LiveWire has assembled a talented team of individuals with real-world knowledge born from years of hands-on experience. From the areas of consulting, technology, marketing, communications and design, we are a unique collection of passionate professionals ready to take your company to what’s next.

Don Christy :: President, Chief Executive Officer
As president and CEO of LiveWire, Don manages LiveWire’s Strategic Consulting Practice, directs LiveWire’s marketing efforts and works with the other managers to shape the future of LiveWire. Before forming LiveWire in 1994, Don was active in software product research and development in the medical and machine tool industries. Don holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering, is the Vice President of the Gateway/2 E-Business, and serves as the Vice President of Emerging Technologies for the St. Louis Chapter of the American Marketing Association. He has over 15 years of experience, working with a diverse group of clients, including Dow Corning Corporation, Anheuser-Busch, Earthgrains Company, Pharmacia, Washington University Medical School and BJC Health System.

Joseph O'Brien :: Chief Operations Officer
As COO of LiveWire, Joe manages LiveWire's Web Development Practice, establishes both the short and long-term technology goals of the company and directs the ongoing professional development of LiveWire's technical staff. Joe manages LiveWire's intellectual capital and oversees LiveWire's financing, estimating and budgeting activities. Before co-founding LiveWire in 1994, Joe had over 10 years of research and development experience in the medical and defense systems industries where he worked in project management, system design and development on advanced imaging systems. Joe holds a Master's Degree in Engineering and is an active member of the IEEE Computer Society.

Kim Schwaab :: Senior Account Executive
With a 16-year background in business and sales, Kim brings a wide array of business knowledge to LiveWire and uses that knowledge in understanding the clients’ needs in today’s marketplace. Kim actively works with clients to create web-based business solutions, and manages the development and implementation of those solutions. She facilitates communication with clients through design documents, written proposals, and presentations. This active communications model ensures that LiveWire’s projects meet or exceed our clients’ expectations. Her recent client engagements include BJC HealthCare, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Anheuser-Busch Inc., RegionWise, Mellon, and Washington University School of Medicine. Kim holds a Master's Degree in Marketing.

Lisa Sigmund :: Project Specialist
With a 12-year background in human resources and staffing, Lisa brings a wide array of HR industry knowledge to LiveWire and uses that knowledge in understanding clients’ needs in today’s marketplace. Lisa actively works with clients to create Web-based business solutions, and manages the development and implementation of those solutions. She facilitates communication with clients through design documents, written proposals, and presentations. One of Lisa’s core areas of focus includes conducting web usability testing and preparing actionable analysis to enhance the final form of her clients’ web sites. This interactive project model ensures that LiveWire projects meet or exceed our clients’ expectations. Her recent client engagements include WellPoint Health Networks, Cadbury Schweppes, Pentair, and RegionWise.