About Us

Matt is partner and co-founder of EMSC, which he launched in 2012 with Olin Erickson. Matt oversees EMSC’s industry-leading technology and digital strategy.

His day-to-day routine includes solving complex technical issues for clients and developing creative and tailored digital advertising initiatives. Since 2005, Matt has been a pioneer in website development and user interface design, both of which nurtured his current expertise in SEO and digital advertising consultancy. Matt’s current hobbies include building drones, metal work, building furniture, brewing beer, using Oxford commas, and being a dad.

As a co-founder of EM Search Consulting, Olin has experience in all aspects of digital marketing and has been creating marketing solutions for over nine years.

Olin is SEMPO certified and has successfully consulted well over 1000 businesses. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Olin is a fan of all things Badgers and Packers, and his fantasy football team is often at the top of his league. During the summer, you can find him enjoying any of the many festivals Chicago has to offer, especially if food is involved.

Todd is from Lisbon, Iowa and is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. He has spent over 14 years in the marketing field working with all major forms of media: radio, broadcast television, phone directories, newspapers and digital.

He chose to focus on digital marketing for its unbiased data and trackable results – digital marketing takes the gray area out of marketing! He now lives in Noble Square and is an avid fan of all things New York Jets, Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and Hercule Poirot.

Adrian has over 7 years of marketing experience, focusing on digital advertising and SEO for the past 5 years.

He previously worked in Public Affairs for the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and in the print marketing industry. Adrian is a Chicago native and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. He loves traveling, comedy and film, and once while hiking in Tanzania was chased by a baby elephant. Adrian can run surprisingly fast when properly motivated.

Alex Cohen is a graduate of the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University, where he majored in marketing.

Alex has over 5 years of digital consulting experience. Alex joined the EMSC team to better serve his clients. When Alex is not working he enjoys playing guitar, video games, and hanging with his cat Caeli. Alex is a self-admitted coffee snob. He prefers Intelligentsia above all else.

Born and raised a Wisconsin Badger, Emma moved to Chicago after graduating from the Wisconsin School of Business at UW-Madison to work for EMSC.

As Senior Content Strategist, she works with everything from content creation to reporting, and is a certified Google AdWords Specialist. Emma is also the office’s Director of Holidays, ensuring the stockings are hung and everyone gets a handmade birthday card. Outside of work, you can find her searching for the best taco in the city, reading about intersectional feminism, winning Harry Potter trivia, or hosting brunch. Emma also studies improv at The Second City and iO, and performs regularly with the all-female indie team Tuna and the twoprov team Canal Yards Project.

Taylor is a graduate of the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul University, where she majored in marketing.

At EMSC, she finds her favorite tasks to be managing PPC campaigns and making updates to clients websites. Taylor is a certified Google Adwords Specialist, a winner of the Google Adwords Bootcamp case study competition, and diagnosed iced coffee addict. Outside of work, you can find her rewatching Gossip Girl for the 5th time, cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks, or working on her fashion and beauty blog.

Scout graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism in the Spring of 2016 and moved to Chicago shortly thereafter to start a job at EMSC.

She previously worked in the editorial field but decided to pursue a career in digital marketing due to its ever-evolving nature. Scout is Google AdWords certified and most enjoys working on PPC campaigns. Scout loves traveling, podcasts, and tennis and is the tallest woman in the office at a towering 5’5″.

Jane graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Spring 2017 and recently celebrated her 1 year as an Account Manager at EMSC.

She is intrigued by the dynamic nature of the digital marketing world and is always eager to learn more about what makes it tick. Jane is a certified Google AdWords Specialist and spends most of her time in the office managing paid ad campaigns, working to improve her clients’ SEO rankings, and designing landing pages. When Jane isn’t at work, you can find her searching for a Netflix show she hasn’t seen, seizing any opportunity to meet new people, or spending time at her family cabin.

With a marketing degree from UW-Madison, Erin is another Badger enthusiast in our office!

Erin’s role is split between creative advertising, paid advertising and traditional account management for SEO campaigns. She is a certified Google Analytics specialist who enjoys helping businesses grow in creative ways. She moved to Chicago after graduation but was born and raised a Minnesota girl. Although she loves her Midwest roots, one of her passions is seeing the world. She will jump at any chance to hike a mountainside, enjoy the day on a lake, or eat some quality mac and cheese!

Pros:

• Graduate of UW-Madison School of Journalism
• Thrives under a tight deadline
• Cares more about dogs than humans
• Doesn’t use the Oxford comma (con for Matt)

Cons:

• Not Jennifer Aniston
• Silently correcting your grammar
• Pretends to like Chicago sports (Go Packers!)
• Hasn’t seen a single episode of Game of Thrones

A web developer recently unleashed into the digital marketing world. After graduating from Lewis University with a bachelor’s degree in Air Traffic Control, Jake realized his passions lie elsewhere.

The choice was made to attend “The Coding Temple” development boot-camp and soon after graduation, Jake found his place here at EMSC. Outside of work you can find him searching the city for a new steakhouse, playing basketball, or hunting down some live music.

Emily is another proud alum from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Marketing from the School of Business.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, which really isn’t that bad, she now lives and works in Chicago. She’s excited to be a member of the EMSC team and continue learning more about the world of digital marketing. In her free time, you can find her spending too much time on the couch with her roommates, considering takeout, or exploring new places around Chicago. Her dream is to visit Banff, Alberta. Anyone want to help?

Jenny is (another!) recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree from the School of Journalism. She recently moved from Cleveland to Chicago to start a job at EMSC.

During her time here she has enjoyed learning about SEO and PPC and is always open to learning more. Jenny also majored in Radio, TV & Film at Wisconsin and in her free time, you can find her at the movies, binge-watching the newest tv series or obsessing over any dog she meets. She has also taken over the title as the tallest girl in the office (sorry Scout!) at 5’10”.