The Team
Dave Firth
Dave is a bit odd! (in a good way).
He’s one of those people that loves the Bible, reads it and allows it to shape his thoughts, beliefs and actions. God has given him a passion to teach and a gifting to lead.
He drinks a lot of coffee, probably a little too much. He loves his family and takes his role of being a husband and a father very seriously (not that he’s very serious…I mean, he’s a lot of fun…errr…well, you get the point…).
Best Habit: Tells the truth…a lot (it really annoys some people)
Worst Habit: Bites his nails (he can’t figure out why because he’s really not a worrier)
Weird Fact: He was a huge Michael Jackson fan back in the day (ask to see him Moonwalk!)
- Dave is based in our New Zealand office
Lee Hanson
Some people are just downright nice. That’s Lee.
Having ran his own design agency for over 10 years he’s faced all the tough decisions, temptations and trials of being in business – and has seen God’s hand at work first hand.
He also tends to drink a lot of coffee (another reason Lee and Dave get on so well) and when not being creative he works on developing his DIY skills and spending time with his wife and three kids.
Best Habit: A desire to be authentic in every area: honest, open and prayerful.
Worst Habit: Can’t ever sit still, he is forever jiggling – which he says keeps him slim, but tends to annoy everyone else.
- Lee is based in our New Zealand office
Daniel Treat
Daniel is a pretty serious guy. Except when he's not! He's passionate about using his creative eye for Kingdom exploits and that's pretty great, cause he's got an awesome talent for visual media.
Sadly, Daniel does not drink much coffee. He claims that he runs on natural adrenalin... we remain skeptical.
Best Habit: Unequivocally his heart toward people... he pretty much likes everyone!
Worst Habit: Perpetually, eternally an optimist. Ugh.
Weird Fact: He was (for a brief period of his history) a TV co-host of a Georgian (think Republic of Georgia) music television program.. and yes, there is visual proof.
- Daniel is based in our Colorado office
Reeta Treat
Reeta has a rather quirky sense of humor and a great eye for visuals. She loves all things creative and firmly believes that relationship with the Creator Himself is the source.
She doesn't consider coffee consumption an option, it's a mainstay... a lifeline... a way of life.. (hmmm, there's a chance she drinks too much of the stuff).
Best Habit: She tends to mix metaphors, which does lead to some moments of hilarity.
Worst Habit: Snarky sarcasm (No way!)
Weird Fact: She can not under any circumstances eat cilantro. (she has a doctor's note on that.)
- Reeta is based in our Colorado office
Ruben Wiersma
Ruben is a show off. Well he's not really a show off, but he is a genius. He's just amazingly talented and really humble. Some of us find it a little bit threatening!
Seriously though, he's super creative and razor sharp. If we paid him a million bucks a year it wouldn't be enough. We're thrilled to have him as part of the Authentic team but we are fully aware it is just a matter of time before Apple, Google or Pixar come calling!
Best Habit: He can do almost any accent perfectly!
Worst Habit: Has weird, scary eyebrows that can make you do things against your will
Weird Fact: He's technically Dutch but has a perfect American accent when speaking English which was gleaned from watching US comedy shows!
- Ruben is based in Holland but operates out of our Colorado office
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