About
Digital Strategy With Purpose. Growth With Heart.
Our Team
Jesse Teske
CEO & Founder
Jesse is the CEO and founder of JCT Growth. He established the business in 2020 after years of gathering experience as an SEO specialist, digital marketing expert, and senior manager of web analytics and SEO. Jesse holds a degree in Economics from CSU Sacramento and a Master's in Internet Marketing from Full Sail University, where he graduated as valedictorian. In 2019, Jesse was recognized as the Invoca Call Tracking Influencer of the Year for his expertise in data-driven marketing strategies. What sets Jesse apart is his rare ability to bridge executive-level big-picture strategy with focused real-world tactical implementation. His specialties include data analysis, SEO, Google Analytics, marketing automation, forecasting, and data visualization. Some days, he's developing comprehensive growth strategies for enterprise clients; others, he's diving deep into campaign optimization and team training. Jesse built JCT Growth on the foundation that sustainable growth comes from combining data-driven insights with strategic thinking and practical implementation.
CEO & Founder
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Jesse is the CEO and founder of JCT Growth. He established the business in 2020 after years of gathering experience as an SEO specialist, digital marketing expert, and senior manager of web analytics and SEO. Jesse holds a degree in Economics from CSU Sacramento and a Master’s in Internet Marketing from Full Sail University, where he graduated as valedictorian. In 2019, Jesse was recognized as the Invoca Call Tracking Influencer of the Year for his expertise in data-driven marketing strategies. What sets Jesse apart is his rare ability to bridge executive-level big-picture strategy with focused real-world tactical implementation.
His specialties include data analysis, SEO, Google Analytics, marketing automation, forecasting, and data visualization. Some days, he’s developing comprehensive growth strategies for enterprise clients; others, he’s diving deep into campaign optimization and team training. Jesse built JCT Growth on the foundation that sustainable growth comes from combining data-driven insights with strategic thinking and practical implementation.
Michael Harradine
Head of Growth
Head of Growth
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Michael Harradine is the Business Development Manager at JCT Growth and has been with the company since its inception. With a strong foundation in client strategy, SEO, and digital consultation, Michael plays a pivotal role in both acquiring new business and maintaining lasting client relationships.
His background spans outreach, campaign strategy, and cross-functional collaboration—making him a trusted advisor to clients and an integral part of the agency’s growth. Known for his clear communication and results-driven approach, Michael thrives on helping brands find strategic clarity in a fast-moving digital landscape.
Catherine Michel
VP of Content & Search
VP of Content & Search
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Catherine is VP of Content & Search at JCT Growth, bringing nearly a decade of content marketing experience to the team. She helped create and grow the agency’s content department and now leads both Content and SEO, turning complex data into clear strategies and compelling stories that drive measurable results.
A people-first leader, Catherine builds training programs, develops her team’s strengths, and gives people the trust and support to do their best work. She helped create the agency’s digital PR, email marketing, and thought leadership offerings and leads strategy and the client relationships for JCT Growth’s largest accounts.
With a passion for AI and analytics, Catherine helps the team adapt as technology and search evolve. She shares her expertise at industry conferences and brings curiosity, practical thinking, and humor to her work and to life as a mom of three.
Hannah McDonald
Director of Operations
Director of Operations
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Hannah McDonald is the Director of Operations at JCT Growth. She has a background in journalism and marketing experience spanning both small-business and global digital marketing agencies. That mix taught her how to turn complex information into clear priorities and keep multiple moving parts aligned, which is the foundation of how she runs operations today.
Based in Pennsylvania, she leads the systems, processes, and teams that help clients grow and connect with their audiences. She blends strategic thinking, SEO knowledge, and a cross-functional skill set to keep client work running smoothly and delivering results.
Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Digital Media Production. In her free time, she enjoys reading, long-distance running, and fiber arts.
Brian Odorico
SEO Manager
SEO Manager
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Brian is JCT Growth’s SEO Manager, specializing in eCommerce and local business. He joined JCT Growth in August 2022, but his career began over a decade ago at a large SEO agency in San Diego. Through the years, Brian has gained a mix of in-house and agency-level SEO experience. He likes the mix of skills SEO requires, combining technical knowledge with content strategy.
