Scorpion Design is the result of Rustin's vision. Its continued success is the result of his passion. From the beginning, Rustin's dedication and leadership have provided the driving force behind Scorpion Design and the foundation for its unprecedented growth.
The company's most recent accomplishment: making it on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in the United States. Ranked at #1034, Scorpion Design is rightfully recognized for its astonishing growth over the past three years - in spite of the struggling economy.
Never satisfied with the status quo, Rustin constantly pushes Scorpion Design to excel while venturing into new arenas that will extend its impact on the marketplace. He has created a team-oriented environment where the employees are passionate about what they do, work cohesively with one another and thrive under the challenges of building and maintaining a successful business in today's economic climate. Under Rustin's guidance, Scorpion continues to grow and broaden the number of services it offers each year.
Over the years, Rustin has worked closely with some of the brightest and most creative minds in the internet technology sector. He has consulted for multi-million dollar corporations in the healthcare, legal and other professional industries. In the late 90s, Rustin was intimately involved in an SBC-funded venture (now part of AT&T) to build online scheduling software for small to medium sized businesses. Upon leaving this company, Rustin founded Scorpion Design, forwarding his goal of creating aesthetic designs and effective online marketing for professional clients throughout the United States and worldwide.
Rustin's Other Passion: Kretz Racing
Rustin's adventurous and optimistic spirit is well-matched to the sport of horse racing. After a trip to the Kentucky Derby in May of 2010 with his wife, Juliana, Rustin began contemplating the idea of owning a Thoroughbred. By the end of the month, he had begun researching local trainers online, at which point he came across Kristin Mulhall. Mulhall's philosophy and attitude matched Rustin and Juliana's, and soon she had found a promising filly in Florida named Westwood Pride.
Westwood Pride was the first of approximately 25 horses that Rustin and his wife now own. Her success opened the door to an entirely new field and the establishment of Kretz Racing. Rustin tackled this new and challenging arena with the same passion that has made Scorpion Design thrive.
One of Kretz Racing's most promising horses is Scorpion Warrior, named after the company Rustin worked so hard to build. The entire team at Scorpion Design watches Scorpion Warrior's races and cheers him on, displaying the enthusiasm and spirit that could be recognized as the entire reason behind the company's success.
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Community Involvement and Charity Work
Rustin has strong ties to the community and is involved in various charitable activities. He makes regular contributions to charitable organizations that work to keep kids off drugs and is an active supporter of CARMA (California Retirement Management Account), an organization that raises money to support retired California racehorses. He supports his wife in her volunteer work for the Earth Organization, which is dedicated to reversing the ill-effects mankind has had on the planet to create a healthy, habitable environment. Along with two other Scorpions, Eric Reuveni and
Brian Blades, he has coached a Castaic Little League team for several years in a row. Rustin has also acted as a mentor for young adults, using his own experience to help them in the pursuit of their goals.