BARK - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• President
• President / Professional Background

With four decades in the marketing and communications field, Brian has a lot of experience to draw on. The first part of his career focused on solving brand problems through campaign development and design. More recently, he has focused on idea generation, brand development strategy, and team leadership. In his career, Brian has worked with many national and international advertising agencies spanning a number of market sectors, including agriculture, not-for-profits, associations, sports & entertainment, and finance. In addition to his internal roles running the company, Brian oversees and leads idea generation, brand development strategy, and instruction. Be it a corporate or not-for-profit setting, Brian asks the right questions that lead to the best brand-building solutions.

Job Titles:

• Director of Finance
• Director, Finance / Professional Background

Carolyn studied at Tyndale University College and George Brown College. She has two decades of experience in bookkeeping and client care. On top of writing, Carolyn loves reading and volunteering at London Christian Academy. She also manages two websites: Soul Crescendo, a site focused on music, and A Fertile Heart, which supports women struggling with infertility. Carolyn is the Director of Finance at Bark (we never get on her bad side!) and also supports the team with her strong skill-set in writing and communications.

Job Titles:

• Creative Director
• Creative Director / Professional Background

Hugh has been pushing pixels for 26 years, 21 of those with Bark. Hugh's primary task is to translate the initial ideas and strategies for a project into the tangible designed pieces that the end user interacts with.

Job Titles:

• Director, Client Services
• Director, Client Services / Professional Background

After graduating from McMaster University (go Marauders), Linda started her professional career in the banking world. This banking environment experience is key to her reputation as a very detail-oriented person. But she needed to let loose, so about two decades ago, Linda made the jump to the agency world and has since worked at a number of agencies-even being in the Dragon's Den for a few years (yes, there is a story and she is willing to tell you over a meal). After work, Linda jumps in her car and takes off. When not needed around here, Linda travels: back home to the Niagara area, to various friends across the province, or once a year off across the pond. At Bark, Linda is our Director of Client Services, but that doesn't come close to describing all her skills. Besides having client responsibility, Linda is the go-to person when buying media or needing to get something produced. From getting teddy bears made, to giant pigs, to large catalogs, Linda has handled it all. Oh, and we can't forget to mention she is the person that ensures we all get an ice cream cake on our birthday!

Job Titles:

• VP of User Experience
• VP, User Experience / Professional Background

After graduating with a programming education from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Mike spent a decade focused on web design and development in both Alberta and Ontario before joining the team at Bark in 2014. As the VP of User Experience, Mike primarily oversees the experience our clients have while using our BarkBuilder web platform. From ensuring our messaging is consistent and awesome, to making sure our clients and partners have a great experience, Mike's passion for providing exceptional service is his primary driving force.

Job Titles:

• CEO
• Founder
• Founder & CEO / Professional Background

Ray was able to establish himself at a young age in the information technology field. Upon completing high school, he was recruited to teach computer applications for the Government of Ontario. In 1996, he became a pioneer in the web community by developing websites and database platforms for a number of major brands. In 2000, he officially incorporated Gateseven Media Group Inc. - the parent company of Bark Communications and Radiant. Ray enjoys a wide variety of sports and hobbies, including fishing, photography, baseball, hockey, foosball, table tennis, chess, and volleyball (although the knees aren't what they used to be). You can check out some of Ray's fine art photography work at Compassion Gallery and GlimpseOfInfinity.com. He's also an avid writer, having completed two books and working on his third. Ray's first book, Dear Friends, Family, Neighbors, World is a response to the theoretical question, "If you had one last chance to talk with the people that matter most to you, what would you say?" He has made it available free for download. You can also check out his second book, UnOblivious on Compassion Gallery. Ray is the CEO of Bark Communications, focusing his efforts on building culture, creativity, strategic partnerships, and innovative technology solutions.

Job Titles:

• Director, Digital Strategy
• Director, Digital Strategy / Professional Background

Ryan began her career working in the digital marketing world, helping several non-profit and missions organizations reach their communications goals through strategic planning and content creation. Ryan brings her expertise in social media marketing to create and execute effective digital communications strategies for Radiant and for our clients. Her background in production and design allows her to turn strategic ideas into compelling creative storytelling pieces.

Job Titles:

• Chief Technology Officer
• Chief Technology Officer / Professional Background

Steve has spent the last two decades engulfed in the realm of information technology. He studied Computer Networks Engineering at RCC College of Technology in Toronto and has led our Web Development team since 2008 as the Senior Developer & IT Production Manager. As the leader of Bark's technological needs, Steve is responsible for taking the lead on information security and technology. He spends the lion's share of his time researching, developing, and implementing technology strategies and software architecture.

Job Titles:

• Communications Consultant
• Communications Consultant / Professional Background

Tom spent the first twelve years of his career developing products and services for a US-based publisher, a job that included a five-year stint as the managing editor of their flagship publication. It was there that he learned the power of story to drive change. With over twenty-five years' experience helping organizations reach their goals through strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and communications, Tom loves coming alongside leaders and their teams to make ideas tangible.