Our Company
Our people, our passion, our experience
Our people are the key to our success as a company, especially in the highly
competitive and cut throat virtual staffing industry. Our vision of designing
services that seamlessly and easily integrate into nearly any industry was designed
by an extremely diverse and forward thinking management team.
Staff Virtual did not re-invent the staffing wheel, rather, we introduced a new standard of quality and excellence. It is our mission to raise the quality bar that our competition is held accountable to achieve. By leveraging modern, progressive thinking in management combined with open technology, we continue to advance our mission.
Staff Virtual is committed to the success of your business. We believe our highly skilled workforce can assist your organization in growing your business, exceeding customer expectations and delivering significant savings to your company's bottom line. We recognize that great businesses require great people. Our virtual assistants are committed to your company's success, positioning themselves as important members of your team whether providing services such as data entry and cold calling or more specialized roles overseeing projects, preparing proposals and assisting with budgeting and analysis.
Staff Virtual did not re-invent the staffing wheel, rather, we introduced a new standard of quality and excellence. It is our mission to raise the quality bar that our competition is held accountable to achieve. By leveraging modern, progressive thinking in management combined with open technology, we continue to advance our mission.
Staff Virtual is committed to the success of your business. We believe our highly skilled workforce can assist your organization in growing your business, exceeding customer expectations and delivering significant savings to your company's bottom line. We recognize that great businesses require great people. Our virtual assistants are committed to your company's success, positioning themselves as important members of your team whether providing services such as data entry and cold calling or more specialized roles overseeing projects, preparing proposals and assisting with budgeting and analysis.
Ike E. Stranathan
President and CEO
Mr. Stranathan is an articulate leader who brings a unique vision to Virtoren, and the Virtoren family of brands. A veteran of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, he contributes skills and experience in project management and quality assurance to Virtoren. As an entrepreneur, Mr. Stranathan wears many hats and stays on the cutting edge of 21st century global business. Mr. Stranathan graduated from the University of Kansas with honors and with a degree in Environmental Policy. He also attended the University of Alicante in Spain.
Mr. Stranathan is the Founder and Executive Director of Netting Nations, a nonprofit organization that prevents transmission of malaria via the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. An avid traveler, Mr. Stranathan has visited 44 countries and has lived in Canada and Spain. He also speaks Spanish fluently. Mr. Stranathan enjoys engaging in international business from his new home in the Philippines.
Roger C. Cox
Executive Vice President
Mr. Cox is a New Zealand native and proud to be a "Kiwi". Since graduating from Canterbury University with a major in Accounting, he has worked and traveled the globe in the international trade industry. In 2000, Mr. Cox landed in Los Angeles and became president of an international freight forwarding company. He then founded a consulting firm that focuses on assisting companies experiencing transition in accounting procedures. Mr. Cox currently contributes financial experience and brings an enthusiasm for global enterprise to Virtoren. For three years, he belonged to Vistage, an organization that coaches CEO's in leadership and decision making.
Mr. Cox is passionate about helping others in his local community and around the world. He served as an Area Governor for Toastmasters International during 2006, he graduated in 2009 from Leadership Manhattan Beach, a community outreach and leadership program. Mr. Cox is also an active Rotarian and currently President Elect of one of the largest Rotary clubs in Los Angeles.
Gilbert J. Ballow
VP of Business Development
Mr. Ballow is an energetic and optimistic individual who thrives upon creating lasting personal and professional relationships. He contributes over ten years of marketing and management experience to Virtoren. In 2001, Mr. Ballow co-founded and became manager of Venture Realty Group, a commercial real estate firm. Prior to working as a real estate specialist, Mr. Ballow was a top sales representative for a number of firms, including Traffic Market Place (Acquired, Vivendi 2000) and Freeshop.com (IPO, NASDAQ 1999).
Outside of work, Mr. Ballow has developed many lifelong friendships and experiences through his adventures, safaris and treks over 6 continents. Mr. Ballow is also a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he earned BS & BA degrees in International Business & Marketing on an NCAA Division I swimming scholarship. Coaching is in Ballow's blood and when he is not rolling up his sleeves in the office, he is kicking off his shoes on the pool deck where he is training tomorrow's promising athletes.
Brian D. Perley, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Mr. Perley brings a unique, entrepreneurial spirit to the practice of law. In addition to being Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Virtoren, Mr. Perley has conducted a private practice in intellectual property and entertainment law since 2004. Mr. Perley graduated magna cum laude with a BA degree from the University of Southern California and has a Juris Doctorate from UC Davis and a Masters of Laws, specializing in intellectual property law, from George Washington University.
