Kaylie Monahan, Account Manager

Kaylie Monahan

Account Manager

Kaylie Monahan graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a Bachelor of Science, with an emphasis in Media Design and a minor in Business. She brings years of experience managing a variety of accounts, along with a strong passion for building meaningful relationships and helping clients achieve their goals.

Kaylie previously worked with Young Company for a few years, giving her valuable familiarity and insight into the team and its clients. She takes pride in ensuring every client feels supported, understood, and valued throughout their experience. When she’s not working, Kaylie enjoys spending time at the beach, working out, and being with her friends and family.

Yancel Gutierrez, Multimedia Artist

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.

Ximena Ramirez, Graphic Designer

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.

Barry Girsh, Lead Developer

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.

Austyn Plumlee, Account Manager

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.

Missy Young, Young Company Mascot

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!

May Celiz, Marketing Assistant

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.

Tania Grimaldo, Executive Assistant

Tania 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.

Kai Cheng, Digital Marketing Strategist

Kai Cheng

Director of Digital Marketing

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.

David Ventura, Content Strategist

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.