Picture it: Memphis, 2007. Ray Rico Freelance is born.
A hard-working young entrepreneur Ray Rico establishes his very own marketing agency, Ray Rico Freelance, in November 2007.
The agency began with just Rico in his own home in Memphis. Over these 13 years, the agency has grown into a thriving business, driven by a talented and diverse group of creatives, in the heart of the Cooper-Young neighborhood.
Therefore, our services have grown over the years as well. The agency offers a variety of services, from web development to printing services to digital media management to graphic design and more. Check out the services we offer.
Throw It Back
In celebration of the marketing agency’s 14th anniversary, we decided to throw it back. We’re going back 14 years and then some! Take a look at the RRF team throughout the years, and then check out our work in the Portfolio section of our website. If you like what you see, give us a call and let us help you tell your story!
Our team, from top to bottom, are: Owner Ray Rico, Art Director Daphne Butler, Focus Magazine Digital Media Manager Chellie Bowman, Traffic Manager Randall Sloan, Account Executive Elizabeth McDonnell, Digital Media Specialist Sheena Barnett, Finance Manager Leila Hinkle and Creative Director Joan Allison. Learn more about us on our Team page.
Back in Time…
So young, so professional, Rico. 
Ray Rico, meet Mickey Mouse. 
Check out this yearbook photo of Rico. 
Daphne and Rico worked together long before the agency began. 
Baby Daphne! 
Young Daphne is rocking the blue eyeshadow. 
BFF with Daphne. 
Looking good, Daph! 
What a lovely smile, Daphne! 
A young mom! Daphne and her son. 
Young Chellie makes a furry friend. 
Happy birthday, Randall. 
Young Randall in his school yearbook. 
Who ya gonna call, Randall? 
Baby Elizabeth is a cutie! 
A young Elizabeth. 
Elizabeth and her horse are going for a ride. 
Going sailing with young Elizabeth! 
Baby Sheena dances barefoot on Beale Street. 
Sheena at one of her dance recitals. 
Teenage Sheena and her clogging team perform at a festival. 
Sheena in 11th grade 
Young Leila is excited for Christmas. 
Leila’s Glamour Shots 
Mom and daughter photo shoot with Leila. 
Back in the 90s with Leila. 
Leila as a teenager. 
Leila at the prom. 
Leila’s graduation portrait. 
So fancy, Leila! 
Baby Joan 
Four-year-old Joan. So sweet! 
Christmas wore Joan out! 
School days with Joan. 
Joan at age 7. Love the pigtails! 
A studious Joan in the 4th grade. 
Joan at 14.
Today also marks the work anniversary for Creative Director Joan Allison! She’s been with the agency for six years and we appreciate her work and dedication.
Ray Rico followed his dreams by creating this agency 14 years ago. Because of him, our team continues to build on his foundation of dedication, hard work and leadership. However, we wouldn’t be here without our loyal clients and customers – thank you!
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