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
intern
Sarah is a senior at Ursuline Academy of Dallas. As a member of the Acres yearbook staff, copy editor for the Esse literary magazine, Communications Assistant for Ursuline’s Ambassador Program, and brand ambassador for Clean Juice, she has gained experience in communication and creative design. Opportunities like these have also strengthened her passion for leadership, organization and attention to detail. Sarah is excited to dive into the world of marketing, strategy, and communications while learning from real-world experience.
expertise: writing, communication, organization
passions: rom-coms, sunset walks, baking, matcha, photography
favorite social network: Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok
intern
Alexa is a sophomore at Baylor University majoring in Economics through the University Scholars program. Over the past year, she has managed the social media presence of a nationally acclaimed athlete, where she discovered her passion for creating engaging content and building authentic connections with audiences.
She loves creative storytelling, content creation, and helping others learn and grow. With a blend of creativity, curiosity, and analytical thinking, she enjoys bringing fresh ideas to projects and finding new ways to connect with people through marketing. Alexa is excited to continue learning, collaborating with others, and helping bring great ideas to life for clients.
expertise: social media, writing, communication
passions: reading, drawing, crochet, gymnastics
favorite social network: Pinterest, Instagram
intern
Peyton is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Journalism. This past school year, she interned with the university’s Student Affairs Development Office where she gained hands-on experience in event coordination, community outreach and project management. She is passionate about thoughtful communication, creative collaboration and building meaningful connections through media and storytelling. Peyton is excited to continue growing her skills in marketing, strategy, research and media planning.
expertise: writing, communication, community outreach, collaboration
passions: coffee shops, heated yoga, country music, needlepointing
favorite social network: Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- sarah muck
intern - alexa sims
intern - peyton gray
intern - sydney mckinney
multirocker - nancy scott
client relationship rocker - alison moreno
rock collector - christine finnegan
media rocker - lea ann allen
swiss army rock - john delaloye
chief financial rocker - vanessa hickman
rock star - julie porter
chief rocker