About Us

Expertise guided by core values.

At Lelander, our team members are more than just skilled software professionals - they embody our core values in every aspect of their work.

We prioritize collaborating with exceptional individuals who add positivity, support, and accountability to our group dynamic.

Whether it’s developers, UX/UI specialists, QA engineers or project managers, each member plays a crucial role, ensuring that we meet our clients’ technical needs and timelines with precision.

Our Backstory

“Lelander,” derived from Leland, Michigan, has always been central to JP Revel’s life. Spending summers growing up in Leland, he developed his independence, found his first job, and its where his mother, inspired by the place’s beauty, pursued her art. Before the internet era, JP randomly chose “Lelander” as a username - coined after a person who goes to Leland. The unique and personal nature of this name made it stand out, generating admiration among his friends. This led him to adopt “Lelander” across all his online accounts. When it was time to name his company, JP was encouraged by ad agency leaders to go with Lelander since it was his identity. As a company, Lelander embodies the essence of Leland’s beauty and freedom, which have been central inspirations in its creation. These elements fuel our creativity, permeating through all our work, transforming it into an artistic expression of our roots.

MEET OUR TEAM

JP Revel | Founder and Principal

As the Founder and Principal of Lelander, JP Revel has nearly 30 years of experience in software development, Information Technology, and the ad/marketing industry. JP sets the vision of the company, guiding project and technical strategies, as well as building strong relationships with our clients. What sets JP apart is his ability to provide the expertise of a large company while maintaining a personal connection with our clients.

Arni Mack | Director of Technology

Arni Maack, our Director of Technology, is a well-rounded full-stack and mobile developer with 20 years of experience. With a background in Visual Communication and prior work on notable projects for clients like the US Army, Coca-Cola, Nikon, and Budweiser, Arni brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creativity to our team. His leadership guides our technology department in delivering innovative solutions and staying ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Diana Burnett | Director of Product Delivery

As Lelander’s Director of Product Delivery, Diana ensures seamless execution from strategy to launch, aligning teams to deliver high-value products. With 20 years of experience, she bridges product vision and execution, blending Agile flexibility with structure. She fosters collaboration, mitigates risks, and keeps business goals in focus. Outside of work, she enjoys baking sourdough and learning new homesteading skills.

Aliyah Dillard | Project Manager

Aliyah is a Project Manager with a deep appreciation for UX design and process improvement. She enjoys refining workflows, collaborating with teams, and ensuring products are functional and user-friendly. At Lelander, she has gained experience in quality assurance and product workflows while continuing to build her skills in creating seamless digital experiences

Michael Spencer | Staff Software Engineer and Tech Lead

Michael Spencer is a staff software engineer and tech lead with 11+ years of experience working with and leading projects for a wide range of early-stage and growing startups, non-profits, and enterprises. As a software polyglot and broad generalist, Michael has experience working all across the stack from backend and full-stack to native mobile apps and embedded IoT. He loves software craftsmanship, computer science, learning new things, and working on hard problems.

Carly | Finance Manager

Carly has been with the Lelander team since 2016, managing a variety of projects over the years, such as website development projects, design, and more. As Finance Manager, she enjoys building relationships with Lelander’s clients, and working with them and our internal team to help keep everything running smoothly. Outside of work, Carly enjoys being outdoors, and can often be found hiking and running.

OUR CORE VALUES

Grit

Grace

Freedom + Independence

No Jerks

Perseverance and a “don’t give up” attitude are essential. We understand that there will be tough times, but we believe in sticking with it and embracing the challenges. However, our team believes asking for help is not a sign of weakness, and team members are encouraged to advocate for themselves.

We think of grace in two ways. First, we embrace that we’re all imperfect people, and mistakes are expected- especially in cutting-edge technology. We forgive mistakes every time, and we support one another in sharing those lessons to avoid making them again. We also think of grace in terms of being gracious. This means treating each other with respect, even when you have different opinions, and anticipating the needs of others.

We love freedom and give a lot of it. Our teams have flexibility in where and when they work but are expected to do what they say they’ll do. We trust everyone to set expectations, communicate them clearly, and honor them.

If you’ve had a few years in the working world, chances are you have worked with a jerk. Life is too short – we don’t want to work with jerks. We have no tolerance for prima-donna attitudes. We look for humble people. The smartest people we know always say how much more they have to learn, and how little they know. Our goal is to strive to be superior to only one person - the person we used to be.

Lelander helps small-to-medium businesses, startups, and agencies deliver custom software experiences to their users. We do this through rigorous research, usability, design, and custom development techniques, and build solutions on over a dozen different web and mobile platforms, languages, and technologies. Our team is built on a network of experts, supported by a small staff out of St. Louis, Missouri.

A Few Things About Our Team:

We are a team built on a network of over 30 independent experts, across North America
We tailor solutions to your client’s exact needs and speak their coding language
We do everything from WordPress sites to custom apps and cutting-edge technology
Oh, and we’re super-friendly, accountable, and uber-talented (if we can toot our own horn)

How We Work:

Each team has a dedicated project manager and two developers at a minimum
Our tech leads and expert freelance North American talent add extra punch to niche projects
As an Agile team, we work in sprints and demo real results every two weeks
From product ideation to digital project rescues, we can jump in at any project milestone

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