WE ARE STRAIGHT UP GROWTH.
Get to know our (your) Amazon team.
Founded in 2020 by seasoned entrepreneurs Evan Kesner and Daniel Tejada, Straight Up Growth is a results-driven advertising agency focused exclusively on one mission: driving exceptional brand growth on Amazon.
Evan, a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record, and Daniel, a powerhouse Amazon ads expert who has generated over $2 billion in sales on the platform, saw a unique opportunity to help high-potential brands scale within Amazon’s competitive marketplace. SUG has rapidly expanded to a team of 30+ and has successfully managed over $750 million in Amazon sales for a diverse portfolio of brands.
Straight Up Growth has played a key role in helping brands achieve major milestones, including facilitating 9-figure exits and driving sales growth. We specialize in cutting-edge advertising strategies, comprehensive listing optimization, and delivering predictable, scalable growth. On average, our clients see sales increases of over 100% year-over-year, a testament to our ability to drive sustained success and tangible results on Amazon.
MEET OUR TEAM: THE HEART OF SUG
Daniel Tejada
Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer
Evan Kesner
Co-Founder and CEO
Marco Tejada
VP of Operations
Brett Vetter
Director of Brand and Sales Strategy
Meridith Andrew
Senior Amazon Brand Strategist
Katie Ritterbush
Senior Brand Strategist
Emily Kozel
Brand Strategist
Scott Ptaszynski
Brand Strategist
Alex Peck
Director of Amazon
Nikki Valles
Sr. Amazon Ads Manager
Anthony Hernandez
Amazon Ads Manager
Chelsea Jaffe
Amazon Ads Manager
Victor Farfan Baltazar
Amazon Ads Manager
Patrick DeRiso, II
Amazon Content Manager
Anna Butts
Amazon Creatives Specialist
David Allen
Director of Amazon Growth Consultant
Mark Anderson
Head of Partnerships
Aleksei Stojanovic
Strategic Partnership Associate
Adrianna Lugo
Marketing Manager
Malesa Sinnasone
DSP Manager
Kevin Bradberry
DSP Intern
Konstantin Komarov
CTO
Viktoriia Komarova
Quality Assurance
Jeff Siddiqi
VP of Sales
Rene Crandall
Senior Amazon Search Manager
Kortney Kay
Senior Amazon Brand Strategist