Our Team
Staff
Sarah Bass — Senior Editor
sarah.bass@bestonlineuniversities.com
Sarah manages the editorial operations for Best Online Universities. Her responsibilities include proofing, editing, and developing content for the company’s Web sites. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree from Drake University and an MA in writing from DePaul University.
Nikki Martens — Project Manager and Content Writer
janika.martens@bestonlineuniversities.com
Janika manages projects at Best Online Universities. Her areas of focus include improving monetization, in addition to researching, developing, and proofing content for the company’s websites. Janika holds a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University.
Josh Weikel — Chief Operating Officer
joshua.weikel@bestonlineuniversities.com
Josh manages Web development for Best Online Universities. His areas of focus include managing the company’s front-end code as well as achieving efficiency through developing proprietary business process software. Josh holds a bachelor’s degree from The Art Institute of Houston.
Managing Partner
Scott Hawksworth — Finance
scott.hawksworth@bestonlineuniversities.com
Scott manages the financial operations at Best Online Universities. His talents include online marketing, administration, accounting, and project management. He holds a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University.
Advisory Board Partners
Jimmy Atkinson — Advisory Board Member
jimmy.atkinson@bestonlineuniversities.com
Jimmy advises the company in its monetization strategies. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Andy Hagans — Advisory Board Member
andy.hagans@bestonlineuniversities.com
Andy advises the company in its optimization strategy and in developing high-level strategy and vision of the company. His talents include online marketing and finance. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Rich McIver — Advisory Board Member
rich.mciver@bestonlineuniversities.com
Rich advises the company in its optimization strategy as well as relationships with lead buyers, schools, and other clients. His expertise encompasses online marketing and legal subjects. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a law degree from the University of Chicago.
