Creativity+Technology
Designer•Developer•Director•TechFounder
About Jason Arend
I've spent most of my life building things: companies, products, brands, software, media, websites, and systems. My work lives in the space between creative direction, technical execution, product strategy, and the human realities that determine whether something actually works.
Today, I'm the Founder and CEO of Control, where we are building StackControl, a local-first AI infrastructure platform designed to help people and organizations manage models, agents, tools, data, and workflows with more privacy, portability, and ownership. It is the clearest expression of the work I have always done: turning complex technology into systems that are useful, understandable, and strong enough for real-world use.
That same mix shapes my client work. I help companies design and build polished websites, bespoke software, AI-enabled workflows, internal tools, automation systems, and digital products that need both strategic clarity and careful execution.
Along the way, I co-founded Eagle Speak and helped lead it to acquisition. I served as Chief Creative Officer of Hearo Technologies, where I still retain an ownership stake. I also served as President of the Mid-America Technology Alliance and co-founded Springfield Tech Council, where I continue to serve as a Founding Board Member.
What has stayed consistent through all of it is a drive to build things that are thoughtful, useful, and real — bringing together strategy, design, technology, and execution in ways that do not fit neatly into one category.
Let's explore what we can create together.
About Jason Arend
A few of the companies, platforms, and organizations I’ve helped bring into the world.
The Portfolio of Jason Arend
Selected work across design, development, media, and strategy.
Project: Valiant Group Website and Online Presence \\ 2023-2024
Web Design - Web Development - Media Production - Graphic Design - Copywriting - SEO - Marketing - Digital Strategy - Consulting - Videography - 3D Property Walkthroughs
Technologies: CSS, JavaScript, Custom Rental Listings System, Squarespace, Appfolio Integration, Buildium Integration, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, SEO Tools, DJI Gimbal, DJI Drone, Matterport 3D, AI Tools
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Project: Springfield Tech Council Website and Online Platforms \\ 2023-2024
Web Design - Web Development - Media Production - Graphic Design - Copywriting - SEO - Marketing - Digital Strategy
Technologies: Squarespace, Growthzone Integration, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, SEO Tools
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Project: StackControl Private AI Platform \\ 2026
Product Strategy - Software Design - UI/UX Design - Full-Stack Development - Private AI Infrastructure - Agentic AI Systems - Brand and Product Design
Technologies: Go, React, TypeScript, TanStack Router, TanStack Query, Vite, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, OpenWebUI, LibreChat, AnythingLLM, Traefik, Infisical, Zitadel, Codex, Warp, AI Agents, Private AI Infrastructure
Project: The Wooten Company Property Management Website \\ 2026
Web Design - Web Development - UI/UX Design - Property Search Experience - Copywriting - SEO - Digital Strategy
Technologies: Custom Website Design, JavaScript, CSS, CMS, Property Listings, Custom Property Filtering System, Figma, Codex, SEO Tools, Custom AI Image Upscaling, Enhancement, and Optimization Scripting
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Project: Backwoods Storage Facility Website and Media Production \\ 2023-2024
Web Design - Web Development - Media Production - Graphic Design - Copywriting - SEO - Digital Strategy - Custom Ecommerce Development
Technologies: Squarespace, Cubby Integration, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SEO Tools, Final Cut Pro, DJI Drone
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Project: Valiant HQ Property Management Dashboard \\ 2026
Product Strategy - Dashboard Design - UI/UX Design - Software Design - Executive Reporting - Property Management Systems - Real Estate Operations
Technologies: React, TypeScript, TanStack Router, TanStack Query, TanStack Table, Codex, Figma, Custom Dashboard Design, AppFolio, Procore, Property Management Data, Executive Reporting, Real Estate Operations, AI Tools
Project: Valiant Group Brand Launch Film and Commercial Production \\ 2024
Videography - Media Production - Graphic Design - Script Writing - Motion Graphics Design - Animation - Editing - Video Restoration and Upscaling - Color Grading - Audio Production - Casting - Talent Relations
Technologies: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Logic Pro, MotionVFX, DJI Gimbal, DJI Drone, 4K ProRes Log Camera
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Company: Hearo Technologies \\ 2017-2020
Creative operations - Product Design - UI/UX - Web Design - Web Development - Media Production - Animation - Graphic Design - Copywriting - SEO - Marketing - Branding - Industrial Design
