Our Team
Meet Simply Clear Marketing. Your Partners in Growth.
Where We Started. Where We’re Going.
Helping businesses grow has always been the focus of Simply Clear Marketing. We began in 2004 as a publishing company, supporting local organizations through print. In 2005, we expanded into trade shows and live events, creating opportunities for companies to connect, build relationships, and reach new customers.
Our mission was simple: create space for businesses to expand, connect, and thrive. That hasn’t changed. What has changed is how we deliver it.
In 2013, co owners Bret and Lani brought on CTO Dave to help launch our digital division. Together, they combined decades of experience, strong local connections, and modern marketing technology. Today, we’re a full-service team blending strategy, creativity, data, and digital expertise to drive meaningful results in a fast-moving world.
Two things will always stay the same at Simply Clear Marketing:
We’ll continue to evolve.
We’ll remain a trusted partner for local businesses.
Built on Unique Perspectives
We don’t all think the same and that’s by design. Our unique points of view make our team more collaborative, more creative, and ultimately more effective.
As the founder of Simply Clear Marketing, Bret Colhouer has over 15 years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry and leads an experienced marketing team dedicated towards delivering tremendous value to San Luis Obispo County businesses. Through dedication to growing with evolving technologies, Bret remains passionate about building a successful, local community using client-centered relationships combined with innovative marketing strategies. He enjoys life on the Central Coast with his beautiful wife, Lani, and his 3 children, Cheyanne, Lily and Makena. In his free time, he plays pickleball, golf and soccer.
Bret Colhouer
CEO & Co-Founder
As a founder of Simply Clear Marketing, Inc., Lani Colhouer is passionate about marketing and events. She was raised in the San Luis Obispo County and loves the area. Her background includes event management, advertising, marketing and sales, and exhibiting at international trade shows. She has been in the marketing industry for 20 years and loves the stories behind each business that keeps them going! A true entrepreneur, she loves to build community by helping small businesses be more innovative in their marketing strategies and implementation. She loves bookstores, the central coast and spending time with her family. With three daughters – two of which are out of the home, she recognizes how fast time goes and at this time enjoys as much time as she can with her youngest.
Lani Colhouer
COO & Co-Founder
David Diaz is a founding owner & partner of the digital division for Simply Clear Marketing. David is a longtime local having grown up in Atascadero since 1972 and now lives in Nipomo with his family. He is a consummate entrepreneur who has worn many hats over the years from owning a Coffee Shop to creating his own Farmers Markets. He likes to spend time with his wife and 5 children, golf, ride motorcycles, waterski and snow ski as much as possible.
David Diaz
CTO & Co-Founder
Marcus Cheek joined Simply Clear Marketing in August of 2023 as Creative Director. A native to the Central Coast, Marcus brings a decade of experience spanning web, mobile, digital ads and even VR! He excels in getting to the heart of any product or service and crafting the visuals to engage its target audience. Marcus embodies a unique blend of local insight and global digital marketing prowess, making him an invaluable asset to the Simply Clear Marketing team. Outside of work, Marcus is an avid cyclist and can be spotted riding the backroads throughout the county.
Marcus Cheek
Director of Creative and Strategy
Kelley has been with Simply Clear Marketing since December of 2009 and started as the Administrative Event Manager and worked her way up over the years. She graduated from San Francisco State University in 2005 with a BA in Speech Communication with a minor in Advertising. Since then she has been working in advertising and marketing and enjoys working with clients and making sure all of their needs are met. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, camping, wine tasting, and taking her dogs to the beach.
Kelley Braga
Director of Marketing Operations
Abass Sharif Nagaiya is a Digital Marketing Specialist at Simply Clear Marketing with over 10 years of experience in paid advertising, SEO, and performance marketing. He helps businesses grow through data-driven campaign strategies, optimized ad performance, and conversion-focused digital solutions.
Abass Nagaiya
Senior Digital Marketing Strategist
Savannah Flatgard joined the team at Simply Clear Marketing in December of 2023 as a Junior Content Creator. After college, she jumpstarted her marketing career by assisting small businesses nationwide with branding, graphics, digital ads, and more. Specializing in social media marketing, she brings a creative edge to her work, excelling in content creation, writing, and marketing strategy. After work, Savannah enjoys cooking and spending time with her two dogs, Sonic and Winnie.
Savannah Flatgard
Digital Creative Strategist
Originally from Exeter, California, Kaylee Brooks has called SLO County home for over a decade. Her deep-rooted love for agriculture led her to Cal Poly SLO, where she earned a degree in Agricultural Communications and Business. With over eight years of experience, Kaylee specializes in marketing strategy, social media management, content creation, email marketing, technical writing, event planning, and design. As a marketing professional with a strong focus on high-level project management, she expertly oversees complex campaigns that drive profitability and deliver seamless execution for our clients. Kaylee brings a diverse marketing background and loves helping clients tell their unique stories. Outside of work, she finds joy in hiking, beach days, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Kaylee Brooks
Business Development
Jamin has been a Junior Digital Marketing Strategist at Simply Clear Marketing since joining our team in August of 2023. Moving to the Central Coast inspired Jamin to pursue a career that challenged and expanded his current capabilities. With a background primarily in e-commerce, Jamin brings a unique skill set to the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing. His data-driven framework leads Jamin to take particular interest in producing objective, positive results for the clients he works with. In his free time, Jamin loves watching and playing basketball and spending quality time outdoors with his wife.
Jamin Jones
Performance Marketing Specialist
Gabby joined the team at Simply Clear Marketing in October of 2025 as a Junior Content Creator and is a local from Arroyo Grande. After graduating from UC Davis, where she studied Design and Psychology with a focus on UX design, she brings a user-centered and intentional approach to her work. Gabby enjoys translating strategy into clear visual and digital experiences, with skills spanning graphic design, web and UX, and content creation. She is passionate about creating for local businesses and building meaningful connections within the community. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, going to the beach, reading, dancing, and getting creative through arts and crafts.
Gabby Matheson
Junior Content Creator
Max joined the team at Simply Clear Marketing in February of 2024 as a Junior Software Engineer. He graduated from Fullstack Academy’s Web Developer Bootcamp in 2023 and has experience with many front end and back end technologies including React, Next.js, and Sass development. Before transitioning into software development, Max fostered his passion for technology at Postal.io, where he worked in software and client support. In his free time, Max enjoys boxing, hitting the gym, spending time with family, and taking his puppy Otis on adventures.
Max Moir
Software Engineer
Tina Mitchell is a true local to SLO, born and raised in San Luis Obispo County! She has spent the last 10 years refining her processes in Administrative Services at the City of Paso Robles. She recently changed careers to explore the private sector and is enjoying her position at Simply Clear Marketing as Controller and Sales Assistant. She is utilizing her Bachelor’s in Accounting and knowledge from the Administrative Services Department as well as her friendly personality to prosper in a position that assists the company in accounting and lead generation. She is passionate about the health industry especially but has found it incredibly fulfilling to help small businesses grow and prosper by educating the community about their specialties. Tina enjoys living on the central coast where we are close to the beach but not far from the mountains. She spends her weekends at music festivals, hiking and exploring, and taking her dogs to the beach.
Tina Mitchell
Controller and Sales Assistant