Get to know the team

Nick Footer

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Inspired by the success of his father and grandfather, our fearless leader, Nick Footer, was born with a fiery, insatiable drive to do one thing and one thing only: become a Business Badass. Ever since the ripe old age of 8, Nick Footer aspired to build his own company from scratch and by god did he do it. Before he could get his hands on the wheel of what would soon become one of Portland, Oregon’s up and coming digital marketing agencies, he had to face his biggest challenge yet: b u s i n e s s s c h o o l.

A powerhouse in the business world, the man, the myth, the legend Nick Footer obtained not one, not six, but TWO whole business degrees: a BA and an MBA, with focuses in Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, and Bein’ a Heckin’ Boss.

Like to a siren in the Aegean Sea, Nick was drawn to the edge of the world… of marketing… search engine marketing to be exact. The year is 2010, and our dear future captain climbed aboard Anvil Media and worked his way up to a business development role. Years went by and Nick worked day and night to become a master of search marketing. Once he became the master, he split off to form his own company: Intuitive Digital.

Nick is passionate about many things—mainly the Red Sox and bad jokes—but mostly giving back to his clients, providing high-quality services, and working with amazing teams.

Dan Auerbach

Meet Dan, a native of Portland, whose journey through the worlds of Finance, HR, and Operations has been nothing short of stellar. Armed with a BA in Political Science from the University of Oregon (go DUCKS!) and an MBA in Finance from Concordia University, he’s the dynamic force behind our office’s rocketship trajectory towards success.

From the moment Dan stepped through our doors, it was evident that his expertise was precisely what our team needed. Years have passed, and he’s still here, showcasing his passion for our company and its goals. While some may scratch their heads at terms like SEOs and PPCs, Dan’s brilliance lies in the realms of administration, finance, and HR – areas where he effortlessly reigns as the ace in the hole.

Dan enjoys taking leisurely strolls with his beloved wife and their adopted pup from the Oregon Humane Society. But don’t be fooled by his serene demeanor; once you touch on the subject of traveling, his eyes light up like the cockpit of a jumbo jet. Prepare for an exhilarating conversation on airline rewards that will keep you hooked until you’re back to work with renewed vigor. Dan’s thirst for exploration has taken him to every habitable continent on the map, leaving only one icy frontier yet to conquer – Antarctica, where he dreams of stepping foot one day.

Anish vonAhlefeld

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Anish vonAhlefeld, part of Intuitive’s team since 2015, is a web design and development expert. With decades of experience, she’s left an indelible mark on Intuitive from the company’s partners and employees to process improvement and the business’s growth.

Anish’s expertise lies in big-picture marketing, business management, and website design/dev. Her visionary approach and humor make every project an adventure. When she’s not crafting digital wonders, you’ll find her sipping coffee and pondering the universe’s mysteries. Enjoy your transformative journey into the digital realm with her expert guidance!

Alysha Schultz

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Alysha was raised but not born in Portland, and her east coast sensibilities often emerge in a contentious game of Celebrity. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in English with a Minor in Writing from Portland State University. For four years she ran the marketing department in-house for a medical clinic, doing everything from project management and content creation to working directly with partners.

Alysha is passionate about understanding and cultivating brand identities, helping businesses share their story with the public through marketing.  She loves hitting the hiking trails around Portland with her family, checking out the newest brewery in town, or talking a friend into seeing a show at the Crystal Ballroom with her.

Devon Brown

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Devon was born but not raised in Portland, and at the ripe age of toddler moved to Walla Walla, Washington where she grew up alongside wine and onions.

She graduated college right as Twitter, Facebook and Google AdWords were becoming a thing, so she decided to make a career out of testing and learning new platforms as they emerged. With 10 years experience, she has worked on some of the most iconic brands around including Wildfang, Columbia Sportswear, Hydro Flask, and Oregon Brand Chainsaws. She now specializes in ecommerce, product marketing, paid search, paid social, Google shopping, and analytics, but is really just here to party.

