Kirk deViere:
Kirk deViere is President of 219 Group. He founded the company on the belief that your internet presence is more than just a web site and through the power of internet marketing, new media PR, social media and search engine optimization, you can and will create relevant, measurable campaigns and achieve results. Before starting 219, Kirk has been helping companies and organizations restructure their operations and redefine sales & marketing programs all over the East Coast. With these 18+ years of leadership experience in integrated marketing, communications, technology, business strategy and development, executive management, and political PR, Kirk brings creativity & streamlined management to the top of 219 Group.
deViere is actively involved in the Cumberland County and Fayetteville community. He served as the founding chairman for the Fayetteville Young Professionals and the Community Development Foundation and was a co-founder of Fayetteville Cares. He is part of the leadership team for Greater Fayetteville Futures and previously served as the Chairman of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce. Aside from business, he can be found at community events, greeting patrons at his downtown restaurant Circa 1800, hosting a weekly local radio show on WIDU 1600AM or trying out the latest tech gadget.
Ryan Harrell:
Ryan Harrell currently is the Creative Director at 219 Group. With over a decade of experience designing and building websites, Ryan brings together creative marketing expertise and the nuts & bolts of web technology to give clients flawlessly executed new media campaigns. Previously he served as partner to the local entertainment magazine The Fayetteville Feed and President/Founder of the award winning ARC Design Agency. As a local leader in the industry, Ryan teamed up with Kirk deViere to provide refined social media and search engine marketing in a way no one else in the area has. His ebook on social media & marketing yourself in Real Estate is available here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OR3U0Q
He serves on the advisory board for advertising & media for Fayetteville Technical Community College and is also heavily involved with Fayetteville Young Professionals.
When he’s not in his office, he can be found with his kids, Maddie & Aiden, and his wife Jennifer.
