Shaun Pilfold

President & Co-Founder

Shaun has been involved in the Internet business since 1999. His background includes 15 years in marketing and sales in the coin-operated equipment industry. Shaun used many innovative marketing programs that lead to substantial increases in revenues and market share dominance for the companies that he was associated with. Shaun attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, graduating with Honours from their Business Administration (Marketing) program.

After many years of acquiring premium Internet properties, Shaun is moving into harnessing the value of these assets by moving into full scale development. Shaun feels that he can help Ogopogo Media achieve market domination with a combination of great brands, exceptional staff and a strong focus on delivering results for our customers that advertise on our properties.

Rob Montgomery

CEO & Co-Founder

Rob brings a decade of experience running internet based businesses along with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. He thoroughly enjoys the learning and challenges that come with starting new businesses.

After graduating from Purdue University in 1990, Rob began his first career as an Aerospace Engineer. He spent 7 years in the industry, most notably working on the design team for the USAF F-22 Raptor.

With the rapid growth of the internet in the mid-90's, Rob's entrepreneurial spirit was calling. In 1998 Rob left the aerospace industry and went on to start his first business in 1999, a web development company, and he now has several very successful internet related businesses under his belt, including premium domain name assets such as Theatres, Credit Cards, Games, Auto Insurance, Classifieds, Payday Loans, as well as many others. He is confident that Ogopogo Media will far surpass all previous business accomplishments.

Mark Huttram

General Manager

As a graduate of McMaster University, Alumni of Queens School of Business, Fellow of LEAD International and recent participant at Harvard Business School, Mr. Huttram has a comprehensive Sales/Marketing and Business Development background.

Mark has progressively developed his skills at several Fortune 500 companies. Formally, Mark was the Vice-President of Sales and Customer Satisfaction for Monster.ca, and played an instrumental role is making Monster the dominant job board in Canada. In 2004, Mark joined ASSET Inc., one of Canada's top 50 managed companies, where he led the Sales and Marketing efforts, focusing on developing internet based solutions for Canada's leading financial institutions.

We have brought Mr. Huttram on board to focus on developing our internet assets, with special focus on Jobs.ca, JobsSearch.ca and Resumes.ca. These sites will be strategically attached to the extensive list of city sites also being developed.

Mark and his family have recently relocated to Kelowna and are looking forward to the Okanagan lifestyle.

Amber Coyle

Advertising Sales Manager

Amber Coyle brings almost 10 years of experience in Sales and Advertising to Kelowna.com. With a background in retail sales and, most recently, almost 6 years in print advertising experience she looks forward to introducing Kelowna to the benefits of a well planned online marketing campaign.

Since arriving in Kelowna in 2004, Amber has become increasingly familiar with Okanagan Businesses and their needs. She has earned multiple awards for Sales and Ad Design in her years in Kelowna and can�t wait to dive into the online marketplace.

Amber recognizes that the future of marketing and advertising is now on the world wide web and believes that with exceptional service and a strong focus on delivering results she can help to reach new levels in sales and profitability for her clients.

Nicole Hilstob

Account Executive

With over 7 years of experience in sales, marketing and advertising, Nicole Hilstob is a valuable addition to the Kelowna.com sales team. As a lifelong Okanagan resident, she understands the Valley�s business culture and has established relationships in the business community.

Before joining Ogopogo Media Inc, Nicole spent 3 years in print advertising sales and successfully completed one of the top sales courses in the world: Sandler. Nicole is now excited at having an opportunity to help Kelowna.com clients realize the power of online advertising.

Tim Kletsky

Account Executive

Tim Kletsky brings youth and energy to the Ogopogo Media team. He is a recent graduate of UBC Okanagan where he earned his Bachelor of Management degree. He brings over two years of sales and marketing experience to Ogopogo Media. Tim played a vital role in developing the Corporate Partners program for the UBC Management program. He also spent time marketing all sports games and game day promotions for UBC Heat as well selling sponsorships for the athletes.

Tim is very excited about the road that lies ahead with Ogopogo Media. He is a strong believer of the business model of Ogopogo Media and the direction that the company is taking. Tim is entrepreneurial spirited, and is excited that he can contribute to the success to Ogopogo Media, using his skills and business network that he has developed in the Okanagan throughout his University years.

Alicia Blackstone

Marketing Coordinator

Alicia is the Jane of all trades considering she is responsible for not only coordinating our marketing but also for receptionist, administration, purchasing, accounts receivable and payable, office manager, and research. Alicia came to us from her college practicum and decided to accept a full time position with us when we first started out. Alicia handles all customers related inquires and loves working with the public.

Tom Wolfer

Senior Copywriter

Tom joined Ogopogo Media Inc. in the Fall of 2008. He is responsible for researching and writing content for Ogopogo's network of websites promoting tourism in several BC Interior cities. Tom also closely manages relationships with wineries, golf courses, restaurants, hotels, and other clients who advertise with Ogopogo Media: ensuring ad messages are brand consistent and SEO-friendly.

Early in his career, Tom was a Speechwriter for a federal Minister of the Crown in the Government of Canada. He later worked as a Database Specialist for Petro-Points, Petro-Canada’s retail loyalty marketing program. Tom then spent four years as a Manager of Communications in the health and mental health sectors, where he managed web development projects and coordinated communications campaigns. His professional passions include utilizing database and website technologies to communicate with, and change the behaviour of, consumers as well as measuring the success of this change.

Tom has an MBA in Marketing and Information Systems from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a BA in Political Science from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario.

