Brent Leitner Email Address

Senior Front-end Engineer

We're a company committed to the communities we serve and we believe in coming together to make a difference. At PLS, we offer people more than financial solutions, we give them the things that matter most-value, respect, service, peace of mind and 24/7 convenience. We now have over 300 locations in eleven states-and counting! We hope to continue to expand so we can make a bigger impact, and give more people the services they need.

Although I've tinkered in web development for a long time, my journey into professional front-end development didn't start until 2008. Since then I've helped launch two successful startup companies and moved on to help architect and develop current brand websites for hanes.com, hanesink.com and champion.com.Kicking off my career in a startup environment there was little room for error. I learned to develop code and deliver against strict deadlines. I was also forced to strengthen my attributes of critical thinking, time management and personal responsibility from the very beginning. As the companies grew I assumed the responsibility of interviewing new hires, training and team management. It wasn't until Elevate that I was able to really help architect and develop front-end systems for international brand's like Hanes and LO'real. Elevate brings together some of the best talent Chicago has to offer and collaboration between teams keeps everyone sharp. I've spent a decade in this field work and it gets more exciting every year. I feel fortunate to have been blessed with the opportunity to leave my own small hand print here on the web. I love what I do.