MANAGEMENT TEAM
Michael Clebnik - CEO
This is Michael's 5th start-up company and 3rd Internet-related start-up. Michael has sold two of these companies to publicly-held concerns, including one international acquisition valued at over $65M. Michael has been CEO of both BuyItOnline.com and American Fantasy Sports and President of Collaborative Consulting Group, a high-tech consulting firm. As a consultant, Michael has served in a number of capacities and provided council to a myriad of clients from start-up to public concerns. He has served on numerous boards of directors, and has been a featured guest on national TV and radio shows.
Kevin Vonasek - CTO
Kevin is responsible for all technology and technological development and deployment. Kevin manages all aspects of technology, including the site design, network topography, ISP and server setup, database development and phased delivery of the site and application, including incremental implementations of additional features and services. Kevin will also be responsible for all third party software integration and technical customer interactions. Previously, Kevin held VP positions at Surefire Commerce, BuyItOnline.com and American Fantasy sports. In each of these positions, Kevin was responsible for creating and delivering software solutions and private-branded applications. He successfully managed the deployment of applications for AOL.ca, CIBC Bank, and The Chicago Sun Times. Kevin was also the project manager for the software product Online Merchant™ which sold through retail stores nationwide.
Roy Evans - CFO and Co-Founder
Roy is a Software Sales Executive with over 15 years experience working for ADP and HNC Software. He has achieved numerous President's Clubs and consistently penetrated new markets by working with his clients to understand the ROI from the software solutions he represented. Most recently, Roy was Director of Sales for a software company catering to marketing professionals. Roy has sold Enterprise Software applications to companies such as BarnesandNoble.com, Sony, Motorola, Circuit City and Travelocity. Roy is responsible for the development of the premium subscription area and the content that will be offered. In addition, Roy will work on sponsorship and advertising sales and is responsible for identifying affiliate opportunities and having NLOP approved by affiliate aggregators and advertisers. Roy oversees Player Relations and Customer Support. An honors graduate with a BS in Finance from the University of Florida, Roy also serves as Controller.
Steve "Dakota" Happas - Executive Director of Business Development
Steve "Dakota" Happas began his career in sports broadcasting launching his own radio show in 1999. In 2000, he started publishing a magazine, BostonCityBeat. Dakota started consulting for micro-cap companies in 1998 focusing on companies in the traditional media and internet space. He is an avid poker player with over fourteen (14) years of experience in both the on-line and casino poker communities.
Alan Miller - Co-Founder
Alan is a serial entrepreneur who pioneered the marketing of overstocks and close-outs to the public. Alan is the Company founder and evangelist. Alan's background is also well suited to helping the Company market to corporations. As a professional poker player, Alan is primarily responsible for assimilating NLOP into the national poker scene. Alan was the Foxwoods Casino poker "Player of the Year" in 1997. Alan will be constantly facing outward to find areas and relationships that help promote the NLOP & the Poker Creations name and branding with the Company's name. This can include sponsoring World Poker Tour and World Series of Poker events and bringing strategic relationships to working with recognized Poker celebrities.