Joel Sholdice

Senior Programmer

Joel has countless years of design experience ranging from print, signage and online multimedia presentations. For the past several years he has managed design teams for several web-development firms and has played a critical role in the development of many successful online businesses.

Garrett Lajambe

Programmer

Programmers are very shy. Garrett is just a great programmer.

Marshall Jones

Managing Editor, Kelowna.com

Marshall brings almost 15 years of news experience and 10 years of community familiarity to kelowna.com. Since arriving in Kelowna in 1999, he has covered everything from the rise of the Kelowna Rockets to the loss of Western Star Trucks and the tragedies and victories of the Okanagan Mountain Park fire. He has earned multiple awards for writing about business, arts, crime and features, showing the range of his interests and abilities.

He capped several years of crime writing by publishing a true crime book called Black Lies (www.blacklies.ca) about the murder of Keith Black and the trials of his wife Ronda Black and his best friend Howard Steadman.

Leading the development of our news, feature and community coverage fulfills not just a career goal but a personal dream for Marshall, who sees it as an opportunity to help guide the future of journalism.

John McDonald

Assistant Editor, Kelowna.com

West Kelowna is its own community and deserves its own in-depth news coverage. Veteran reporter and editor John McDonald will be providing that coverage through the immediacy of the Internet.

John has worked in the past for both of Kelowna’s old school newspapers, covering a variety of beats, most recently as the editor of the Westside Weekly.

“I’ve been covering the Westside since the governance referendum and through both civic elections, including the naming debate,” said McDonald. “West Kelowna, more than other places in the valley, has a vibrancy you can only find with a new community, and I love it.”

Adrian Nieoczym

News Reporter, Kelowna.com

Adrian Nieoczym is Kelowna.com’s news reporter, specializing in City Hall and politics. He’ll be bringing you stories from around town, direct to your screen, as soon as they happen.

Adrian is passionate about knowing what is going on in his community.

“I think it’s important to know what the people running our city and province are up to,” he said. “And I look forward to sharing that information with our visitors.”

Adrian comes to Kelowna.com after spending two years with the Kelowna Capital News covering everything from politics to health to courts and crime.

Chris Stanford

News Reporter, Kelowna.com

Chris Stanford has been in the journalism business for more than 20 years, starting as a photographer covering everything from breaking news to sports and feature stories in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia. As a resident of Kelowna for 15 of those years, he has branched out as writer and videographer specializing in sports and entertainment. He has covered everything from junior hockey to jazz improvisation.

“I’m always looking for not only what happened on the scoreboard, but also why athletes and sports fans do what they do,” he said. As a participant in many sports, he brings his keen eye to the fields and arenas of our town and seeks to bring out the side of sporting life that others pass by."

Joe Fries

News Reporter, Kelowna.com

Crime might tear communities apart, but it can also be a great unifier when people get fed up and decide to do something about it. In the fight against crime, knowledge is power. Reporter Joe Fries brings you the knowledge through his coverage of crime, cops and the courts for Kelowna.com.

“Like few other issues, crime cuts right across society, affecting everyone from the poorest homeless person to the wealthiest upper-class family,” says Fries, who brings three years’ experience at daily newspapers to the job"

“I want to cut through the messages from official channels and paint a more accurate picture of crime in this city — and it may not be pretty.”

Holly Miyasaki

News Reporter, Kelowna.com

Holly Miyasaki is Kelowna.com’s arts and entertainment reporter. She will bring in-depth coverage to the local scene, including music, shows, festivals and events right to your homepage every day. Holly grew up in Kelowna and graduated high school here, so she is happy to return to her hometown.

“I am so impressed with the growth of Kelowna’s arts and culture scene and I can’t wait to help connect it with Kelowna.com and its visitors,” said Miyasaki, who comes to to us fresh from the Penticton Western News"

Kathy Michaels

News Reporter, Kelowna.com

Kathy Michaels has covered the Okanagan business community for the last three years and is looking forward to taking her insights to a new and innovative product in Kelowna.com. Throughout her time working for both the Kelowna Capital News and the Penticton Western News, she’s provided readers with a clear view of what was happening in their community during one of the most turbulent economies in recent memory.

While she was most keenly interested in the changes in the real estate market, Michaels has also taken the time to find out businesses that flourished and innovated as the economy began to stagnate and later show signs of revival.

For the last few months, she’s also shared her opinions on politics and pop culture through her column Kathartic, and intends to continue that work at kelowna.com. Michaels is excited to turn her attention to a medium that offers news to its readers on a much more immediate basis.

Gary Moore

Photographer/Videographer, Kelowna.com

Gary Moore tells his stories through pictures, not words.

He has been in media for over twenty years. His photography and video career has taken him all over the world including Palestine, Colombia, Haiti and El Salvador.

In the past Gary has worked as a freelance and staff photographer for both Kelowna newspapers where he witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly this city has to offer. His award winning photographs have been published in various newspapers and magazines around the world. Gary is also a trained lighting cameraman, learning his craft in London, England for seven years before returning to the Okanagan for Kelowna.com.

Mark Stone

Entertainment & Celebrity News, Kelowna.com

Mark Stone turns up the heat with Celebrity Sizzle at Kelowna.com.

The Sizzle is your daily source for everything Hollywood. Mark gives the 411 on celebrity gossip, TV, movie and music news. He will also keep you informed about the hottest trends in technology.

Mark moved to Kelowna in 2005 and has spent most of his working life in the Information Technology field before using both passions as the subject of a novel about the dangers of illicit online activity titled Behind The Screen: Hacking Hollywood. It was published last year.

“My wife and I have always been huge TV and movie buffs and we’re fascinated by the outrageous world of Hollywood,” Stone says.