Welcome to BBerryDog.com, PhoneDog’s BlackBerry-themed network website. BlackBerry lovers (and non-BlackBerry lovers, we want you too), this is the website for you! Featuring exclusive BlackBerry content that wouldn’t otherwise be posted on our main website, BBerryDog is intended to become your home away from home (well, a vacation home – along with PhoneDog and DroidDog, of course).

We’re happy to have you!

BBerryDog Staff

Taylor Martin, Managing Editor

Twitter: @PDCasper

A fresh face in the online cell phone world, Taylor Martin has over four years experience with the BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Android, and webOS. He is currently a full-time student pursuing a career in Computer Science and Telecommunications. Taylor currently works in wireless sales and spends much of his time providing technical support to those who need it. Away from cell phones and his BlackBerry devices, Taylor spends his time with friends and family, pulling pranks, and enjoys playing video games and watching movies. As Managing Editor of BBerryDog.com, he plans to provide insight on all things BlackBerry and offer technical support when needed.

Alexander Hosefelder, Senior Editor

Twitter: @bb_hose (English Account) | @dqmhose (German Account)

Alex has almost three years of experience with smartphones featuring several platforms such as Bada, WebOS, Android, Windows Mobile and of course BlackBerry. He is currently a full time student of linguistics and lives in Mainz, Germany. Aside from his BlackBerry he enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as playing video games and learning Japanese. No matter where he goes, his BlackBerry is going too. As a Staff Writer for BBerryDog, Alex plans to bring a different perspective to the table and offer his opinions on many different subjects with videos, reviews, and editorials.

Johnathan Downer, News Editor

Twitter: @Stromson

A lifelong technology enthusiast, Jonathan has over five years of experience with multiple smartphone platforms, including BlackBerry, Symbian, Android, Windows Mobile, and webOS. He is currently a full time student, and working in animal rescue. While away from work, Jon is a devout sports fan (particularly baseball and soccer), enjoys playing video games, reading, mountain biking, hiking, camping, and spending time with family and friends. As a writer for BBerryDog.com, he will be providing regular news updates and analysis.

Josh Seawell, News Editor

Twitter: @BBJoshSeawell

Josh Seawell has a little over three years of experience with the BlackBerry platform. Currently, Josh is employed by a small business in North Carolina where he is a Web Developer and Computer Technician. Aside from work, Josh enjoys working outside around his house, playing softball and spending time with his family. As the News Editor for BBerryDog.com, Josh plans on keeping the latest news up to date and providing technical support in the forums. He is never far from his BlackBerry and can always be reached on it. Josh currently lives in Germanton, North Carolina with his girlfriend and three pets.

Jamie Ivy, News Editor

Twitter: @Mr_Jivy

Jamie has over three years experience with BlackBerry and other various devices. He currently runs his own computer repair business, with ten plus years in the field providing advice and training as well. While not working, Jamie enjoys golf, fishing, grilling out, and the occasional remodeling project. While performing his duties as a News Editor for BBerryDog.com , Jamie will be bringing you the latest developments in phone related news, providing his own unique outlook on products and applications. Jamie was born and raised in Mobile, AL.

Gunnar Saxon, News Editor

Twitter: @lovexxreverie

One of the youngest of our BlackBerry gurus, Gunnar has about one year of experience with the BlackBerry and Android platforms. He currently attends college full-time with an undecided major.. In his off time, Gunnar enjoys spending time with his rottweilers, swimming, sailing, and playing lacrosse. His BlackBerry rarely leaves his side, as he is a social networking addict. He is also a devout and self proclaimed Mac-Head.  As a member of the BBerryDog team, he will be bringing the pups all the news from RIM, as well as original content.

Walker Kenion, News Editor

A recent BlackBerry addict, Walker has just about a year of experience with RIM products.  Besides tinkering with his Blackberry, Walker loves creating videos for YouTube. He also loves spending countless hours in front of his iMac. He is currently a homeschooled sophomore starting in August in Greensboro, North Carolina. Walker plans to bring you the latest news, along with some reviews of the latest Blackberry products and bring his perspective on things to light.

Kyle Johnson, News Editor

Kyle has about a year and a half’s worth of Blackberry platform experience but is a lifelong computer and mobile tech fanatic. He enjoys everything from Apple, to Android, and even the occasional Nokia. He is also a college student at Chattahoochee Technical Institute studying Computer Information Systems. During his off time Kyle watches sports ( he is a die-hard Bengals, Knicks, and Yankees Fan),  exercises, and spends time with family and friends. As one of the newest members of BBerryDog he plans to bring the most recent and accurate news to the people that matter most #teamblackberry.

Aaron Baker, Founder

Twitter: @PhoneDog_Aaron

With a six-year career spanning across several channels in the wireless telecommunications industry, Aaron Baker has a unique perspective of mobile technology and its relevance in today’s connected world. As a journalist for various online publications since 2007, Aaron has applied his experience to paper as PhoneDog’s Managing Editor in hopes of educating others about the rapidly changing field of cellular technology. When outside of work and away from the world of technology, Aaron’s hobbies include politics, researching and investing in the stock market, and spending time with family and friends – though he’ll readily admit that his BlackBerry is never too far away. Aaron currently resides in the Charlotte, North Carolina area.