Attention Local Business Owners

A Digital Marketing Agency...Why We're Different


Welcome to Own the Zipcode's agency. We're a team of 12 passionate and diverse digital marketing enthusiasts who thrive on helping local businesses grow online.

Our journey began with a shared love for everything digital – from ranking websites on Google to crafting campaigns that connect with audiences to help bring in more new clients.

Our team is made up of experts from across the U.S., each bringing a unique skill set and perspective to the table. We believe that diversity is our strength, and it allows us to think creatively and solve challenges from multiple angles. Whether it's SEO, website creation, maximizing content, or web analytics, our goal is simple: to help your business shine in the digital space.

We don’t just see our clients as customers; we see them as partners. Your success is our success, and that’s why we take a collaborative approach, working closely with you to understand your needs and deliver tailor-made solutions that get results.

We believe in educating first so that you understand why we are making the suggestions we do.

When we're not optimizing websites or creating awesome marketing strategies, you’ll find us brainstorming new ideas over coffee, celebrating wins (big or small), and continuously learning to stay ahead in this ever-evolving digital world.

Ready to take your online presence to the next level? We look forward to getting to know you. Let’s make it happen together!

Meet the OtZ Agency Team

Team member Own the Zipcode - Audra Houtz

Audra Houtz

Audra is a seasoned professional in marketing, customer service and business operations.

Her passion is driving business growth by increasing customer base and retention, delivering outstanding results.

Drawing from diverse business ventures, Audra crafts tailored solutions cultivating long-term partnerships and drives client success.

Her keen understanding of business dynamics and customer needs enables her to implement strategic SEO marketing that propels clients forward in the digital age.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Brett Attee

Brett Attee

Brett is an ai, digital marketing, and technology enthusiast with an insatiable curiosity for all things innovative and game-changing.

With over four decades of IT experience in the hardware and software industry, Brett has mastered the art of seamlessly integrating cutting-edge solutions, new ideas, and platforms for business efficiency to elevate customer satisfaction.

He excels in finding solutions to seemingly "unsolvable" problems that come up in everyday business. His find-a-solution attitude and quick thinking are a real asset to the team.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Karen Kast

Karen Kast

Karen specializes in creating innovative marketing solutions that help businesses tap into their full potential.

With experience in design, SEO, and strategic advertising, her focus is on delivering results that drive growth and visibility.

Her unique approach blends creative thinking with practical strategies to connect businesses to the endless possibilities that lie ahead.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Kathleen oerner

Kathleen Koerner


DO, FACOS, Founder & CEO Graceful Edge Agency

Dr. Kathleen Koerner is a highly skilled board-certified general surgeon based in rural, south-central Texas where she continues to practice both general surgery and aesthetics. Dr. K. became passionate about online marketing while setting up her own aesthetic practice. Quality marketing in the plastic surgery and aesthetic space was scarce at best and extremely expensive.

Fast forward, Graceful Edge Agency was born with the mission to provide next level SEO, AI technology and comprehensive services designed to maximize referral generation and return on investment exclusively for plastic surgery practices. Dr. K. along with the Own the ZipCode team of experts are uniquely qualified to partner with plastic surgeons seeking to build and perfect their digital marketing strategy.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Laurel Bartosh

Laurel has been a small business owner since 2016, with a background in healthcare.

Her journey has been shaped not only by her own experiences but also by the insights gained from her husband, who worked in the HVAC industry. Observing how businesses function, Laurel quickly recognized that many were leaving money on the table due to inefficiencies and overlooked opportunities. She became determined to help companies bridge these gaps, making their operations smoother and more profitable.

Laurel's guiding philosophy, "We over Me," is at the heart of everything she does. She believes success is a team effort, prioritizing the needs of others over individual accolades.

Laurel is driven to help businesses scale new heights with purpose and precision.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Lisa Seigler

Lisa Seigler

Lisa is a dedicated registered nurse with extensive clinical experience that bridges the gap between healthcare and marketing. With a passion for enhancing patient care and physician visibility, she founded a marketing agency focused on serving medical professionals.

Her agency offers tailored solutions that help physicians amplify their practices through effective digital marketing strategies, patient engagement, and brand development.

By combining her nursing expertise with marketing knowledge, she empowers healthcare providers to reach their goals in providing care to an increased number of patients.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Marsha Vacca

Marsha Vacca

As a small business owner with a background in healthcare, life insurance and property management, Marsha's focus is to help other business people achieve success as they serve their communities. 

After a few years of learning the social media platforms, she knows how important it is for businesses to have the most cost-effective, results-driven online presence to succeed. 

That is why she has joined with this team of committed, professional people who share her passion and values to help see business owners meet and exceed their goals. 

Team member Own the Zipcode - Milla Mcammon

Milla McCammon

Milla is a skilled Graphic Artist, website and funnel builder. She shines at making your website and visuals look amazing. Anything creative puts her in her happy place.

Her second passion is ai (artificial intelligence) and automations. She helps your business run with ai and automations that frees up your time from doing mundane and repetitive tasks.

Forming partnerships for a long term relationship are important to her as well. Because she can see the 30,000 foot view of your business and understands the day-to-day operations, her insights are invaluable. She loves saving you money and helping you solve problems in your business.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Sheri Huesman

Sheri Huesman

Sheri has been a small business owner since 2009, giving her firsthand insight into the unique challenges entrepreneurs face, particularly in marketing and customer acquisition.

With over a decade of experience navigating these hurdles, she deeply understands the pressures small businesses encounter in a competitive marketplace.

Sheri's passion lies in helping businesses grow and thrive. Working in the digital marketing space since 2019, her expertise spans a wide range of online strategies, combining cutting-edge digital tools with proven marketing techniques. This, paired with her real-world business experience, allows her to offer practical, results-driven solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.

As a dedicated partner, Sheri prides herself on collaborating closely with businesses to craft effective marketing strategies within their budget. She believes in working as a team to create customized approaches that not only drive growth but also build lasting success.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Sheri Ragan

Sheri Ragan

Sheri Ragan is a business development professional and operations specialist who loves helping businesses grow and run smoothly.

She’s passionate about building strong relationships, finding new opportunities, and improving processes to make things work better. Whether it’s expanding your reach or fine-tuning day-to-day operations, she focuses on practical solutions that create real results.

Sheri believes that success comes from teamwork, trust, and always finding ways to improve. Partnering with clients who share that mindset makes for exciting outcomes.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Terrie Texada

Terrie Texada

Terrie comes from the technical side of business and excels at customer strategies.

Her years in IT helps her understand complex problems and how to solve them. She is able to break down the steps to resolve the problems and help clients implement the changes needed into their business.

She has a passion for helping people and purpose-driven expertise in her field.

Terrie is your gal when you need to get unstuck.

Team member Own the Zipcode - Dan Houtz

Dan Houtz

Dan is a skilled professional with extensive experience in the computer industry, having worked with top 100 companies. Always at the cutting edge, thinking outside the box is second nature to him. Dan's expertise spans finance, business operations, and marketing, consistently delivering exceptional results.

Having successfully co-founded and managed various start-ups, Dan understands what it takes to make a business grow and thrive. This experience equips him to provide invaluable insights and strategic solutions.

Driven by a commitment to helping fellow business owners succeed, Dan leverages his diverse skills to propel clients forward with strategic marketing solutions in the digital age.

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