Derek Houdyshell

Derek Houdyshell has an extensive work experience in the digital advertising industry. Derek currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Kevel, where they are responsible for leading the sales team globally. Prior to that, they served as the VP of Enterprise at Kevel, where they played a crucial role in helping online retailers and publishers build custom ad platforms.

Before joining Kevel, Houdyshell worked at Index Exchange as the Senior Director of Publisher Sales for nearly six years. Derek contributed to the development of advanced sell-side advertising technology and created a transparent exchange for digital publishers and suppliers.

Derek also worked at PubMatic as an Account Executive, focusing on publisher development. At PubMatic, they helped implement programmatic advertising strategies for leading publishers and premium brands.

Houdyshell's experience also includes roles at HotChalk, Inc. as the VP of Publisher Networks & Advertising, where they played a key role in delivering free education content and expanding the HotChalk Education Network. Additionally, they co-founded 365 Plus Media, where they provided advertising solutions that connected brands with targeted consumers.

At Glam Media, Houdyshell held multiple roles, including Sr. Director of Publisher Sales & Products and Director of Publisher Network. Derek developed strategies, recruited publishers, and positioned Glam Media as a leading online vertical media network in the Women's category. Additionally, they supported the CMO as a Marketing Assistant, managing market research, web analytics, and sales support.

Derek'searly career includes a role as the Regional Manager in the Northern California Region at Mass Movement, Inc.

Overall, Houdyshell has a strong background in digital advertising, sales, and management roles, with experience in building ad platforms, developing strategies, and driving revenue for various companies in the industry.

Derek Houdyshell received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from San Francisco State University, Lam Family College of Business, from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, they studied Marketing at Kansas State University from 1998 to 2000.