Team Yuit

Ryan Binder

President

Ryan leads the agency’s strategy, operations, and growth, working across teams to deliver integrated marketing solutions that connect strategy, creativity, and measurable performance. He focuses on strengthening client partnerships, advancing analytics and AI-enabled workflows, and aligning marketing investments with business outcomes. With a data-driven approach and a focus on continuous improvement, Ryan helps organizations grow while positioning Yuit as a forward-looking agency built for the modern marketing landscape.

Alexis Buhrman

Director of Client Services

Alexis is a marketing and communications professional with experience leading branding, advertising, digital campaigns, and large-scale event marketing. Starting her career as a designer before moving into account management and client-side leadership roles, she brings a unique perspective that bridges creative development, strategy, and client needs. She is passionate about combining strong creative, strategic planning, and collaboration to deliver impactful campaigns that connect organizations with their audiences.

Storme Srisaneha

Senior Account Manager

Storme brings a diverse background in marketing, events, and communications to her role at Yuit. She has led integrated campaigns and produced 35+ large-scale events across healthcare, education, retail, tech, and nonprofit sectors. With expertise in content strategy, copywriting, corporate communications, and stakeholder relations, she takes a digital-first approach to helping brands connect with their audiences. As a small business owner, she blends entrepreneurial drive with a passion for community and connection. From Alaska’s commercial fishing industry to national conferences, Storme thrives at the intersection of organization, creativity, and execution.

Sam Irwin

Creative Services Director

Sam has over 11 years of experience as a creative lead and designer. He is a collaborative mentor, inspiring and guiding creative teams while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. With a strong focus on design and strategy, Sam blends creativity with data-driven insights to craft impactful marketing solutions that drive measurable success. His leadership and vision elevate brands, ensuring engaging and effective storytelling across all platforms.

Shauna Frazier

Associate Creative Director

Shauna is a creative powerhouse with a knack for graphic design, motion graphics, animation, and illustration. She loves bringing brands to life with bold visuals, clever ideas, and fresh approaches that make an impact. Always thinking outside the box, she finds new ways to elevate campaigns—whether through eye-catching design, sharp copy, or a unique perspective. As a leader and mentor, Shauna brings that same passion and energy to our creative team, inspiring big ideas and pushing creative boundaries every day.

Gabriela Riquelme

Account Manager

Gabi is a skilled Account Manager with experience in both agency and client services, giving her a strong understanding of how to balance client needs, strategy, and execution. Known for her calm personality, she brings a steady and reassuring presence to fast-moving projects, helping teams stay focused and solutions-oriented even under pressure. Her attention to detail and strong organizational skills allow her to effectively manage complex projects, coordinate across teams, and keep deliverables on track. Gabi is thoughtful in her communication and proactive in anticipating needs, ensuring work moves forward smoothly from start to finish. Her steady approach, reliability, and commitment to quality make her a valued member of the YUIT team.

Anita Laulainen

Associate Creative Director

Anita is a seasoned designer, illustrator, and photographer. With a wealth of experience in the advertising agency landscape, her passion for art and design is palpable. Anita's journey is fueled by an insatiable curiosity, as she constantly seeks inspiration from emerging trends, cutting-edge designs, and the ever-evolving realm of technology, scouring social media and news sources for fresh perspectives.

Mackenzie Banbury

Videographer & Photographer

Mackenzie is responsible for transforming raw footage into polished, engaging final productions that help bring stories and brands to life. With years of broadcast and commercial production experience, he combines strong technical knowledge with an artistic eye for composition, pacing, and storytelling. His background behind the camera allows him to capture thoughtful, high-quality visuals while also understanding how footage will come together during the editing process. In addition to editing, Mackenzie understands the full production process — from pre-production planning to running efficient shoots in the field. His experience and calm approach help projects run smoothly while delivering high-quality results for clients.

Nathan Foerster

Account Manager

For over a decade, Nathan has led marketing and creative initiatives across retail, finance, and media. His expertise in strategy, copywriting, creative design, paid media placement, PR, and cross-channel execution gives him the insight to translate client goals into clear, impactful marketing solutions. With a passion for customer service and clear communication, Nathan is a trusted client partner and effective internal advocate.

