Gregory Spies is an accomplished marketing leader with a proven track record of success in creating and executing effective digital marketing campaigns. For 15 years he ran The Interactive Dept., a digital agency based in Portland, Oregon that served a diverse range of clients including Chicago Stock Exchange, Domaine de Canton, Aviation Gin (pre-Ryan Reynolds), Stages Indoor Cycling, KinderCare Learning Companies, Westin and a variety of tech start-ups and F&B brands. Always looking to give back to his community, Greg developed relationships with many local organizations and non-profits, creating websites and digital fundraising campaigns for such vital Portland groups as Transition Projects, Central City Concern, P:ear, Forest Park Conservancy, Housing Development Center and many more.
In 2019, Greg sought a new challenge and closed his agency to join the José Andrés Group. There, he leveraged his marketing skills to create engaging websites and digital campaigns to support the world-renowned chef and humanitarian’s mission to “change the world through the power of food.” Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 to the restaurant industry, Greg was able to launch over a dozen websites, roll-out nine new brands, and significantly boost email open rates and guest engagement.
Greg brings a wealth of expertise to every project he undertakes, combining his strategic mindset with his extensive experience as a WordPress front-end developer. He has successfully designed and coded numerous websites, also leveraging popular platforms like Wix, SquareSpace, BentoBox, and Adobe Business Catalyst. With a strong background in developing digital campaigns, Greg excels in developing strong digital footprints, implementing effective email marketing strategies, optimizing websites for SEO/SEM, and devising customer acquisition strategies. His multifaceted skill set and deep understanding of various digital tools make him a highly valuable asset in any project.
Greg currently resides in Beacon, New York in the beautiful Hudson Valley.
