Meet the team

Andrew was born and raised in Saint John, New Brunswick and graduated at the top of his class from the business program at NBCC with a focus on consumer behavior, sales & marketing.

Andrew has ten years of experience in customer service and sales while working for Gillette Razors, tech giant Xerox and Outdoor Advertising leader Pattison Outdoor. Through these experiences, he has received world-class sales education (Xerox CCS & Sandler Training) and numerous awards (National Top Salesman – Gillette; New Business Development Runner-Up – Pattison Outdoor).

He has volunteered his time with Junior Achievement of Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and served as Chairman for the Saint John Region Chamber Outstanding Business Awards banquet and is currently on the Board of Directors for local non-profits P.R.O Kids and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Cait is an award-winning marketing specialist and podcaster with experience working with celebrities, musicians, artists, and large companies. With a focus on honest, practical content marketing and strategy, Cait works with clients to help them take their business or project to the next level.

Cait works full time at the agency and runs her own consulting business. She speaks at various events and presents workshops geared to help people align their business objectives with measurable data and outcomes. Cait also holds a variety of certifications ranging from accounting and payroll, barista, roller derby coach, Hubspot, Google…you get the picture. Cait also is the co-creator of a podcast platform called Strange Grooves which showcases peoples love of music.

When she’s not working, you’ll find Cait spinning records, hanging with her amazing dog Herb and going on adventures which have taken her to the most beautiful off-the-grid spots in New Brunswick, all the way to Los Angeles where she sang the Canadian National Anthem with Jeff Goldblum. Yeah, really. Ask her about it!

Gaurav has worked with the ICS team for the last three years and has over 9 years in web development. Gaurav is proficient in HTML5, CSS 3, PHP and JavaScript,Jquery.Gaurav’s patient demeanour and thorough work ethic make him a top-notch developer while resolving tasks efficiently with quality being top of mind.

In his spare time, you can find Gaurav playing cricket, engaging in an intense game of Chess or practicing his karaoke skills.

Jill has always been interested in marketing, and interpersonal relationships which led her to obtain her diploma in Business Marketing from the New Brunswick Community College. Always looking for new challenges and interested in learning more about what motivates people, Jill moved on to the University of New Brunswick in Saint John, obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

During her professional career, Jill has had the opportunity to participate in and help lead the organization of many large-scale events. As part of organizing these events, the importance of communication, branding and developing a cohesive online presence for businesses became clear to her, leading her to begin to develop skills in positive communication, social media management, and administration.

In her free time, Jill loves to spend time with her husband and Rupert, her “mini” Australian Shepherd. When she’s not cooking or playing with her dog, Jill loves to unwind with her acoustic guitar, or spend time with her pals!

Mike is the COO and co-founder of ICS Creative Agency. He attended the University of New Brunswick and obtained his degree in Information Communication Studies. He has developed and maintained the majority of our clients’ databases as well as web applications including Marathon by the Sea, New Brunswick Nurses Union, Easy-Kleen, and the Town of Quispamsis. Mike brings nine years of development and database experience to the ICS team.

Mike is proficient in HTML5, CSS 3, PHP frameworks such as WordPress, Joomla, CakePHP, Ghost, Symfony, TWIG, etc. As the lead on database development, Mike uses the LAMP framework (Linux, Apache, MySql, and PHP), Javascript, JQuery, Ajax, and XML on a daily basis. When it comes to development, he will make it happen.

Mike’s photography has been featured in Chatelaine Magazine, Canadian Business Magazine, Real Estate Executive Magazine, Hotelier Magazine, and The Telegraph-Journal. Additional photography clients include Irving Oil, The University of New Brunswick, The Saint John Board of Trade, The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick, Xerox and The Algonquin Hotel.

Awards include: 2014 Fastest Growing Companies (Progress Magazine), EY Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014 Young Entrepreneur (Saint John Region Chamber).

Mike was born and raised in Quispamsis, and rumor has it he could grow a beard before he could ride a bike. Rumor also has it he didn’t learn to ride a bike until he was 20. No one knows for sure.

Mike went to school at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, and he got his Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Studies. It’s in a nice frame sitting on a shelf behind him in his office. Mike is our graphic designer, but he’s also a photographer, videographer, editor, and overall swell guy.

He brings ten years of graphic design experience to ICS across several mediums. He is proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere.

Mike’s an avid hockey fan and most nights during the season will be parked on the couch watching his favorite team play. He also gives his free time to referee minor hockey. He really does it because he finds the vertical stripes slimming. He’s also a big movie fan and a vault of semi-useless trivia, and he’d love the chance to tell you what movie you know “that guy” from.

Mary is a digital nomad hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan and traveling via sailboat from Canada to the Caribbean. Mary obtained her Psychology and Business degree from Grand Valley State University and completes multiple certifications from Google & Facebook on an annual basis.

Mary’s expertise is in digital marketing and pay per click advertising. She does everything from keyword research to writing ad copy to analyzing statistics and optimizing accounts to perform exceptionally.

She is quick to answer any client request and is proficient in researching every industry that needs to get noticed more prominently. She’s passionate about helping others succeed and makes sure to have fun while doing so.

When she’s not working, or sailing, you’ll find her enjoying the great outdoors admiring local flora and fauna wherever she is. While she’s not been to New Brunswick yet, it’s definitely on her list.

Matt is a web developer at ICS Creative Agency and the newest member of the team. Matt went to NBCC Saint John and graduated from the Computer Programmer/Analyst program. This program has given Matt a head up as an innovative technology expert providing programming, web development software and hardware support services.

Matt is proficient in HTML5, CSS 3, PHP and JavaScript. Matt uses the LAMP framework (Linux, Apache, MySql, and PHP), JQuery, Ajax, and XML on a daily basis. Matt’s patient demeanour and thorough work ethic make him a top-notch developer while resolving tasks efficiently with quality being top of mind.

In his spare time, you can find Matt mastering his downward dog and baby pose since he is an avid yogi. Reading, being Zany or more importantly enjoying long walks in Rockwood Park with his son, Issac.

Zack is the CEO and co-founder of ICS Creative Agency. An award-winning entrepreneur, Zack attended the University of New Brunswick and obtained his degree in Communications. Zack has been the project manager for the majority of our client’s digital campaigns including Easy-Kleen, Go Deep International, Vito’s Restaurants, Munro’s, Historica and The University of New Brunswick. He offers ten plus years of experience in marketing and communications.

Zack holds proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP, .NET and has completed the Google Adwords and Google Analytics certifications making him one of the few certified Google partners in New Brunswick, Canada. He is also certified in Hubspot Sales Pro, Hubspot Inbound Sales, and Hubspot Email Marketing. In conjunction with these skills, he is highly skilled with SEO and knowledgeable using the WordPress platform and Adobe Creative Suite 6.

Awards include 2014 Fastest Growing Companies (Progress Magazine), EY Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014 Young Entrepreneur (Saint John Region Chamber).