Who We Are
Meet the Team
We’re marketers, so naturally, we ask each and every client, “What’s your competitive difference?” Once we find out, of course, we exploit it. So allow us to layout ours:
We’re Realistic. We’re Creative. We’re Black and White.
What does this mean? It means we’re realistic with our clients when it comes to budgets, timelines, perceptions, and more – but we also work as creatively as possible within any constraints in order to make our clients stand out and get results. We analyze the good AND the bad, we say it like it is, we try to avoid surprises. We operate in black and white, both literally (if you’ve seen our office space) and metaphorically.
Whitney West
Marketing & Design Director
A natural-born leader who founded Tulip Tree Marketing with the intention of providing custom solutions to business leaders with unmatched experience, creativity, and passion. Her innate ability to maintain a fast-paced environment brewing with innovation and the highest of standards is one of the many reasons her team is considered the best talent in the industry.
Brian Flackey
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator, right-hand man, jack-of-all-trades, chaos coordinator – there’s really nothing Brian won't tackle. He brings creativity, enthusiasm, and dependability to the team. Brian is detailed, organized, and proactive with each project for our clients. Numbers, analytics, and problem-solving are his specialties – making him a real asset to the Tulip Tree team.
Crystal Landherr
Marketing Specialist
Motivation should be her middle name – and her endless energy doesn’t even require caffeine! Crystal’s creativity and determination fuel each project from start to finish. She loves deadlines, thinking outside of the box, and accomplishing goals with her clients. Add in her integrity and positive attitude and we have the perfect formula for marketing success.
Natasha Link
Marketing Specialist
Natasha is a creative, out of the box thinker who thrives under pressure. Her eternal optimism and sense of humor keeps things light. As a writer, she has a knack for connecting to people through her words. With her determination and ability to easily adapt to change, Natasha will keep your marketing efforts moving forward while effectively communicating with your audience along the way.
Jeff Sadler
Design Specialist
Jeff is a true veteran of graphic design. With 25 years of experience in the industry, he paves the way with his knowledge and his ambition. He is creative to the core, detail-oriented, and won’t stop until the job is done. Jeff has a natural eye for design and uses his skills to help our clients reach their goals. From logos to publications, to graphics of any kind – Jeff is our do-all designer.
Kayla Piltz
Content Specialist
This girl's can-do attitude and her constant cup of cold press keeps her motivated and moving! Kayla's combination of analytical and creative skills allows her to create content that is driven to create engagement. If you're looking for someone to create monthly social media strategies or attention-seeking mailers, she's your girl! Her goal is to make sure your marketing content is unique while remaining results driven.
Puckett Alabestor West
Senior Office Security
Walter Todd West
Junior Office Security
Walter's previous bio was, "He's lucky he's cute." Well, he's grown a little since then. Walter's extreme drive and desire to be loved, makes him a perfect tandem to Puckett. Throwing him the ball or getting him "hard water" (ice) will keep him by your side permanently...we mean it, he won't leave you alone. He likes to keep the office on our toes by refusing to listen every once in a while, so if you see him outside by himself, just know we tried!
Team Trivia
We believe work doesn’t have to be all business. In fact, fun is a vital part of our culture. Get to know the Tulip Tree A-Team with our own version of Guess Who!
Puckett loves spending his PTO relaxing with friends and family at his cabin in Canada.
Always says yes to international travel.
Rough, right? After a great adventure, the call of the Upper Midwest brought Crystal back to her roots in Minnesota.
Survived living in Hawaii for three years.
Want something from Whitney? Leading with a large, skinny, sugar-free vanilla latte (with 4 shots) works wonders.
Starts mornings with 4 shots... of espresso.
Somehow Crystal is fully functional without the essential lifeblood that fuels the rest of the Tulip Tree team.
Consumes absolutely zero caffeine. Seriously.
No one in the office can top Puckett's unique costume choices. Check our Instagram for proof.
Running champ for best dressed on Halloween.
Whether it's Ted Bundy or Dahmer, there's something very interesting about True Crime to Tasha.
Loves serial killer documentaries.
Brian's little pup, Charles, is his pride and joy.
Is a proud parent of a 15-year-old Pomeranian.
Marvin Grey to be exact, and he’s a cat.
His best friend's name is Marvin.
You can find Kayla baking treats, applying face masks, nail painting, and watching reality T.V. on Sundays!
Strongly believes in Self-Care Sunday.
Jeff loves him an epic Royal Rumble!
Is hooked on pro wrestling.
Puckett visits everyone in the office on a daily basis. Where does he find the time?
Is a social butterfly.
Natasha's cats are named Bronx and Madison in case you're interested in following them!
Made an Instagram account for their cats.
You can’t spell Walter without W-A-T-E-R.
Loves water more than food.
If the timing doesn't impress you, the rhyming Whitney puts with it should.
Can list all 50 states in less than 30 seconds.
Brian's all-time fave is Survivor, but he also loves fantasy drafts for The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.
Guilty pleasure is reality TV.
Natasha's passion for writing extends to her personal life. We're patiently waiting for the day when we can finally read it!
Writes Fiction for fun.
You're correct in ruling out Jeff and Brian.... but Kayla means business once she steps out into the world!
Never leaves home without a ponytail.
"WWWWWWWGG
GGHHHRRRRW." Yes, Jeff's favorite character is Chewy a.k.a. Chewbacca.
Is the Star Wars expert of the office.
Kayla hasn't been to Olive Garden in 7 years if that tells you anything.
Makes a mean pasta sauce.
Having never played ball a day in her life, Crystal's favorite sport is baseball - go, Twins!
Is a die hard baseball fan.
Dunder and Ringo truly live the good life because of Kayla!
Has two completely free-roam rabbits.
When the child pageant world kicked her to the curb, Whitney turned to hair modeling with help from her small-town salon-owner Momager.
Voted Little Miss Type A by her child peers.
From Beastie Boys to Tupac - Jeff keeps all the classics coming thru the stereo.
Loves hip-hop music.
Brian aspires to be a cowboy in Montana. (He's going thru a phase...or is he?)