Our Team
Robert Mastis
Principal & Founder
Bob is the Principal & Founder of Digital Intersection, an integrated marketing communications agency that provides clients of all types with a variety of digital solutions that yield a positive Return on Investment. He has more than 25 years of experience working within general agencies and production environments.
Within the Digital Intersection team, Bob wears the “data guy” hat, ensuring that our teams leverage known data elements across all facets of our client projects. Whether that is evaluating giving history in the non-profit space, or previous customer engagement and purchase history in the for-profit industry verticals, we strive to integrate data with our communication and messaging strategies to make each touch highly RELEVANT.
Over his career, he has worked with clients in a variety of industries in the non-profit and for-profit space. Bob has spent the past 15 years overseeing the successful growth of Digital Intersection and has worked within several well-known St. Louis marketing and communications organizations.
Core Expertise:
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Doner and Customer Database Segmentation Analysis
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Integrated Direct Response / Marketing Strategy and Tactics
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Creative Strategy and Development
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Campaign Response Measurement and ROI Analysis
Bob is the Principal & Founder of Digital Intersection, an integrated marketing communications agency that provides clients of all types with a variety of digital solutions that yield a positive Return on Investment. He has more than 25 years of experience working within general agencies and production environments.
Within the Digital Intersection team, Bob wears the “data guy” hat, ensuring that our teams leverage known data elements across all facets of our client projects. Whether that is evaluating giving history in the non-profit space, or previous customer engagement and purchase history in the for-profit industry verticals, we strive to integrate data with our communication and messaging strategies to make each touch highly RELEVANT.
Over his career, he has worked with clients in a variety of industries in the non-profit and for-profit space. Bob has spent the past 15 years overseeing the successful growth of Digital Intersection and has worked within several well-known St. Louis marketing and communications organizations.
Core Expertise:
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Doner and Customer Database Segmentation Analysis
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Integrated Direct Response / Marketing Strategy and Tactics
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Creative Strategy and Development
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Campaign Response Measurement and ROI Analysis
Dustin Crites
Creative Director
As Digital Intersection’s Creative Director, Dustin is responsible for executing campaigns for clients including Angi, Downtown Kirkwood, and several non-profit organizations. He also helps manage team members in creative, development, and UX design initiatives. Dustin’s previous design and development experience includes nearly 5 years with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, along with 10 years as a freelancer.
This work encompassed everything from marketing to full-service web & print design. Dustin received a degree in Web Graphic Design from DeVry University in 2009 and continues to strive to learn new things and meet new challenges every day.
Core Expertise:
- Creative Digital Design
- Front End Development
- Graphic Design & Typography
- HTML Email Strategy & Development
- Branding
- UX Design
As Digital Intersection’s Creative Director, Dustin is responsible for executing campaigns for clients including Angi, Downtown Kirkwood, and several non-profit organizations. He also helps manage team members in creative, development, and UX design initiatives. Dustin’s previous design and development experience includes nearly 5 years with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, along with 10 years as a freelancer.
This work encompassed everything from marketing to full-service web & print design. Dustin received a degree in Web Graphic Design from DeVry University in 2009 and continues to strive to learn new things and meet new challenges every day.
Core Expertise:
- Creative Digital Design
- Front End Development
- Graphic Design & Typography
- HTML Email Strategy & Development
- Branding
- UX Design
Alex Burtin
Graphic Designer
As a graphic designer, Alex works with Creative Director, Dustin Crites, to ensure that all clients’ creative needs are met. He has experience in logo design and brand development, print design, and web design.
Alex graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, with an emphasis on Strategic Communications in 2016. He is also currently working to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Lindenwood University, with expected graduation in December 2021.
As a graphic designer, Alex works with Creative Director, Dustin Crites, to ensure that all clients’ creative needs are met. He has experience in logo design and brand development, print design, and web design.
Alex graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, with an emphasis on Strategic Communications in 2016. He is also currently working to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Lindenwood University, with expected graduation in December 2021.
Andrew Urena
Sr. Web Developer
Andrew is a self-motivated results-driven full stack web developer with over ten years of professional experience in the industry.
He recognizes the value of design and usability and for that he can help you develop effective web solutions that will service the growth of your business. His main focus is to understand the business requirements and needs, but most importantly exceeding those expectations.
Design is his passion. It is in his DNA. New challenges will trigger his source of creativity producing and delivering an excellent end user experience.
Prior to joining Digital Intersection, Andrew has worked with different industries in New York such as non-profit organizations, e-commerce, information technology, and medical, among others.
Over the years Andrew has also worked on a variety of freelance projects, ranging from graphic, print and logo design to designing and developing websites from start to finish.
Core Expertise:
- Web Design and Development
- Graphic Design
- Brand Design and Strategy
- User Interface Design
- Application Development
- E-Commerce Web Design
Andrew is a self-motivated results-driven full stack web developer with over ten years of professional experience in the industry.
He recognizes the value of design and usability and for that he can help you develop effective web solutions that will service the growth of your business. His main focus is to understand the business requirements and needs, but most importantly exceeding those expectations.
Design is his passion. It is in his DNA. New challenges will trigger his source of creativity producing and delivering an excellent end user experience.
Prior to joining Digital Intersection, Andrew has worked with different industries in New York such as non-profit organizations, e-commerce, information technology, and medical, among others.
Over the years Andrew has also worked on a variety of freelance projects, ranging from graphic, print and logo design to designing and developing websites from start to finish.