Brian also enjoys seeing smaller clients outrank larger brands; those wins are especially satisfying. He lives in San Diego, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics; he has two cats and one dog.
Michael LaPick
DPR Manager
DPR Manager
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Michael LaPick is the Digital PR Manager at JCT Growth. Based in New York, he is a content marketing, communications, and digital PR leader with 12+ years of experience building brand authority and driving measurable growth across healthcare, e-commerce, music entertainment, and consumer technology. He is proven at securing top-tier placements and backlinks, and at aligning PR with SEO, editorial, and conversion strategy.
Michael has delivered results for brands including Healthcare.com, Yamaha Corporation of America, Line 6, and Steinberg North America, as well as federal agencies such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Trained in journalism, he approaches media relations from the editor’s side of the desk, pitching the stories reporters actually want to cover and earning placements in outlets like CNBC, Forbes, USA Today, and Fox Business.
Sara White
Paid Search Manager
Paid Search Manager
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Sara is a performance marketing strategist with 8+ years of experience, specializing in paid media strategy and growth. She loves the planning side of media buying—aligning channel strategy, investment, and execution with broader business objectives to drive meaningful growth. With experience across Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube, Sara combines data-driven insights with a big-picture approach to performance marketing.
Based in Sacramento, California, Sara is an avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast and a former softball player at the University of Notre Dame.
Doug Messel
Sr. Copywriter & Editor
Sr. Copywriter & Editor
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Doug Messel’s content marketing expertise starts and ends with an emphasis on storytelling and human connection. He comes to JCT Growth with a decade’s worth of content marketing expertise honed in industries as varied as SaaS, life insurance, self-storage, and financial services. Before that, he spent several years managing store operations and telling the story of some of the most popular fashion brands around.
When he’s not crafting results-focused and data-driven content for clients, you’ll find him with his head in a book, trying to coax friends into playing Dungeons & Dragons, or cheering on his favorite Kansas City sports teams with his family.
Shealynn August
SDR
SDR
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Shealynn is an entrepreneur with experience in digital marketing, operations, and business development. Her background spans sales development, health and wellness, copywriting, and client success. She enjoys understanding what makes a business unique and finding the right way to tell its story, bringing that curiosity to building relationships and helping businesses explore new opportunities through marketing.
Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Shealynn is a mother of three and the founder of Olive + Alder Co., a botanical apothecary. Outside of work, she enjoys creative projects, handcrafting skincare, staying active, and spending time outdoors.
What Drives Us
We build partnerships rooted in shared goals, clear communication, and measurable impact. Your wins are our wins, and we’re invested in helping you grow every step of the way.
Since our founding in 2019, we’ve believed that marketing is ultimately about people. Every click, every search, every conversion starts with a person. So why wouldn’t we keep them at the center of everything we write, optimize, and design?
Metrics matter. But so does meaning. We prioritize clear communication, honest reporting, and strategies that align with your business goals, not vanity stats.
The digital space doesn’t sit still. Your digital marketing agency shouldn’t either. Our team stays ahead of search engine trends, SEO innovations, and marketing best practices to help your brand stay competitive.
Who We Work With
from B2B SaaS and national eCommerce brands to local service providers and nonprofits. Whether you're a startup looking to build your online presence or a multi-location business ready to dominate your local market, we adapt our strategies to fit your needs.
Need a Roseville SEO company that knows the local market and understands national scale? You're in the right place.
Our Roots: Roseville, CA
We’re proud to call Roseville home. As a locally based marketing agency, we understand the competitive landscape of Northern California — from Sacramento to the Sierra foothills. Supporting local businesses is part of our DNA, and we’re passionate about helping organizations in our community grow.
Looking for SEO in Roseville, CA, or a marketing agency that actually gets it? Let’s talk.
Let’s Grow Together
If you’re searching for a Roseville SEO company or a marketing partner who puts your goals first, we’re ready to help. Better rankings, stronger messaging, and stronger reporting. Our team is here to build a strategy that actually works.
