Brian “The eHermit” Layman

Brian has been hacking WordPress since Ver. 1.2 in 2004. He’s a WordPress core contributor and specializes in custom plugins for clients who need functionality that hasn’t been seen before. He has expertise in database management and server administration – including Amazon AWS. In “WordPress for Dummies (2nd edition)” by Lisa Sabin-Wilson, he was one of only five featured WordPress Developers. Brian has been able to assist clients such as b5media, Borland International, RedRover, Rhett and Link Inc. and Darren “Problogger” Rowse in delivering custom website solutions. He hosts the monthly North East Ohio WordPress Meetup #NEOWP and speaks regularly at conventions and on WordPress related podcasts.

Brian has four kids, ages 16-8, and serves as chair of his local church board. An avid reader, participates in “52 books in 52 weeks” every year and also enjoys caving, mountain biking and rock climbing. He’s currently learning how to play the cigar box guitar.