Matt McQuade
When Matt isn’t working or helping out in the community you can find him doing just about anything to stay moving. A lover of all sports and a master of none, Matt enjoys staying active and a little healthy competition. Look for Matt at a community event near you and isn’t ashamed to admit that he will likely be drinking a Bud Lite!
Rachel Chivers
Rachel is a Content Marketer at Intrigue.
Her love of storytelling inspired her to study journalism in Toronto where she lived for many years, but her heart now belongs in Guelph. Rachel is dedicated to supporting local businesses and creating effective and interesting content for clients.
When Rachel is off the clock, you can usually find her in the kitchen trying out a new recipe or smothering her cat with hugs and kisses
Aphra Zimmerman-Holy
Aphra supports businesses by writing and editing creative and strategic content for marketing campaigns. She also assists Intrigue’s content marketing team to ensure that high-quality content is being delivered across a variety of services, including strategic messaging, branding, websites, design, email, social, blogs, and video production. Recognized for her strength in communication and collaboration, she is focused on achieving clients’ goals and engaging audiences. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and going to theatre and concerts.
Sandy Ho
Sandy is an online marketing conversion specialist at Intrigue and manages clients’ accounts in the Google Ads and Facebook Ads digital space. She enjoys helping clients achieve their goals through strategic planning and implementing best practice marketing strategies. Outside of Intrigue, Sandy enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, travelling, hiking, reading, and searching for her next adventure!
Ryan Vielma
Ryan is an online marketing and sales leader whose goal is to ensure clients have a positive and expectation-exceeding experience with Intrigue. Ryan is passionate about helping local businesses grow and push the limits on what success means to them. Ryan is a bean bag toss champion, who spends his spare time enjoying live music, swimming in Lake Huron, tuning into Sunday Night Football, and enjoying the occasional patio beer.
Mike Bernier
Mike is a Senior Web Developer at Intrigue. You’ll find him managing web projects, building WordPress sites, developing eCommerce Platforms, and implementing CRO and SEO on client sites. Mike enjoys spending his free time being way too competitive at old school video games, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and taking long walks on the beach.
Sharon Ura
Sharon supports the Intrigue team in her role as Finance Controller by ensuring checks and balances are in place to arrive at a financially happy place. When not at work, Sharon enjoys spending time with family, doing Yoga, and taking long motorcycle trips on her Harley Davidson Fat Boy.
Carly O’Brien
As a citizen and a professional, Carly feels strongly that we each have a responsibility to actively create the prosperity we would like our organizations, communities, and families to enjoy. Her role at Intrigue allows her to apply her skills and passion to positively affect dining rooms through boardrooms – she works inside businesses with the knowledge that better workplaces support family homes. You can find Carly helping clients benefit from effective marketing, protecting the ‘front door’ of their organizations, and building cultures that brim with leadership.
Alex Hamilton
Alex is a copywriter and SEO specialist at Intrigue. He focuses on creating web content that appeals to both visitors and Google robots — ensuring that clients’ websites have high conversion rates and solid search engine rankings. When he’s not working at Intrigue, he likes to spend his time traveling, staying active in the outdoors, and reading a good book.
Vanessa McQuade
Vanessa works with local business owners to develop strategic marketing efforts that help them achieve their goals. Outside of work, she is on the Board of the United Way, helps connect young professionals through her efforts as a YPN committee member, and enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling, and the odd Martini.
Stephanie S.
Stephanie is an online advertising and email marketing leader, world traveller, and ad copy writer. Her passion is helping grow businesses across the globe by getting them to the top of search results and the top of inboxes. She is also an avid figure skater, shoe shopper, and is always in search for the best cup of coffee. When she’s not at Intrigue, you can find her planning her next travel adventure, staying active with friends, and playing chef at home!
Paul Demarco
Paul is one of the co-founders at Intrigue. His focus is on helping drive the organization to become a leader in local marketing across Canada. He is on the Board at Bracelet of Hope and is a member of the Rotary Club of Guelph. When he is not at Intrigue, he loves travelling the world, and slowly ruining his ear drums listening to live music.
Tawni Fus
Tawni is a UI/UX Designer at Intrigue who works with the Software team to unite systems and users through design. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Global Business and Digital Arts with a Global Experience Certificate from the University of Waterloo. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, reading, and learning about design trends.
Mingyao Liu
Ming is a software developer by day and whitehat hacker by night. He is self-driven and always on the frontline of learning about new technology and adopting new software under his tech of choice. With a passion for everything computer science, Ming has one goal for the project he works on: to write the best code. His favorite bash command is: git gud.
Natalie Fox
As Project Manager, Natalie keeps client campaigns organized and on track, ensuring both the team and clients have what they need to be successful. Outside of work, you can find Natalie, her husband, and dog, Dawson, exploring the vast network of Guelph trails and waterways, by foot, canoe, or on cross-country skis.
Nate Lessnick
Nate ran the marketing for a bike touring company until a global pandemic put the brakes on his traveling. He discovered that he wanted to help empower leaders and strengthen communities. Lo and behold, he came upon Intrigue and found the perfect fit. By joining forces, they make ideas stick, create content that spreads, and help business owners win their battles.
Andrew Donovan
Andrew is a content marketer at Intrigue. A writer turned journalist turned marketer, Andrew is most fulfilled when he has the chance to share stories and ideas through words. Outside of work, you will find Andrew in the gym, hitting the heavy bag, or riding his bike to local events. If you need something from Andrew, bribe him with a cigar.
Cori Sears
Cori is a social media and Facebook advertising leader at Intrigue. She loves helping clients connect with their customers and build meaningful relationships online. When she’s not in the office, Cori enjoys playing volleyball, binge watching Friends, and spending time with her friends and family.
Emily Foell
Emily works as Operations Assistant, working closely with the project management team to keep campaigns on track! Emily loves helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses, helping them reach their full potential. Outside of Intrigue, you can find Emily at the barn riding and training horses in her free time. She is a proud owner of her fluffy cat Enzo, and her old dog Skipper.