Meet Our Staff

Ryan Dawson - Founder and Owner

Technology

Throughout his life, Ryan has been interested in technology and computers. He began creating websites as a hobby in 1997, and has proceeded to launch and run countless websites since then. In 2003, he started a web hosting and design company, and specialized in managing e-commerce stores and creating websites for small businesses.

In 2006, Ryan decided to sell his web hosting company and instead focus on helping churches podcast their sermons. He also continued with his web development for churches and businesses. Ryan has had extensive experience working with web technology and knows what it takes to establish a professional web presence.

Ministry

In 2000, Ryan began serving in youth ministry where he recognized his passion to serve in a church. He decided to study ministry, and received his B.A. in Theology and Christian Ministry.

Ryan next accepted a church position where he was in charge of the church technology and website. He was able to see the impressive results web technology can have on the local church. He took this experience and applied it to developing the church management, website, and podcasting products Easy Church Tools offers today. Currently, he spends his time managing Easy Church Tools, volunteering at his local church, and enjoying the outdoors.


Cole Winans - Director of Web Design

Technology

Since 2003, Cole has been heavily involved in the development and sale of web-based services. Such services include web design, development, management, and consulting. In early 2003, Cole founded his own company. Originally, he specialized in the management of hosted solutions. Within 6 months, the company was hosting nearly 150 clients world-wide.

At this point Cole decided to sell the hosting division, and focus on offering more out-of-the-box solutions in order to streamline and simplify a variety of business processes. Currently, Cole is specializing in the development and design of custom web services and solutions, and offers advanced hosting services for many well known applications

Ministry

As an athlete, Cole was involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes through his local chapter. He helped start a youth group at a local high school, and is actively involved in his local church. He is active in the community, and can often be seen donating his time and resources to local charities and organizations.