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 Account Managers. Additionally, he performs a wide array of functions including search engine marketing and optimization, site traffic building, strategic marketing research & analysis, and SEO copywriting . 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.

Curtis Dueck // Account Manager

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 your SEO needs – regardless of your industry, history, or online objectives.

James Klassen // Account Manager

Prior to joining Epiar, James spent a number of years in the market research industry conducting research and providing clients with insights based on the resulting analysis. As an Account Manager, James is looking forward to drawing upon his business education and experience to provide our clients with first rate analytics and reporting.

Alex Chau // Search Analyst

With an inquisitive mind, Alex asserts to be a continuous learner and fervent Internet researcher aspiring to bring that passion to the Epiar team. His experience is credited to his business education and early career as a software developer, then later becoming a project manager in online and print marketing for a number of years. Prepared to provide clients with optimal web strategies, Alex will employ creativity, thorough analysis and, at all times, an attention to detail.

Ian Walker // Business Development

Ian’s vocational and academic background spans 15 years in marketing and international sales. Prior to joining the Epiar team, Ian worked at various technology companies - including Toshiba, Intuit, and Hewlett Packard - focusing on emerging technologies, marketing opportunities and strategic partnerships. Ian's experience with these companies was in a broad range of senior management roles that included product channel management, BPR, and software development.

Working with customers from all different angles has provided Ian with a clear understanding of the overall client experience. His passion lies in team-oriented production and creative solutions for a wide variety of clients and media projects. Ian is eager to bring this experience and insight to the forefront of development for Epiar.

Laura MacKenzie-Callow // Senior Search Analyst

With over eleven years in international online advertising, Laura’s most recent position was SEM Manager at Critical Mass in Calgary, Canada. Her clients there included Rolex, Dell, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Pampers, Mercedes Benz USA, Moen, USAA and a number of other golden brands.

While SEO research, audits, gap analyses, application, integration and web analytics are her forte, Laura has also successfully worked with numerous multi-million dollar paid search campaigns across all the major advertising platforms. A qualified Economics and Business Studies lecturer, Laura has extensive public speaking experience in both the UK and North America, and looks foward to applying her knowledge and skills to maximize our client's search engine exposure and online ROI.