Leadership

Mindfire Interactive, a Division of Connelly Partners, has been assisting companies grow their businesses through online initiatives since 1997. We have worked with hundreds of companies on Internet Marketing, Web Design & Development, and Internet Marketing projects.

Drew Sharma » Director
Drew Sharma is a Co-Founder and Director of Mindfire Interactive. Since inception, he has successfully grown the agency into an award winning full service digital marketing solutions provider. Prior to founding the firm, he was Chairman & CEO of a B2B surplus inventory Software Company, VP of Marketing of Knowledge Vector (Government focused Software and Services Company), and VP of Marketing of an Event Management firm. Drew brings strong knowledge in the areas of web technologies, search engine marketing, affiliate marketing, branding, media buying/planning, and channel development and has been quoted in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal and PC Magazine. He is a Qualified Google Advertising Professional, a member of the Boston Interactive Media Association (BIMA), a member of The Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO), and a board member of Nimbus Capital, LLC. He earned a B.A. from Boston University and an MBA at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College.

Andrew Kolidas » Director
Andrew is a Co-Founder and Director of Mindfire Interactive. Prior to founding the firm, he was President of a B2B surplus inventory Software Company, Senior Marketing Manager of an Internet Marketing firm, and Internet Producer at Youthstream Media Networks. Andrew brings strong knowledge in the areas of web technologies, Internet marketing, media buying/planning, and graphic design. He works with clients in multiple industries to create effective branding and Internet marketing campaigns. Andrew earned a B.A. from Boston University and is a member of the Boston Interactive Media Association (BIMA).

Robert Guay » Partner
Robert has more than twelve years of experience in advertising and marketing services, including nine years working exclusively within the digital marketing industry. Robert joined Connelly Partners/Mindfire in 2006 to lead the interactive service offering at the agency. He had been President of Click Nineteen since 2003, a firm he founded providing marketing consulting and interactive services for clients such as InnoCentive, Fox TV, SONY, and Red Bull Energy Drink. Robert is responsible for all online and interactive efforts, working in close collaboration with the brand management, creative and media teams to connect with consumers.

Jeff Mitchell » Business Development, Digital
Jeff has worked has worked extensively in the marketing and technology sector, helping clients design, implement and execute online marketing and business solutions across a variety of industry disciplines. Jeff brings over 6 years of technology and marketing experience to Connelly Partners/Mindfire, most recently directing the business development and sales initiatives at Boston Logic Technology Partners in Boston's South End. Jeff utilizes a variety of strategic sales and client management skills to help foster mutually beneficial relationships between Connelly Partners/Mindfire and their clientele.