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Shawn Brook - President Doing the right thing is not always easy, but it is always the right thing! Shawn remains committed to this concept and knows very clearly that he has surrounded himself with a superbly talented group of colleagues at Issues Ink. With a keen focus on solutions, Shawn utilizes his more than 20-plus years of management experience across multiple private and public sector industries to help share and shape the ag communications landscape. Travelling extensively around the world provides a huge network and global experiences to help clients find solutions to enhance their businesses and increase their return on investment. Content is king and execution is critical - for all of us. |
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Craig Armstrong - Vice President, Business Development Leading the Issues Ink sales and marketing team, Craig brings with him 20 years of sales and marketing experience across several sectors. Not afraid to face challenges head-on, Craig is a strong team player with a flair for creative marketing tactics and solid sales skills. Craig's firm belief in marketing has already generated results, allowing Issues Ink to be more strategic in its sales and marketing tactics while boosting sales. |
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Kari Belanger - Managing Editor Kari attended the University of Calgary, earning a bachelor of science in biological sciences and a bachelor of arts in English literature. With 16-plus years of experience as a writer and editor, Kari has explored many areas of the agriculture industry in her current role as managing editor of Issues Ink, with considerable focus on the seed industry over the past four years. She is currently the editor of Seed World and Germination. Kari brings her journalistic and editorial skills, her eye for detail and a passion for agriculture to her roles at Issues Ink.
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Lindsay Hoffman - Director Client Services Passionate about agriculture, Lindsay's attention to detail, creativity and commitment to finding solution-driven options for clients creates a platform for success. Lindsay attended the University of Manitoba where she received her bachelor of science in agribusiness. Upon completing her degree, Lindsay entered the agribusiness sector where she gained invaluable experience in the areas of customer service, agronomy, and sales and marketing. Having been immersed in both the publishing and business development aspects of Issues Ink, Lindsay brings a unique viewpoint to any project she works on. |
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Adria Grewal - Marketing Manager Adria is at the forefront of a variety of marketing initiatives related to Issues Ink's publications, online presence and corporate brand. Graduating from the University of Alberta with a bachelor of commerce degree, Adria has worked for a large international marketing agency and has additional experience in manufacturing marketing. Adria has a passion for marketing and is excited to put her considerable skills to work in the agriculture industry. |
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Hiten Shah - Account Manager Hiten, Issues Ink's results-driven account manager, comes armed with a bachelor of science in agricultural economics and an unmatched ability to exceed clients' expectations. Drawing on numerous years of customer service and marketing sales experience, Hiten ensures his high-intensity customer base gets the best sales results for its target audiences through programs tailored to fit their needs. Hiten's eye for detail and drive to exceed goals enable him to find creative ways to boost the bottom line for clients. |
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Andrea Gowen - Accounting Supervisor Andrea brings more than a dozen years of accounting experience, as well as a solid background in print distribution and agriculture, to Issues Ink. While pursuing her accounting certificate through Winnipeg's Red River College, Andrea worked in the print distribution industry. After graduating, she worked as an office manager and later gained additional accounting experience working within the agriculture industry. In addition to her expertise in accounting, print distribution and agriculture, Andrea has a strong commitment to customer service and hard work that helps Issues Ink deliver the best products and services to its clients. |
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Jennifer Ewankiw - Project Manager With a bachelor of agribusiness degree from the University of Manitoba, Jennifer has a strong passion for agriculture and a background that includes working for an advertising agency dealing with major agribusinesses. Her experience working closely with farmers while employed by a major chartered bank has made her an ideal choice to assist Issues Ink clients with their marketing efforts aimed at the farming community. With a pragmatic 'get it done' attitude and a strong drive to meet all deadlines, Jennifer enjoys taking on new challenges and enabling her clients to reach their communication and marketing goals. |
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Aimee Van Dam - Client Services Coordinator Aimee graduated with an honours bachelor of arts degree in English from Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ont. She has experience in the retail industry and, most recently, has worked with Monsanto Canada for the past two years. Her considerable communication skills and artful talent with language allowed for a natural transition to the publishing industry. Aimee's commitment to perfection, enthusiasm for customer service and passion for executing projects has enabled her to play integral roles in both internal strategic planning as well as client strategy development at Issues Ink. |