A seasoned globetrotter, Mr. Perley has traveled to over 60 countries on six continents. He has lived in England, France, and the Philippines and speaks Spanish and French. This global exposure provides him with the means to address the needs of international clients, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate abroad. For instance, Mr. Perley has negotiated contracts in China, India, and multiple other countries. In his spare time, he composes music and has played piano professionally for over 15 years.
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President and CEO
Mr. Stranathan is an articulate leader who brings a unique vision to Virtoren, and the Virtoren family of brands. A veteran of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, he contributes skills and experience in project management and quality assurance to Virtoren. As an entrepreneur, Mr. Stranathan wears many hats and stays on the cutting edge of 21st century global business. Mr. Stranathan graduated from the University of Kansas with honors and with a degree in Environmental Policy. He also attended the University of Alicante in Spain.
Mr. Stranathan is the Founder and Executive Director of Netting Nations, a nonprofit organization that prevents transmission of malaria via the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. An avid traveler, Mr. Stranathan has visited 44 countries and has lived in Canada and Spain. He also speaks Spanish fluently. Mr. Stranathan enjoys engaging in international business from his new home in the Philippines.
Roger C. Cox
Executive Vice President
Mr. Cox is a New Zealand native and proud to be a "Kiwi". Since graduating from Canterbury University with a major in Accounting, he has worked and traveled the globe in the international trade industry. In 2000, Mr. Cox landed in Los Angeles and became president of an international freight forwarding company. He then founded a consulting firm that focuses on assisting companies experiencing transition in accounting procedures. Mr. Cox currently contributes financial experience and brings an enthusiasm for global enterprise to Virtoren. For three years, he belonged to Vistage, an organization that coaches CEO's in leadership and decision making.
Mr. Cox is passionate about helping others in his local community and around the world. He served as an Area Governor for Toastmasters International during 2006, he graduated in 2009 from Leadership Manhattan Beach, a community outreach and leadership program. Mr. Cox is also an active Rotarian and currently President Elect of one of the largest Rotary clubs in Los Angeles.
Gilbert J. Ballow
VP of Business Development
Mr. Ballow is an energetic and optimistic individual who thrives upon creating lasting personal and professional relationships. He contributes over ten years of marketing and management experience to Virtoren. In 2001, Mr. Ballow co-founded and became manager of Venture Realty Group, a commercial real estate firm. Prior to working as a real estate specialist, Mr. Ballow was a top sales representative for a number of firms, including Traffic Market Place (Acquired, Vivendi 2000) and Freeshop.com (IPO, NASDAQ 1999).
Outside of work, Mr. Ballow has developed many lifelong friendships and experiences through his adventures, safaris and treks over 6 continents. Mr. Ballow is also a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he earned BS & BA degrees in International Business & Marketing on an NCAA Division I swimming scholarship. Coaching is in Ballow's blood and when he is not rolling up his sleeves in the office, he is kicking off his shoes on the pool deck where he is training tomorrow's promising athletes.
Brian D. Perley, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
Mr. Perley brings a unique, entrepreneurial spirit to the practice of law. In addition to being Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Virtoren, Mr. Perley has conducted a private practice in intellectual property and entertainment law since 2004. Mr. Perley graduated magna cum laude with a BA degree from the University of Southern California and has a Juris Doctorate from UC Davis and a Masters of Laws, specializing in intellectual property law, from George Washington University.
A seasoned globetrotter, Mr. Perley has traveled to over 60 countries on six continents. He has lived in England, France, and the Philippines and speaks Spanish and French. This global exposure provides him with the means to address the needs of international clients, as well as the ability to effectively negotiate abroad. For instance, Mr. Perley has negotiated contracts in China, India, and multiple other countries. In his spare time, he composes music and has played piano professionally for over 15 years.
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Staff Virtual is a Knowledge Service Provider revolutionizing business through innovative processes, collaboration and flexible delivery.
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The world is changing at an unprecedented rate. Traditional business practices have evolved into a new paradigm. Many companies will not survive the economic downturn. The ones that do can only do so by adapting to the new business order by adapting quickly. Partnering with Staff Virtual will help your company do exactly that. Our vision is simple, to improve the delivery of your products or services, while improving the quality of your work life. This is what you'll get by partnering with us.
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