Michael Fleming is the President and CEO at Innovate Dental Marketing, a dental marketing agency headquartered in the sprawling multi-cultural and taco mecca of Houston, Texas. He is passionate about the art of dental marketing and helping dental practices and Dental Service Organizations across the country grow their business and live in abundance.
Outside of work, Michael is a passionate and enthusiastic soul that loves creating amazing memories with his beautiful wife and 4 children. In addition to his roles as Father, Dad, and CEO, Michael is also a Youth Baseball/Soccer/Basketball/Football Coach, Author, Airplane Pilot, Weekend Mariner, Musician, Philanthropist, Artist and all around good guy that his mother would be very proud of!
As the Vice President and Head of Sales at Innovate Dental Marketing, Cody Gallagher loves working with people and solving problems and believes that no two dental practices are the same. Cody believes that “the customer experience is what makes Innovate so special, we seek clarity with our clients to be sure that we deliver projects that exceed expectations every single time” and works with the team at Innovate to create new solutions daily for every practice. When Cody is not flying across the country helping his dental partners create amazing solutions for their practices, he can be found spending time with his 3 boys and 1 daughter and coaching wrestling, baseball, and going to singing auditions on the weekend. You can also find him spending time in Newport Beach or the fabulous Las Vegas with his wife, Cassandra.
Frank is a native of Houston and has always been drawn towards fast-paced environments and hard work. Even at a young age, he knew that he wanted to stand out and excel in anything he put his mind to. As a result, he managed to graduate with an Associate’s in Science from Houston Community College while also receiving his High School Diploma. Currently, Frank is pursuing his Bachelor’s in Construction Project Management from the University of Houston. Frank is an avid fan of sports and outdoor activities, and you can often find him in the gym, playing volleyball, or kayaking.
Kayla is a native of Pearland, Texas, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from the College of Media & Communications and a Minor in General Business. Kayla is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication and Innovation at Texas Tech.
While attending Texas Tech University Kayla was also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and a member of the sorority Alpha Chi Omega. Upon graduation, Kayla was called by the magic and answered the call to be a part of the Fall 2022 Disney College Program Internship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Kayla has a passion for marketing and advertising and enjoys creating digital, print, and promotional content. A fun fact about Kayla, she is a published author of her first children’s book, The Brave Little Princess. In Kayla’s free time, she enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, and reading.
Born in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, Mexico, Mariela is an undergraduate at the University of Houston majoring in Advertising with a minor in Psychology. Unsure of what she wanted to study, she settled on education and tutored at a primary school, teaching students who had recently moved to the U.S. from Latin countries and had not attended school before to read and write. However, a new passion emerged once she discovered the advertising world. Mariela enjoys learning graphic design in her free time, designing posters of her favorite movies. Besides that, she loves finding new hobbies such as electric guitar, drawing, and crocheting, even if they only last a week. A fun fact about Mariela is that she graduated with her Associate of Art from Houston Community College before she graduated high school, and she will be the first in her family to graduate from university.
Katie has known that she wanted a career in Design since she was a freshman in High School. Since then, that interest has shifted from Graphic Design, Interior Design, and into Web Design and now has evolved into Project & Operations Management for Design teams. It’s always been incredibly important to Katie to be passionate about her job. As the old saying goes, if you enjoy what you do – you never work a day in your life. And thankfully, Katie is able to say that is very true! Katie especially enjoys that her job has two very different pairings: organization and efficiency management of operations paired with the creativity and strategy of the design world.
Outside of work, you may see Katie performing or directing at local community theatres, out on the lake with family, or going on adventures with her husband, Jordon. She also enjoys relaxing at home with her chinchilla, Bellamy and her cat, Zero.
A fun fact about Katie is that she worked at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida as a Face Character & Performer.
Audrey Doyle
Audrey was born and raised in Houston, TX. She is a proud graduate of Houston Community College with an Associates in Communication Design and a specialization in Graphic Design. Audrey is a passionate Graphic Designer who loves art and creating new ideas. Her experience extends across multiple facets of design from Web Design to Video Editing. Outside of work, Audrey enjoys playing disc golf, working on art projects, and trying out new foods.
