Diablo Media, LLC

Ben Smith
Chief Executive Officer

Ben is the Founder and CEO of Diablo Media, LLC. Prior to founding Diablo Media, Ben joined a small Real Estate Education company in Boulder, Colorado where he leveraged his passion for marketing and technology and implemented their online sales infrastructure which he quickly grew into a multi-million dollar a year success. Ben, who specializes in the design and implementation of the technology driving the advertising industry, has also founded or invested in several other hi-tech companies including but not limited to, Bright Media Group, Bluefire Media and Inbox Data Systems. Ben is extremely proactive in the fraud-prevention community where he works to overcome vulnerabilities using new technology. Ben is also the Founder and CEO of Ad Value Technologies, LLC where he has created the industry's premier CPA tracking platform.

Ben has a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. When he isn't working, Ben enjoys traveling, staying fit, and spending time with friends and family.

Michael Schuster
Chief Financial Officer

Mike as the Chief Financial Officer establishes and implements Diablo Media's accounting and financial management foundation. His role encompasses the execution of budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, cash-flow, tax planning, and collections. Prior to Diablo Media, Mike held a position as a Controller at a mortgage company in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mike managed more than four million dollars in Investor Private Funding every month. His position also included management and oversight of the company's financial operations, and accounting for more than 300 million dollars in loan funding annually. Mike has founded or invested in companies including Bright Media Group, Bluefire Media, Inbox Data Systems, and Ad Value Technologies.

Mike also commands Diablo Media's e-mail and list management division. He recruits new clients, grows data management monetization, and maintains quality ISP relationships.

Mike has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Accountancy from Arizona State University. As a Colorado native Mike enjoys many of the athletics the state has to offer. If Mike isn't working he is usually, skiing, boarding, or hiking. When it is extremely cold outside he enjoys hitting the gym or just getting out of town. His destinations usually accommodate scuba diving, wine tasting, and golfing.

Chris Clark
Director of Sales

Chris is responsible for running Diablo Media's CPA Network. Chris began his career by investing in a small Real Estate Education company in Boulder Colorado at a young age where later Chris was asked to join the staff as a Sales and Customer Service consultant to grow the company. Over the course of the next five years he played several roles in the development of the company, from direct sales relationships with clients to recruiting, hiring, talent development and management, as well as product development. During his tenure, this small company of 13 people in 2002 was built into a nationally recognized leader in their market, boasting 300+ employees and annual revenues pushing $200 MM by 2006.

Chris joined Diablo Media in 2007. Following a vision of uniting legendary service with cutting edge technology, Diablo Media has quickly become the premier choice for both Advertisers and Publishers alike. By paying acute attention to the pulse of the market, staying networked with other leaders of the performance marketing space, and focusing on client ROI, Chris has been able to deliver unbeatable results in the face of a fast changing marketplace.

If he had it his way, Chris would spend all off days in waist deep powder on a snowboard, relaxing on a remote beach somewhere, or hiking with his dog Stella. Chris has a passion for travel, food and wine, and spending time with friends and family.

Kent Argow
Product Manager

Kent joined Diablo Media in 2008 to assist in the planning, development, and marketing of our internal suite of products and offers. Prior to Diablo Media, Kent was the Associate Vice President of a private oil and gas firm where he was responsible for raising venture capital, funding multi-million dollar drilling projects, and maintaining client relationships.

Kent has a Bachelor's degree in Digital Cartography from George Mason University. When out of the office Kent is either enjoying the Colorado back country, traveling or spending time with friends and family. His toys are important to him, if it has an engine he is interested and probably has one, for any season.