Team
Chair and CFO > April Feller
As Chair and CFO, April is extremely articulate and brings a tremendous amount of experience to the BodyGuardz team. Possessing a great feel for start-up businesses, April began at the early age of 14, handling all bookkeeping for her father who owns and operates Hyde Drift Boats. She later served as office manager for several doctor and attorney's offices. April also spent three years in key positions in the accounting department for WordPerfect Corporation.
A graduate in accounting from Eastern Idaho Vocational Technology School, April later attended Brigham Young University. She enjoys what she does and loves exploring new ways to keep costs down and generate new opportunities for the company.
While BodyGuardz is an enjoyable part of her life, it pales in importance when success is measured. The six incredible children she is raising are a testament to her leadership and character as a person.
| Hometown | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Food | Seafood / Sushi |
| Music | Classical |
| Vacation | Maui |
| Cell Phone | iPhone 4 |
| Quote | "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?" - Martin Luther King, Jr. |
President and CEO > Kirk Feller
As President and CEO of BodyGuardz, Kirk has a simple philosophy, work hard and play hard. His expertise is a result of over 25 years in sales and marketing. An executive with extensive experience in managing teams, motivating individuals, and achieving success, he and April began BodyGuardz in October of 2002.
Kirk's background includes working with Fonix Corporation, where he was Vice President and General Manager of the Applications Division, as well as Vice President of Marketing. Prior to his time at Fonix, Kirk co-founded HighAltitude Sales and Marketing, Inc., was the Director of Channel Sales and Marketing at Zebra Technologies, and held various positions at WordPerfect Corporation and Novell, Inc. Kirk is a graduate of the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.
Kirk's favorite thing to do is watch his six children accomplish their goals and demonstrate their talents. In Kirk's words, "There is nothing as enjoyable and fulfilling as time with your family." If you hear noise in the background when you call him on his cell, he's probably at a game.
Feel free to contact me @ kfeller@BodyGuardz.com
| Hometown | Modesto, CA |
| Food | Sushi |
| Music | Chicago |
| Vacation | Maui |
| Cell Phone | iPhone 4 |
| Quote | "Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game." - Michael Jordan |
Vice President and COO > Dain Hodson
As Chief Operations Officer, Dain brings a tremendous amount of experience to BodyGuardz. His diversified skill set, education and background have proven to result in measurable success.
Dain began his career as an Owner/General Manager of a Relax the Back franchise in the San Francisco Bay Area. After three years, he decided to join HighAltitude Partners, a marketing and sales organization in the Bay Area. Dain has also held positions of sales and/or marketing management at PointClick.com, Fonix Corporation, Lineo, and Sears Contract Sales. Dain is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a Bachelors of Science in Health Promotion and Business Management.
When Dain's not working, he loves spending time with his wife and four kids running around to soccer, football, basketball, dance, Scouts, church and school events. Never a dull moment around the Hodson house.
| Hometown | Dublin, CA |
| Food | Mole Poblano Enchiladas |
| Music | Def Leppard |
| Vacation | Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii |
| Cell Phone | iPhone 4 |
| Quote | "Indecision becomes decision with the passing of time." |
Vice President of Sales > Bryce Davies
As Vice President of Sales, Bryce recently comes from MetalsUSA where he was Regional Sales Manager for their high-end stone coated steel roofing manufacturing division. Bryce oversaw inside and outside sales for two thirds of the United States and all of export sales. Prior to MetalsUSA, Bryce was president of Zephyr Communications, a telecommunications integrations company. Prior to Zephyr, Bryce was partner and general manager of 3D Communications Inc. In this position, Bryce handled all operations in California for ten years. 3D Communications was sold to a public company, IKON Office Solutions, in 1997. Bryce became President of IKON Office Solutions Telecommunications Division in 1999.
Bryce brings to BodyGuardz an entrepreneurial spirit. Between his schooling in business management and his hands on experience in the business world, Bryce is a great asset to BodyGuardz.
| Hometown | Murray, UT |
| Food | Italian |
| Music | Country |
| Vacation | Mountains |
| Cell Phone | Droid X |
| Quote | "Never ever give up. If you fall 99 times, just make sure you standup 100 times." |
Vice President of Production> Todd Feller
As Vice President of Production, Todd is man of few words. He has an impeccable work ethic that allows him to stay on top of the growing production demands of BodyGuardz.
He learned this work ethic from his many years as a self-employed small businessman. Probably one of his favorite phrases is "Git 'er done!" He is a doer who can read schematics like other people read words, and who loves all things mechanical or technological. He graduated from Utah Technical College, now UVSC, in Orem, Utah.
When he's not working, Todd loves more than anything to be with his family. He is an avid outdoorsman but is also an incredible cook - for which his wife and two children are extremely grateful. He can tie a fly and cook up a batch of the most incredible chocolate chip cookies you've ever eaten.
| Hometown | Modesto, CA |
| Food | Ribs |
| Music | George Strait |
| Vacation | Cabo |
| Cell Phone | iPhone 4 |
| Quote | "A man can't lead unless he is able to be led" |
