We Are Digital Marketing Experts for Addiction Treatment

Tim Francis is a hands-on CEO and self-described super nerd. His infatuation with computers and their potential to make the world a better place began at a young age, four to be exact. Installing Windows, and later Prodigy before most kids finished first grade, Tim became the neighborhood go-to computer guru. He launched his first business—at age seven—providing graphic design services with the dinosaur known as Print Shop. Like many geniuses of his generation, Tim found high school utterly boring and dropped-out—only to receive his first degree in Digital Media at age 19. Fast forward a few decades…

That passion for tech (along with motorcycles, cars, musical instruments, and batteries -?!) has made Tim a digital renaissance guy who is one of the most sought-after online marketers in the industry. In 2015, Tim founded CTRL Digital Marketing, specializing in the unique digital marketing needs of mental health and addiction treatment centers.

Tim’s vision and collaborative leadership style has transformed CTRL Digital Marketing from a one-man operation into a company with a dedicated team of content creators capable of delivering first-in-class digital brand management and marketing. From the initial meeting with a client to the launch of a brand’s digital marketing strategy, Tim is enthusiastically engaged in all facets of the process. He believes that every client project—no matter its size or scope—deserves a personal touch. His tenacity for ensuring that every client’s project achieves is full potential translates into business success for all.

Bryan Whitehurst has spent his career helping businesses and brands learn how to pivot with the digital age. He has partnered with all types of businesses, from Fortune 100s to small start-ups, helping them derive customer centric value from analytics to create a data-informed marketing strategy. With a focus on the people who power business growth—employees and customers—Bryan is a beacon in the ever-evolving process of positioning a brand in ways that garner respect and trust.

Over the course of his career, Bryan has been a guiding force for companies as they develop and implement a creative, on-brand marketing strategy. His unconventional career path began at age 18 with sales and marketing gigs for various business entities. In his 20’s, Bryan went back to school to complete a degree in Sports Medicine, followed by a fifteen-year career in physical therapy. After retiring from the health professions, Bryan accepted a role as Vice-president of Sales for L.A. Fitness. Following a layoff, Bryan transitioned into the for-profit college sector serving as a recruiting and marketing manager. Concurrently, he launched a boutique marketing agency, expanding his marketing skills into online advertising, social media marketing, and growth hacking strategy.

At CTRL Digital Marketing, Bryan sees numbers and possibilities better than anyone. He helps our clients implement strategic, low-cost strategies to acquire and retain customers for long-term growth. As someone who has experienced more than his fair share of darkness in life, Bryan is always willing to help others. Our in-house motivator, we value Bryan’s sense of humor, passionate energy, and ability to bring out the best in everyone around him.