Bachelors , English Literature

Pop Labs is a rapidly growing digital media agency that assists businesses in capitalizing on the power of Search Marketing & Social Media; providing enhanced online advertising, pay-per-click ad management (PPC), site design, analytics, and search engine optimization (SEO) services. These services enable Pop Labs’ customers to leverage the traffic of various search engines like Google, Yahoo and MSN, along with their online web presence.  Gene has been active in the small business Internet web services industry since 1995. Having participated in several fast growing early stage tech firms, Gene is an accomplished entrepreneur with numerous successful ventures, is an active member in Young Entrepreneurs Organization, and is a sought after speaker in local and national venues on the subject of entrepreneurism and technology. Gene volunteers his time and resources to further economic and personal development throughout the community, speaking, mentoring, and volunteering at colleges, non-profits, and local business organizations. Gene was recently honored in the Celebration of Entrepreneurs Gala event and was a finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year program.