Carlos Dallos

Advertising Specialist

Carlos is a results-driven digital marketing strategist with 8+ years of experience helping brands grow online. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he’s certified in Google Ads and The Trade Desk, with expertise in market research, competitor analysis, web audits, and full-funnel strategy. Carlos has a knack for simplifying complex data challenges in GA, GTM, and CRM tools and turning them into clear, actionable insights. His favorite part of the job? Building trust and showing clients how smart marketing can scale results.

Hailey Barnes

Project Manager

Hailey is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage with a major in Journalism and Public Relations. She has customer service experience and excels in collaboration. Hailey is personable, a natural problem solver, and brings positive energy and attention to detail, which is crucial in meeting our clients' needs.

Evan Klinkhart

Operations Manager & Drone Program Manager

Scott Smith

Advertising Manager

Scott brings hands-on experience across digital and traditional media. He’s led cross-channel campaigns on platforms like Meta, Google/YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn, with a strong focus on performance, data integrity, and strategic alignment. Known for his clear communication and calm, solutions-focused approach, Scott translates complex data into actionable insights that drive results. He partners closely with clients and internal teams to ensure campaigns are optimized, on track, and aligned with overall goals.

Scott Blumenfeld

Account Manager

Scott is a marketing and account management professional with expertise in integrated marketing, sponsorship activation, media planning, and client relations. He has managed multimillion-dollar advertising portfolios and developed successful campaigns for organizations including the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Live Nation, and Molson-Coors. His background in media, events, and audience engagement helps clients connect with their audiences and achieve measurable results.

Vianne Sarber

Graphic Designer

Born and raised in Alaska, Vianne brings a strong passion for both design and business strategy. With experience in product design, her work is already in circulation across the state. She’s especially drawn to the intersection of creativity and functionality, creating designs that not only look great but work effectively. Outside of design, Vianne enjoys sculpting, with a particular love for working in porcelain.

Anne Ortiz

Accounting

Anne is YUIT’s highly detail-oriented Accounting Manager, responsible for overseeing the agency’s financial operations and ensuring accuracy across all accounts. With a strong focus on organization, efficiency, and accountability, she manages invoicing, budgeting, reporting, and day-to-day financial processes that help keep the agency running smoothly. Known for her reliability and precision, Anne plays an essential role in supporting both the YUIT team and our clients by maintaining clear, accurate financial systems and helping projects stay on track behind the scenes.

Zack Wallace

Web Developer

Zack, a lifelong computer nerd, began as a repair guru and problem solver. With 18+ years in small business IT, he pivoted to programming and web development, specializing in WordPress and PHP/JavaScript technologies. He now owns a web maintenance company, having worked in CAD drafting, photography, video-editing, and e-commerce.

Olivia Kramer

Project Manager

Olivia plays a key role in managing production logistics, tracking deliverables, and ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish. With a strong blend of technical expertise, organization, and problem-solving skills, she helps keep projects on track while supporting both clients and internal teams throughout the process. Known for being thoughtful, detail-oriented, and dependable, Olivia dedicates focused time and attention to every project to help ensure strong results. She consistently goes the extra mile to support client success and create a smooth, efficient experience for everyone involved.

Nigel Kibodeaux

Software Engineer & Web Support

Nigel is a software engineer who supports our Web Department with expertise in full-stack web development, application architecture and system design, front-end frameworks, backend development, and database management. A lifelong Alaskan, Nigel brings deep knowledge and experience that help our team deliver strong solutions and exceed client expectations.

Xavier Uraga

Web Developer & Designer

Xavier specializes in designing and developing WordPress websites with a strong focus on user experience, functionality, and visual design. With a background in graphic design and video editing, he brings a creative perspective to web development that helps websites feel engaging, intuitive, and visually cohesive. Because he understands design principles as well as development, Xavier is able to thoughtfully approach user experience, considering how users navigate a site, interact with content, and move through information in a clear and effective way.