Lots of folks ask us about our unusual company name.

But to us, it’s not unusual at all. It harkens back to the good ol’ days when problems were discussed openly and honestly, right on the front porch. A little bit of camaraderie, shared values, and mutual respect goes a long way in creative problem solving.

  • Straight talk
  • True partnership
  • Aligned values
  • Ongoing dialogue
natalie johnson
intern

Natalie is a rising senior at the University of Arkansas studying advertising and public relations. In addition to her classes, she has recently become the Copy and Content Director for the university’s student-run advertising agency, Main Hill Media. She also works with John Paul II High School’s Cardinal Women’s Auxiliary in content production for its monthly newsletter, interviewing alumni and writing feature articles. She is excited to further develop her skills and learn more about marketing, strategic writing, and client relations.

expertise: copywriting, public relations campaigns, market research

passions: family, journaling, music

favorite social network: Pinterest, TikTok

lauren allen
rock climber

Lauren graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Visualization. With that degree, she has been able to use both her skills in graphic design and photography to help brands visualize their future, and plans to continue to do so! She has worked on branding for tech companies and products as well as entrepreneurial companies.

expertise: execution of branding, social media, website design, photography

passions: photography, crafting, family, friends

favorite social network: TikTok, Twitter

andrew porter
intern

Andrew is a rising Senior at Rollins College. He’s in the accelerated business management program and plans on using his background in sports, business and entrepreneurship to further his career. After being recruitment chair for his fraternity, he is now the Vice President of Recruitment for the Interfraternity Council Executive Board. He is excited to learn more about entrepreneurship, business management, client relations and marketing. Andrew was a member of the Young Men’s Service League and spent time in Costa Rica mastering his Spanish language skills.

expertise: entrepreneurship, relationship management

passions: sports, mental health awareness, servant leadership

favorite social network: Snapchat, TikTok

natalie rosga
rock enthusiast

Natalie has experience on both the client-side as a marketing and communications manager and agency-side on the account services team. She has worked in a variety of industries ranging from restaurant to non-profit to financial services.

expertise: marketing strategy and execution, project management, direct mail and email marketing, marketing automation, customer relationship marketing, member engagement and retention, event marketing

passions: family, fitness, binging all the Netflix series

favorite social network: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest

Alison Moreno
alison moreno
rock collector

Alison is a certified Accounting Clerk and Accounting Assistant. She has spent the last 2 years running her own Preschool and Photography business while attending classes at Brookhaven Community College finishing up her certification. Alison worked as an administrative assistant 6 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom and preschool teacher. Alison is very excited to put her certification and new knowledge to work as she joins the Front Porch Team.

expertise: Quickbooks, spreadsheets, bookkeeping

passions: family, photography, reading, music, animals

favorite social networks: Instagram, Pinterest

Christine Finnegan
christine finnegan
media rocker

A Media Relations Specialist with more than 25 years’ experience, Christine employs long-range strategic planning and targeted publicity to create awareness for the clients she represents.  Specialized in entertainment, hospitality and non-profit public relations campaigns, this includes writing press kits, pitching story ideas that work in concert with branding, special event planning and execution.

Christine was raised in Dallas, TX and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas. An avowed film lover since her earliest memories, she has imparted her passion for cinema to her two sons who are both at film majors at University of North Texas.

expertise: entertainment, hospitality and non-profit public relations campaigns

passions: film, family

favorite social network: the press

Lea Ann Allen
lea ann allen
swiss army rock

Lea Ann has been an ad agency Creative Director, an in-house Corporate Marketing Director, a mom blogger, and an artist. Well, she’s still an artist. She has 25 years of experience building branding via advertising, content marketing, social media, graphic design, and copywriting.

expertise: strategy and execution of brand-focused, people-centric, coordinated content – in all points-of-contact – that works together to tell a brand’s story and build a relationship with customers

passions: painting, drawing, vintage vinyl

favorite social network: Twitter, Instagram

John Delaloye
john delaloye
chief financial rocker

John is a retired executive with more than four decades of experience in financial services. From Senior VP and CFO of a major property and casualty insurance company, to Assistant Secretary and Director of Shareholder Services for a major publicly-held entity, to participating in a major IPO, John brings oodles of savvy know-how to the Front Porch team and our clients.

expertise: financial services, shareholder services, IPO consulting

passions: getting to work with his daughter, Chief Rocker Julie Porter, every day, his grandchildren John Delaloye III and Joseph Delaloye and Andrew and Audrey Porter, the Terrell Gun Club where he is currently an officer and enjoys shotgun sports

favorite social network: the dining table

Vanessa Hickman
vanessa hickman
rock star

Vanessa has more than 14 years of experience in marketing, public relations, community relations, brand ambassador, event planning and business consulting with Starbucks Coffee Company, Michael’s Arts and Crafts and Domino’s Pizza.

expertise: field marketing, food and beverage marketing, franchisee and company owned marketing. Corporate to local brand champion. Advertising execution in TV, radio, digital, out-of-home and print.

passions: family, volunteering, boating, traveling, reading

favorite social network: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Julie Porter
julie porter
chief rocker

For more than 25 years, Julie Porter, Chief Rocker, continues to successfully provide brand strategy and thought leadership for rockin’ companies. The Chief Rocker’s experience includes overseeing companies’ brand and marketing strategies, brand development, global internal and external communications, CSR, sustainability, operations, digital marketing and integrating multiple mergers and acquisitions while leading great teams.

expertise: branding and identity, strategy, marketing, internal and external communications, digital strategy, social media and sustainability.

passions: her family, Carey the dog, branding, manufacturers, retailers, reading mindless trash, cowboy boots and always voraciously learning.

favorite social networks: Instagram and LinkedIn