The Team

Geeks, nerds, Mac snobs…we’ve heard it all and we aren’t upset by those names (especially because we know they’re true).  Call us what you will, but one thing we never sacrifice is our quality and commitment to doing a great job for every client.

Nathan Smith

Lead Scientist

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Nathan's vision of a web shop that can handle more than just design and development led him to start BRL. Not content to shackle clients with proprietary software or platforms, Nathan is an expert in open source and helping clients utilize the wealth of free resources.

Brian Rants

Design Sherpa

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Brian has focused on web design and marketing for the last 9 years. He joined us from The 1010 Project, which does business development in Kenya. Currently getting his MBA at DU, his sweet spot is at the convergence of good design and good business.

Luke Dennis

Interaction Architect

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Luke lives and breathes the web. There's nothing that gets him jazzed more than bringing user-centric design to life using cutting-edge web and mobile tech. When he's not honing his craft, Luke enjoys slaying dragons and unlocking the mysteries of the universe.

Jared Smith

Coordination Chemist

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Jared has acquired several years of management, sales and client support experience along with a bachelors degree in Business Management and Marketing from Ft. Lewis College in Durango, CO. His passion for your success is conveyed in everything he does.

Ben Word

Hyper-textologist

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Ben Word has been working with WordPress since 2004 and is the creator and lead developer of the WordPress theme Roots, based on the industry standard HTML5 Boilerplate.

Kim Smith

Marketing Strategist

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Kim’s internet marketing experience started in 2006 with the opening of her two ecommerce stores. It only seemed natural that when her husband, started Blue Riot Labs, she would be dedicated to the Digital Marketing endeavors.

Jason Little

Content King

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Jason has been writing for an online audience for over five years. He spends his days writing anything and everything for a wide range of clients across many industries, including Motorola and Verizon. He's honored to be working with such a talented team.