The Team

CEO Mark Pasetsky

Mark Pasetsky is the founder and CEO of Tecktonik Media.  He is also the editorial director and founder of CoverAwards.com as well as a contributor to Forbes.com and the Huffington Post.  Previously, Mark held a series of top level editorial and communications positions, including Managing Editor of OK! Magazine, GM and Editor in Chief of Life & Style Weekly, and VP Communications for MTV Networks’ online division. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Mark resides in NYC.

Mark (at) TecktonikMedia (dot) com

Designer Klaus Kempenaars

Hailing from The Netherlands, Klaus Kempenaars has a colorful experience from a number of countries and has worked with a variety of leading brands including Calvin Klein, Knoll, Sony Music Entertainment, BMG, Target, Amway, Adidas, MTV and The Metropolitan Opera. Klaus has been awarded several prestigious awards for his work including the AIGA 365, Art Directors Club, The Type Directors Club, The 100 Club – The American Center of Design and the I.D. Magazine Gold Medal to name a few.

Klaus (at) TecktonikMedia (dot) com

CTO Carlos Abreu

Carlos is a veteran chief technology officer executive with nearly 30 years experience.   He specializes in  developing technology strategies for a wide variety of organizations.   He’s held a variety of senior-level CTO positions for top digital players, including TheKnot, as well as running his own technology consulting business.  Carlos is a graduate of Rutgers University.

Carlos (at) TecktonikMedia (dot) com

Social Media Manager  Talan Torriero

Talan, who is based in Los Angeles, brings our clients five-plus years of experience in marketing, entertainment, and social media. He has worked for some of the most creative and innovating companies in the world.  Talan reveals, “I am proud to be apart of GEN Y!”

Talan (at) TecktonikMedia (dot) com

Writer Melissa Noble

Melissa is a writer and veteran blogger.  She’s contributed to Tecktonik Media’s CoverAwards.com for nearly two years as well as other leading consumer web sites.

Melissa (at) TecktonikMedia (dot) com