We're on a mission.

A mission is a common thing for a business to have, but an uncommon thing to really live out each day. The Engenius team works hard to ensure that we fulfill our mission daily.
Engenius exists to:
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Bring Success to Our Clients

Your success is, quite literally, our success. We help ensure our clients’ success by selling only the services that will actually be beneficial—providing everything you need and nothing you don’t. We’re intentional about measuring the success of our efforts and reporting results back to our clients.
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Be a Great Place to Work for Our Team

Our clients can’t be successful without an incredible team behind the scenes. That’s why, alongside strong professional standards, we’re intentional about promoting productivity, play, and rest for maximum performance. Happy clients + happy team = everybody wins!
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Provide Benefit to our Community

Our community environment influences everything, from our personal lives to our companies. The Engenius Team believes that concern for the community is a natural part of doing business, so we aim to make our community better by both being a great business and supporting community initiatives.
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Engenius at the Core

Our Core Values

It’s more than what you do; it’s how you do it. This is what makes Engenius, well, Engenius.

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Be Thoughtful

We care for others: our teammates, our clients, and anyone we meet. We exhibit this by showing consideration for the needs of other people.

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Be Vulnerable

Strong relationships can survive conflict and wounding—and they are strong due to opening ourselves to other people and being transparent in how we work.

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Be Fun

Working in a lighthearted, playful way while still maintaining professionalism is absolutely possible. Work should be enjoyable.

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Be Proactive

We seek out problems before they become problems; then we do something to make it less of a problem before it happens.

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Be Dependable

Everyone needs people they can trust and rely upon. We are those people. We follow through in our commitments and work.

Our Principles of Good Business

Our principles shouldn’t make us unique. They’re what we believe every good business should be guided by.

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Great Services

The services we provide must be better than good, every time. Our clients deserve it—and we should demand it.

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Profits

Profitability is vital to success. We will not shy away from seeking profits and will be open with our clients about our desire to earn profits.

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Integrity

We will always do right by others and maintain the highest ethics in all that we do.

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Innovate

Constantly seeking new ways to improve, incorporating new knowledge, and studying our successful endeavors are vital to success.

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Great Place to Work

Businesses that support their team, empower their people, and appreciate each person will be more successful.

Meet Our Dreamers, Thinkers & Doers

Our team has a whole lot of heart for our clients and each other. Whether we’re working or playing, there’s never a dull moment with this crew.

We are the moms & dadsgamerscoffee loversSwiftiescoachesGamecocksfoodiesaunts & unclesTigersgardenersbook loversWolverines musicianshikersBlue Hosepet loversGamecockssports fans that make Engenius unique.
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Chris Manley

CEO & Co-founder

Chris is the co-founder and CEO of Engenius. Since launching the company in 2008, he’s been the visionary driving force behind our mission to be a great place for our people and help clients solve business goals via marketing. With marketing experience dating back to the late 1990s, Chris combines deep industry know-how with a coach’s mindset, ensuring our team stays aligned and our clients’ goals are accomplished.

A proud Upstate native, Chris lives in Powdersville with his wife and three children. He’s had a stint coaching his son’s soccer team and embraces his role as an unashamed Disney adult. Chris is an avid traveler with his family, is active in the Adult LEGO Fan community, and owns a small pop-up toy shop with his kids (Daddy Daughters Son Bricks). 

Beyond work and hobbies, Chris is deeply involved in the community through the nonprofit he founded (Rebuild Upstate), his church, and championing positive change throughout the Upstate and beyond.

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Ellison Manley

Senior Web Specialist

Ellison Manley—no relation to Chris, despite being part of the team almost as long—is our go-to web builder and design wizard. Once a website’s structure and content are locked in, it’s Ellison who brings it to life, transforming it into something beautiful, functional, and user-friendly. Her work speaks for itself. Just check out award-winning projects like greercpw.com and euphoriagreenville.com in our Portfolio.

A self-proclaimed music nerd, Ellison spends her free time discovering new bands, catching live shows across the region, and living her best life on her annual music cruise (yes, it’s as amazing as it sounds). She’s also the proudest aunt around and will gladly show you photos of her nieces and nephew.

