The Thunder Team

Gary Magnone graduated from San Diego State University in 2008 with a B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising and a minor in Marketing. Through college, Gary worked as a marketing assistant for a busy real estate team in Los Angeles, eventually obtaining his California real estate license and becoming the team's buyer's agent. He also gained extensive experience in restaurant and bar hospitality as well as customer service through his work at a popular restaurant chain.

After graduation, Gary went to work at a local SEO company, which quickly grew his interest and passion for internet marketing. After honing his skills at his own internet start-up, Gary joined Thunder SEO in March of 2010. His favorite aspects of working at Thunder include the hands-on involvement in SEO, the growing impact of social media on traditional online campaigns, and interacting with the other members of Thunder's bright and energetic team.

When not in the office, Gary enjoys sports, tasting craft beer and wine, cooking, playing music, and spending time with family.

Gary can be reached at gary [at] thunderseo [dot] com.

Mike Fogarty graduated from San Diego State University in 2010 with a B.S. in Business Marketing and a specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications. While at San Diego State University he was active in the American Marketing Association, holding the position of Vice President of Programming for the 2010 Spring Semester. He also was a founding member of the TOMS Shoes Campus Club, a DJ at the on-campus radio station and studied abroad in England.

During Mike's last semester at San Diego State University he interned at a local digital marketing agency, where he learned and grew substantially. The experience cemented his passion for internet marketing. Mike started interning at Thunder SEO in May 2010 and is currently focusing on supporting the SEO, Local Search, and SMO efforts at Thunder.

An avid gamer and a fresh face to San Diego's home brewing culture you can be sure to find Mike enjoying the local craft beer scene, brewing his own beer, or catching up on the latest video game at home. He's still keeping up with KCR, hosting a weekly radio show and is always up for a spontaneous adventure.

Monique Pouget graduated from San Diego State University in 2008 with a B.S. in Business Marketing and a specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications. Highlights from her college days include studying abroad in Italy, Belch’s IMC class, and graduating Cum Laude with distinction in her marketing courses.

Upon graduation, Monique interned at a local website design agency, where her love for all things interactive grew into a passion for online marketing. She started working for Thunder SEO in October 2008, and has seen the agency and clients prosper beyond her wildest expectations. Her specialties include local search, social media marketing, and keyword research. Monique also thoroughly enjoys attending and speaking at industry conferences, and believes learning must be pursued daily.

When she’s not behind her two monitors keeping clients happy, Monique can be found riding her bicycle, collaborating with creatives, traveling the world, touring craft breweries and blogging at moniquethegeek.com.

Monique can be reached at monique [at] thunderseo [dot] com.