Public Faces — Who Represents Next Wave
The Team (visible on landing pages)
| Person | Role | Photo | Tenure | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | Account Manager | ✅ api.mktg.nws.co/img/team-ashley.jpg | 20+ years | Client point of contact, audit through launch. “Any question, any timeline, you call me.” |
| Angelique | Director of Operations | ✅ api.mktg.nws.co/img/team-angelique.jpg | 10+ years | Runs the build team. “Once you approve the mockup, I make sure your site ships on time.” |
Both appear on every landing page in the “Who you’ll be working with” section with photos, roles, and a personal statement.
Who is NOT visible
Bryan Dennstedt — does not appear anywhere publicly. No photo, no name, no bio, no “founder” story. The website has no individual founder profile. The About page uses “we” and “our team” exclusively.
Who should be the public face?
This is the question. Options:
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley + Angelique only (current) | Already working, trusted, tested. No founder liability. | Limits personal brand growth if you ever want to be visible. |
| Ashley + Angelique + “The Team Behind NWS” | Keeps you hidden. Adds founder mystique without naming anyone. | Mystique only works for so long. |
| Dennis (from screenshots) | There’s a Dennis.png in screenshots. Is he the build lead? If so, he could be featured. | Need to verify his role and willingness to be public. |
| A named founder (not Bryan) | Could hire/designate someone as the public face. | Expensive, complicated. |
Testimonials Used Publicly
| Client | Business | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Rotunda | Rotunda Electric | ”Next Wave Services was great. Extremely easy to work with and great communication.” |
| Meagan Beam | Otter Reading | ”Created a beautiful website that amplifies my product and my passion for reading.” |
| Max Thomusseit | Serene Haven Apartments | ”We are extremely satisfied with the build…outstanding job.” |
| Robyn Hussa Farrell | Sharpen | ”Fabulous team…efficient and timely with revisions. Loved their service the last 2 years.” |
| Melisa | (unknown) | On main site |
| Valynne | (unknown) | On main site |
Trust Signals Already Deployed
- “Since 1998 — Building service-business websites for 27 years” (with vintage Yahoo screenshot)
- “50+ five-star verified Google reviews”
- “LKN Magazine — Featured monthly in Lake Norman’s flagship business magazine”
- “$2-3k flat — Transparent pricing up front”
- “Only 5 new clients per month” (scarcity on main site)
- “10 new audits per month” (scarcity on landing pages)