Inside Revision3: People at Revision3

Jim Louderback joined Revision3 as the CEO in July 2007. Jim has spent 16 years in various media and technology management roles, including leading editorial and lab efforts for PC Week, and being on the launch team for ZDTV/TechTV - the first 24 hour cable network devoted to technology. He most recently served as senior vice president and editorial director for Ziff Davis Media's Consumer group, along with being Editor in Chief of PC magazine. Prior to jumping into the media world, Jim built computer systems for Fortune 500 companies, managed the ticketing and ground operations for regional airlines, and attended various institutions of higher learning in the Northeast. He has a Math degree from UVM, and an MBA from NYU's Stern School, but don't hold that against him. When he's not working, Jim likes sailing, biking, hiking and travel -- occasionally simultaneously. Close

Brad Murphy is the Vice President of Sales for Revision3 the television network for the Internet generation. Murphy is a 10 year veteran of the advertising industry and worked for some of the most influential technology and entertainment media companies including TechTV, CNET and UGO. Close

David has worked as a broadcast television producer, technology writer, and journalist since 1999 for ZDTV, TechTV and G4 Media. He is a seasoned veteran of television production with several hundred hours of daily live production and many dozens of documentary and field productions under his belt in the roles of producer, writer, director, and talent. He has been heavily involved in computers and technology since becoming SysOp of his own computer BBS in 1989 and subsequently as a network administrator for the software company, Bowne Litigation Solutions. After joining Revision3, David quickly took over the day to day operations, managing business opportunities, developing new programming, and successfully building and executing a working business model for the emerging medium of Internet VOD programs. David holds degrees in Communication and Media Studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Close

Born and raised on the mean streets of Long Island, NY, Ron Richards spent most of his formative time in front of the TV and with his computer. He then attended Ithaca College to find out what they knew about Television and Media Management. Choosing computers over television, his career began during the first Internet boom, managing web site builds for Fortune 500 companies. To avoid getting laid off when the boom went bust, he took a gig at Starwood Hotels & Resorts where he helped run the website programs for Westin, Sheraton, W and many other hotel brands. While this was going on, he was quietly building a mini comic book empire with iFanboy.com, which eventually led him to podcasting. After launching the iFanboy audio podcast in 2005 and the video podcast (on Revision3) in 2007, both shows are now the top comic book podcasts. Ron joined Revision3 in the fall of 2007, finally merging his two loves - television and computers - to manage the Revision3 website experience for our audience. Close

M.G. joined Revision3 in October 2008, after working at Yahoo! for six years. During her time at Yahoo!, she worked in a number of roles. Most recently she served as Chief of Staff for the EVP of Global Partnership Solutions. Prior to that, she was Sr. Director of Operations Finance for the Marketplaces businesses. She also worked in Business Operations and Business Development for Yahoo! Travel, and oversaw Operations Finance for Yahoo! Personals. Prior to Yahoo!, M.G. worked at Prudential Securities as an investment banking analyst. In this role, she oversaw all aspects of quantitative analysis for the West Coast Public Finance team. M.G. received an AB from Stanford University in International Relations, and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Close

Ryan is a 10 year veteran of television and has been responsible for many hundreds of hours of programming. He has developed and run many different show formats including magazine, reality, makeover, documentary, live events, interactive and award shows. After breaking into television at the WB affiliate in San Francisco, he began his career in cable at TechTV where he created and ran the long running series "X-Play." He then transitioned to developing and running shows for HGTV and DIY Network for Edelman Productions. Eventually the G4 network recruited him as executive producer, responsible for ongoing production and development of new series, specials and live events. In other work, he has developed new shows for Sci Fi Network, Reelz Channel and various “new media” outlets including Gamefly.com, Championship Gaming Series and MiniMovieChannel.com. He oversees all of Revision3's current production as well as programming acquisitions and strategy. Follow him on twitter: @ryvance Close

Mauricio Balvanera was a member of the Motion Picture Editors Guild in Los Angeles as the lead music editor on Desperate Housewives, Criminal Minds and various other film and TV shows before moving to San Francisco to bring his skill set to new media. He returns to the picture editing he enjoyed, working on commercials for Reebok, Lexus, and IBM after graduating from the University of Southern California film school. When Mau gets home in the evenings he enjoys nothing more than attempting to take over the world by simply being a nice guy. It's not working but he sleeps well at night. Close

Stephanie Chu spends day in and day out on the site design and anything else pixel-related. She comes to us after a fabulous run of contracting for various companies doing Web design and development. Stephanie earned a degree in Graphic Communication from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and spent nearly a decade working in the Napa Valley, where she fell in love with red, red wine. Hawaii is her favorite place in the world, and since moving here, San Francisco is becoming a close fourth. Follow on Twitter: @marilee Close

Serafina was plucked right out of film school by Roger Chang and Patrick Norton who then took her under their wing. If she's not editing until the wee hours, she's likely on her motorcycle or in a movie theatre. Close

Having finally pushed aside her thoughts of retiring in the near future, Grace has resigned herself to helping us out however the need dictates.  After 17 years in the media industry at outlets such as PCWeek Labs, Computer Life, ZDTV, TechTV, and Ziff Davis Media, she's created a skillset unlike any other that's just perfect for Revision3. Working her natural ability to do what she loves to do most, she's highly successful at getting all those hard to get products for our show reviews.  She runs our Internship Program and has an incredible knack for recruiting talented interns.  On the Operations, HR and Benefits side of things, she miraculously stays on top of everything she's in charge of, and makes sure all is in order and as it should be.  Grace oversees a lot.  Including the task of keeping Jim on schedule. Need to contact Revision3 and not sure who to go to?  Start with Grace.  She'll get you where you need to go. Close