Online Agency

Andreas Roell
Chairman & CEO

Andreas Roell is co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Geary Interactive. Actively involved in accounts, Andreas drives Geary's forward progress with industry knowledge and a commitment to providing the highest quality services. Under his direction, Geary has developed organically into one of San Diego's fastest growing companies. Prior to forming the agency, Andreas co-founded Prime Player, the Internet's first portal for sports participants.

Outside of his duties at Geary, Andreas contributes to many publications and speaks at national conferences and universities as an industry expert. Andreas serves on the Interactive Advertising Bureau and is currently the Governor of the 15th District of the American Advertising Federation. He was previously the San Diego Ad Council’s president for two terms.

A native of Karlsruhe, Germany, Andreas was voted one of San Diego's Top Businessmen under 40. He received his MBA from the University of San Diego, magna cum laude.

John McKusick
Executive VP & Director of Performance Marketing

Los Angeles born, John McKusick is co-founder and Executive Vice President of Geary Interactive. A talented creative and industry veteran, John built Geary's creative, technology, and search marketing departments; he currently heads up the Performance Marketing Group.

Accruing more than forty design awards and thirteen years of digital marketing experience, John is an interactive expert and pioneer. His determination stems from a passion for the digital world and the influence it has over behavioral change. As an innovative thinker, John inspires clients and colleagues to create engaging experiences that generate responses.

John has managed projects for clients such as General Mills, Nixon, TRUMP, and Kyocera. He studied at Point Loma University and the Advertising Arts College in San Diego. McKusick enjoys sharing his insights through industry round tables and publications. He is also a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), American Advertising Federation (AAF), and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).

Kevin Hawke
Managing Director of San Diego

Kevin Hawke oversees and streamlines all operations to ensure that the entire Geary team produces the highest quality services for clients. A team member for over two years, Kevin was previously the account services director where he served as the liaison between clients and Geary’s internal departments.

A ten-year veteran of the interactive industry, Kevin has worked with a long list of influential clients including the Gillette Corporation, Campbell Soup Company, Nestle Corporation, Sony Pictures Digital, Intuit TurboTax—just to name a few.

Kevin supports and contributes to his profession through memberships at the San Diego Ad Club and the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s Digital Video Committee. Kevin received his Bachelor’s degree from Long Beach State University.

Robyn Freye
Director, Business Development

As director of business development, Robyn Freye leads all business development and internal marketing and public relations initiatives. She brings several years of experience to her position with previous roles in marketing, sales, project management and client services.

Prior to joining Geary Interactive in 2005, Robyn worked for San Diego Magazine and the San Diego Business Journal. She has worked with several national and local brands including Staples, DR Horton, Xerox, WD-40 Company and United Business Media.

A summa cum laude graduate of San Diego State University, Robyn's lifetime goal is to solve the Rubik's Cube in fewer than 6 steps. She is enthusiastic about identifying new strategic partnerships and making them a part of the Geary Interactive family. Robyn has also served on several marketing committees for Athena, AMA and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).

Jim Macove
Director, Strategic Partnerships

As Director of Strategic Partnerships at Geary Interactive, Jim works with his clients to leverage digital and search marketing best practices across their businesses. He is primarily responsible for developing strategic alliances and channel partner relationships with web service and technology providers, media/entertainment companies and advertising agencies.

With over twenty years experience in corporate and entrepreneurial markets, Jim brings a seasoned understanding of business strategy, marketing management and online media practices to his work. His career engagements have involved building and managing development products in consumer packaged goods, media/entertainment, technology-based e-business, hospitality, and art markets, and he has a passion for helping companies leverage their assets to exploit existing and emerging market opportunities.