Background
Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Creative Arc is a multi-disciplinary graphic design, web development, and software development business with an emphasis in creating engaging, intelligent and beautiful Web Sites.
Founded on the campus of Purdue University in 2003, Creative Arc’s principals have experience in a broad range of disciplines, focusing their expertise as they collaborate on each project.
We also have fun.
Paul Larson, Owner
Paul enjoys just about every aspect of running a small business, especially sales and marketing. But he isn’t afraid to work with coworkers on a wide variety of projects when collaboration is needed. For Paul, launching new client websites never gets old.
Favorite office beverage: Dunn Brothers cappucino
Favorite 80’s sitcom: You Can’t Do That on Television
Hobbies: Minnesota Twins, college sports, music, cycling.
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Phone: 612-605-0822×704
Julie Nelson, Designer
Julie is a mixture of right brain creativity and left brain logic. She has a passion for graphic design because it combines artistic imagination with analytical problem solving. She is dedicated to creating designs that sets the client apart from their competition and provide the functionally that is essential to their business.
Favorite drink from Dunn Brothers: Non-fat Latte
Favorite 80’s sitcom: Family Ties
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, reading, watching movies, and playing with her dog Billy.
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Phone: 612-605-0822×709
Greg Crane, Developer
A common remark around the office is, “Greg is already done? How is that possible?” Greg is focused, even-tempered and positive amidst the many challenges of web projects. He is always eager to employ the latest modules or write his own add-ons to achieve the optimum functionality.
Favorite drink from Dunn Brothers: medium light roast, for the most in tongue-tingling, eye-twitching goodness
Favorite 80’s sitcom: The thought makes me cringe
Hobbies: Swing Dancing, biking, Tai Chi Chuan, yoga, antiquing, photography, gold & silversmithing
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Phone: 612-605-0822×710
Joe Shelton, Developer
Joe is a classically trained nerd, who enjoys programming, video games, table-top games, comic books, and web standards. But, in an alarming departure from mainstream IT culture, dislikes coffee.
Favorite drink: Coke
Favorite 80’s sitcom: Sledge Hammer
Hobbies: World of Warcraft, Munchkin, Diablo, Star Wars
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Phone: 612-605-0822×707
Justin Koivisto, Developer
Justin brings over 15 years of experience as a developer and system administrator. He has served clients in many industries, building many custom web-based systems from scratch. Justin is equally adept at extending the functionality of existing web based tools and anticipating the needs of clients.
Favorite drink: Water or Pepsi
Favorite 80’s sitcom: Not a big TV guy; I spent most of my time playing guitar!
Hobbies: Martial arts, playing music, computer games, boating/camping with the family.
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Phone: 612-605-0822×711
Tim Hoppe, Sales
Tim received a BA in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and is getting Masters of Project Management from the Keller School of Management. Previously, Tim did environmental compliance for heavy manufacturing.
Favorite drink from Dunn Brothers: Latte
Favorite 80’s sitcom: Night Court
Hobbies: Reading, flying kites, making masks, cross-county skiing, traveling, raising a son.
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Phone: 612-605-0822×705