Customer & People First
Growth – Be Entrepreneurial
Integrity
Inclusion
Give Back
Our Mission
Life at Front Row brings talented people together and allows each person the flexibility and empowerment to derive their individual success into actuality.
Our People
Entrepreneurial by nature, enjoy a good challenge, a dynamic and fun environment and are allowed the ability to truly bring their personal talents, ideas, and creations to the table.
Core Values
Customers & People 1st
Our company is growing – Front Row Digital believes one of our best assets is our people. What better place to turn than you!
Growth
Are you looking for a career to grow with? Let’s grow together!
Integrity
At Front Row Digital, integrity is a vital for all our employees.
Inclusion
Inclusion is important to us. At Front Row Digital, we make sure our employees feel valued.
Give Back
We are not only stewards of growth in business, we are also stewards for the communities in which we work and live.
Work Life Integration
Our people are given the flexibility to take care of their personal needs. Our commitment to our workforce is that they have a full-rounded and supportive lifestyle. Many of our positions are based off a hybrid-work module.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our engaged workforce and talented pioneers, share a common value of truly caring about people. The core fo our success is how we treat our people: with dignity, care, and inclusivity. With our growth-oriented mindset we foster ideas, individuality, and inclusiveness. Everyone has a place here.
FRONT ROW DIGITAL
Core Values
Give Back Program
At Front Row, we are not only stewards of growth in business, we are also stewards for the communities in which we work and live. We are proud of the outreach and impact we have had, fighting the good fight.
Habitat For Humanity
#frontrowers ∞ making an impact in our community.
Team Events
Our team is filled with rascals at large who enjoy having fun, working smart, and creating actionable results on time and within budget.
Our Leadership Team
David Hardt
Chief Executive Officer
David Hardt, a servant leader at heart, believes a successful business comes from the health and wellbeing of his employees. He is extremely passionate about Front Row Sales and Marketing and the impact...
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David Hardt
David Hardt, a servant leader at heart, believes a successful business comes from the health and wellbeing of his employees. He is extremely passionate about Front Row Sales and Marketing and the impact that his business has in the marketplace and the communities that we live in. David is a graduate from Colorado State with a BA in Marketing- Public Relations and a minor in Sociology. And with over 23 years of experience in the Hardware business, it is no surprise that David’s business philosophy has sustained continued growth, on-going community impact, and a team of employees that share his same passion for creating and executing solutions that fuel growth.
David’s passion for people is a lifestyle. In his spare time, David coaches Edina Girls Softball and Edina Boys Baseball, and serves as a mentor for the teams that he coaches on and off the field. David is a steward in our community that encourages and allows his employees time to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, a foundation that builds houses for those in need and additionally allows each employee in the organization a give back day to volunteer at a place of their choice each year. David is a family man that enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids, whether they are attending a sporting event, outdoor activities, or watching the greatest sports team on earth (the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Wisconsin Badgers), he is always up for an adventure!
James Ross
Vice President of Digital Marketing
James Ross, Vice President of Digital Marketing began his career in 2004, with an emphasis on dev operations and SEO. In 2006, James owned Minneapolis Gaming LLC. In 2010, James founded FRD...
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James Ross
James Ross, Vice President of Digital Marketing began his career in 2004, with an emphasis on dev operations and SEO. In 2006, James owned Minneapolis Gaming LLC. In 2010, James founded FRD, a digital marketing company and later sold it to Front Row Sales and Marketing in 2021. James has over 22 years of experience solving tough technology problems. He applies a unique and inquisitive approach to his solutions.
As a leader of the people, James is supportive of his team and is laid back. He encourages his team to problem solve and create solutions. James leads the growth and operations for the Digital Marketing Department at Front Row Sales and Marketing.
In his spare time, James enjoys creating small electronics from scratch, modifying, and enhancing cars, photography, traveling and building drones.
Stephanie Karaman
Vice President of Human Resources
Stephanie Karaman, Vice President of Human Resources, has 13 years of combined operations and Human Resources experience since she first started her career in 2010. Stephanie...
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Stephanie Karaman
Stephanie Karaman, Vice President of Human Resources, has 13 years of combined operations and Human Resources experience since she first started her career in 2010. Stephanie joined Front Row Sales and Marketing in January 2022 to grow the human capital, and lead strategy, process, and operatives within the Human Resources Department.
