Mike Lannen | Making The Web A Better Place

Skills

Dedicated to creative perfection

A Vermonter for over 23 years and the Founder and Creative Director of Eternity in 2000, Mike and his team focus on creating engaging and impactful websites that help businesses and non-profits greatly increase their online presence.

Vision

He sees digital design as an art and a driver of customer delight. Mike is the catalyst that mixes ideas, pushes concepts and finds the best way to energize brands through sophisticated visual design. All of this with a focus on ROI.

Problem Solver

He doesn’t believe in design without purpose. Mike sees digital design as a science and believe that design plays a role in solving problems that improve the consumer experience.

Strategic

He thinks like a business owner and identifies opportunities to grow the business and the brand, whether indirectly or directly related to design.

Education

Champlain College

PC Support & Web Development

Mike attended Champlain College for 3 years majoring in PC Support and then eventually switching majors to Web Development when it was offered for the very first time his sophomore year. During that time, Mike had began building the roots of his company Eternity and after building a large enough client base, he decided to leave Champlain College to pursue growing the business full-time. Eternity now employs 11 stunning crew.

Experience

Eternity

Founder & Creative Director

Mike is on a mission to make the web a better place. At Eternity, he develops a close relationship with all clients to craft a stunning design that uniquely represents each business he works with. When not at work, he can be found spending time with his wife and daughters.

Background

From a humble beginning in his college dorm room in 2000, Mike has been the driving force in growing Eternity in to a successful full-service web design, development and digital marketing company. His passion for the work and for helping others helps to keep the company focused on what is important including the donation of over 500 hours per year of pro bono work to local organizations. Through hard work and dedication Mike has created jobs, contributed to the community, and provided valuable service to his clients.

Speaking Events

Mike is available for highly educational and engaging speaking engagements for your annual conference, special event or business expo. To learn more about where Mike has spoken, potential speaking topics as well as testimonials, please download his Speaker Sheet.

Awards & Notables

Eagle Scout

Achieved the highest rank of Eagle Boy Scout

Mike was active in scouts for over 15 years and started as a tiger cub working his way up the ranks to the highest honor of Eagle Scout. During that time he devoted thousands of hours to community service, and countless volunteer projects.

Rising Star Award

Vermont Business Magazine

Awarded a Rising Star by being nominated in the community for outstanding business success and for giving back to the local community.

Best Web Developer

Vermont Business Magazine

Awarded a "Best Web Developer" award for Eternity by local nomination and votes of clients and the community.

Memberships

Vermont Chamber, VBSR, Barre Lions Club, Barre Rotary, VRGA

Mike is a member of and active in several local chambers and member organizations. He is always interested in learning more about each community and the education opportunities that can arise visiting each.

A multi-talented left and right brained thinker with an extremely high work ethic.