With over 15 years of experience in video and web development, I oversee all of 4Site’s projects. My past experience includes positions with Ntercept Communications, SpeakOut.com, The Washington Post, Congressman Sherwood Boehlert, and Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. I hold an MS from the London School of Economics and a BA from Boston College.
About Us
4Site Interactive Studios was founded in 2001 with a vision of making professional video production and website development accessible to small companies and organizations. Over the past decade, 4Site's team has achieved this goal and grown to include work for mid-sized nonprofits and large corporations. We like to think we're a talented group of experts capable of bringing your message to life through compelling video and creative website development. We strive to provide unparalleled, personal service to ensure that each project exceeds your expectations while staying on budget.
Meet the Team
 My Name: Heming Nelson
What I do: President |
 My Name: Brandi Jones
What I do: Vice President of Design I utilize my past experience with Flash, HTML, and CSS-intensive development to create compelling, standards-compliant websites. I graduated magna cum laude from Arkansas State University with a Bachelors Degree in Digital Media and Design and a minor in Printing. |
 My Name: Lamar Alayoubi
What I do: Director of Client Services I manage projects and client relationships for our website services division. I have worked in brand management, content and campaign strategy, social branding, and website and project management for over five years. I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from U.C. San Diego and am currenlty a 2011 MBA candidate at George Washington University. |
 My Name: John Shortess
What I do: Director of Technology I built my first website 17 years ago while a video engineer in the public television industry—within six months it had become my full-time job. I've been developing and managing major sites ever since, including sites for Washington Week and several Ken Burns documentaries at PBS.org, and for the U.S. Department of Energy. |
 My Name: Anthony Smith
What I do: Videographer I record events and edit video for clients of our video production division. I graduated from Pacific University with a degree in Film and Video and have worked for a number of media companies, including the Associated Press, BBC, National Geographic, and the Discovery Channel. |
 My Name: Andrew Vines
What I do: Developer I provide a broad array of web design and development services for 4Site clients. I also have a long and proven track record in search engine optimization, marketing, and print design. I am a graduate of St. Bonaventure University and have an MFA from American University. |
 My Name: Karen Abraham
What I do: Director of Operations I oversee 4Site's daily operations. I have over fourteen years of experience as a Chief Administrator, developing my expertise in the areas of personnel, budget, facilities management, and procurement at the prestigious Dana Farber Cancer Institute and National Cancer Institute. I hold a BA from Simmons College in Education and Psychology. |
 My Name: Lucky
What I do: Director of Security From my preferred sleeping area under Tony's desk, I keep an eye on the facilities. Using the keen Cattle Dog skills my ancestors honed in the Australian outback, I have successfully defended 4Site headquarters from numerous potential incursions by squirrels and other subversive elements in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. |
How We Work
4Site emphasizes planning and project management with each of our clients. Requirements gathering sessions and creative intakes set the platform for the project, saving time and maximizing budgets for our clients. Using content as a foundation, we'll work with you to ensure we plan for your growing organization's needs.
Once we finalize content, select a creative direction, and establish technical requirements, 4Site will begin the production process. Communication is key, so we'll meet with you regularly along the way to ensure we're always on the same page. Our iterative process will solicit buyin from your key stakeholders before we move on to the next phase.
Our strong client relationships mean long-term support for your ongoing needs. Whether we're hosting your website, providing monthly analytics reports, managing social media efforts, or meeting regularly to film your quarterly events, 4Site places emphasis on growth, support, and consistency. We'll work together to establish your post-launch needs.