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Emily Wood - Communications Manager Emily is a writer and graphic designer who thrives in the field of communication. She attended the University of Winnipeg where she studied psychology and English literature, which fuelled her ongoing passion for the written word. Emily has been published in newspapers and magazines and has blogged for numerous corporate websites. She is also a member of the Manitoba Writers' Guild. Emily's experience in graphic design ranges from creating corporate logos, advertisements and newsletters to large-scale marketing materials. Her strong values, creativity, attention to detail and conviviality ensure her resultant projects are of utmost distinction and excellence. |
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Mark Halsall - Editor Mark is a veteran journalist with more than two decades of experience as a news reporter, writer, editor and producer for a wide range of media, including print, television and the Internet. Mark‹whose television projects include a CBC documentary which won a Gemini award for sports journalism‹graduated with a journalism diploma from Vancouver Community College and later earned an honours bachelor of arts degree from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. Currently the editor of Spud Smart magazine, Mark is passionate about writing and editing, and was a regular contributor to a national agricultural magazine prior to joining Issues Ink. |
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Brad Gordon - Audience Engagement Manager Brad is a talented, cross-platform communications and marketing practitioner, with a proven track record of creative problem solving, message formulation, strategy implementation and project management. After graduating with an honours bachelor of arts degree from the University of Winnipeg, Brad worked in broadcast media for more than a decade, including a stint as news director at an agriculturally-oriented radio station in rural Manitoba. Brad has written, voiced and produced radio spots and long-form programs, written and co-directed television commercials, built advertising campaigns and websites and edited book projects. He has also provided development guidance and design services for a diverse collection of clients, both in the private sector and for not-for-profits. |
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Cam Mitchell - Production/Circulation Co-ordinator Cam brings more than 24 years of print industry experience to Issues Ink. He graduated from Kildonan East Collegiate in Winnipeg, earning the prestigious Sears-Alworth award for printing excellence in 1989, before graduating from Winnipeg's Red River College with a major in creative communications. A master pressman in the offset and letterpress printing trade, Cam has kept pace with the rapidly-evolving print industry, aggressively expanding his knowledge base to include digital print and design. Complementing this solid print background are Cam's creative insight and strong attention to detail, invaluable assets when assisting clients with their design and printing needs. |
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Shannon Schindle - Editor, Special Projects After studying creative communications at Red River College in Winnipeg, Shannon immediately became immersed in the agricultural industry. She has worked in communications departments with some of the leading-edge companies in Western Canada. Shannon has a keen interest in North American and global seed issues and a sharp eye for detail, which allows her to thrive in the fast-paced world of agricultural markets. |
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Jen Golletz - Staff Writer With a knack for crafting unique, compelling feature stories, Jen is a research-driven writer who tackles every project with focus, passion and curiosity. Jen is an honours graduate from the print journalism program at Lethbridge College in Alberta, where she served as the editor of the school newspaper and was creative director of the college's annual magazine. A recent addition to the Issues Ink team, Jen brings an unsurpassed enthusiasm for publishing and communications in all its forms. |
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Wade Clisby - Graphic Designer Wade's graphic design credentials include a bachelor of science degree in design technology from Minnesota's Bemidji State University, with an emphasis on computer imaging and graphic design. Wade also holds a certified graphic designer designation from the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada. Prior to joining the Issues Ink team, Wade gained valuable experience as a graphic designer working for a large Winnipeg-based agribusiness as well as a Winnipeg-based advertising agency. |
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Lesley Nakonechny - Graphic Designer Lesley graduated from Winnipeg's Red River College with a diploma in graphic design. She gained experience as a production artist in the print industry before becoming layout editor for a newspaper servicing Manitoba's vibrant Icelandic community. Her solid graphic design background in publications and advertising enables Lesley to produce top-quality work for Issues Ink publications and its many marketing projects. |
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Jeff Hiebert - Interactive Media Developer A digital media professional with an extensive background in communications, marketing and design, Jeff is a top-notch creative specialist capable of working in all media platforms. Combining digital advertising, the web, social media, video production and brand development, Jeff employs the latest digital media strategies to manage both visual and production objectives and create intuitive and cohesive campaigns for clients. |
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