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 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 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 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 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
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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 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
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.

RILEY COSMAN
CONTENT STRATEGIST
RILEY


RILEY COSMAN
CONTENT STRATEGIST
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'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 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
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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 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 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 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.