Westward Bound: Joining the Digital Agency 14Four
When I got engaged a few months ago, I knew I was in for a wild ride in 2009. And with the wedding just a few months away, little did I know another life-changing decision was around the corner.
As fantastic as my time has been this past year at the incomparable Viget Labs, I simply could not refuse the opportunity to take a new position with the Washington-based interactive agency 14Four. Led by Jeff Oswalt and the rest of Team Awesome (yes, seriously), I will be joining the team as Director of Client Strategy. At 14Four I will help guide our digital strategy insights and build relationships with partner agencies. They’ve built a killer portfolio working with shops for such clients as Microsoft, Red Hook Brewery, Google and The North Face, and I’m beyond excited to help create amazing digital experiences for some of the top brands.
Despite being thrilled to return to my West Coast roots, it’s a bittersweet decision to leave our nation’s fair capital. There is an incredible community here with some of the best minds I’ve had the pleasure to connect with, and thankfully, my position with 14Four will have me returning to the East Coast on a regular basis.
This week will be my last at Viget, and then I will start with 14Four in the first week of March but will be working from here in DC through the wedding this summer. And then, we will be packing our things for the trek across the country in June/July-ish for the next chapter in life – starting our marriage and diving in at 14Four.
I couldn’t be more excited.
13 Comments, Comment or Ping
Rob
I’m stoked for you, Ryan. You will be greatly missed!
Feb 26th, 2009
ryanmoede
@Rob – And you as well, sir, you as well.
Feb 26th, 2009
kathy Gathro
WOW–big changes in the works! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend. . . and what a beautiful time of year to go west. . . . .keep all of us eastcoasters posted. .. GWG, kath
Feb 26th, 2009
dirk shaw
hey Ryan,
congrats! that week you are coming in I get back from SXSW on monday then leave fro chicago on weds am.I assume since you are in this side of the world now you will make back to Co more often..
Good luck..
dirk
Feb 26th, 2009
Dan Baum
Ryan:
Hello Moving Truck! Guess I don’t need to come to that 6am Viget coffee anymore, TFG.
Shout out before you roll. Congratulations to you both!
Feb 26th, 2009
Heather Kaemingk
Yay! Our dream of all meeting up in Spokane is quickly becoming a reality! We’re coming Ry … just give us five more years. Way to beat the 10 year mark you over achiever!!! No but seriously, we’re thrilled for you. What an awesome opportunity. Keep us updated!
Feb 26th, 2009
ryanmoede
Thanks everyone for the love! Here’s a little thing on Spokane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjM-9eWv7og
Feb 26th, 2009
Jennifer
Just so you know I’m still bitter. Not over it yet
Feb 26th, 2009
Ryan Moede
@Jennifer – I know, it’ll take some time to get back in your good graces
Feb 26th, 2009
Kelcy Bradley
Hey Ryan, congrats on both fronts! As I am sure you know Sara works for the seven2, and she loves it! And I love playing with the paint by numbers on the 14 four web-site- I am easily entertained. I look forward to catching up with you when you get back to the area!
Feb 26th, 2009
Jamie
Not okay.
Feb 27th, 2009
Ryan Moede
@Kelcy – Glad you like the paint by numbers – I get easily distracted by it too!
@Jamie – Somehow, it rarely is.
Feb 27th, 2009
Justin Thorp
Bro, I’m confident that you will rock out the pacific northwest. We’ll definitely miss you though.
Feb 28th, 2009
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