Epik and MMX make key hires.
Two familiar faces in the domain name industry have new homes.
Joseph Peterson, who also writes for Domain Name Wire, was hired as Director of Operations at Epik. Joseph is one of the most analytical people I know. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about him over the several years he’s written for this site, it’s that he doesn’t accept anything less than the best He’s incredibly thorough. I guess that comes from being a former submarine officer in the U.S. Navy!
Fortunately, Joseph will still be able to write his great data-driven pieces for this site.
The other hire is MMX (formerly known as Minds + Machines) picking up Victor Pitts as Director of Premium Sales. Victor has been in the industry for longer than I can count. He cut his teeth at Moniker and worked for Above.com. He will be responsible for selling premium domain names across MMX’s new top level domain name portfolio. His deep industry connections, as well as his experience outside the domain industry, seem like a good fit.
Congratulations to Joseph, Victor, Epik and MMX.
Robert Monster says
Thanks Andrew.
Very happy to share such a talent as Joseph — the industry can and should benefit from him in more ways than one. Ongoing punditry from one of the intelligent industry observers can only be a good thing for Domaining. #MDGA
Joseph Peterson says
Congratulations, Victor! MMX has some names that deserve to be put to use. Here’s hoping you can find each of them the right owner!
Patricia Kaehler says
Congrats Joseph and Victor…
Joseph I will be doing more with Epik.com in 2017 – 2018
I feel like I’ve been in a time warp to have not gotten myself
over to Epik before now…
I am speaking personally – they have not hired me.
I mean with my own domain names and such…
~Patricia Kaehler — Ohio USA — DomainBELL
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Joe Styler says
Congratulations to Victor and Joseph and the two companies who will benefit from having them as part of their teams.
Victor Pitts says
Thanks Andrew for the mention, and thanks to all who have called, emailed, and commented their congratulations to me. I am delighted to be a part of the MMX team. On a professional level, our team is focused and motivated. We all believe that the new TLDs are positioned for remarkable growth and we are committed to helping make that happen. On a personal level, I truly appreciate the warm reception from the MMX team, and I feel at home.
Big congrats to Rob Monster and Epik. Rob is innovative and committed to the industry. The hiring of Joseph was smart, and I say that not just because he is a fellow “Squid”. 😉
Victor