Ryan Green - President and Engagement Chair

Ryan brings over 15 years of experience in marketing and analytics. In 2014, Ryan became the first employee of Coegi, launching the day-to-day operations of the company. He later assumed the role of Operations Director, overseeing the implementation of Coegi’s tech stack on The Trade Desk, DV360, White Ops, 4C, and Abode. As the Vice President of Marketing & Innovation, Ryan spearheads thought leadership, innovation in technology, and advanced measurement, distinguishing Coegi in the agency marketplace.


Marie Schmich -  Vice President of Finance and Events Chair

Marie joins 314 Digital as Innovation Chair for 2020, bringing new insights based on many years in marketing, advertising and media in the St. Louis market. Innately curious, she has been learning everything possible about digital marketing, and successfully integrates digital and traditional media in her professional practice. Certified in Google Analytics, Marie also holds the PCM Digital Marketing credential from the American Marketing Association. Please contact Marie at mschmich@msn.com if you would like to meet over coffee and discuss your innovative marketing ideas.


Marci Fine - Sponsorship Chair

Marci has spent over 25 years in media planning, execution and marketing at local ad agencies, television and the Business Journal. She recently joined Q1Media as the Midwest representative. Q1 is as digital ad tech execution partner for brands and agencies nationwide. Marci has been incorporating digital tactics in campaigns for over a decade and has worked with iconic St. Louis brands such as Imo’s, Anheuser-Busch, Clayco and Barnes Jewish Hospital.


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Lauren Gosling - Marketing Chair

Lauren Gosling is a marketing professional with a decade of creative and digital experience. This Mizzou grad started her career as a St. Louis Convention & Visitor Commission designer. She's also worked as an art director at Obata before shifting her focus to digital strategy at HLK. Most recently, Lauren served as the director of digital service at STLCC. She is now a full-time independent contractor in creative development, user experience planning, and digital strategy. 


Brandi Bargen - Committee Chair

Brandi Bargen is a Senior Account Manager for Lean Media. After graduating from Mizzou in 2013 with a degree in Marketing, she immediately dove into digital advertising. She started her career at Division-D and is now a programmatic specialist with 7 years of experience in the space. She loves exploring new ad tech, digging into campaign analytics, and building meaningful relationships with clients.


Melissa Anson - Events Committee Member

Melissa Anson is a Product Marketing Manager at The Knot Worldwide, focusing on enhancing the Consumer experience on both TheKnot.com and WeddingWire.com. Melissa attended Rockhurst University and later graduated from Metropolitan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She also holds an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing from UMSL. Melissa’s experience includes both client and agency side, working on brands from various industries, including B2B and B2C.


Almira Schult - Marketing Committee Member

Almira Schult is on the digital strategy team at FleishmanHillard, specializing in paid media, digital and content strategy, and SEO. She thrives on taking a data-driven approach to campaign development. Previously, she led a national consumer campaign for the American Association of Orthodontists, which was featured in Adweek. Almira holds a BA and MA in Communication, with an emphasis in Rhetorical Criticism. She is a two-time judge of the U.S. Effie Awards.