Sean is a t-shaped creative with a strong passion for crafting delightful and empowering digital experiences.

At Durkan Group, he develops UX strategies for campaigns and crafts high-impact solutions for brands from content strategy to lead generation. In addition to spearheading the digital marketing arm of our group, he also assists the design team with user research and information architecture; leveraging a deep understanding of Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Web Analytics and Content Marketing throughout the process.

When he isn't exploring new ideas and experiences, Sean is often found at home enjoying the best experience of all; life with his young family.

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Project Manager

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Clinton has been with Durkan Group for over 10 years building advanced websites and applications. Clinton is often referred to by the team as 'The Wizard,' due to his ability to provide simple solutions to complex development challenges. He is responsible for web architecture, administration and is the chief designer of the frameworks and processes we leverage to deliver advanced solutions for our clients. He has extensive eCommerce development experience with platforms such as WooCommerce, Magento and more. He has also developed a number of custom, business-critical web applications for our clients that give them a competitive edge in their market.

Clinton is a remote team member; working out of his home office in Ithaca, New York. This only adds to his lore and mystique as he delivers the 'automagical' from afar. Clinton received his Bachelor’s of the Fine Arts in Art Video from Syracuse University; he's an artist as well as our Lead Developer - always bringing serious passion to his work. Clinton enjoys backpacking, gardening and rebuilding carburetors in his spare time.

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Niall started Durkan Group on the side in '98 before open source Content Management Systems even existed. In the beginning, he leveraged his experience in application development, honed from consulting in big pharma and other high-profile verticals, to craft custom web solutions for businesses in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

Then, during 2003, Niall cut the corporate cord and Durkan Group officially went full-time. In addition to developing websites and apps, Niall soon discovered the satisfaction that came from delivering custom solutions to businesses that valued earnest work and honest communication. In the 16 years since, Niall has made it his mission to handcraft a team of experts that not only have an insatiable passion and high aptitude for all things digital, but who take to heart the values that jump-started his success in the first place.

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Digital Strategy

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Kyle takes great designs and brings them to life through his superior front end development skills. Kyle is not limited to front end design as he is versed in all steps of the creative design process including mood boards creation, wireframing testing usability and functionality, fabricating unique designs, and prototyping, all while maintaining responsive design best practices. Kyle is all about ensuring our websites work flawlessly across the various operating systems, browsers and devices. Great design implementation in digital requires attention to detail, making things pixel perfect, making movement and animation meaningful and an enjoyable user experience. Kyle does just that and more.

Kyle enjoys spur-of-moment outdoor adventures. He also likes riding and racing his dirt bike and relaxing with his wife and pup penny.

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Chloe Spillane is a dynamic professional who's passionate about creating beautiful solutions to design problems. With a diverse career at various design agencies, she's mastered the art of crafting unique visual identities, rebranding businesses, and developing engaging web experiences. Her portfolio spans from startups to tech giants to concert venues, all marked by her signature touch of longevity and relevance. Chloe finds her greatest joy in collaboration and creativity, bringing to life logos, illustrations, and websites. She aims for her work to spark the reaction, "Why didn't I think of that?" from end users.

Outside the professional realm, Chloe is an enthusiast of loud music during long runs, cooking, reading, snuggling with her corgi, Phil, exploring new culinary spots, and relaxing near the water.

Donna brings to Durkan Group a blend of artistic, analytical and marketing talents, along with extensive experience in client facing roles. She keeps our clients out front through ideating, strategizing and ultimately creating campaigns catered to their goals and brought through implementation. Donna's understanding of the digital marketing landscape is perfectly matched to her belief in thoughtful design and execution, which she constantly delivers.

Donna is a thrifting enthusiast, living for the thrill of discovering mid-century decor to add to her home. She enjoys doing crosswords, going to concerts, and traveling with her husband.

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Project Manager

Seo

Noah is a multifaceted creative with a focus in interactive and advertising design.

