Who We Are

We’re not your typical marketing agency—and we like it that way.

TLC Marketing Consultants was built for the real world—where business owners wear too many hats, deadlines come fast, and marketing needs to actually work. We’re a lean, strategic, boots-on-the-ground team that helps brands grow without all the fluff, jargon, or inflated invoices.

We mix creativity with strategy, storytelling with data, and coffee with… more coffee. Okay, you caught us – sometimes it’s a cold beer or a glass of wine.

Whether you need a full campaign, a quick consultation, or just someone to make sense of all the marketing noise, we’re here for it—and for you.

Tammy Fruits
Tammy FruitsCEO & Owner
Tammy brings a wide array of experience and depth to the company to TLC Marketing Consultants, as a former executive in the Live Concert Industry, Professional Football, and Broadcast Television.
Her professional experience includes 20 plus years with Live Nation culminating in her final role as Senior VP of Sales, National for the organization, seven years as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the Kansas City Chiefs, and four years with Scripps Media in sales management of both digital and broadcast assets – KSHB television and 38 the Spot.She founded TLC with partner Lucretia Raby in 2016.

Education & Certifications:

• Google Ads Certified

• SAM and WBENC Certified

• Serves as Greater Kansas City Friends of Fisher House Board VP

Patricia Sierra
Patricia SierraSocial Media Manager
Patricia brings more than 10 years of experience in copywriting, content creation, digital marketing, website management, and social media strategy to the TLC Marketing Consultants team. Her background combines strategic communication, SEO-focused content development, and hands-on experience building and managing websites and digital platforms.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication with a focus on Journalism

• MBA focused on Project Management and Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence Training Certification

• Google AI Essentials Certification

• Google Ads Certification

Mario Leiss
Mario LeissDigital Manager

Mario Leiss brings more than 10 years of experience in digital design, web development, multimedia production, and UX/UI strategy to the TLC Marketing Consultants team. His background combines creative design, technical web development, and user-focused digital experiences with hands-on expertise building websites, multimedia content, and digital marketing assets.

Education & Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Image and Sound Design with a focus on Digital Media
  • Full Stack Web Development Certification
  • Professional Training in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects
  • Advanced Training in UX/UI Design and WordPress Development
Bruno Freitas
Bruno FreitasBusiness Development Manager
Bruno Freitas brings experience in digital marketing, lead generation, business development,
and project coordination to the TLC Marketing Consultants team.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and Public Relations (Publicidade e Propaganda) –
ESAMC
• Experience and certifications in Paid Media & Outbound Marketing
• Training in Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw
• Project Management & Marketing Operations Experience
• Ongoing professional development in Digital Marketing, Business Development, and
AI-driven Marketing Solutions
• AI Video Creators Community Certification in AI-Powered Video Production

Debra Tucker
Debra TuckerClient Relations Manager
Deb spent many years in banking, culminating as Vice President of Commercial and Agribusiness Banking at Landmark National Bank. After taking early retirement, she joined TLC Marketing Consultants to oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations. While she jokes that working with family has its challenges, her experience and attention to detail help keep the business running smoothly.
 Jake Brady
 Jake BradyMarketing Assistant
Jake is our newest addition, working part-time at TLC, and a student at Emporia State University pursuing a degree in accounting while gaining valuable real-world experience as a part-time team member with TLC Marketing Consultants. On campus, he is actively involved in the Associated Student Government, the Honors College, and Blue Key Honors Society, where he has developed strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Devon Hickey
Devon HickeySocial Media & Copy Editor
Devon earned her public relations degree from Loyola University Chicago before completing a master’s degree in early childhood education at UMKC. At TLC Marketing Consultants, she supports content creation, press releases, copy editing, and scheduling, bringing strong communication, organization, and attention to detail to every project. She also helps keep the team’s messaging polished, accurate, and on schedule—because, as she jokes, someone has to do it.
Chase McAnany
Chase McAnanyIT & Website Coordinator
Chase McAnany brings a fresh perspective to the TLC Marketing Consultants team with a strong foundation in IT systems, networking, and technical support. He helps keep the agency’s technology running smoothly by troubleshooting issues, managing equipment, and supporting day-to-day operations, while applying strong problem-solving skills to ensure the team stays connected, productive, and efficient.
Lucretia Raby
Lucretia RabyDigital Consultant
Lucretia co-founded TLC Marketing Consultants and continues to serve as a digital marketing consultant specializing in paid digital advertising. With more than 23 years of marketing experience, she has led digital strategy for major organizations, including serving as Head of Digital for Scripps Media in Kansas City, where she helped clients maximize results through strategic, data-driven advertising campaigns.
Lexie Longbine
Lexie LongbineDigital Consultant
Lexie is a valued member of the TLC Marketing Consultants team, contributing her expertise across multiple digital marketing disciplines, including website development. With extensive experience in search engine optimization (SEO), Google Ads, and social media marketing, she helps clients strengthen their online presence through strategic digital solutions that drive engagement and measurable results.

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