About us

Welcome.

cre8 is a Chicago‑based team of senior web designers, developers, and growth strategists. We build high‑performing websites and web apps that capture, nurture, and convert B2B leads—especially for finance, insurance, manufacturing, and other regulated industries.

How we work

Networked talent, not bloated overhead. 
We tap a vetted bench of independent specialists across time zones, so you always get the right expert—never a junior placeholder.

Tech that fits your stack. 
We build on WordPress, Craft, and React, with custom back ends and CRM and data integrations wired into the systems your business actually runs on. We also maintain legacy ExpressionEngine, DNN and .NET platforms.

ROI‑driven process. 
Clear milestones, transparent hours, and metrics that tie directly to pipeline growth.

Built‑in compliance & security

ADA, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI—acronyms you can’t ignore. We architect every project with accessibility, data privacy, and industry regulations baked in, so audits and board reviews go smoothly.

After launch, we’re still on call

  • Proactive security monitoring & patching
  • Performance tuning and CRO sprints
  • Flexible support retainers—start at 2 hrs/month, scale as needed

Meet the Team

Eric Gockel

Founder, UX Strategy

John Reed

Full Stack Developer

Andrew Burton

Platform Developer

Carolynn Gockel

Copywriter