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Randall Stewart

Marketing Guide

Randall is all about relationships. Whether he’s guiding a prospect through our services or advising clients on how to grow in an increasingly digital world, Randall brings empathy, professionalism, and a clear sense of purpose to every conversation. His positive energy and strategic mindset make him a vital part of our accounts team and a trusted partner to every client he works with.

Randall is a proud Spartanburg native and is passionate about supporting local businesses, nonprofits, and organizations by helping them find digital solutions. Outside of the office, he’s a dedicated husband, proud dad of three, and loyal fan of the Gamecocks and Braves. You can also find him behind the scenes as an official scorer for Minor League Baseball teams in both Greenville and Spartanburg.

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Ryan Frick

Marketing Guide

Ryan is all about building strong connections and making sure clients have the support they need to hit their goals (and then some). With a knack for relationship-building and a natural drive to help others succeed, he’s ready to guide our clients through every step of their marketing journey.

When he’s not in the office, you’ll probably find Ryan cracking jokes on stage at a local comedy show, hanging out with his dogs, hitting the golf course, or sneaking away for a weekend trip to Charleston. Whether it’s work or play, he brings the same mix of dedication, creativity, and good humor wherever he goes.

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Samantha Sorenson

Client Specialist

Samantha has worn a lot of hats around here, but officially, she’s our Client Specialist. From coordinating with the client success team to helping clients feel supported every step of the way, Samantha is all about building strong relationships. She thrives in the fast-paced energy of Engenius and loves getting to know each client and their business on a deeper level.

Off the clock, you’ll likely find her chasing after her energetic baby, spending time on her family’s farm, or wrangling her two giant (and loveable) dogs. Friends, family, and fresh air are her favorite things.

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Paige Helms

Marketing Specialist

Paige is our marketing strategist and resident wordsmith. With over 8 years of marketing experience, she brings sharp strategy, strong storytelling, and a can-do attitude to every project. She’s also got a knack for making even the most complex ideas feel clear and compelling.

When she’s not crafting campaigns or polishing copy, Paige is probably curled up with a book (or at book club talking about it), sipping a homemade matcha latte, or adding another pen to her ever-growing stationery stash. She’s also the resident office Swiftie, dedicated to working out (most weeks), and always planning her next adventure with her husband.

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Richard Aronson

Marketing Manager

Richard is our Marketing Manager and the digital compass behind many of our marketing strategies. With years of experience leading marketing efforts for both other companies and his own business, Richard brings a thoughtful, data-driven approach to every campaign. His approach includes a constant curiosity and passion for staying ahead of the curve.

Originally from the West Coast, Richard and his family have called South Carolina home since 2020. When he’s not guiding our team through the latest in inbound strategy, you can probably find him at a local coffee shop (Steam Coffee in Fountain Inn knows him well) or out exploring the Upstate with his wife, Elizabeth. He’s also the fearless Dungeon Master in his family’s Dungeons & Dragons games. Don’t be surprised if you hear a dramatic “roll for initiative” on his next day off.

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Cassidy Padgett

Web Manager

Cassidy is our Web Manager and all-around problem-solver. With a background in customer service and a naturally sunny disposition, she keeps the web services side of our Production department running smoothly and on schedule. If something’s unclear, you can count on Cassidy to figure it out—quickly, cheerfully, and with just the right playlist in the background.

Based in Fountain Inn, she loves exploring new spots around town, thrifting for hidden treasures, and relaxing with a good book. Her two dogs, Maverick and Margo, are always along for the ride, especially if it involves a stroll through a park or a stop at a local coffee shop. And yes, she is probably listening to Michael Bublé (again).

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Emily Bobbitt

Office Manager

Emily is our Office Manager and the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps everything running like clockwork. From billing to scheduling to making sure the office stays clean, organized, and chaos-free, she brings structure, positivity, and a whole lot of heart to the team. (Honestly, we’d be lost without her.)

Outside the office, Emily is the ultimate cheerleader for her three kids and a devoted Clemson fan through and through. Her weeks are full, but she and her husband always find time to rally behind their Tigers (orange and purple forever)!

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