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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 website development spanning across Caboose and Shopify.  Since studying abroad in Ireland in college and broadening his horizons, Josh spent a year teaching English in Spain, and is currently based out of Chicago.  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.

Alex is a Full-Stack Developer at The Nine, combining her degrees in marketing and computer science to create seamless, high-performing websites. Passionate about bringing our CMS into the future, she thrives on problem-solving and innovation. A lifelong movie buff, she grew up on James Bond films and spends her free time baking, gaming, and perfecting pasta dishes (fueled by Dr. Pepper). When she’s not coding, she’s cuddling her cats, Bucky and Juliet.