The PeerEngage management team brings just the right blend technology, design and strategy experience to implement even the most complex digital marketing initiatives for our clients.

Michael Gauthier, Founder and CEO


Mike started PeerEngage in 1999 (as predecessor company e-tractions) with a simple goal in mind: to help forward thinking companies use the Internet to maximize their marketing investment. Years later, the goal is the same and an impressive client list is evidence that Internet marketing–and PeerEngage–is here to stay. Prior to launching PeerEngage, Mike was President and CEO of MGA Software, a software and services company providing simulation technology to the pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, and chemical industries. And before that, Mike served as VP of Technology and Operations for ARTIS, LTD, a satellite network provider. Mike holds a Masters in Management from the Sloan School at MIT and a B.A. in Mathematics and Physics from Connecticut College.


Debbie Troxel, Chief Technology Officer


Debbie is the architect and lead developer at PeerEngage. Debbie has spent much of her life designing and developing web-based applications for heavy hitters such as NETg, GartnerGroup Learning and J3 Learning. Without a doubt, Debbie is the brains behind the operation and holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin.


Sharon Kumnick, Vice President, Administration and Finance


Sharon keeps the trains–not literally of course, that would be silly–running on time. All operations, including financial and human resources, fall under Sharon's watchful eye. In another life, Sharon served as VP of Finance and Operations with MGA Software, a software and services company providing simulation technology to a variety of industries. Sharon holds a Masters in Business Administration from Case Western Reserve University and a B.A. in International Relations from Elmira College.


John Lione, Director, Interactive Services


John's unique mix of creative and technological expertise is a client's best friend. He's a Flash guru and lives for board games. Doesn't everybody? As the proud owner of massively developed right brain, John is responsible for the creative direction and production of marketing programs for our clients. Before joining the team in 2000, John was founder and principal of Barefoot Imageworks, an interactive and print design studio with a client list that included: Fidelity Investments, Zoll Medical Corporation, Polaroid and Lucent Technologies. His 20 years of experience in electronic media includes 3D animation and illustration, information architecture, film storyboarding and multimedia direction. John holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University.