We’re 1909 DIGITAL—a digital marketing agency offering end-to-end services across owned, paid, and earned media. What makes us special are the humans behind the strategy. We’re digital veterans who are over the BS and instead are building a transparent agency with a personal approach. Our leadership team has collectively spent over 35 years on both the agency and client side, in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. After seeing what works and what doesn’t, we’re really proud to bring results and authenticity to what we do.
We’re a team who augments yours. We listen to what you need, and don’t stop until we’ve helped you succeed.
Our team has a breadth of experience, including:
Lori Byrd
president
When it comes to getting people tuned in to your digital channels, Lori gets it done. As the Manager of Digital Content and Social Media at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for ten years, she boosted social media engagement by 600% and built a loyal community of influencers from the ground up. She’s a leader among cultural sector social media professionals, impacting the sector through publications, speaking engagements, and online community building. She also served for three years on the Board of Directors for the Museum Computer Network (MCN). Her specialties include social media campaign management, influencer marketing, online community management, and crisis communications.
Lori loves to travel with her two sons and take in a reality tv show or two (or three.)
Jarred Juett
ceo
Jarred is a web technology aficionado, ensuring content plays well with search engines and advertising algorithms alike. With his expertise in paid media, SEO, web optimization, inbound strategy, and data analytics, he helped bring in millions in revenue for both Fortune 500 corporations and boutique agencies. He manages paid advertising, analytics, and search and conversion optimization strategies for all 1909 clients.
When he isn’t building digital marketing ecosystems, Jarred enjoys traveling, gaming of all sorts, soaking up music and music trivia, and spending time with his friends and family.
Brittney Mason
chief marketing officer
Brittney is a problem-solver, communicator, and loves to tell you she solved a problem you’ve been facing. She began working in newspaper advertising and grew into the digital space as the industry evolved. She has an in-depth background in digital marketing strategy and content creation. As a long-time Indianapolis lifestyle blogger and leader within the regional influencer space, Brittney enjoys writing, copyediting, and creating social content with a bold and transparent voice.
When Brittney is not online, she enjoys exploring farmer’s markets, finding delicious food, attending concerts, and playing at the park with her husband, Brett, daughter, Clara, and identical twin boys, Pierce and Beck. She loves all things reality tv, athleisure, reading, iced lattes, and John Mayer.
Emma Steedly
digital account specialist
Emma has a marketing degree from the University of Missouri and a wealth of internship experience under her belt, including social media strategy, web design, product development, and content coordination. Emma’s expertise spans a diverse range of skills that she artfully weaves into every project she undertakes. Her passion for building authentic connections with audiences drives her to design result-oriented campaigns that leave a lasting impact on a brand’s growth.
In her free time, Emma is a skilled Freelance Makeup Artist, running her own business specializing in weddings, events, and editorial makeup artistry. She also loves to immerse herself in ESL volunteering, jazz concerts, and comedy shows. Along with her partner Ethan, she is beginning to explore the cultural scene of their new home city, Indianapolis. They share their lives with their beloved cat, Thorfinn.
Francisco Montanez
technical project manager
Francisco is a strategic thinker with a passion for marketing, analytics, and putting ideas into action. He is results-driven and customer-focused—making sure that the client’s voice is seen in their projects! It’s his mission to drive measurable outcomes while fostering positive client relationships, optimizing processes, and leveraging innovative solutions. He applies his 16 years of experience across diverse industries to managing complex marketing campaigns and website development projects.
When he isn’t crunching numbers or crafting strategies, Francisco loves diving into website development and ensuring every detail is meticulously in place. His enthusiasm for websites is matched only by his dedication to spending time with his three girls, exploring new technologies, and staying up-to-date with the latest marketing trends. He is constantly seeking ways to learn and grow in his field. Francisco and his family call Texas home, where he balances his professional drive with his commitment to treating others as he expects to be treated.
Kelly Musick
digital project manager
Kelly is a seasoned collaborator with a passion for connecting people and building trust. She is detail- and goal-oriented—making her the perfect person to wrangle Team 1909! It’s her mission to encourage positive relationships with empathy while pinpointing issues, streamlining processes, and finding creative solutions. She applies her experience at one of the nation’s largest media companies to managing complex workflows with multiple objectives.
When she isn’t making lists, Kelly loves taking photos, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She is constantly listening to all types of music. She—along with her husband Kyle and German Shepherd Coco—love to go on adventures, from hiking to camping and anything to do with water.
the ARGOT/NOTS
creative consultants
The ARGOT/NOTS are a small creative team that specialize in brand strategy and visual identity design. Co-founded by Logan Acton and Meghan Skevington, they are dedicated to building authentic brands and design with heart. Having served as Creative Director with 1909 for 2 years before beginning doctoral studies, Logan is endlessly curious and an inveterate learner passionate about collaboration and craft. He loves high level visual strategy as much as the work on the ground pushing pixels and shaping paths. Collectively, the ARGOT/NOTS spend their time reading type blogs and design theory, enjoying craft coffee and great conversation about type, sculpture, and all things art.
Chris Theisen
partner
Chris is a marketing tech geek and proud of it. In high school he was voted by his technology teacher as most likely to be the next Bill Gates. Oddly enough he can’t stand Microsoft products. With experience on the brand, agency and software sides of the business Chris can understand the needs of every faction of a project. If a project calls for e-commerce, marketing automation, strategy or anything related to a marketing tech stack tool Chris will be at his happiest.
His wide ranging background has exposed Chris to nearly any channel, tactic or strategy that could be leveraged to get results. Driving revenue for clients is what makes Chris want to get out of bed in the morning.
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We’re located in Indianapolis on land which is currently occupied and is the ancestral territory of the Miami, Shawnee, and Potawatomi people.