The Team Behind DBUNK
Independent fact-checking requires a team of dedicated professionals. Meet the leaders, writers, and advisors who make DBUNK possible.
Leadership Team
The executives driving DBUNK's mission to deliver trusted, nonpartisan fact-checking.
Karl Folse
Chief Executive Officer
Karl boasts 23+ years of experience in engineering and quality management, with expertise in global operations, customer support, and product development.
Jonathan Chamblee
Chief Technology Officer
Experienced product strategist with a track record of developing over 50 go-to-market strategies and advising 100+ clients in emerging technologies. Jonathan also serves as a staff Writer and Contributor, providing analysis and insight on technology policy and media accuracy.
Lisa MacDonald
Chief Operating Officer
Lisa has 25 years of successful franchise ownership and management experience, driving top-performing locations within the Restaurant Brands International network.
Contributors & Advisory Board
Staff writers, subject-matter experts, and industry veterans who guide our editorial standards and provide on-the-ground analysis.
Jonathan Chamblee
Staff Writer & Contributor
Jonathan covers technology policy, media accuracy, and the intersection of AI with modern journalism. Drawing on his background as a product strategist, he provides analysis that helps readers understand complex claims in the tech and media landscape.
Bryan Halley
Advisory Board Member & Contributor
President of Swagt at Granicus and Co-Founder of Swagt Productions, LLC. Bryan brings deep expertise in media operations, production leadership, and launching city-scale video streaming platforms. He has 500+ professional connections and an extensive track record of training the next generation of filmmakers.
Jack Sheehan
Advisory Board Member & Contributor
President of Worldwide Sales at Concourse Media LLC and Co-Head of NGMedia Premium Content at GoDigital Media Group. Jack is a global content distribution & strategic sales executive with a demonstrated history of success in film, TV, and traditional media. He is also a Venture Partner at LKIIP.
Melissa R. Williams
Advisory Board Member & Contributor
CEO of "The Millionaire Millennial Mommy" as seen on Fox, NBC, CBS, Forbes & more. Melissa is an internationally certified business coach, NLP Practitioner, pastor, and keynote speaker. She is the founder and CEO of Recherche Enterprises, a multi-million-dollar conglomerate spanning real estate, logistics, and event planning.
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