About Us

Technologies change. What doesn't change is the fact you need to put as much focus as you can on your core business.

 

OCN combines a consultative approach, an in-depth understanding of industry sectors, and a powerful capacity for delivering customized media solutions. Our integrated services cover the entire media management life cycle including creation, production, distribution, archiving and customized on-demand playback. OCN makes it fast and easy for companies to launch scalable, engaging and profitable programming that can be delivered via the internet and/or mobile devices such as iPods or cell phones. Our state-of-the-art digital broadcast distribution platform was designed to maximize online viewer experiences and our in-depth services and support will keep audiences coming back for more.

 

Our mission is to be the first choice provider of customized media solutions helping companies create, distribute and market the World's most successful and entertaining on-demand media across multiple platforms in turn creating value and a competitive advantage for our customers.

 

At times you can easily identify your objective, but implementation is not so easy.

 

At OCN, we help to bridge the gap between you and your strategic media goals, whether the goal is raising awareness, or increasing profitability. Your competitors are targeting your existing markets and your customers those same customers who you are seeking to retain and grow your business with. Effective use of media can help you differentiate your brand and your position, improve your speed to market, and dramatically improve your revenues. OCNs technology and solutions will give you the needed advantage to win new business, hold onto the customers you already have, and increase your profitability.

 

 

No matter how much or what kind of products, services, or information they have, smart organizations understand that managing related media solutions just isnt their core business.

 

But it is ours.

 

Our Team

 

Tracy Bender, President

Realizing that businesses needed a way to create or grow their existing brand and business model with the power of broadcast, Tracy founded OpenChannel Network in 2005. Prior to starting OCN, Tracy held the position of Technology and Business Development Manager for the Phoenix-based software company nQueue, where he worked to establish the company as the world leader in multifunctional device-embedded technology. Before nQueue Tracy managed the start up of Imagineer, a Business Solutions company in Phoenix, and has held management positions at global companies such as IKON, Bowne, and Pitney Bowes. Tracy gained significant market share through packaging technology and labor into a total solution for corporations seeking to streamline their operations. As president and founder of OpenChannel Network, Tracy is the company strategist and visionary.

 

 

Mike Rabbitts, Operational Director

Mike is the operational power behind OpenChannel Networks solutions. A manager of new technology solutions and services for the past two decades, Mike understands how to manage and bundle technology, service, and support to create an easy-to-use, complete solution for clients. His approach enables clients to take full advantage of emerging technologies without investing large amounts of money into the development, staff, training, and implementation that traditionally accompanies such ventures. Mikes experience, focus and technology management provides a complete solution for producing, branding, promoting and broadcasting on-demand to assist clients in reaching larger audiences through digital broadcasting. Before joining OCN, Mike was director of operations for the Web-based scanning and imaging company Apex, and prior to Apex he was a key start-up manager for Imagineer, a Phoenix-based technology company, as well as management positions with global companies such as Pitney bownes & Bowne & Co.

 

 

Jay Lord, Director of Marketing

Jay has over 20 years of diversified experience in marketing, channel management, and business development. Jays professional experience includes launching two successful start-up companies, one of which was a video production company that he took to acquisition to a private firm. He also founded Rapid Performance Systems, an

e-learning company, whose products won numerous awards including Product of the Year. Jay successfully took that company to acquisition to a publicly traded firm. Jay also served as director of marketing at Ramp Networks, an Internet remote access solutions company, where he played a pivotal role in defining and executing the companys marketing communication strategy. Jays extensive management experience also includes senior positions at Apple Computer, Teach.com, nQueue, and Precision Echo, and he currently serves on the board of directors of three technology companies and two non-profit organizations.

 

 

Vitas A. Stukas, CFO

As CFO for Cirrus Holdings, a Venture Company, Vitas Stukas provides a significant supporting role in the management of OCNs fiscal and growth strategy. Vitas is active in managing all 14 companies owned by Cirrus and previously held CFO responsibilities for Maytag Corporation, Hoover, and Intermetco Limited. Vitas has a Bachelor of Science (Biology) as well as a CPA degree.