Leadership

  • Jeremy Philips

    Jeremy Phillips / Founding Partner / CEO

    Jeremy is a founding partner of Flywheel Publishing focused on digital marketing and data insights. He’s proud to be building a platform that brings joy to over 2 million daily readers, consistent & reliable income to content creators, and brand safe content for advertisers.

    In his free time, Jeremy manages hundreds of acres of conserved land, improving the natural habitat of dozens of species, helping to prevent wildfires and ensuring the enjoyment for the next generation.

  • Eric Bleeker

    Eric Bleeker / Founding Partner

    Eric Bleeker is a founding partner of Flywheel Publishing who has more than 15 years of experience in the online publishing space. In these roles Eric has served as an managing editor of sites with small teams to the largest digital publishers. Eric's specialties are digital marketing, growth strategies, and working with content creators.

    An avid writer himself, Eric's work has been read by tens of millions in categories like technology and investing. He enjoys long walks on the beach and spending time with his 17 children in rural Kansas.

  • Michael Gurtzweiler

    Michael Gurtzweiler / Founding Partner / CTO

    Michael Gurtzweiler is a trailblazer in the digital publishing realm, co-founding Flywheel Publishing and driving the company's technological vision as Chief Technology Officer. With over two decades of experience in the IT sector, he is highly skilled in software project management, Python, .NET, PHP, and organizational leadership. Michael's journey through the tech world has been highlighted by his tenure at The Motley Fool, where he left a lasting impact as VP Engineering, guiding over a hundred tech professionals and spearheading significant technical reforms.

    At Flywheel Publishing, Michael leverages his extensive background to lead a portfolio of websites that provide valuable content to a global audience. His strategic vision has been critical in scaling user engagement platforms to hundreds of thousands of users, orchestrating a company-wide adoption of WordPress for web development, and navigating the team through rigorous accessibility initiatives.

    Michael's commitment to the confluence of people, processes, and technology shapes his approach to business and leadership. An advocate for innovation and efficiency, he is dedicated to enriching the digital content landscape and fostering environments where technology and talent flourish.

  • Austin Smith

    Austin Smith / Founding Partner

    Austin is a founding partner of Flywheel Publishing focused on growing new web properties, business development, and content creation. He has experience in online publishing, finance, marketing, and real estate.

  • Christopher Bledsoe

    Christopher Bledsoe / Founding Partner

Our Team

  • Ashley Haugen

    Managing Editor

    Ashley Haugen began her editorial career more than 20 years ago. With experience in both print and digital formats, it’s the speed at which the internet operates and the opportunity to learn about absolutely anything online that most intrigues her. With a communications degree from Boston University, Ashley has experience in a variety of verticals, including parenting, health/wellness, and women’s lifestyle.

  • David Hanson

    General Manager / A-Z Animals

    David is the General Manager of A-Z Animals overseeing content, revenue optimization, and personnel. With a background in marketing and finance, he is passionate about bringing value to the website's readers and Flywheel Publishing's business.

  • Brenton Flynn

    General Manager / History-Computer

    Brenton comes to Flywheel Publishing with more than a decade of leadership experience across digital media, experiential marketing, and SAAS organizations. Here at Flywheel, Brenton is primarily focused on the continued growth of our technology website History-Computer.com.

  • Retha Lombard

    Editor, History-Computer

    Retha has been in love with computers and technology for as long as she can remember. After quite a few years as the Information Technology officer of a local municipality, followed by a stint as a high school teacher teaching Java programming, the next logical step was to be editor of one of the great up-and-coming technology sites. She really enjoys working with knowledgeable owners, fellow editors, and writers! When not busy on the site, Retha enjoys going to the beach with her grandchildren, and working and playing in the garden with her dogs.

  • Sarah Nance

    Editor, Moms Who Think

    Sarah Nance is the Managing Editor for Moms Who Think, specializing in content that revolves around food, parenting, education, and travel. A seasoned editor with more than a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Sarah specializes in diverse content, including entertainment, design, and education. She has previously served in editorial roles for Luxe Interiors + Design and LRP Media Group, in addition to other roles.

    She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University and has numerous published articles in both print and digital.

    In addition to her editorial skills, Sarah enjoys staying active through Peloton classes and long walks with her dog, as well as unwinding with a glass—or two—of wine. She's also a bit of a foodie and loves to experiment with new recipes, making her a well-rounded authority on subjects ranging from quick family meals to gourmet dishes.

  • Will Axford / Editor CheatCC

    Will Axford

    Editor, CheatCC

    Will Axford lives in Houston, TX and is originally from Michigan. He once worked as a reporter in the Florida Keys writing about crime and endangered species. When not playing video games or editing, Will likes to listen to audiobooks, play D&D, and watch football.

  • Hristina Byrnes

    Hristina Byrnes

    Editor, 247 Tempo

    Hristina Byrnes is the editor of 247Tempo.com, where she handles the site's assignments and editing. She holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, which she earned in 2012, and she specializes in translating complex health data research into engaging, accessible stories for a general audience.

    When she's not poring over the latest data sets or brainstorming story ideas, you can find Hristina watching tennis, playing tennis with her son, or trying to get her daughter into tennis.

  • Michael Sauter

    Editor, 247 WallSt

    Michael Sauter is Lead Editor at 24/7 Wall St. He has worked here in various roles since 2010, starting out as a healthcare industry beat writer. He helped develop the site’s data-driven content covering a wide range of social and economic issues, leading to 24/7 Wall St. becoming a recognized brand in the field of data journalism.

    Today, he rarely writes but enjoys working with authors and data to find the best way to present information clearly and effectively. In his occasional spare time, Michael loves cycling, listening to audiobooks, and (passably) playing the piano.

  • Joel South

    Joel South

    Content Creator/, A-Z Animals & 247 Wall St

    Joel works on operations and content creation for A-Z Animals and 24/7 Wall St. With more than a decade of publishing and marketing experience, Joel brings a background on optimizing content distribution channels. Through sharing data and ideas with the Flywheel team of editors and writers, Joel is helping create the best content for our readers.