DeanHouston, a business-first marketing firm that excels at creating meaningful communication strategies for technical products and services companies, today announced that Craig Rahtz is joining the team as the newest web developer.
Craig brings more than two decades of experience developing digital experiences across higher education, healthcare, financial services, legal, publishing and e-commerce industries. Most recently, he worked as a freelance web developer, managing and optimizing portfolios of 60+ websites, and previously spent 15 years as a Senior New Media Developer at Hobsons, where he built interactive web experiences, mobile apps, and innovative personalized video solutions for colleges and universities nationwide.
With a background spanning video production, motion graphics, and deep interactive and web development expertise, he’s excited to make an impact on DeanHouston’s culture, creativity, and client services. His passion for building high-performing, accessible digital experiences aligns perfectly with the way we help clients manufacture greatness every day.
As a DeanHouston Web Developer, Craig’s responsibilities will include:
- Developing premium, high-performance websites and interactive media using cutting-edge front-end tools and methodologies.
- Collaborating with digital project managers to ensure marketing campaigns and brand presentations align seamlessly with client strategies.
- Providing technical leadership to integrate diverse technologies and third-party services via APIs and custom solutions.
- Consulting directly with clients to identify optimal digital strategies and communicating complex technical concepts in an accessible way.
- Educating internal teams on technology offerings and processes to ensure consistent, expert advice across all client touchpoints.
- Delivering technical training and mentorship to colleagues and clients to empower their use of digital tools and emerging technologies.
A Cincinnati native, Craig loves the city, its history and its rich arts scene. Each spring, he becomes a bit obsessed with the NBA playoffs, especially since Cincinnati doesn’t have a team, which makes it easier to enjoy the games without rooting for a specific winner. In the winter, you’ll likely find him spending quality time with his PlayStation. From spring through fall, though, Craig is outdoors as much as possible, hiking, biking and driving around his big yard.
About DeanHouston
DeanHouston is a business-first marketing firm that excels at creating meaningful communication strategies for technical products and services companies designed to intrigue, excite, invite conversation and generate demand. Established in 1988 in Cincinnati, the company is headquartered in Covington, KY, with satellite offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, Shanghai, and a strategic partnership in Stuttgart, Germany. Its Exhibit Logistics division is located in Hamilton, OH. To learn more about DeanHouston, visit deanhouston.com.