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
natalia meave
intern

Natalia is a junior at the University of Texas at Austin, studying Advertising with a minor in Business. She’s spent the past year interning in social media and marketing, most recently helping grow a wellness brand’s online presence and community. She loves creative strategy, storytelling and finding fresh ways to connect with an audience. Natalia is excited to keep building her skills with hands-on work across social media, marketing, and creative strategy.

expertise: creativity, problem-solving, community-building, adaptability

passions: wellness, fashion, cooking, music, coffee

favorite social network: Instagram, Tik Tok

macy vatter
intern

Macy is a junior at the Texas Christian University majoring in Strategic Communication, with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Through her coursework, professional experience, and leadership roles, she has developed skills in social media strategy, branding, and relationship building. These experiences have strengthened her passion for using creative communication to help businesses connect with their audiences and build meaningful, trustworthy brands. Macy is excited to gain hands-on marketing experience, contribute to impactful projects, and to learn from the other businesses Front Porch Marketing works with. 

expertise: communication, creativity, collaboration, affability

passions: concerts, quality time with friends, working out, walks

favorite social network: Instagram, Pinterest, Tik Tok

sydney mckinney
multirocker

With a background in financial services and banking, Sydney brings a strong foundation in professionalism, attention to detail, and problem-solving to everything she does. She has a genuine passion for organization and loves helping others simplify their lives and feel more at ease. When she’s not working, she enjoys life with her husband and their 6‑month‑old baby, embracing all the joy that comes with growing a family. She’s thrilled to join the Front Porch team and looks forward to helping make everyone’s life a little easier every day.

expertise: organization, multitasking, communicating

passions: traveling, getting outdoors, reading, organizing the family calendar

favorite social network: Instagram, LinkedIn

nancy scott
nancy scott
client relationship rocker

Nancy is an experienced digital marketing strategist, agency leader, and corporate marketer. She’s also a community volunteer, relationship builder, and proud mom. With 20+ years of experience, she’s helped brands grow through smart strategy, digital campaigns, customer journeys, and data-driven storytelling. She’s worked across industries like retail, energy, construction, telecom, healthcare, and financial services — always bringing fresh ideas, sharp execution, and a true partnership mindset to every project.

expertise: blending right-brain creativity with left-brain analytics to build brand loyalty, drive measurable growth, and deliver exceptional client service

passions: cooking, adventures with her daughters, time with friends

favorite social networks: Instagram… and the family dinner table

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

Julie Porter, Founder and Chief Rocker, brings 30 years of experience and success in partnering with corporations, entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations to rock their growth. This includes overseeing brand and marketing strategies, brand development, global internal and external communications, CSR, sustainability, operations, digital marketing, and integrating multiple mergers and acquisitions. She has led the strong team at Front Porch Marketing for more than 15 years.  

Julie’s unique abilities are combined with a commitment to client’s business and people, and passion for their mission. She brings this same passion and expertise to board service for Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Faith Family Education Foundation and Dream Team Women’s Network. 

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

passions: her family, pets, cowboy boots, branding, manufacturers, professional services businesses, nonprofit board service and volunteering — and always voraciously learning!

favorite social networks: Instagram and LinkedIn