Chip Griffin
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder

Chip Griffin serves as the CEO of CustomScoop. He has more than 15 years experience in the business of public relations and public affairs. In that time, he has specialized in marrying technology and innovation with sound communications practices. He has developed a range of knowledge by working on crisis communications, grassroots PR, internet advocacy, and marketing communications. In addition, his background includes stints in government, with a PR agency, and as an independent consultant. He has been blogging since 1999 and has been published in a wide range of traditional and new media publications, including the Washington Post, New York Times, Miami Herald, and numerous magazines and web sites. A serial entrepreneur, he has been a founder or co-founder of more than a half dozen different companies. In addition, he is currently the Managing Director of AOS Ventures, a small group of angel investors that targets seed stage companies in New England. He is a graduate and active supporter of American University. He splits his time between Washington, DC and New Hampshire, where he lives with his wife and two sons.

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Steve Bracy
Executive Vice President

Steve Bracy is Executive Vice President of CustomScoop, responsible for the sales, marketing and business development initiatives. Prior to CustomScoop, Steve was Vice President at Vertical Market Ventures, an early-stage investment company. Prior to joining VMV, Steve was Executive Project Manager for Autodesk, Inc (NASDAQ: ADSK) and Softdesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDSK) where he helped with the successful integration of the merger between the two companies. Steve earned his MBA at Southern New Hampshire University and his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in Concord, NH with his wife and two sons.

Jen Zingsheim
Vice President, Products and Services

Jen Zingsheim is Vice President of Products and Services for CustomScoop, driving product development plans to better meet the needs of public relations and marketing professionals. In addition, Jen oversees new, high-end media analysis offerings, including BuzzPerception Reports, which track messages and trends in the blogosphere for Fortune 500 clients. Jen has an extensive background in government and public relations. She previously held the position of Senior Account Executive at Fleishman-Hillard, serving in the Public Affairs practice group at the firm's St. Louis headquarters, working with clients on regulatory, grassroots, and word-of-mouth marketing programs. Prior to joining Fleishman-Hillard, she served as a lobbyist and research director for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jen received a B.A. in Political Science from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio.

David Underwood
Director of Technology

David Underwood joined CustomScoop in 2003 and currently serves as the Director of Technology. Prior to CustomScoop, David was a Business Applications Developer at Skillsoft (NASDAQ: SKIL), a leading provider of e-learning and performance support solutions. While at Skillsoft David was an integral part of the technology team that contributed to Skillsoft's rapid growth and successful IPO in 2000. David earned his B.A. in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross. He lives in Bedford, NH with his wife and daughter.