Our Edmonton SEO Experts – Epiar Management & Staff //

Epiar has some of the most experienced and talented SEO professionals in the industry who are dedicated to helping you achieve of your Internet marketing objectives. We have assembled a team of the best and brightest SEO experts in the search engine marketing industry today. With over 40 years focused on marketing and technology, Epiar has the expertise to offer high-level strategy and support, and deliver positive results for clients’ unique online marketing needs.

Ken Jurina // President

Bob Vaasjo // Director, Research and Development

Bob is a tireless innovator and co-founder of Epiar, whose ideas sparked the first versions of Epiar Internet marketing strategies and software. He still heads research and development, with approximately one third of time spent in product and process development. Prior to launching Epiar, Bob spent over 25 years in marketing communications, including the creation of Metrographics Advertising. He has spent most of his adult life in the Caribbean where he launched and published a number of magazines and, more recently, worked in software development.

Damian Finlay // Managing Director

As Managing Director, Damian is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of Epiar, in addition to providing leadership and guidance to the Client and Account Managers. Additionally, he handles a wide array of responsibilities including senior-level client counsel on search engine marketing and optimization, web analytics and performance measurement, SEO copywriting, and webiste usability. Damian is also involved in the development and execution of strategic planning initiatives that ensures that Epiar continues to offer its clients the finest levels of service and professionalism.

James Klassen // Senior Client Manager

After working in traditional market research for more than 3 years, James came to the search engine marketing industry 3 years ago. Now as Senior Client Manager with Epiar, James takes advantage of this market research experience, strong grounding in both off and online technology, and innovative thinking to offer unique and actionable search marketing solutions to his clients that provide them with more exposure through organic search online.

James completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2003 and is currently working toward his Master of Arts in Humanities Computing.

Nick Pierno // Search Analyst

With a healthy computer background and a truly inquisitive nature, Nick has started to carve his own groove in the world of SEO and web development. Years of curiosity and self-directed learning have provided him insights and skills that aren't necessarily included in the handbook, affording Nick a unique perspective and an ongoing desire to educate and be educated. As ethics are a pillar of Nick's work, he operates with complete transparency.

Nick is geared to keep up with the ever-changing times and to stay on the cusp of what's happening in SEO and beyond, keeping the tools sharp and enoying every minute of it!

Curtis Dueck // Research and Development

Curtis takes a thorough and analytic approach to every optimization challenge, ensuring that the finest of details are uncovered and that every opportunity for improved web site performance is explored. When common sense and precedence fail, he also thrives employing creative solutions to new problems. Armed with international experience, graduate schooling, a curiously broad range of interests, and an ear to the ground for the latest SEO developments, Curtis focuses a wealth of resources on meeting client SEO needs – regardless of industry, history, or online objectives.

Vance Macdonald // Business Development

A business development strategist, Vance has an outstanding record of building companies from the ground up and taking companies to the next level. His career has focused on new market entry and competitive positioning within a media environment. While at Pattison Outdoor, Vance took his business division to Company of the Year with record profitability, and as the founder of a successful out-of-home media corporation, Vance guided that company to maturity and sale to a multinational firm.

Not only satisfied with bottom-line results, Vance also brings a strong view to customer satisfaction - having been recognized as Canada's best in customer market appeal and operational excellence by the Outdoor Association of Canada. He brings this customer focus along with his business experience to Epiar and to all their clients.