Shannon, now surely this is the Umbraco DREAM TEAM?

  4. Gravatar ImageSøren Sprogø Says:

    Wauv. Two VERY impressive additions to the Umbraco HQ!

    Big congrats!

  5. Gravatar ImageKenneth Solberg Says:

    Congratulations to Casey and Shannon! This is *great* news! :-D

  6. Gravatar Imagebob baty-barr Says:

    So proud of you all... Truly a great team and a great story... I love that my kids did a happy dance when the found out Casey was part of HQ... Shannon, i am sure if they had met you they would do the same... Per a Neils the baty-barr family sends warm wishes and a big hello!

  7. Gravatar ImageHeather Floyd Says:

    Fabulous news! I can say from personal experience that Casey is a great addition to your team, and Shannon's contributions have been so substantial, that it's great he is getting recognition!!

    Good luck to you both!
    ~Heather

  8. Gravatar ImageChris Houston Says:

    This is great news, the HQ team is going from strength to strength!

    I do hope Shannon is going to continue on the core development, as it would be a great shame if he was swallowed up by the HQ commerical product development ( although I understand this is needed to pay the HQ bills :) )

    Well done to you both, Hi5 :)

    Chris

  9. Gravatar ImageJason Prothero Says:

    Congrats guys! Great to see Umbraco is growing!

  10. Gravatar ImageLeeAnn Says:

    Congrats, Casey! We are lucky to have you!!

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