Meet the Team

the Dynect Platform Sales Team

We strongly believe in developing close relationships with our customers, which is why so many of them rely on us to manage their DNS; they trust us. Our flexible and responsive sales team is built upon three fundamental practices: Honesty, Passion, Persistence. That coupled with a “know what you don’t know” attitude makes this consultative team a refreshing group to work with.

It’s all about access. Contact us using any medium you wish. Twitter, LinkedIn, Email, Web form, office phone, cell, snail mail, whatever works. We are guaranteed to respond fast. Contact us today at sales@dyn.com or +1 888.840.3258 to see what we can do for your business. Uptime is the Bottom Line.

Kyle York

VP, Sales and Marketing

Kyle leads the sales and marketing efforts for Dyn Inc. with a focus on the Dynect Platform and DynDNS.com. Kyle brings a background in direct sales, sales management, lead generation, opportunity and partnership acquisition, external marketing and public relations to Dyn Inc. He is responsible for the strategy and planning behind the Dynect Platform’s expansion into the enterprise marketplace and DynDNS.com user growth. Kyle obtained a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Bentley University in Waltham, MA.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/kyork20
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/kyork20
Skype: kyle.york20

Chris Salisbury

Direct Sales Manager

Chris manages the direct sales process and sales implementation for direct lead and sales opportunities. Chris brings over 17 years of sales experience from top brand sales environments including PC Connection, Vitts Networks, Choice One Communications and GN Netcom/Hello Direct. Chris attended Keene State College, Studying Business Management.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChrisSalisbury
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nhsuccess
Future Blog: www.chrissalisbury.com

Brian Brady

Strategic Partner Manager

Brian is responsible for managing high-value strategic accounts, strategic partners and various sales channels. Brian brings a long list of technology sales, marketing and business development experience to Dyn Inc. Brian obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing from Southern New Hampshire University.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/bbrady
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/brianbbrady

Josh Delisle

Business Development Manager

Josh brings a background in a direct sales, channel sales, sales management, lead generation, and marketing to Dyn Inc. He is responsible for hardening the overall lead generation strategy and sales process, while bridging the gap between direct sales and channel sales, with an eye on overall sales goals. Josh brings over 10 years of technology sales, marketing and business development expertise to Dyn Inc. Josh obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/jadelisle
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/joshuadelisle

Edward Bender

Special Ops

Edward plays a unique role at Dyn Inc. as is made clear by his official title, “Special Ops”. A New Hampshire native, he joined Dyn Inc. in the Spring of 2010. Edward brings a diverse background in marketing and business development, specifically in the verticals of media, entertainment, and online gaming. After founding City Year Seattle in 1997/1998 he joined the original team Speakeasy upon their entry into broadband. Throughout his 7 years at the company his duties ranged from major partnerships, to vertical market strategy, to product scope and segmentation. After 3 years in NYC, producing online campaigns for AT&T, New York Magazine, Microsoft, MTV, and Comedy Central, he is happy to be back in his home state.

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/edwardbender

Lindsey Smart

Marketing Manager

Lindsey is responsible for the day-to-day marketing efforts at Dyn Inc. From newsletters to press releases and everything in between, she works closely with the DynDNS.com and Dynect teams to ensure the company message is clearly communicated. Lindsey brings over 5 years experience in technology events marketing from Gartner and Everything Channel (a United Business Media company) with her to Dyn Inc. Lindsey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Communications from Assumption College in Worcester, MA.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lindsey_smart
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lindseysmart

Chris Widner

Customer Support Manager – DynDNS Ninja Squad Sensei/Dynect Concierge

Chris directs the DynDNS Ninja Squad and Dynect Concierge as they aim to rid the world of bad customer service and poor DNS resolution. Chris comes to Dyn from the education realm where he was a Special Education teacher and coached a number of sports, including basketball and soccer. Chris is always looking for ways to help our customers, so feel free to contact him at @chriswidner. Chris has a BA in Advertising and also has a certificate in System Administration. When he’s not obsessing over customer service or on Twitter, Chris enjoys spending time at home with his wife, Rylee, and daughter, Payton.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/chriswidner

Chris Gonyea

Dynect Concierge Team Lead

Chris is responsible for making sure the Dynect Concierge team is offering the best support in the Enterprise DNS industry. You will often hear Chris answering questions from potential customers, helping new Dynect customers setup their services, and assisting existing customers with getting the most out of the Dynect features. Chris brings with him over a decade of IT experience in various technical support positions, including starting out at Dyn Inc. as part of the DynDNS Ninja Squad. Chris obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Southern New Hampshire University in 2004.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/chrisgonyea
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/christophergonyea

Ryan O’Hara

Business Development Representative

Ryan brings a versatile background of Web marketing, direct sales, and market research to Dyn Inc. Ryan was brought in to generate pipeline by finding new clients in Dyn Inc.’s specific verticals. Ryan started out working on his senior marketing project for Dyn Inc. back in late 2008, which was then followed by a semester working as their video production Intern. He has been involved with several market research projects that have been published internationally, and spent a year after college producing a documentary on the New England Golden Gloves, while doing marketing consulting for several media start ups in the Boston area. Ryan studied at the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics, where he received his bachelor’s in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/ryohara

Scott Smith

Business Development Representative

Scott has been with the company since June 2010. Principally hired for his typing skills and long-drive abilities in golf, he loves his place among the BDR crew. Prior to joining Dyn, Scott spent his time tearing through 10-K’s and earnings updates as he interned with various Investment Management companies from Boston to California. Despite the constant barrage of numbers, Scott listened to the quiet call of New Hampshire as it lured him with the exciting prospect of working with one of the top names on the Internet. Scott has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/scotcha1

Emily Burns

Business Development Representative

is focused on scouting out cool companies and informing them about the Dynect Platform’s managed DNS solutions. When she is not targeting companies and creating solid leads for the Dynect sales team, Emily is ensuring the day-to-day office operations are running smoothly. Emily is a recent graduate of Keene State College, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

Twitter: http://twitter.com/@eburns00