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About Us

Ridiculously creative underdogs fighting for the entrepreneur.

R Marketing Department believes strategy can be fun and, when it’s done right, leads to explosive growth. When small businesses have access to proven marketing tools and training, their prosperity and profit is unlimited! That’s our marketing mojo.

What's yours?

We specialize in igniting a wave of viral-likability to your brand and your products or services. There is not another company that does this better.
No cost and low cost options help you make connections with your prospective clients.

  • Latest developments in marketing best practices 
  • Professional marketing training solutions for do it yourself entrepreneurs 
  • Full-service marketing solutions for every business type 
  • Market positioning for your unique product or service 
  • Market strength finding exercise 
  • Target audience profiling and market segmentation 
  • Influencer-focused marketing options 
  • Social media best practices 
  • Special event planning and execution 
  • Capital and other funding options 
  • Direct and digital mail options 
  • Calendaring tools

We love educating, communicating, and cheering our entrepreneurs all the way to the finish line.

Our executive team of experienced marketers meet regularly with business leaders to influence positive growth for you. Steve Reich, our fearless leader, is an award-winning marketer, guerrilla marketing master trainer, and best-selling author. If you haven’t met Steve, you should.

About The Team

Steve Reich

CEO

Our founder is Steve Reich, a Guerrilla Marketing Master Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and Award Winning Marketer, and current CEO of  Marketing Department.

Steve has over 25 years of experience in marketing spending the early part of his career as Vice President of a 2.5- billion-dollar retail company. His successes were such that he was asked to teach other retail entities his amazing marketing tactics. These efforts were noticed by Guerrilla Marketing International and Jay and Jeannie Levinson.

Steve later co-authored a best-selling book with Jay Conrad Levinson winning a Quilly award. Steve still holds the record for the most marketing awards given by the National Grocers Association.

Christina Hough

Office Manager

Christina is the Office Manager at Marketing. She keeps the office running smoothly and specializes in the creation and optimization of email campaigns for R Clients.

 She manages the RADvantage process and helps clients build their reputation. Christina also helps plan and execute the grand openings and other events put together for clients. 

Christina was born in Japan and lived there for some of her early childhood. She is bilingual in English and Japanese. She graduated from Weber State and earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Christina is married to Joey and is a bonus mom to Kai. In her free time, she loves to cook, bake, travel, and experience new things.

Suzanne Millard

Marketing Director

Suzanne specializes in Strategic Marketing and focuses on developing and executing campaigns proven to gain visibility, increase customer reach and generate sales. 

She has built a resume of helping companies get up and off the ground many times over. As well as helping to grow and rebuild companies. She loves working with fun and creative people who make thinking outside the box a daily occurance. 

Suzanne is married to Sean Millard, a Systems Administrator at Hill Air Force Base. They have two boys who keep them on their toes and make them laugh constantly.   

Karen Humphreys

Lead Designer

Karen has over 15 years of experience in layout and design. She has a gift for design and is very intentional with everything she does.

Karen has worked hard to build her name in the design arena and handles all design work for Marketing Dept. She oversees the branding, creation, and design for Email Blasts, social media clients and Marketing. Since starting with Marketing she has revolutionized the Smat Plan, created design profiles for each client and makes sure each client’s artwork stays on brand.

Karen has been married to her husband Ross for 20 year and together they have 4 children. Karen enjoys spending time with her family, singing, dancing and theatre and currently serves on her local community theatre board where she directs and performs.

Anne Hill

Public Relations Specialist

Anne Hill is the Public Relations Specialist here at Marketing. Anne has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Advertising with a minor in Copywriting from Weber State University.

She was very active during her time as a student, including representing Ogden Peak Communications as an account executive.

Anne enjoys singing, playing the piano, sewing and writing. Her weekends often involve friend, popcorn, family games, D&D and shopping. When she’s not spending her free time with friends and family, she can be found creating in any way her mind allows. Sitting down to watch a good movie or read a good book are Anne’s favorite ways to relax and she shares this love of both on her podcast titled Entertainment Mania.