Core Expertise:
- Web Design and Development
- Graphic Design
- Brand Design and Strategy
- User Interface Design
- Application Development
- E-Commerce Web Design
Jeremy Cockrell
UI/UX Strategist
Jeremy is the owner of Hello Digital, a web strategy and design company dedicated to making websites better for all users. Jeremy focuses on user-centered design to deliver meaningful and engaging experiences. His background in marketing and advertising goes back to 1999 where he has worked with companies in both B2B and B2C capacities including brands such as Budweiser, Nike, AT&T, Microsoft, Smoothie King, State Farm, Intel, Sapporo, and SeaWorld.
Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and is a life-long learner and continues to take courses to develop skills in both coding and foreign languages.
Core Expertise:
- Website Analytics
- Information Architecture
- Site Architecture and Development Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Visual Design
- SEO and Accessibility
Jeremy is the owner of Hello Digital, a web strategy and design company dedicated to making websites better for all users. Jeremy focuses on user-centered design to deliver meaningful and engaging experiences. His background in marketing and advertising goes back to 1999 where he has worked with companies in both B2B and B2C capacities including brands such as Budweiser, Nike, AT&T, Microsoft, Smoothie King, State Farm, Intel, Sapporo, and SeaWorld.
Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and is a life-long learner and continues to take courses to develop skills in both coding and foreign languages.
Core Expertise:
- Website Analytics
- Information Architecture
- Site Architecture and Development Strategy
- UI/UX Design
- Visual Design
- SEO and Accessibility
Marcie DeFonce
Senior Account Executive
As an Account Executive and Graphic Designer, Marcie coordinates with clients to help achieve their marketing needs from start to finish. She strives to maintain client relationships as well as being responsible for taking care of clients’ business objectives and marketing strategies.
Marcie graduated from Lindenwood University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Studio Art. She also holds an Associate in Applied Science degree in Interior Design from St. Louis Community College. She is experienced in designing logos for startups around the St. Louis area and helping local entrepreneurs build and develop their personal brand.
As an Account Executive and Graphic Designer, Marcie coordinates with clients to help achieve their marketing needs from start to finish. She strives to maintain client relationships as well as being responsible for taking care of clients’ business objectives and marketing strategies.
Marcie graduated from Lindenwood University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and a minor in Studio Art. She also holds an Associate in Applied Science degree in Interior Design from St. Louis Community College. She is experienced in designing logos for startups around the St. Louis area and helping local entrepreneurs build and develop their personal brand.
Natalie Raskas
Senior Account Executive
As Account Executive and Digital Marketing Producer, Natalie manages client relationships to ensure marketing objectives are successfully implemented with a results-oriented focus. She is passionate about driving innovative marketing campaigns while targeting meaningful outcomes for clients.
Natalie graduated DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing and a minor in Media Studies. She is experienced in running multiple digital media campaigns and platforms, blogging, and creative copywriting. She also specializes in portrait and street photography.
As Account Executive and Digital Marketing Producer, Natalie manages client relationships to ensure marketing objectives are successfully implemented with a results-oriented focus. She is passionate about driving innovative marketing campaigns while targeting meaningful outcomes for clients.
Natalie graduated DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Writing and a minor in Media Studies. She is experienced in running multiple digital media campaigns and platforms, blogging, and creative copywriting. She also specializes in portrait and street photography.
Stevi Schaetzel
Account Executive
As Account Executive for Digital Intersection, Stevi collaborates with clients to ensure the success of their integrated marketing programs, from designing business and marketing objectives to reporting data insights on project performance.
She brings to the team several years of experience in developing communications and creative strategy in the healthcare, transportation, and sports industries. She does front end web development freelance work with local social entrepreneurs.
Stevi received bachelor’s degrees in marketing and sports business from St. Louis University in 2015 and currently serves as the President of the Business Marketing Association of St. Louis.
As Account Executive for Digital Intersection, Stevi collaborates with clients to ensure the success of their integrated marketing programs, from designing business and marketing objectives to reporting data insights on project performance.
She brings to the team several years of experience in developing communications and creative strategy in the healthcare, transportation, and sports industries. She does front end web development freelance work with local social entrepreneurs.
Stevi received bachelor’s degrees in marketing and sports business from St. Louis University in 2015 and currently serves as the President of the Business Marketing Association of St. Louis.
Alyssa Gall
Account Executive
As a Digital Intersection Account Executive, Alyssa Gall specializes in managing client relations & executing strategic direct marketing campaigns. She expertly supports organizations & all of their personal needs ensuring their unique goals and visions are fulfilled.
Alyssa graduated from the School of Business at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a specialization in Marketing in the spring of 2023. Alyssa's area of expertise is in not-for-profit clients, specifically Fraternal Foundations. With an understanding of the fraternal foundation sector, Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. She thrives on helping organizations achieve their fundraising and engagement objectives through innovative and impactful direct mail strategies.
As a Digital Intersection Account Executive, Alyssa Gall specializes in managing client relations & executing strategic direct marketing campaigns. She expertly supports organizations & all of their personal needs ensuring their unique goals and visions are fulfilled.
Alyssa graduated from the School of Business at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a specialization in Marketing in the spring of 2023. Alyssa's area of expertise is in not-for-profit clients, specifically Fraternal Foundations. With an understanding of the fraternal foundation sector, Alyssa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. She thrives on helping organizations achieve their fundraising and engagement objectives through innovative and impactful direct mail strategies.
Peggy Brinkmann
Account Executive
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