About Us
First Dentist Executive Team
The First Dentist executive team has over 50 years of combined experience in digital marketing and website development! At the risk of aging ourselves in a world full of digital marketing startups, we’d like to showcase our maturity and longevity in the quick paced world of digital marketing and the internet. You won’t find a more qualified team to help you attract new patients online!
Mike Lambe
Founder/CEO
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Favorites:
Quote: “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” – Mark Twain
Food: Tomahawk Steaks, Double Cheese Burgers, Hawkins cheesies, Blue Buck Pale Ale, Spaghetti, Thai food, Indian food… anything with food after it.
Hobby: Travelling, Golf and lots of other outdoor activities…boating, biking, fishing, skiing, hiking, camping…
Artist: Morgan Wallens
TV Show: Justified
Place: Tofino or the view from Oak Bay Marina. Ocean views…
Ross Dunn
Founder/President
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Favorites:
Quote: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Vicktor Frankl
Food: GF Greek food with authentic sheep milk tzatziki
Hobby: Outdoor adventures like kayaking, hiking above the alpine, and exploring.
Artist: OneRepublic
TV Show: The Wheel of Time
Place: Hawaii
Scott Van Achte
Senior SEO
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I am a very lucky husband and father of two kids living my best life in the most beautiful place on earth, the Comox Valley in British Columbia. Now in my 20th year as Senior SEO.
Favorites:
Quote: “If you don’t shoot, you don’t score.”
Food: A perfectly cookd medium rare rib-eye steak, fried mushrooms, baked potato and a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon
Hobby: I love the outdoors, specifically fishing and boating, but also biking, hiking and camping, golfing, the list is endless.
TV Show: Breaking Bad
Place: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Niharika Pathak
Lead Project Manager
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I have a background in computer science and over 7 years of project management experience. I am passionate about delivering high-quality results and am dedicated to staying current with the latest technologies and industry trends. In my free time, I enjoy reading books, taking long walks and figuring out how the world works. I am also passionate about expanding my knowledge and understanding of different subjects and cultures. When not in office you can find me at the nearest public library.
Favorites:
Quote: “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” – The Little Prince
Food: Potatoes in all shapes and forms
Hobby: Reading and learning
Artist: Anushka Shankar
TV Show: Marvellous Mrs. Maizel
Place: Chandigarh
Denis Stenderchuck
Chief Web Developer
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Since I remember myself I was always was a geek and fascinated with tech, so programming become my passion during school years. Eventually my hobby made me to become web developer and then a proud memeber of StepForth family.
Favorites:
Quote: “Take what is offered and that must sometimes be enough.” – Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon
Food: Bread, Bitter Chocolate
Hobby: Running, Reading, Hiking, Photography, Travel, Baking artisan whole flour breads
Artist: Metallica, Conjure One
TV Show: Lost, Game of Thrones
Place: Home, Nature
Jomel Dequina
Web Developer
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Single Dad. Family-oriented. Loves the company of close friends, good food, music and lots of jokes and laughter. 8+ years in web design and development
Favorites:
Quote: “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Food: Lechon (roasted whole pig)
Hobby: Music (Peforming on gigs) and Video games
Artist: Ely Buendia (Filipino Singer/Song Writer)
TV Show: Prison Break, Breaking Bad
Place: At Home and infront of a cheering crowd
Aiza See
Design Manager
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I am passionate about web and graphic design. I love taking on challenging design projects that will test my creativity. Outside work, I love spending time with my family and friends. I am also a furmom of 11 dogs and 3 cats.
Favorites:
Quote: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
Food: Pizza and Pasta.. and a lot!
Hobby: Reading Books, self-help books in particular
Artist: Mariah Carey
TV Show: American Horror Story, Crime Investigation
Place: Beach or anything with a nice view
Rose Manlapat
SEO Specialist
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I’ve been in the SEO industry for 10+ years and specialize in Local SEO. My main goal is to help clients boost their website’s ranking and visibility in local search results. In addition, the opportunity for continuous learning, gaining experiences, challenges, and teamwork are what I love the most about my job at First Dentist.
Favorites:
Quote: “Challenges are what make life interesting, and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
Food: Pasta and Croissant
Hobby: Reading and mainly watching webinars about the latest SEO trends, binge-watching on Netflix, and food trips.
Artist: Jose Mari Chan (Filipino Singer)
TV Show: Friends and Chesapeake Shores
Place: Home, Lakeshore in Pampanga, and Beach
Marianne Tapales
Social Media Specialist
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A self-declared mermaid. She enjoys anything and everything about the ocean: from exploring underwater reefs to chilling at the beach hanging out with great music and even better company.
Favorites:
Quote: “I know the sun is set to rise.” – Paradise, Coldplay
Food: savory pastries
Hobby: SCUBA and freediving, going to concerts and festivals
Artist: Where do I start? Rock or folk? Western, OPM, or KPop?
TV Show: The Newsroom
Place: in the middle of a standing crowd during a concert
Kelly Betita
Social Media Ad Specialist
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A passionate learner who loves cooking and her fur babies. Social Media Advertiser with extensive experience in handling lead generation and e-commerce campaigns. Skilled in photo editing and creation, with an understanding of popular imagery and design trends.
Favorites:
Quote: “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Food: Ice cream
Hobby: Cooking, trying out new recipes, watching tv series and documentaries, road trips and food crawl
Artist: Nina Girado
TV Show: Fresh off the Boat, Suits
Place: Anywhere near a nice beach
Nathan Marcon
PPC Specialist
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Favorites:
Quote: “You never know until you try.”
Food: Cheesecake
Hobby: Snowboarding
Artist: Smith & Myers
TV Show: Family Guy
Place: Revelstoke
John Marcus Garcia
Video Editor
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Favorites:
Quote: “What are you trying to tell me? That I can dodge bullets?” – Neo
Food: Chicken Wings
Hobby: Editing, Playing Games, Watching Animes, Hiking
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
TV Show: Lucifer (Netflix)
Place: Beach and mountain view
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