Our Team
Bandwise LLC develops web solutions for businesses of all sizes and locations. For 12 years and running, our award winning team has created nearly one thousand custom websites for the Shreveport area community and around the world. Using the most robust and cost effective technologies on the web, we have the experience and resources to handle any need whether it’s a new website, or a custom application designed to enhance your business operations.
Allen Marsalis, President, Bandwise, LLC
Allen Marsalis is the founder and owner of Bandwise LLC, focusing on Web Application Design and Programming. Prior to Bandwise, Mr. Marsalis owned and operated a successful regional ISP, ShreveNet, which was later acquired by a publicly traded corporation 8 years later. Marsalis is working on the firm’s portfolio of projects in a number of capacities, as an advisor and consultant helping to formulate and execute business development and marketing strategies. Mr. Marsalis is experienced in managing both acquisition, and growth opportunities. He has extensive knowledge of server and networking systems, and he is an occasional speaker at various Internet conventions. Marsalis is a member of St Mark’s Cathedral in Shreveport and he holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Computer Science.
Kevin Heflin, Application Designer and Programmer
Kevin Heflin brings years of award winning design and programming experience to Bandwise. While working at ShreveNet alongside Allen, Kevin created unique applications for clients including the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA beauty pageants, municipalities and tourist bureaus, and national special interest societies. Kevin is an experienced programmer and web designer with over 10 years experience in SQL database programming and 18 years in digital graphics. Heflin is a local pioneer in “digital publishing” and has won national awards as cover designer of the “American Rose Digest”, and as web designer and programmer for the Tourism Bureau of Shreveport/Bossier Website. Today, Kevin is lead programmer responsible for current software development for Bandwise.
Christopher Gray, Web Design and Programming
With over 11 years of web design and programming experience, Chris Gray is one of our areas most experienced PHP programmers as well as having knowledge of Flash, AJAX, and Javascript. Christopher pioneered our CMS system known as Majicko. Chris earned his Associates Degree in Applied Science for Web Design from Bossier Parish Community College.