Robby started The Nine in 2007 with a vision of becoming a leader in the digital landscape in the South. His background in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture, Auburn University, 2003) has helped him design the user interface for Caboose (The Nine’s custom Content Editing Framework) and oversee the direction and future of The Nine. As the Chief Visionary of The Nine, he leads with a deep commitment to creating a future where digital marketing serves as a catalyst for positive change. With a rich background in entrepreneurship and a passion for service, he combines strategic insight with a compassionate approach to leadership. His vision extends beyond business success to fostering a community where every individual’s potential is realized. Guided by his faith and dedication to nurturing talent, he inspires his team to innovate, grow, and deliver exceptional value to clients while contributing to a greater societal mission. His journey, marked by a transformative spiritual experience and a steadfast belief in the power of small businesses, shapes his unique perspective on leadership and success. He is active in his community and his church, Bridgetown. His heart for the homeless is the driving force behind everything he works to accomplish with The Welcome Table, a newly founded 501(c)(3) that is in the works in Portland, Oregon.

Born in Portland, Oregon, Paris grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  He was heavily involved in church, sports, music, and art. He graduated from The University of Alabama in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media & Business Administration. As a freelance designer and web developer, he worked for clients around the world. He then started and partnered in several businesses including The Web Craftsmen, Biospherian, myCast.io, TruckingIndustryJobs.com, and Vox Verba. He's worked in whatever roles were needed to move companies forward, from janitor to CEO. Since focusing on digital marketing the past 18 years, he’s helped clients grow from $0 to millions in revenue. He hosts the First Customers podcast to learn more about how entrepreneurs get their first sales. He enjoys adventures with his family at the beach and in the woods. They frequent local festivals, rodeos, and renaissance fairs near their home base in the tiny little town of Orange Beach, Alabama.

Andrya calls the beaches of Pensacola, Florida home today, but she grew up only a mile from The University of Alabama. After falling in love with communications in collegiate speech and debate, Andrya combined language with technology by building content marketing systems for brands. Since then, Andrya has developed the brand content systems behind millions of dollars in revenue across the globe. Now, Andrya partners with businesses to develop growth initiatives. Andrya is a published author in the New York Times, host of a weekly creative writing group for global authors and published her first collection of poetry in 2019, Lightwork. Andrya holds a Masters in Strategic Communication and Leadership.

Billy graduated from the Computer Science program at The University of Alabama, where he fine-tuned his programming skills. His background in graphic design enables him to code websites that are both visually appealing and easy to use, while maintaining a high level of functionality. Billy has in-depth knowledge of HTML5, CSS, jQuery, and Ruby on Rails - and dabbles in other languages. He is married to Kate and they are parents to 3 boys.

Rick joined The Nine in 2021 as an Investing Partner. Last year Rick was appointed to the Alabama Innovation Commission by Governor Ivey. During his time serving on the Innovation Commission, Rick began seeking opportunities to partner with and invest in people that have the potential to be leaders of innovation and that is exactly what he found with The Nine. Rick brings his experience as a General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Mercedes-Benz US International to the company along with his years of engineering experience in the automotive industry. Rick is passionate about helping others achieve success. He loves to share his faith and pray for others. Rick is inspired daily by his wife Lauren and their 5 children.

Steve has lived in the heart of Portland, Oregon, surrounded by coffee, rain, and all things gloomy for just shy of a decade, though he grew up in the sunny suburbs of LA. He graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Biblical Studies, and a Masters of Divinity from Talbot Theological Seminary at Biola University. He planted a church in Sherwood, OR before moving into corporate sales. He sold coffee for Dapper & Wise Roasters and most recently was a part of the Technical Sales Organization (TSO) at Verizon as a Principal Manager - Solutions Architect, managing a sales team of 16 people in Portland, OR and Spokane, WA, and specializing in Fixed Wireless Access Internet, VoIP telephony, UCaaS, and mobile Cybersecurity solutions in the SMB space. Steve owns his own sales consulting business, helping companies develop strategies for training sales people to execute on the three D's of sales: Development, Demonstration, and Delivery. Steve's been married to the love of his life, Nadia, for the past 15 years, and has three kiddos in Paisley, Everett, and London. He's also the reluctant owner of River the Goldendoodle - He just did it for the kids...

Sean Lee is a Druid City local. He attended The University of Alabama for Digital Media with a minor in Creative Writing. He has worked with internationally recognized ministries as well as the federal, state, and local government. At The Nine Digital he heads up the Performance Marketing team, offering lead generation services and more to our clients. Outside of work Sean enjoys playing a variety of instruments as well as training in Jiu-Jitsu in his spare time. 

After graduating from The University of South Carolina, Rusty traveled across the United States which included a one-year stop working in a ski shop in Colorado. Eventually, he visited 48 of 50 states marketing for brands like Coca-Cola, Verizon, Delta, and the Indy Racing League. His experience in marketing, communication strategy, web design, and leadership development is fueled by a passion for helping people and companies communicate effectively. Rusty has worked across diverse industries such as his most recent experience directing marketing strategy for Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area. That diverse experience brings a unique perspective on how to strategically move companies towards their desired goals and objectives through marketing. When he is not strategizing for The Nine, he loves helping people grow in their faith and adventuring with his wife Amy and their 3 kids.

Andrew lives in Northport, AL. He graduated from The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) and earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He completed his professional accounting certifications, and is currently licensed as an Enrolled Agent with the Department of Treasury. Andrew has served companies in both corporate and public accounting for over 8 years and is passionate about creating financial systems to help individuals and business achieve growth and improve their bottom line. He is responsible for managing the finances at The Nine, and it’s ventures, striving to help reach its financial objectives and overall growth. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys playing music and sports, and is interested in all things 80’s.

Hannah graduated with a BA from Otterbein University with a major in Visual Communications and Drawing and a minor in Art History. As a Senior Designer at The Nine she loves solving problems with design, typography, and ADA compliance to build strong brands and website experiences. She's just as comfortable with a mouse as she is with a paintbrush – splitting her resume with traditional design and sign painting. Off the clock you can find her sewing a jacket or baking a mean triple layer carrot cake.

Malarie graduated from Bevill State Community College and The University of Alabama with a B.A. in digital media. She started her design career by spending nine years creating various forms of print and digital media for a local newspaper company. Currently, she's a big sister to a Bichon Frisé named Ellie (aka Turkey) and was once a hobbyist beekeeper. Lattes are basically a food group for her, and she'd choose a concert with a friend over most other activities. Recently, Malarie got back into working out and likes to believe she's gained some new muscles.

Steve is a trophied affiliate marketer who honed his skills on the brutal streets of cold calling and door-to-door sales. But he didn't let the grind get him down. After earning his business degree from San Diego State University, Steve headed to the sunny shores of Pensacola where he spent his days binding books on the beach, enjoying the laid-back retirement lifestyle. But Steve's passion for entrepreneurship never waned. In his free time, he enjoys dabbling in AI, automation, and all things search engine optimization related, including the ever-important art of link building.

Josh first joined The Nine in the summer of 2022 after graduating from The University of Alabama with a Bachelors in Computer Science.  His skillset lies in software and API development, and his current work includes leveraging AI solutions for Vox Verba, and being The Nine's go-to Shopify guy.  Since studying abroad in Ireland in college and broadening his horizons, Josh spent a year teaching English in Spain, and currently spends his time between Chicago and Mexico City.  In his spare time, Josh loves to learn about different cultures through cooking food from around the world, and is slowly but surely getting better at guitar in real life than he is in Guitar Hero.  His other interests include audio signal processing projects, video game development, and creative writing.