Stephanie believes that behind every business is the people. The people are the oil that feeds the machine and keeps it running smoothly. Stephanie has over 6 business acquisitions that she has led with teams throughout the industries she has worked in.
Outside of work, Stephanie spends her time with her son and fur baby. She enjoys gardening, writing, painting, singing, and cooking. If she isn’t busy at work, she is off busy working on some project at home. She is a beginner DIY’er and is constantly learning!
Savannah Archambault
Vice President of Finance
Savannah Archambault, Vice President of Finance & IT, started her finance career in 2010, and since has held senior level finance positions. In 2015, Savannah graduated with her MBA from University...
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Savannah Archambault
Savannah Archambault, Vice President of Finance & IT, started her finance career in 2010, and since has held senior level finance positions. In 2015, Savannah graduated with her MBA from University of St. Thomas and joined Front Row Sales and Marketing in summer 2022.
Savannah is a leader who dives straight into projects and company initiatives due to her tenacious nature. She leads with a sense of enjoyment, hard work and play. Savannah leads the strategy and financial growth for Front Row Sales and Marketing, and recently acquired the IT division under her team.
In her spare time, she spends time with her husband and her son, and enjoys going to her son’s sporting events. In the warmer months, Savannah enjoys spending time outside on the lake and gardening. Savannah has volunteered as the Director of Technology, at Westonka Youth Baseball League, and currently volunteers as the Treasurer at Westonka Youth Basketball Association.
Keli Selness
Program Director
Keli Selness, Program Director, at Front Row Sales and Marketing has over 10 years of project management, client development, and leadership experience. Keli has two applied associates degrees...
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Keli Selness
Keli Selness, Program Director, at Front Row Sales and Marketing has over 10 years of project management, client development, and leadership experience. Keli has two applied associates degrees, one in Design and Sales and the other in Nursing Sciences.
Prior to joining FRSM Keli was in Healthcare Management as a Registered Nurse and Director of Client Services, leading a team of R.N.'s and other Healthcare Professionals. Keli’s approach to project and team management is teaching her team how to strategize and optimize productivity within their roles, while maintaining an inclusive and enjoyable place to work.
In Keli’s spare time, she is active and enjoys reading, snowboarding, hiking, traveling and time with family and friends. Keli has volunteered at the Military Veteran's Project and Feed My Starving Children.
Shawn Plep
Lead Developer
Shawn Plep, Lead Developer, at Front Row Sales and Marketing leads the development team with over 20 years of experience as a developer. Shawn comes to us with a B.S. in Cybersecurity, from...
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Shawn Plep
Shawn Plep, Lead Developer, at Front Row Sales and Marketing leads the development team with over 20 years of experience as a developer. Shawn comes to us with a B.S. in Cybersecurity, from Ft. Hays State University and has certifications in CCNA, CompTia A+, and CompTia Network +.
In Shawn’s words, “We help companies present their products in the best possible light - in the ways that customers can most easily see the products. Whether that is through an endcap display or on a website landing page, the medium is secondary to the mission of "what" we do. Our service can be summed up as: "providing engaging presentation of our clients and their products".
As a leader, Shawn believes he is only part of a team of very talent people and in that light, he sees himself as the organizer, facilitator, and the supporter of his employees and department.
In Shawn’s spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, volunteering at his church, and learning Italian.
Christopher Drewa
Amazon Strategist
Christopher, Amazon Strategist, manages the Amazon team at Front Row Sales and Marketing and has over 13 years of proven Amazon experience. Christopher had the #1 bestselling gym glove on Amazon for...
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Christopher Drewa
Christopher, Amazon Strategist, manages the Amazon team at Front Row Sales and Marketing and has over 13 years of proven Amazon experience. Christopher had the #1 bestselling gym glove on Amazon for 3 years.
Christopher’s approach to projects is determining both the immediate and long-term goals of his clients. Together with his Amazon team, they work through loopholes and apply strategies to boost customer engagement and client revenue.
In his spare time, he enjoys completing DIY home improvement projects and is in the process of installing a mini-golf course in his backyard.
Careers
Have you always wanted to do more with your talents, ideas, and aspirations?
Culture at Front Row empowers our employees:
*to use their minds and talents
*to make true actionable-business decisions
*to grow and learn
*to succeed.
If you are looking for a micro-manager and stuffy work environment, don't apply! Our team is filled with rascals at large who enjoy having fun, working smart, and creating actionable-results-on-time and within budget.