Julie Batchelor

Sales Director

Julie is the Director of Sales at Marketing.  She joined the team in January 2024.  She is the owner of Batchelor Management and spent 20 years in Direct Mail.

Julie is the Director of Sales at R Marketing.  She joined the team in January 2024.  She spent 20 years in Direct Mail Advertising as the owner of Batchelor Management. She is a graduate of Weber State University, with a degree in Professional Sales. Her sales background is vast. She has worked for Franklin Covey, Iomega, Sysco Foods, and the family restaurant The Goodtime Spaghetti Co.  She is passionate about her community and currently serves on the Davis Chamber of Commerce Executive Board and the Layton City R.A.M.P. Commission.

Julie and her husband Adam Mouser have been married for 23 years.  They have one miracle, Gracie, who definitely kept them busy for the first 18 summers. Gracie is currently a student at Southern Utah University. Spending time at ball fields or on courts is their LOVE.

Melanie Kilburn-Smith

Social Media Manager

Melanie is our SEO specialist at R Marketing. She graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and Strategic Communication.

Melanie is our SEO specialist at R Marketing. She graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and Strategic Communication. During her time at Weber State, she was active in representing Ogden Peak Communications as an account executive.

When she is not at work, she loves to paddle board, run, hike, bike, swim, snowboard, relax and watch a movie and especially shop for all things clothes and shoes. She also loves to travel and try all different kinds of foods with her husband.

Elisabeth Wright

Marketing Assistant

Elisabeth is one of our amazing Marketing Assistants here at R Marketing. She has an expansive set of skill which allow her to help in many departments and empower the entire team.

Elisabeth is Utah through and through, having been raised in Clearfield. She is currently studying at Weber State University. Before joining R Marketing, she worked as a plumber’s assistant and her background of hard work has instilled in her a willingness to engage in hands-on tasks.

Elisabeth is often involved in a variety of projects, with her next creation always just around the corner. Whether she is working outdoors with her hands or enjoying a good book indoors, her love for adventure is always present. She believes that success in the workplace hinges on having the right people and being in the right environment, and R Marketing is just that.

Holden Perry

Video Specialist

Holden is our Video Specialist here at R Marketing. He is pursuing an online degree in Applied Business Management from BYU-Idaho.

With a certificate in social media marketing from Ensign College, he brings a creative and adaptable approach to his work. He has years of experience building YouTube channels and knows how to bring followers to a business page.

Describing himself as a “hobby hopper,” he enjoys diving into a variety of interests, ranging from Jiujitsu and chainmail making to playing the guitar and knife throwing. On weekends, he spends time with his wife of one year and their dog, Graham, often enjoying a good night out going to dinner or seeing a movie. He also enjoys playing video games and listening to books and podcasts. He’s focused on completing his education and looking forward to starting a family in the next chapter of his life.

Amy Hughes

Marketing Specialist

Amy Hughes is a Marketing Specialist here at R Marketing. She has over 15 years of office experience creating promotional materials and working with marketing teams.

Amy met her husband in 2008 and they were married in 2012.  She is a bonus mom to 3 wonderful children and (soon to be) two grandchildren. Amy and her husband have also been blessed with a beautiful daughter who has recently tuned 4. Amy grew up in California and moved to Utah in 2014. Her love for the beach is still with her today and hopes to live there one day.

In her free time, Amy enjoys reading, watching movies, cooking and baking. She loves spending time with her husband and can often be found spending time outdoors biking, camping, traveling and more. They love trying new food and are always looking for good restaurant recommendations.

Dalia Hernandez

Accounts Receivable and Payable

Dalia is over Accounts Receivable and Payable here at R Marketing. Her dedication and wisdom add so much to our office. Dalia is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

Dalia moved from Long Beach, CA in 2010 with her husband John. John and Dalia have an 8-year-old boy named Cain who is their pride and joy.

Dalia has many hobbies, most of which revolve around her son. She is frequently going to soccer and football games and practices, homework, cooking and cleaning. She loves going for walks and driving up Farming Canyon. Being side by side with her family brings her great joy.

Dave Carlson

Director of Sales and Operations

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