Biography

Kelsey Ruger is an accomplished executive who has lent his expertise to high profile Internet projects at Prodigy, SBC (now AT&T) and a number of successful start-ups. With solid experience in web engineering, user experience design, information architecture and web marketing Kelsey been building web and interactive solutions for more than a decade. Kelsey’s consulting, design and web roots provides him with a unique perspective that allows him to bridge the gaps between strategy, creativity and execution when creating digital solutions for his clients and their customers. Kelsey is currently the Vice President of Operations for Houston based Chaione where he oversees the company’s overall strategic & creative vision, directs its corporate operations, and oversees delivery for North America and India.

Previously Kelsey was the Vice President of Houston based Interactive marketing agency Pop Labs. At Pop Labs, Kelsey was responsible for the company’s operations, product development, marketing and creative services teams. Kelsey who describes himself as “an adventure junkie who straddles the worlds of design, technology and business” is passionate about creating a world where ideas are transparent, simple and universally accessible to all people regardless of ability. Kelsey honed his expertise in building user centered solutions while spending time as a technologist, designer and user experience evangelist. He shares this passion here at The Moleskin and as the Interactive Director for The Businessmakers Radio Show.

A graduate of the University of Houston, Kelsey also volunteers his time to several professional/community organizations as board member for the (HiMA) Houston Interactive Marketing Association, Westwood College Advisory committee, as well as AIR Houston and Knowbility. He is also the co-founder of Refresh Houston.