Name: Andrew Lavender
Email: alavende@graceland.edu
Position: Project Manager
Hometown: Leawood, Kansas
Major: Information Technology
Minor: Computer Science, Leadership
Classification: Senior
Why I chose this SIFE project team: Growing up I was always working on computers and with techology. My father would always get mad at me because I was stealing his electronics and taking them apart. Of course I would put them back together. When I reached high school, I started getting into building web sites. Also, I love to interact with people and help them reach there fullest potential, I would love to be a motivation speacker. This project allowed me to combine two of my passions together.

Name: Nikky Closson
Email: nlclosso@graceland.edu
Position: Team Member
Hometown: Lamoni, IA
Major: Accounting and Business Administration
Minor: History
Classification: Junior
Why I chose this SIFE project team: Growing up in a small town such as Lamoni really showed me how hard it is for local small businesses to generate revenue, especially from outside sources. I wanted to be a part of a team that would impact people from rural communities that are often overlooked in larger-scale projects.

Name: Jeffrey Benson
Email: benson@graceland.edu
Position: Team Member
Hometown: Independence, Missouri
Major: Vocal Performance
Classification: Senior
Why I chose this SIFE project team: I chose this SIFE team because I felt my creative skill set and abilities would be of great assistance to the growth of the team and to the individuals we work with.

Name: Carrie Wilson
Email: cawilson@graceland.edu
Position: Team Member
Hometown: North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Major: Business Administration
Minor: Health
Classification: Senior
Why I chose this SIFE project team: I love to work with people and help them in any way I can. This project allows me to do that while learning more about the technical side of things too!

Name: Greg Kelly
Email: gkelly@graceland.edu
Position: Team Member
Hometown: Anamosa, IA
Major: Computer Science/Information Technology
Classification: Senior
Why I chose this SIFE project team: I chose this SIFE team because it allows me to use my technical skills to help others. It's also a great opportunity to meet entrepreneurs in the area!