From Subdivisions to Space Dreams: Why I Built Prodmars

Fifty years ago, people laughed at the idea of going to Mars. It was a "what if" reserved for sci-fi novels. Today, it’s a mission. I named this company Prodmars because I’ve spent my entire life turning my own "what ifs" into "what’s next," usually because I didn’t have any other choice.

If you’re looking for the story of a founder who started with a "small million-dollar loan" and a safety net, you’re in the wrong place. My story is built on grit, a few too many true crime documentaries, and the bone-deep knowledge that when you're a single mom, "trying" isn't enough. You have to win.

The Engineering Foundation: Plan vs. Reality

I didn’t start in marketing. I started with blueprints. My early career was in Civil Engineering for a local city here in the PNW. My job was to be the bridge between the "dream" on the paper and the "reality" in the dirt.

I was responsible for reviewing and approving the plans that had to align with strict city codes. I was the gatekeeper. But it didn't end at the desk. I would take those approved plans and head out to the construction sites with my inspector to verify that what was actually being built matched the structural integrity we had promised. I learned early on that if the execution deviates from the plan, or if the foundation is flawed, the whole building eventually cracks.

That "Engineer’s Mindset" is the DNA of Prodmars. Most businesses fail not because the owner isn't talented, but because the "engine"—the systems, the SEO, the CRM, the strategy—is built on sand.

Moving & Military Life: Community in the Quiet Moments

By the time I was 38 years old, I had moved 16 times.

Only three of those were military moves, but those years were some of the most defining. I spent time in Colorado, California, and small-town Pennsylvania. When we were stationed in Northeast Pennsylvania, I was a new mom far away from any family support. My daughters' dad was away on military obligations, and I was navigating the isolation of a new town alone.

I didn't just sit in that silence; I built a community. I founded a local Mom’s Club because I realized then that "business" is just a word for community. I couldn't stand the thought of another woman sitting in her living room feeling as isolated as I did while her partner was off serving.

Moving 16 times for school, for relationships, for family, and for the military teaches you a unique kind of resilience. It teaches you that you can rebuild anywhere as long as you have a plan. Today, I’ve finally settled. I’ve called Seattle home for five years, and it’s where I’ve planted the roots for Prodmars.

The Corporate Burn: Securing Your Own Future

I eventually traded the hard hat for an MBA and moved into the high-stakes world of AdTech and startups. I worked in the boardrooms of global giants, building the marketing engines for companies that made millions.

But the corporate world is fickle. I’ve been laid off twice.

I know the pain of that phone call. I know the feeling of realizing that despite your talent and your 60-hour weeks, your future is just a line item on someone else’s spreadsheet. This is why a huge part of my heart at Prodmars is for the Corporate Refugee. A brilliant person being pushed out of their job right now. You have the skills. You have the drive. But you’ve been told you’re "redundant." I’m here to tell you that starting your own business isn't just a backup plan; it’s how you secure a future that no one else can take away.

Single Motherhood: The Necessity of Success

I’m a single mom to two teenage daughters. I didn’t come from money. There was no "fallback plan." In my house, succeeding is not an option; it’s a necessity.

People ask me why I’m so guarded or why I don’t date much. The truth? I’ve watched way too many true crime documentaries. I know how easy it is to be "blinded by love" or let someone into your life who distracts you from your mission. My mission is my daughters. My mission is to make sure they see a woman who didn't just survive the moves and the layoffs, but who used them to build something permanent.

Beyond a Website: Why Prodmars Exists

At Prodmars, we get a lot of people asking for a "pretty website." We can certainly do that, but a website without a plan is just a digital billboard in the middle of the woods. We are your Technical Growth Partner.

Whether you are a one-person shop or a small family team, we believe you deserve the same high-performance tools that the giants use—just without the "Big Tech" complexity or price tag. We take the high-level strategy we learned in corporate boardrooms and strip away the fluff, leaving only the systems that actually help you save time and grow.

• For the Solopreneur: We build the systems that handle your bookings, emails, and lead captures automatically, so you can stop living in your inbox and get back to your craft.
• For the Family-Run Business: We help you get found by the right neighbors at the right time. We build the "digital foundation" that ensures your name is the one they see when they need help.
• For the Corporate Professional: We help you turn your years of experience into a secure, professional brand that belongs to you, ensuring your first steps into business are on solid ground.
• For the Growing Mission: If you’re a few people deep and ready to scale, we provide the modular architecture that lets you grow without losing your soul.

No matter your size, we build the engine so you can focus on the vision.

What’s Next?

‍If you’ve been laid off, if you’re a solo-preneur just starting out, or if you’re a mission-driven company trying to make the world better—I see you.

I’m here to give you an engine that can actually get you to Mars.

Let’s build something that lasts.