MEET THE TEAM

We’re a growing team of competitive, curious people building careers, creating opportunities, and helping ambitious companies grow. We work together, learn fast, and do it all from our office in Downtown Cleveland.

The people behind the pipeline.

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    Kevin DeFranco

    Founder & CEO

    After 10+ years in healthcare software sales Kevin started OneThirtyFive in May 2024. Check out our About Page to learn more. When he’s not in our office he can be found hiking on one of the various Northeast Ohio trails with his dog, Banjo, or paddle boarding down the Cuyahoga.

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    Nate Simon

    BDR Manager

    The “OG BDR”, Nate was the first full-time hire to join OneThirtyFive in May 2024 weeks after graduating from Ohio University. After a strong performance as a BDR, Nate was promoted to BDR Manager after a year at the company. Fun fact about Nate, he enjoys fishing and cooking out!

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    Lizzie Bruce

    BDR Manager

    Lizzie is a May 2025 grad from John Carroll University where she played on the soccer team for 4 years. After 15 months of grinding it out as a BDR she became OneThirtyFive’s 2nd BDR Manager in August of 2026. A fun fact about Lizzie is that she has pet ducks!

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    Owain Crute

    Account Executive, Rep2x

    Owain joined the OneThirtyFive team in November ‘24 after spending the first three years of his sales career at a local car dealership and quickly became a top performer on the team. In January ‘26 he became the first AE for the first product from OneThirtyFive, Rep2x. When he’s not in the office Owain enjoys hitting a lot of 3 putts and losing a lot of parlays!

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    Lauren Devin

    Business Development Representative

    Lauren joined us as an intern in April 2025 and then joined full-time shortly after once she graduated from John Carroll University. A fun fact about Lauren is that she did rock climbing growing up!

  • Annie Orbash

    Business Development Representative

    Annie is an Ohio University graduate and joined the team in September 2025 after managing hotels on Nantucket Island. In her free time, you can find her walking her dog, Monkey, or playing a card game with friends and family!

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    Henry Shikles

    Business Development Representative

    Originally from Kansas City, Henry moved to Cleveland in November ‘24 and joined OneThirtyFive in the Fall of ‘25 after working as a campaign director for a New York-based fundraising company. He’s passionate about music, fitness, and architecture especially Art Deco and enjoys connecting with people, which inspired his transition into sales.

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    Ben DeFranco

    Business Development Representative

    Ben is a ‘20 grad of Ohio State and joined the team in January ‘26 to bring veteran BDR experience to OneThirtyFive. In his free time Ben likes rooting for Cleveland sports, working out then hitting the sauna, spending time with family and friends, and taking Kevin’s dog, Banjo, for hikes in the South Chagrin Reservation when it’s warm out.

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    Bella Cugini

    Business Development Representative

    Bella is a May ‘26 graduate from Ohio University who joined us weeks after graduating. She loves Cleveland baseball, painting, and music.

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    Ethan Hingson

    Business Development Representative

    Ethan graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in May of 2026, where he studied Marketing & Entrepreneurship. Ethan is also a former collegiate athlete, so he brings a competitive and disciplined mindset to OneThirtyFive. In his free time, he enjoys doing anything and everything under the sun. A fun fact about Ethan, is that he worked at an all boys sports camp in Maine last summer where he was a counselor & lacrosse coach.

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    Caroline Coleman

    Business Development Representative

    Caroline is a 2026 graduate from John Carroll University where she majored in marketing and minored in entrepreneurship and recently joined OneThirtyFive as a Business Development Rep. She is originally from Rochester, NY and in her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going on hikes and learning new recipes.

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    Ella Neitzel

    Business Development Representative

    Ella just graduated from John Carroll University. She graduated with a degree In marketing. She joined OneThirtyFive as a BDR starting June 2026. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working out!

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    Ryan McDonough

    Business Development Representative

    Ryan is a recent graduate from Miami University, where she studied Strategic Communications and Marketing. She joined OneThirtyFive as a Business Development Representative. In her free time, Ryan enjoys going on walks, hanging out with friends, and trying new restaurants/coffee shops.

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    Ty Koeth

    Business Development Representative

    Ty graduated from Bowling Green State University in May of ‘26 with a degree in Marketing. Ty played Club Baseball at Bowling Green alongside a wide mix of intramural sports. He enjoys working out, following baseball, being on the water, listening to all types of music, and hanging out with friends. He has developed a strong interest in sales since young and is excited further looking to improve.

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    John Daoud

    Business Development Representative

    John is a 2025 graduate of The College of Wooster who joins the team as a BDR. Outside of work, he coaches high school speech and debate and plays spikeball. A fun fact about John is that he has perfect pitch!

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    John Bender

    Business Development Representative

    John graduated from Ohio University in May ‘24 with a degree in Journalism. During his years working as a contractor after college, he discovered he had a passion for sales. In his free time he enjoys working out, golf, and spending time with friends and family.

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    Mike Bova

    Business Development Representative

    Mike graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Communications and joined OneThirtyFive as a Business Development Representative (BDR) shortly thereafter in August 2026. Outside of work, Mike enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and running outdoors.

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    Ashlyn Rosso

    Business Development Representative

    Ashlyn is a May 24’ graduate of Ohio University who joined OneThirtyFive as a BDR in August ‘26. Outside of the office, she’s usually snowboarding, reading, or competitively riding horses. She discovered her passion for sales through connecting with people and brings that same energy and curiosity to her work.

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    Paige Riney

    Fall ‘26 Intern

    Paige is a junior at John Carroll University studying Psychology and Marketing with a focus in Applied Behavioral Analysis. She is the president of her campus' chapter of the American Marketing Association and Vice President of the Boler College of Business Ambassadors. In addition to that she runs the Entrepreneurship Program's marketing and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta.

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    Banjo DeFranco

    Chief Morale Officer

    Banjo joined the OneThirtyFive family as Kevin’s most loyal sidekick and unofficial after-hours supervisor. While building policy keeps him out of the office, he takes his role supporting the team from afar very seriously. When he’s off the clock, Banjo can usually be found hiking Northeast Ohio trails, perfecting his snack-detection skills, or claiming the best seat in the house.