DKR Marketing is a small team that thinks big when it comes to digital. While we believe there are best practices and tools that can benefit all our clients, we also know that each client needs custom solutions. One of our core strengths is that we really love to spend time with people. We take the time to ask questions, to learn, and to ultimately go on a journey with our clients that will be transformative for everyone involved.
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We’re here to help you tell your story and grow your impact. And in the process, let’s have some fun and get to know each other!
Following a diverse international career in consulting, digital marketing, and cross-border business development, Dan founded DKR Marketing to provide digital solutions for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Dan thrives on leveraging digital technology to bring people together.
Prior to founding DKR Marketing, Dan “cut his teeth” in digital marketing in Beijing, China, where he lived and worked from 2011 to 2018. Throughout his career, Dan has collaborated with esteemed and widely recognized businesses in diverse markets on a global scale. His professional portfolio includes partnerships with prominent entities such as the Chinese web giant Sina.com (NASDAQ:SINA), the Harlem Globetrotters, and DTE Energy, showcasing his extensive experience in a variety of international markets. Ultimately, Dan is always looking to work with new clients that have a story to tell and are up for a challenge.
Dan has always been proud to be from “Pure Michigan,” and after years of living and working in major markets, he decided it was time to come home. He now lives near his hometown of Frankenmuth, MI, with his wife, Kayla, and young daughter, Penelope. He’s thrilled about his new role – being Dad – and keeps a personal blog about his fatherhood journey at tridadlife.com
Julia supports DKR Marketing as a content manager, committed to helping clients tell their stories through digital media. She is a creative, outside-the-box thinker that excels at identifying new ways for her clients to engage with their audience.
Previous to joining the DKR Marketing team, she worked as a nursing assistant in an Emergency Room for seven years where she cultivated strong communication and teamwork skills. Julia decided to pivot into business, overseeing marketing and business development efforts for several start-up enterprises.
A native to the Frankenmuth area, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. In her free time she is traveling, hiking, or spending time with her kittens, Thomas and Lil’ Shrimp.
Heidie is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of dedicated experience in online work, serving a diverse clientele across various industries. As a proficient project manager, she demonstrates unwavering focus and dedication to every project, ensuring timely delivery and surpassing client expectations.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Heidie values quality time with family and friends, finding solace in meaningful connections outside of work. Her commitment to excellence in her field is akin to a steadfast lighthouse guiding teams through challenges, establishing her as a reliable and invaluable asset.
Alyssa is a purpose-driven professional with a passion for helping people thrive. With nearly 15 years of experience in nonprofits, marketing, and public service, she’s known for blending strategy, storytelling, and systems thinking to bring clarity and impact to every project.
Her leadership spans sectors including historical organizations, libraries, private clubs, schools, and corporate marketing. As Executive Director of the Frankenmuth Historical Association, Alyssa led a team of 15 staff and 22 volunteers, raised $150,000 in under a year, and guided the museum through national accreditation. At Scottsdale Public Library, she managed a $920,000 budget, oversaw a 23-person team, and launched literacy programs that boosted student reading scores by 23%. In the private sector, she has strengthened brand strategy and communications for national and global companies like XPT Specialty and DENSO, led marketing and event campaigns for a private country club, and driven engagement through digital content, branded storytelling, and data-informed strategy.
Now based in Frankenmuth, Michigan, Alyssa shares life with her husband, two children, and their dog, Molly. She’s endlessly curious, a lover of the outdoors, and most at home when she’s learning, creating, or connecting with others. Her faith in Jesus is the foundation of her life, shaping the way she leads, serves, and lives with intention. From church ministry to kitchen experiments, she brings energy, joy, and heart into everything she does.