Young Company Team

Meet the Young Company Team

Bart Young

Chief Executive Officer

As a professional marketer and strategist, Bart has guided a number of significant clients in attaining category leadership with award-winning advertising and public relations. Through his guidance and leadership Young Company is recognized as one of the top 25 business-to-business agencies in the U.S.

As the agency’s executive creative director, Bart has led his staff in winning over 100 awards of excellence in advertising, public relations and Internet marketing. Major clients have included a number of Fortune 500 brands, including ARAMARK, Fluor Corporation, HP, Hughes, IBM, Northrop Grumman, TDK and Texas Instruments, as well as a number of major software, semiconductor and Internet companies.

Bart’s career in advertising began at age seven, when he spent the summer stuffing envelopes for a direct mail campaign at his father’s company, Speer, Young & Hollander. In 1983, Bart took over as President of SYH and built it into one of Southern California’s leading independent agencies. Earlier in his career, Bart was Director of Marketing for InfoSci, a Palo Alto-based high-technology consulting firm. During college he interned at J. Walter Thompson Advertising in San Francisco.

Bart holds both BS and MBA degrees in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley where he studied with global brand equity expert David Aaker. He has been an Associate Professor at California State University, Los Angeles.

Over his career, Bart has been active in a number of professional, educational and philanthropic organizations:

American Marketing Association President- 1984
Business Marketing Association President- 1989
Western States Advertising Agencies Association President- 1994
Breakfast Round Table President- 1999
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Alumni Association – Los Angeles President- 2005
AAF Orange County Ad Club - Board Member 2006 - 2009
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Alumni Association- Orange County President 2009 to Present
Leaders of Integrity - Strategic Planning Committee - 2013

An avid Porsche enthusiast, Bart also collects antique toy cars. Outdoors, he enjoys surfing in the summer, skiing in the winter and a game of tennis now and then.

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Robyn DeTorres-Young

President & Chief Strategist

Effective marketing strategy requires clever and creative use of today's technology and information. However, to really capture and move an audience, marketing needs to have heart, vision, and passion. Robyn brings a fresh and unique perspective to strategic marketing and refuses to hold back her passion when engaging with her clients. Her fun and bold concepts come with a deeply developed set of skills and experience garnered from over two decades of trend setting and market strategy that has often defined the industry. Her father, Bart Young, continued HIS father's legacy and was able to preserve it by guiding his daughter in the business, anywhere she found joy. Growing up in the second-generation full-service marketing agency, Robyn was provided with limitless opportunity to learn, grow, and truly develop her mark on the industry.

Over the course of the next 20 years, Robyn allowed her curiosity and passion to develop her career, touching every marketing medium and channel she could explore. Her desire to make a client's vision real continues to fuel her brilliant creative flair; and driving the family agency means the ideas and strategies implemented can be measured and enhanced with the latest industry tools, software, talent, and minds.

Harnessing her family's legacy and lifelong love of technology, Robyn connects with her clients by listening to them and bringing their branding message to life. She knows that it's not just about forming an effective marketing campaign. Sharing her positive light to connect people, explore ideas, and give hope to visions is what drives Robyn's passion and how she continues to grow her creativity, her business, and her technical talents everyday.

Lori Robinson

Accounting & Media Manager

As media planner and buyer, Lori handles broadcast, print and online media for a variety of clients. As a negotiator, she is very effective in obtaining the best rates and value-added merchandising for our clients. She has extensive experience in the fields of automotive, construction, education, environmental, finance, healthcare, manufacturing and retail markets. A strong work ethic, flexibility and quest for learning allows her to stay abreast of the latest trends in media. In addition she brings with her over 20 years of experience in accounting, administration and human resources. As a local Laguna Beach resident, Lori enjoys the beach and the nature of the canyon. Her other hobbies include reading, collecting history, archeology and esoteric books, and watching old classic and silent films.

Evan Jewell

Project Manager

Evan Jewell is a seasoned Project Manager at Young Company, recognized for her expertise in digital marketing and project management. With a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Loyola University Chicago, where she also minored in Spanish, Evan's academic background laid a solid foundation for her career.

At Young Company, Evan has a proven track record of delivering successful Integrated Marketing campaigns for B2B clients. Her ability to seamlessly manage complex accounts, set clear objectives, and provide strategic guidance has been instrumental in achieving client goals. She excels in CRM integration, email marketing automation, and SEO, crafting and optimizing digital marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results.

