Get To Know Us!

Our Mission

Bit to Byte aims to strengthen diversity in STEM fields, close the opportunity gap, and improve student achievement by providing equal access to educational resources for both inside and outside the classroom. 

"If you give a hungry man a fish, you feed him for a day, but if you teach him how to fish, you feed him for a lifetime." - Lao-Tzu

Our Vision

We emphasize STEM inclusivity by bridging the academic access gap for financially challenged or underrepresented students. Bit to Byte works to strengthen equality in the STEM fields by accelerating innovation and social equity in STEM. 

Our Team

John Clark

John Clark

CEO/Excectutive Director

When I’m not working, you can find me doing anything from wakeboarding and fishing in the summer to snowboarding and snowmobiling in the winter. I love experiencing what the world has to offer and helping people out along the way!

Andrew Owen

Andrew Owen

Treasurer

I was born in Pine Island, MN, but grew up most of my life in Ankeny, IA. I graduated from Iowa State, but can't get enough of them Huskers (Let's Go Big Red!). When I'm not working, you can find me out on the golf course searching for my lost ball.

Jayson Efnor

Jayson Efnor

Chief Marketing Officer

I have a very easy-Going active persona. In my free time I like to go hiking with my dog named Kodak. Other than spending time with him, I like to go golfing with friends or really anything that's outside on a sunny day.

Xander Apponi

Xander Apponi

Chief Technology Officer

Maxwell Steine

Chief Media Officer; Secretary to the Board

An ideal day for me begins with coffee, and ends with coffee. Throughout that day, you'd likely find me long boarding, driving, hiking, or perhaps reinventing the wheel.

Our Board

John Clark

John Clark

Director

Hardworking Junior in Marketing and Psychology, 4 year Sales Representative for Russel Williams Home Services, Co-Founder of True 360, LLC (among other startups), and Sales Manager for Monarch Asset Management.

Jayson Efnor

Jayson Efnor

Director

My leadership style can be described as observant, while emphasizing creativity & communication between my team. In my experience, I've helped co-establish a commerical cleaning co. and an assest management firm before joining Bit to Byte.

Bruce Kraft

Bruce Kraft

Director

I'm a highly motivated and results driven C-level executive with an extensive track record of accomplishments in world-class companies including General Electric (GE), US Bancorp (USB) and Scantron Corporation (Private/Harland Clarke Holdings).

Andrew Owen

Andrew Owen

Director

I recently graduated from Iowa State University where I studied Finance, Marketing, and International Business. My prior experience includes working in the areas of business development and financial/data analysis.