SOFA - Key Persons
What started out as selling and trading action figures over the Internet, Ben's passion for all things technological led him through Canadore College's Television and Video Production program and post diploma Interactive Multimedia course.
His business sense has also stuck with him, completing the NECO Young Entrepreneur program, enhancing Ben's business management skills. This fusion of tech and business prowess shines every time he comes to the table for our partners.
Ben loves being a geek, specifically a gadget geek. His house is well connected and automated. His growing list of Internet devices include: front doorbell, bedroom curtians, thermostat, mailbox notifier, custom made door lock, light switches, morning caffeine machine, automated can counter chute, wrist watch, baby monitor, and television.
Information and the presentation of information, whether musically or visually, will always have Ben captivated. If he's not at a computer, then he's spending time with his son Miller, playing bass in his band Awesome!, reading tech news, or keeping up with his Twitter feed.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Art Director / H4
James is a multidisciplinary creative who specializes in motion design and video advertising. He was born and raised in North Bay, and spent time living in Sweden playing professional volleyball. After moving back to Toronto in 2014 because of a sports injury he pursued his passion for marketing. In Toronto's music scene he's designed cover art, edited videos, and created logos for up and coming artists. James is a university and college graduate, including a marketing and communications degree from Canadore College. He brings a creative perspective and passion for design to the team at Sofa.
Jason's desire to continually push the boundaries of creative marketing motivated him to start Sofa Communications in 2005. For over 20 years Jason has won awards for his work on anything from billboards, brochures and newspapers, to radio, television and magazines. That experience is a pillar in his leadership at Sofa Communications.
Jason is passionate about effective communication through design. He's an expert in formatting and laying out promos for the best response. His hobby, collecting and restoring antiques, has trained Jason's eye for classic quality and excellent design features.