Lauren Freeman

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Having made Portland her home in 2016, Lauren’s almost in the clear of having to admit she’s a transplant. She graduated from the University of Florida (go Gators!) with a degree in Anthropology and Communications, the only tie she wants to associate with her “home” state.

She brought her passion for understanding human behavior to Intuitive, where she quickly realized her affinity for analyzing juicy data. When the two collided, her world completely transformed. She never expected that spinning up paid media strategies in our dynamic, digital world would come so… naturally.

She’s curious, kind, and all about connection. Partnering with you, to connect your brand and mission to the people looking for that special something that only your brand can offer. On the team, she strives to foster a community centered around learning, collaboration, and openness to trying new things, because she knows that our growth = your growth.

A big fan of the life side of the “work-life balance”, Lauren can be found spending weekends with her partner CJ and pup Mr. Gabe exploring all that the PNW has to offer. Whether that’s spending the day trekking into the gorge or out to the coast, or simply taking a Sunday stroll through her favorite SE neighborhoods in search of a new brunch spot or bar, her zest for life here in Portland is insatiable.

Max Allegro

Pronouns: He/Him/His

An east coast transplant, Max was born and raised in the greater Washington D.C. area. He graduated with a bachelors degree in International Business and Minor in Marketing from King’s College. After several tours of teaching English and Economics abroad, Max returned to the states to focus his efforts on small business operations. His experience in eCommerce and website optimization introduced him to the world of SEO and digital marketing.

A travel junkie, soccer fanatic, and craft beer enthusiast, Max can usually be found on the local soccer pitch or tuning into premier league games. On weekends he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and exploring his new home in the Pacific Northwest. He’s currently on a mission to find the best Thai restaurant in Portland.

Piper Denney

Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

For years, Piper was totally OK with just being a musician until they realized that “tickling the keyboard” was a lot like “tickling the ivories” (we’ll trust them on this one). They’ve since taken a fancy to making apps and websites for any and all. These days, they find the most joy in working with small businesses to help turn their vision into a beautiful and functional online reality.

Piper obviously came to Intuitive to work with the coolest, nicest people around. They haven’t run away, yet, which is a huge plus but only time will tell.

They’re an honest to goodness miracle worker when it comes to internet flapdoodle. When they’re not pulling websites out of literal thin air, they enjoy skipping town or exploring the wilderness with their lively (read: domineering) pup, Sprout. They can whistle with the best of ‘em, but they cannot snap. Don’t try to teach them. Seriously.

Leila Lavey

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Leila moved from Phoenix, Arizona to the Pacific Northwest in 2018. As a desert dweller for most of her life, Leila loves living in Portland for all of its many seasons from the rainy, muddy springs to the cool, cozy autumn months.

Leila graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communication. She quickly discovered that her passion for storytelling was the perfect launching point for a career in digital marketing.

With six years of experience in marketing strategy, Leila specializes in multichannel paid campaigns. She takes pride in bringing her organization skills, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for learning to every project she tackles.

When she’s not working, you can find Leila walking her black lab pup Lucy, looking for new reads at Powell’s Books, or exploring new trails in Forest Park.

Andrea Holt

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Born and bred in the far-off land of Massachusetts*, Andrea developed a passion for all things digital marketing, brand strategy and aggressive driving (for both web conversions and motor vehicles) during her time at Emerson College. After graduating with a B.S. in Marketing Communications, Andrea focused on expanding her digital gambit by working freelance, in-house, agency-side and with non-profits. Her background and love of using her expertise to empower SMBs is what brought Andrea to the hypothetical doors of Intuitive Digital.

If she’s not at her desk working on the next best thing for an Intuitive Digital partner or heads down in a huge bowl of data, then she’s off somewhere with her two pitbulls, Max and Deacon, drinking a stout at a pub, or dancing at a concert venue.