Her proficiency in WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Ads, Asana, and content creation ensure seamless project execution and high-quality results. Evan combines her strong academic background, extensive skills, and passion for continuous learning to deliver outstanding results for clients. Her efficient account management and commitment to professional growth make her an invaluable asset to Young Company.

Evan's dedication to learning new tools keeps her at the forefront of the digital landscape. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her beloved pugs, Hendrick and Priscilla.

Austyn Plumlee

Account Manager

Austyn graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science, double majoring in Finance and Economics. She has years of experience managing small and large accounts, with a passion for building meaningful relationships and helping clients reach their goals. She takes pride in making sure every client feels supported and valued. When Austyn is not working, she is spending time with her friends and family or making time for self-growth both personally and professionally.

Barry Girsh

Lead Developer

Barry is an experienced web developer and project manager with a strong background in Shopify, WordPress, PHP, and front-end technologies like CSS and JavaScript. He has led full-cycle web projects, integrating third-party APIs, managing clients, and delivering training. With a career spanning over two decades—including roles at the Metropolitan Museum, NOAA, and the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium—Barry combines technical skill with graphic design proficiency using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. His work is grounded in user-focused design, agile project management, and a passion for continuous learning in web and internet technologies.

David Ventura

Content Strategist

From a young age, David enjoyed creative storytelling. He would grab people's attention through acting, music, writing, and drawing. With this passion, he joined Young Company in 2019 as a Copywriter and to this day he continues to use the written word as his primary way to communicate the messages he feels the world needs to hear. An aspiring author, accomplished businessman, and entrepreneur, David continues to grow his talents, his passions, and pursues his curiosities in ways that positively impact the lives of those he loves.

Kai Cheng

Digital Marketing Strategist

As a digital advertising and eCommerce specialist, Kai brings skill and experience to guide YC clients with their online advertising programs. Kai is our go-to-guy for all things Google. His specialties include Google AdWords, Google Analytics, landing page conversion optimization, UTMs, advanced Excel, Minitab, SQL, Adobe Creative Cloud, Data Analytics and Tableau. His ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment allow him to pull, compile and analyze data at a rapid rate, resulting in quick feedback for our clients on data insights that drive effective campaigns. Kai earned his BA from Cal Poly Pomona and MBA from UCI Paul Merage School of Business with an emphasis in Marketing and Data Science where he graduated as a Dean’s Scholar and the highest GPA in his Class.

Ximena Ramirez

Graphic Designer

Ximena holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Communication and has spent the past 7+ years working with a diverse range of brands. Her experience spans graphic design, account management, and eCommerce, providing her with a comprehensive perspective on both creative execution and client service. She brings creativity, dedication, and a collaborative spirit to every project, with a continual drive to learn and grow. Outside the office, Ximena is passionate about film and literature. Whether she's reading, watching movies, or illustrating ideas sparked by her imagination, she draws constant inspiration from stories and visual expression.

Quataña Grimaldo

Executive Assistant

Tania graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and has experience working as an HR Admin assistant, virtual assistant, and social media manager. Through the years, she has developed her skills in data scraping, lead generation and social media management. Tania is organized, detail oriented, and a true team player. She is very eager to learn and grow both spiritually and professionally. When Tania isn't at work, she enjoys playing with her cat, reading books, and being an active member of her community.

May Celiz

Marketing Assistant

With a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, May brings over 16 years of experience in customer service, sales, and marketing support. She is organized, adaptable, and skilled in social media management, event coordination, email marketing, and front-end web updates. At Young Company, she supports a range of projects, including implementing content across client websites and online platforms, while maintaining a strong focus on deadlines and results. May is passionate about growing her digital marketing skills and advancing in the industry. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and watching movies.

Yancel Gutierrez

Multimedia Artist

Yancel is studying AB Multimedia Arts at Southville International School and Colleges. She loves watching and editing photos and videos. Yancel is organized, flexible, and always eager to learn. She is hardworking and always puts in her best effort. She cares about what she does and is always willing to do extra to make sure things turn out well. In her free time, she enjoys some alone time sipping her favorite drink, matcha, or catching up on sleep.

Missy Young

Young Company Mascot

Missy (short for Mischief) is Young Company’s mascot and favorite furry friend! An alumnus of Maltese Rescue California, she is a very hard worker who specializes in licking hands, hiding under desks, barking at other dogs, and distracting employees with her cuteness! Missy is a very good girl who brightens up everyone’s day and keeps us all on our toes. There’s never a dull moment when Missy is around!