FIRESTRIDE MEDIA

Meet Firestride Media

Information about me and my business.

Design and Development Since 2009

Firestride Media Logo Variety

Variety of Past Logos

The Firestride Brand

My journey with Firestride began in Los Angeles back in 2009. The business went through some identity growing pains – first launching as “Rughster,” then transforming into “Bandwidth Junkies” in 2010. It wasn’t until my move to Maryland in 2012 that things really clicked and Firestride was born.

The name Firestride actually has a cool origin story. When I settled in Maryland, I found myself on Phoenix Court in the town of Walkersville. I knew the Phoenix is often called the “Fire Bird” in Greek legends. Then it hit me – take “Fire” from Phoenix and “stride” (another word for walk) from Walkersville, and voilà: Firestride was created! The name perfectly captures both where the business was reborn and the forward momentum I was feeling at that time.

Entertainment Roots

Firestride was established as a multimedia agency specializing in digital advertising. The company initially focused on Flash animated rich media advertisements before transitioning to HTML5-based rich media animation for the entertainment industry. My early client portfolio included collaborations with major networks and streaming platforms such as CBS, NBC, Fox, Netflix, Hulu, and numerous others. Working within the entertainment sector provided valuable experience in managing demanding timelines and high-profile projects, skills that continue to differentiate Firestride’s service approach today.

A Little About Me

My professional journey began in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, leading to my graduation from Alfred University in 2003 with a degree in art, specializing in graphic design. Throughout my career, I have served in various creative leadership roles including Multimedia Designer, Interactive Developer, Art Director, and Senior Art Director. My experience spans diverse sectors—entertainment, education, and government—providing me with a comprehensive understanding of different industry requirements and expectations.

During my tenure in the entertainment industry, I achieved significant recognition for my work, garnering 15 awards for website design and advertising campaigns under my direction or development. Among these accolades were five prestigious Keyart awards, highlighting the quality and impact of my creative contributions to the field.

If you want to see more, here are a couple links:
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Local Community

I actively contribute to my community as President of the Walkersville Business and Professional Association, a board member and technology lead for Glade Valley Community Services and a fundraising committee member for the Friends of the Walkersville Library.

 

Why Choose Firestride?

I always get asked this question and hate giving ambigious answers. Everyone claims to be great, creative or innovative. Those are all objective reasons to choose anyone when you can just look at their body of work. Most of my reasons are little-know facts about my business that might sway you to think differently.

I’m One Person.

  • No employees to pay, so my estimates can be lower.
  • I handle all aspects of a project, no outsourcing.
  • No project managers. questions get immediately answered.

Totally Remote, If Need Be.

  • No overhead for property or renting a space, like an agency
  • Convenient phone or video chat meetings, no need to travel.

I Always Offer Support.

  • I never deliver and run. If you need help, I can offer solutions.
  • If you choose me for hosting, I am your personal hosting support.

Web Handyman.

My clients are widely varied. From doing HTML animations for major studios, to social media designs and videos for non-profits, to helping a local business update a webpage they struggled with – I’m used to anything, no project is too small.