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Meet the Team

We're a team of thinkers, creators, adventurers, foodies, musicians and technology junkies. We approach work and play with an open mind. Like you, we're unique. With a proven track record of getting results that matter, we're here to get you on course to where you want to be.

Andrew Holmes

Director of Strategy & Business Development

Andrew

Andrew Holmes - Director of Strategy & Business Development
Andrew Holmes - Director of Strategy & Business Development

Andrew Holmes

Director of Strategy & Business Development

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.

DAMARIS MELFI

AGENCY COORDINATOR

DAMARIS

DAMARIS MELFI - AGENCY COORDINATOR
DAMARIS MELFI - AGENCY COORDINATOR

DAMARIS MELFI

AGENCY COORDINATOR

Damaris is a Brazilian who has lived in Canada for (almost) 5 years. Back in Brazil, Damaris graduated in Advertising and Marketing in 2014 and gained experience working in the field. She is passionate about what the creative world can offer and enjoys every step of the process!

In her spare time, Damaris loves to sing, take pictures of the city and spend quality time with friends and family.

Gaurav Kaushik

Full Stack Developer

Gaurav

Gaurav Kaushik - Full Stack Developer
Gaurav Kaushik - Full Stack Developer

Gaurav Kaushik

Full Stack Developer

Gaurav has worked with the ICS team for the last five years and has over 11 years in web development. Gaurav is proficient in HTML5, CSS 3, PHP JavaScript and 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 HAMER

CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER

JILL

JILL HAMER - CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER
JILL HAMER - CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER

JILL HAMER

CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER

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!

JESSICA DEKONING

UX/DESIGN

JESS

JESSICA DEKONING - UX/DESIGN
JESSICA DEKONING - UX/DESIGN

JESSICA DEKONING

UX/DESIGN

Jess doesn’t have a lot of pictures of her face. Call it superstition.

Combining a background in marketing, social media strategy, and graphic design of all mediums with a variety of experience across the country, Jess contributes her UX Design skills to the ICS team. She values usability over aesthetics, but aims to create every final product to exude both functionality and artistry.

Beginning in Vancouver in 2013, she spent years in the real estate sector as a marketing professional at large commercial firms including Avison Young and NAI Commercial. In moving to the East Coast, Jess has been a part of several growing creative agencies, continuing to deliver full-service solutions to companies of all sizes, including Atlantic Lottery, the Government of New Brunswick, Organigram, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton, Discover Saint John, Wyndham, and Moosehead. Jess prioritizes ideas and concepts. Every project is well thought out and intentional, down to the last detail.

After hours, Jess can be found balancing Jenga blocks and insisting it’s not cheating to hold the tower as it trembles.

JOSH LEBLANC

VIDEO PRODUCER

JOSH

JOSH LEBLANC - VIDEO PRODUCER
JOSH LEBLANC - VIDEO PRODUCER

JOSH LEBLANC

VIDEO PRODUCER

Josh was born and raised in Rothesay, New Brunswick and graduated from high school in 2017. Since then Josh has filmed for organizations such as East Coast Lifestyle, Country Liberty and Irving Oil just to name a few. 

Josh is well versed in editing, colour grading, sound design, and shot selection. His bold, creative mind assists in creating stunning videos that are sure to leave an impression. 

Josh loves the outdoors. In his spare time, you can find him hiking and camping with his fiancée. 

KEVIN HOSFORD

SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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KEVIN HOSFORD - SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
KEVIN HOSFORD - SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

KEVIN HOSFORD

SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Born in Saint John before being raised in Norton, New Brunswick. Kevin is a local to Southern New Brunswick as he attended high school at Sussex Regional High.

The best description of Kevin's working history would be a smorgasbord of experience. He has previously been an elementary school reading and math tutor, outdoor rink attendant, and worked with the Saint John Sea Dogs.

Recently Kevin has spent the last 7 years in the automotive industry wearing many hats; selling cars, marketing, ordering of new vehicles, handling of internet leads, and supervising. Previous to that, Kevin spent 5 years working at a Dairy plant operating a 5 story dryer.

Kevin is a newly appointed member of the Board of Directors with the Saint John Major U18 Vito's where he also volunteers his time as a Video Coach. When not at work or at a rink, he likes to be playing Catan, video games, or focusing on winning another Fantasy Football championship. Fun fact he learned excel to create his own fantasy football formula! 🏈

RILEY COSMAN

CONTENT STRATEGIST

RILEY

RILEY COSMAN - CONTENT STRATEGIST
RILEY COSMAN - CONTENT STRATEGIST

RILEY COSMAN

CONTENT STRATEGIST

Riley has lived in Kingston, New Brunswick for most of her life and wouldn't have it any other way. She attended St. Thomas University to study Communications & Public Policy, Journalism and Sociology. She graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree ready to tackle the world.

With years of work experience in customer service roles, Riley is ready to bring her positive attitude, creativity and expertise to ICS as their Office Manager.

In her spare time, Riley is an avid movie goer and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also has passion's for video creation, editing and photography.

MARY RODRIGUEZ

PPC & DIGITAL MARKETING

MARY

MARY RODRIGUEZ - PPC & DIGITAL MARKETING
MARY RODRIGUEZ - PPC & DIGITAL MARKETING

MARY RODRIGUEZ

PPC & DIGITAL MARKETING

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.

MIKE MCDERMOTT

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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MIKE MCDERMOTT - CREATIVE DIRECTOR
MIKE MCDERMOTT - CREATIVE DIRECTOR

MIKE MCDERMOTT

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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.

SIDDHESH NAIK

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

SIDD

SIDDHESH NAIK - DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST
SIDDHESH NAIK - DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

SIDDHESH NAIK

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

Being born and raised in Bombay India, Siddhesh graduated as a Bachelor of Engineer where he acquired skill sets used in various tech-savvy landscapes.

Since the very beginning, Sidd has always been passionate about the synergy which exists between web design, content marketing and website analytics which led him to begin his career as SEO Analyst in Publicis Groupe, one of the oldest and largest marketing companies in the world. Here, he worked on various marketing campaigns to improve the brand visibility of numerous clientele and tracking their acquisitions from various analytic dashboards.

Having recently Graduated from Thompson Rivers University, BC in Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Marketing, Sidd has 2+ years of experience as a Performance Marketer which includes publishing ad copies to conducting technical website audits.

In his free time, you might catch him strolling around the city clicking photographs, or trying out different restaurants, or both all at the same time!

MIKE CAPSON

COO & CO-OWNER

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MIKE CAPSON - COO & CO-OWNER
MIKE CAPSON - COO & CO-OWNER

MIKE CAPSON

COO & CO-OWNER

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).

ZACK SPEAR

CEO & CO-OWNER

ZACK

ZACK SPEAR - CEO & CO-OWNER
ZACK SPEAR - CEO & CO-OWNER

ZACK SPEAR

CEO & CO-OWNER

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).

Zach Edwards

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Zach Edwards - JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Zach Edwards - JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Zach Edwards

JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Zach Edwards is our Junior Graphic Designer who lives in Quispamsis. You can usually find him underneath his two kids in a doggy pile when he’s not working for clients. When he’s not making things look pretty, you’ll find him either rewatching old seasons of The Simpsons, playing video games, or building furniture.

With more than a decade of experience in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, Zach has a wealth of knowledge. His passion for designing with a purpose has led him to work with ACAP Saint John, UNESCO, Atlantic Water Network, and several other non-profits throughout Atlantic Canada.