( *Warning: She is still sensitive about her breakup with Tom Brady.)

Jess Chang

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Born and raised in sunny Los Angeles, Jess has a B.A. in Biology from the University of California – Santa Barbara and is ecstatic about her move up the beachy coast to Portland. After realizing that Pharmacy wasn’t her true calling, Jess discovered the ever-amazing world of marketing. As someone who is motivated by helping others, it was only natural that she chose SEO, where she can think creatively and analytically to help businesses get found by their target audience.

Outside of work, Jess, a passionate globetrotter and wine-enthusiast, can be found lifting weights at the gym, going to concerts and festivals, eating potato chips, or walking her highly energetic English springer-Australian cattle dog, Bella.

Yitzchak Young

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Hailing from the Buckeye State, Yitzchak cultivated a passion for hospitality before falling in love with the wondrous world of marketing—a love that eventually brought him to a digital marketing agency in San Francisco. Through trial by fire, he sharpened his eye for unearthing data-driven insights that result in better leads and more conversions.

He moved on to deliver freelance marketing services that more closely aligned with his values—a path that culminated in his becoming Brand Director of a non-profit. After stewarding this position for some time, the siren song of service beckoned him to his current role at Intuitive Digital.

When not at his desk doing right by our partners, you’ll most likely find Yitzchak reading at a cafe or on a hike getting lost for the fun of it.

Kristy Lau

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

After working in retail pharmacy as a technician turned Pharmacy Operations Manager for an insanely long amount of time (we’re talking way over a decade here), Kristy has recently made the switch to the exciting world of digital marketing!

Graduating from Oklahoma State University with a BFA in Fine Arts, Kristy is looking to use her talents and skills in a more creative setting to help contribute towards a lasting impact.

When not making money moves, she likes to chase her goofball rescue dogs Tarley and Kiva around the house, research and discuss theories related to her latest fandom obsession/unexplained phenomena, and put together elaborate cosplay outfits while planning for the next comic con.

Ciro Casanova

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Originally raised in New York, Ciro and his family left the city that never sleeps for the comforts of rural living in Cincinnati, Ohio. Driven by a passion for creativity, Ciro earned his BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a Master’s in illustration from the Academy of Art University in 2019.

Ciro’s career started in the toy industry designing plush and plastic toys for companies such as Fisher-Price. Soon he found himself on a new path as a graphic designer, working for various companies in New York and Cincinnati. Today, he is more at home creating digital designs for websites and social media marketing than creating printed materials.

When not creating new designs or digital illustrations, Ciro likes to spend time with his family. Whether it’s playing board games, movie night, or the occasional mani/pedi, he can be found at home in the company of his son and daughter. Ciro also likes to take long walks with his black lab Max and is an avid toy collector specializing in vintage and modern G.I Joe’s.

Parker Wood

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Parker was born in California and since his birth has moved around to Idaho, Utah, Texas, and Montana. He went to college and graduated in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing and Graphic Design. After school, he started his career in digital marketing. Parker has worked for several agencies and companies helping them with their SEO strategies and other digital marketing related work. He is also passionate about being creative in all he does and would love to increase his artistic and illustration skills.

On his off days, you’ll find Parker playing with LEGOs, wrangling his three children, watching shows with Melissa, his wife, and possibly playing some guitar! His family recently added a sixth member to the family, an Australian Cattle Dog named Bella.

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Haley Patton

Haley was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2017, she packed up her car and moved across the country to live her dream of getting away from the humid South and into the rainy PNW.

Haley graduated from Appalachian State University with her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She has worked in digital marketing ever since, both in-house and agency. Her background in Account Management and digital strategy made the switch to join the Intuitive Digital team an easy choice.

When she’s not answering Partner emails or on calls, Haley is probably home with her 2 cats and tiny dog, working on a DIY or craft project, or catching up on reality TV.

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