Team
The BubbleLife Team
Management
President / CEO – Jeff Farris
Jeff Farris was the founder in 1997 of e2 Communications, a provider of email marketing communications infrastructure. As President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Farris led e2 Communications to become the recognized technology leader with a global customer base of over 400 customers. e2 Communications was sold in 2001.
Prior to e2 Communications, Mr. Farris was the founder in 1988 of Saber Software Corporation, a developer of network systems management software. Under Mr. Farris’ leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer, Saber Software ranked number 26 of Inc. Magazine’s list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in 1993. Mr. Farris led Saber Software to a successful initial public offering in 1994 and positioned the company to become the industry leader for network systems management products according to IDC. Saber was acquired by Network Associates (McAfee) in 1995. In 1994, the year prior to its acquisition, Saber Software reached $20 million in worldwide annual sales.
Mr. Farris has also served on various boards of directors and assisted with numerous technology startup companies. Mr. Farris has a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Sciences from Oklahoma State University.
Publisher, BubbleLife.com – Saffie Leedy Farris
Saffie Farris was one of the original founders of BubbleLife.com, the first online news site for the Park Cities community in Texas. Through BubbleLife, Mrs. Farris pioneered many of the core concepts in hyperlocal communities.
Previously, Mrs. Farris served as the Financial Director of both iThink, Inc. and Webcode.com and played an instrumental role in the sale of these companies to Volaris Communications.
Mrs. Farris has a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Methodist University and she is a member of St Michaels and All Angels Episcopal Church.
VP Sales & Operations – Craig Noonan
In 1987, he pioneered the Out-of-Home media market and created a television network inside of the Six Flags Theme Parks to entertain and market to a captive audience. He developed all aspects of the company including the technical network, content acquisition, network operations, advertising product positioning and sales distribution. After selling the company to Time Warner, he integrated all Time Warner media properties with the Six Flags networks and expanded cross-content and promotional sales. Over the past 20 years, he has created additional media networks for Paramount, reorganized global marketing/sales (54 countries) for a division of Raytheon, and consulted for numerous clients and shareholders to reorganize, build and develop growth and liquidity strategies.
Executive Editor – Chris Kelley
An award-winning writer with nearly 30 years experience in the journalism, interactive content and strategic communications fields, he is the co-author of two books.
A veteran news reporter, Kelley won the 1996 Sidney Hillman Foundation Award for social justice reporting for a series on America’s changing cities. His 1993 series on the flood danger posed by unbridled growth along Dallas’ Trinity River, which prompted many reforms, won the1994 Excellence in Journalism Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers and the 1994 Journalism Award of the American Planning Association.
Account Services
Account Manager – Lauren Hill
Lauren Hill graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism with a minor in political science. Born and raised a city girl from Las Vegas, Nevada she moved to the wide open spaces of Dallas/Fort Worth to pursue her career.
Graphic/Web Designer – William Addington
William previously worked as a independent web developer and designer working with privately owned businesses to establish their own brands through web oriented affordable solutions. In 2008 he helped found the monthly DFW WordPress Meetup group now one of the largest in the country.
Web Developer – Tommy Saylor
California born and Indiana raised, Tommy has a B.A. in Telecommunications/Multimedia from Ball State University; he specializes in front-end development and can honestly say he spends his spare time writing dynamic web applications.
Editorial
Neighborhood Editor – Matt Cobb
Matt is the neighborhood editor for BubbleLife’s Coppell, Park Cities, Preston Hollow and Oak Cliff communities. He recently graduated from Texas Tech University with degrees in advertising and journalism and has experience writing for news publications, including his university’s newspaper The Daily Toreador and the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Even though Matt is a native Houstonian, he is proud to call Dallas his new home. Matt wants to deliver the most relevant content to each of his communities, so do not hesitate to contact him at matt@bubblelifemedia.com if you have any news tips or suggestions.
Neighborhood Editor – Stephen Lu
Stephen is an SMU graduate who has written for SMU’s The Daily Campus, the Plano Star Courier and the Dallas Morning News website.
Neighborhood Editor – Courtnee Lowe
Courtnee Lowe is the Neighborhood Editor for the Uptown, Lakewood, Lake Highlands, and SMU communities. A Tyler, Texas native, she graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, and also completed full majors in French and International Studies. After graduating, Courtnee spent a year in Paris, teaching English in a French high school. Before coming to BubbleLife, she also worked as a sports video journalist and producer at a Nebraska television station. In her spare time, Courtnee enjoys traveling, watching football, and spending time with her family. Her favorite part of working at BubbleLife is meeting new people and telling their stories, so feel free to contact her at courtnee@bubblelifemedia.com with yours!
Neighborhood Editor – Sarah Griffith
Sarah Griffith is the Neighborhood Editor for the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, Oak Cliff and Coppell communities. A native of Gilmer, Texas (pop. 5,000), Sarah graduated from Baylor University with a degree in Journalism/PR before moving to Dallas in July 2011. In her free time, Sarah enjoys attending concerts and other live music events, so be sure to say hi if you ever see her hanging out at the Granada Theater or any of the other music venues throughout the city.