Technologies: Eagle Speak, WordPress, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Sketch App, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D
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Company: Eagle Speak \\ 2015-2019
Creative operations - Product Design - UI/UX - Software Design - Web Design - Web Development - Media Production - Animation - Graphic Design - Copywriting - SEO - Marketing - Branding - Presentation Design
Technologies: Eagle Speak, WordPress, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, Sketch App, .NET, Swift, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D
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Project: Excellence in Technology Awards \\ 2023-2024
Branding - Web Design - Web Development - Media Production - Graphic Design - Copywriting - SEO - Marketing - Digital Strategy - Consulting - Presentation Design - Social Media - Animation
Technologies: Squarespace, Growthzone, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, SEO Tools, Keynote
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Project: Mozilla Developer Roadshow Promotional Production \\ 2018
Media Production - Graphic Design - Animation - Video Editing
Technologies: Sketch App, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D
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Project: Jason Arend Visual Design Reel \\ 2004-2009
Media Production - Graphic Design - Animation - Video Editing - Ecommerce Development - Web Design - Web Development - 3D Animation - Television Production - Print Design - Live Theater - Live Concert Production - Album Artwork and Design - Branding - Product Design - Kiosk Design - Photography - Videography
Technologies: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Magento, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D
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High-end websites, bespoke software, AI systems, and automation for companies that need clarity, craft, and execution.
Private AI workflows, agent tools, model integrations, automation, and data-connected systems built around real operational needs.
Custom websites, web apps, dashboards, and internal tools built with polished UX, maintainable code, and clear business purpose.
High-end websites and digital experiences that clarify your story, build trust, and turn attention into action.
Interfaces, flows, design systems, and prototypes for products that need to feel powerful, elegant, and easy to use.
Workflow automation, API integrations, data routing, and AI-assisted operations that reduce repetitive work and make teams faster.
Search-ready site structure, technical SEO, content strategy, and conversion-focused messaging for long-term visibility.
Video, motion, photography direction, and content for brands, products, events, and campaigns that need to land with impact.
Practical guidance across AI, product, brand, web, and technical execution from someone who has built companies and shipped real systems.
News and Updates
New launches, milestones, project notes, and selected writing from the archive.
May 26, 2026 • Projects
An exceptional and effective property management website should make apartment search clearer, faster, more trustworthy, and easier to act on.
Mar 31, 2026 • Community
Springfield Tech Week 2026 closes with STC’s fifth anniversary and Missouri House Resolution 4330, a rare unanimous honor recognizing our statewide impact.
Mar 26, 2025 • Community
Springfield’s first Tech Week turns a growing regional technology community into a citywide celebration recognized by Mayor Ken McClure.
Jul 13, 2021 • Community
MATA and AITP come together to launch Springfield Tech Council as a unified voice and hub for the region’s technology community.
Jan 08, 2019 • Acquisition
Eagle Speak is joining Hearo Technologies, carrying the real-time communication platform Myke Bates and I built into its next chapter.
Mar 01, 2018 • Awards
Eagle Speak wins Best Enterprise Technology, a proud milestone for the communication platform we are building from Springfield.
Mar 01, 2018 • Community
MATA receives the Community Impact Award for the regional technology ecosystem work we are building across Springfield.
Legacy, Awards, and Impact
A selection of honors, milestones, and recognition over the years.
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Let's talk about what you're building and where you want to go next.
Founder • Designer • Developer • AI Systems Consultant
I help companies build polished websites, bespoke software, AI-enabled workflows, automation systems, and digital products.
Springfield, MissouriAvailable remotely
mail@jasonarend.comBook a quick discovery call to talk through what you're building, what's currently in the way, and where I can be most useful. I'm especially interested in bespoke development, AI systems, agentic workflows, high-end web experiences, automation, and projects that need both strategy and execution.
If the project is clear, we can talk scope, timeline, and next steps. If it is still messy, that is fine too — some of the best work starts by turning complexity into a plan.
Jason Arend
Design, Development and Media by Jason Arend