At Durkan Group, he takes new project ideas and fleshes them into visually compelling designs for web. He ensures that every element on the screen, from icons and imagery to typography and color schemes, is intuitive, inspiring, and on brand.

When he's not crushing designs, you'll likely find Noah gaming, eyeing his next purchase for his prized sneaker collection or spending quality time with his dog, Joe.

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Michael came to Durkan Group with over 8 years of experience as a developer who is also skilled in project management. As a crucial member of our development crew he keeps projects moving by readily translating and implementing website plans into well working machines. Michael brings a highly thoughtful perspective to the team and is at the frontline for troubleshooting and assisting clients with any needs and questions that might arise, seeing to it that the best solution is provided.

In his free time, Michael stays active with golf, hockey and boxing, and also enjoys relaxing with his guitar, a great movie or video game session.

Emma is a strategic and creative thinker with a natural curiosity for people and what makes them tick. She brings to the Durkan team a meticulous eye for developing content strategies, messaging, wordsmithing, and a love and appreciation of the Oxford comma. As a details-driven creative, she’s driven to exceed client expectations and deliver final products that resonate with audiences.  

In her spare time, she enjoys sourdough baking, antiquing, listening to podcasts, running, and relaxing with her black lab, Millie, in sunset-lit meadows.

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Yara Vielehr is a dynamic professional blending her formal education in advertising with hands-on experience in digital and social media marketing. In her lifelong journey of learning, she discovered a deep-seated passion for UI/UX Design, where she’s been thriving ever since. In her role, Yara excels at turning corporate identities into vibrant digital experiences, aiming to simplify user tasks and create engaging, memorable online interactions.

Away from work, Yara's world is filled with global travels alongside her partner, quality time with dogs, and embracing the spin class life—her new unique form of "clubbing" as she approaches her 30s.

With a background in audio engineering in combination with proficiency in graphic design and coding, Keith brings a unique perspective to the DG team. As a part of our development crew, Keith takes his hobby of web development to the next level. He is a go-getter with initiative to create more efficient solutions across the board.

Outside of work, Keith enjoys playing chess, backpacking, and digital music production. Additionally, he likes to work on his own website for fun and build electronic circuits. As a bonus fun fact, Keith is a certified Apple repair technician!

Gunther is a golden retriever/cocker spaniel mix that came recommended to us by Charlie. He was living in South Dakota at the time and was looking for a change of pace and a creative environment. We set up a phone interview (which he aced), ending the call with the following plea: "Listen, I've got the chops! It's freezing and I'm stuck in a cage most of the day. Get me the hell out of here and I'll be forever grateful!"

With that, he sealed the deal and we negotiated a contract that specified payment in bones, bacon and pets. Gunther has high levels of energy and can be often found running loops in the office field and generally making life difficult for birds, rabbits & groundhogs in the surrounding area.

Kristi has been with Durkan Group for over 6 years and handles all bookkeeping functions including accounts payable/receivables, payroll, invoicing, and more. Kristi brings organization and structure to the team.

When not working for Durkan Group, Kristi spends time teaching a number of exercise classes including spin, strength and HIIT formats and donates a portion of class proceeds to local charities. She also enjoys trips to the beach and spending time with her husband and cats. Kristi received her Bachelor of Arts in English and German from the University of Delaware.

Charlie goes by a number of names including Char, Chef Boyardee, Agent C, Charbeast, Regalbeast and more. Once referred to as "World's Largest Cocker Spaniel" which then spawned yet another nickname, "World's Largest", Char is actually a mix of golden retriever and cocker spaniel.

Char handles shredding, alerting us to visitor arrivals and providing emotional support to all team members. His positive energy and calm demeanor have earned him a spot on the team despite his habits of sleeping on the job and many attempts at stealing food. Char can most often be found tucked into his special spot in the dormer, resting on his bed overlooking the patio where he sleeps and periodically observes any outside activity.