Koren is a Mississippi native who moved to Houston to continue her education. Growing up with a love of creating art and an interest in computers, she embarked on a path that would merge the two. As a graduate of the University of Houston in Graphic Design and Business, she launched her own freelance company that helps others create their visual story through design. Koren is passionate about using visuals to evoke feelings or dialogue. Outside of work, you can find Koren spending time with her family and friends, painting, traveling, or playing recreational sports.
Kevin Garcia is a team player that loves Noir Films and DC Comics. A Houston native with a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia Design/Web Programming from DeVry University.
With a strong passion for Web Development, Kevin Garcia has acquired over seven years of professional experience. From human resources portals to e-Commerce web pages; he’s well-versed in all things WordPress. In the past, Kevin has created and managed numerous websites simultaneously for a big international hair-care corporation.
Kevin is dedicated to improving end-user navigation and efficiently setting up positive web presences. Always eager to learn and help the team reach its goal!
Born in Utah, but spending the majority of her life in the Pacific North West, Brandy has been involved in the advertising world for many years and eventually found her way to Innovate’s team in 2018 after having worked in her family-owned small want ad newspaper for them until they closed their doors in 2017. Brandy enjoys being a part of the Innovate team as our Account Services Manager and takes pride in using her advertising experience to be put to use in the dental marketing field. Brandy has been married for 25 years and has 4 children, 2 grandchildren, and more pets than likes to admit. When not hard at work in the office, Brandy likes to spend her time outdoors either camping, hiking, fishing, or hunting, or busy baking as she’s also a cake decorator!
Meet Kaitlin, a lovely native of Alvin, TX who now resides in the Memorial Area with her partner Kevin. She’s a proud graduate of East Texas Baptist University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and a Minor in Marketing. Kaitlin is now one of us and holds the role of our Advertising Strategist. She’s responsible for strategizing and optimizing campaigns to ensure our clients achieve their desired results. In addition to that, she also manages our Organic Social Media clients! When Kaitlin is not working, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She also loves traveling and can often be found waiting in line to board an airplane. She’s a big music fan and enjoys watching any Bravo franchise. Oh, and did we mention that she loves sandwiches too?
Gene’s professional path has always been strongly rooted in client connection, priding himself on cultivating many relationships that have followed him throughout multiple industries.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, adventure has always been in his blood. He is an avid hiker, spelunker, rock climber, and sunset chaser. Most likely with a camera in hand.
Passion for life and the value of connection have always played a huge role in defining his success, both personally and professionally.
Born and raised in Houston, Lydian discovered her love for Marketing & Social Media by working with several non-profits in the Greater Houston Area after obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Houston. Lydian grew up competing as a Championship Irish Dancer and was able to travel all over the world to attend competitions, she was even able to represent the State of Texas at an international pageant in Ireland. As Innovate’s Marketing Coordinator, Lydian is able to bring her enthusiasm for new marketing ideas to the office and is excited to help Innovate grow! When Lydian isn’t in the office, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends & family, and eating all the spicy food that she can get her hands on.
Anne Norwood is the Art Director at Innovate. She loves combining type and imagery to bring a client’s message to life visually. Anne grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and received her BS Degree in Graphic Design from San Jose State University, where she was also a scholar athlete. She now resides in the Portland metro area of Oregon. When not sitting in front of a computer screen, she would rather be outdoors – preferably backpacking to a lake with her husband and two adult kids.
Originally from a small town in Illinois, Emily moved to Houston with her now husband, Chris. As our Web Services Coordinator, Emily enjoys being on the more technical side of things and has found working at Innovate Dental Marketing to be extremely fulfilling “They encourage me to be myself, have the same moral values as me, and they push me to learn more every day and better myself!” (You rock Emily!)
Emily has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and played Volleyball competitively for 15 years and still has a profound love for the sport. In Emily’s free time, she enjoys drawing pet portraits and cultivating her love for animation, being involved in the performing arts in which she has won numerous awards & titles, and dreaming of the day when she can pick out her dream dog, a golden retriever puppy!
Mark has enjoyed being a Designer for various industries, including many years in the Dental Marketing field, and feels Innovate is a special place because it boasts such talented, thoughtful people. He grew up in the Central Valley of California and currently lives in Portland, Oregon with the two best cats in the world. Apart from design, Mark is an award-winning artist with fans around the world and finds simple and immense pleasure in things like karaoke, road trips, and Dungeons & Dragons.
