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We’re a design and marketing agency. An advertising agency. A give-our-clients-agency agency. Values led and community centred, we partner with private, public and not-for-profit sectors and everything in between.
We’re about passion and compassion, and we’re all super into what we do. Ultimately, the strength of our team is the strength of our work. We’ve been doing this for over 20 years, and the deep connections we’ve formed between us help us collectively connect with our clients, who we then help connect with their audiences.
For us, everything starts with the power of people.
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Taylor Anderson
(she / her)
Project Manager
Taylor brings a decade of project management experience and a love for all things planning to her role as project manager. As project manager, Taylor is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with the team in planning, executing, and successfully completing projects within the respected timeline and budget.
What’s your favourite thing to do in your spare time?
Read and travel
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
To sing
If you won big in the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Book a plane ticket & pay off my mortgage 🤪
If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would it be?
A dog, they live the best lives.
What chore do you loathe doing?
I really loathe doing dishes, something about old food and sauce makes me ill.
What are three things on your bucket list?
Travel Europe, own a cottage, purchase a vintage truck.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
You can’t have rainbows without a little rain.
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Rob Clark
(he / him)
Owner, Founder
Rob brings over 25 years of experience as a leader in the design and marketing industry. As the owner of RC Design, an award-winning agency, Rob has built a reputation for delivering personalized and goal-oriented design and marketing solutions tailored to each client’s unique vision and goals. Under Rob’s leadership, RC Design has garnered numerous accolades for its innovative work in branding, marketing, and design. His commitment to excellence and dedication to his community is evident in his active participation in various initiatives and his generous contributions of time and resources to meaningful causes. Rob’s leadership style is characterized by a collaborative approach, fostering creativity and innovation within his team and ensuring exceptional outcomes for clients.
What makes you the happiest?
Spending time with the important people in my life, being in nature, watching sunsets, mountain biking, skiing, food, a good book or movie/series, working with my hands, being creative, big picture thinking, solving problems, laughing.
Do you have any strange or unique phobias or pet peeves?
I really do not like mushrooms at all, does that count?
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Masterfully play the guitar and piano, speak multiple languages fluently, ride rodeo & fly
What walk-up song would you use to introduce yourself at a professional sporting event?
Hunger Strike by Temple of The Dog
What’s your best childhood memory?
Summers off and the freedom that came with it.
Do you have any interesting or funny nicknames?
Many, but mostly Clarky & Bobbie.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
“It is easy to hate from afar, so move in.” — Brené Brown
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Denise Gottschald
(she / her)
Social Media Strategist
A social media strategist with PR and journalism roots, Denise helps tell stories that matter. She has a knack for what makes content click, and connects the dots between organizations and their audiences.
Denise brings fresh energy to digital communications with a career of building strategic campaigns for everyone from national industry associations and non-profits to consumer brands you know and love. She combines collaborative processes with grounded industry insights to build trusted client-agency partnerships and content that resonates with real people – not just target demographics.
What makes you the happiest?
A sunny Sunday morning with an iced matcha, or a crisp autumn evening and a sky full of stars.
What’s your favourite thing to do in your spare time?
A hike with my loved ones, appetizers on a patio, or a highly competitive round of Mario Party.
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
The age I am right now! ☀️
If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would it be?
A bunny — quick yet calm, clever and soft.
What chore do you loathe doing?
Hand washing dishes. Whatever is happening in the sink is none of my business.
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
(I’ve been told) Jennifer Aniston or Cameron Diaz.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
“Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.” Maybe not advice, but the mindset I live by! Active gratitude and positive thoughts.
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Michael Larkin
(he / him)
Creative Director, Managing Partner
Mike is an award-winning designer, art, and creative director with over 20 years of experience. He is an energetic, self-motivated leader who has built successful teams of designers and developers, constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity and communication in a fast-paced, evolving industry. Mike’s approach is centered around user-focused creative problem-solving, ensuring that client goals are met with innovative and impactful solutions. He is passionate about helping clients understand and achieve their digital objectives while guiding them through the process with clarity and expertise. Mike has had the privilege of collaborating with industry-leading companies such as Oxford Properties, Loblaws, Deloitte, BMO, Scotiabank, Canadian Tire, Maple Leaf Foods, Southlake Hospital, Humber River Health, and Milton Public Library, assisting them in achieving their business goals.
What’s your favourite place you’ve ever travelled?
Barcelona, Spain—Food, Art, History, Architecture, Culture.
What walk-up song would you use to introduce yourself at a professional sporting event?
La Mamá de la Mamá by CJ, Chael Produciendo, and El Alfa
If you won big in the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Travel to all the MLB ball parks.
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
Jason Momoa
Is there a food that will you never eat?
Cilantro
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
“Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.”
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Samantha Lindo
(she / her)
Project Manager
As a Project Manager with a Media Communication degree and diploma from the University of Guelph-Humber, Sam coordinates diverse projects to ensure the smooth integration of creative, marketing, and development teams. Her role as Project Manager involves meticulous planning and resource management to deliver high-quality results while navigating the ever-evolving landscape of client needs and industry trends.
Fun fact:
I’ve never broken a bone before. Hopefully, I haven’t just jinxed it.
What makes you the happiest?
Spending time with the people, or dogs, that I love.
Do you have any strange or unique phobias or pet peeves?
Fish. Nothing traumatic has happened, they just really gross me out.
If you won big in the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Honestly, even if I won $20 on a scratch-off ticket I’d be over the moon!
What chore do you loathe doing?
The dishes. Washing and drying isn’t the issue, it’s at the end when you have to empty the little drain stopper that caught any soggy food… you get the picture. BLUGH.
Can you play any instruments?
Sure, I can play a few things, ukulele, guitar, drums, but do I play them well? Now, that’s a different question.
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Heather Luscher
(she / her)
Art Director
With over a decade of experience crafting strategic and user-centered design solutions across sectors, Heather provides oversight on all design initiatives to ensure creative excellence and adherence to best practices and the latest trends. Heather holds an Honours Bachelor of Design degree from the York Sheridan Program in Design, and has received recognition from industry awards including the RGD So(cial) Good Design Awards and the Adobe Design Achievement Awards.
Fun fact:
I’m comfortable cooking complicated meals but find the simple things hard. Risotto? Easy. A pot of plain rice? Challenging.
What makes you the happiest?
Driving through the country with windows down, the three month build-up to Christmas, ice cubes, hunkering down in front of a wood stove with a cozy blanket, crying from laughing too hard, chasing fuzzy bumblebees around the yard with a camera.
What’s your favourite thing to do in your spare time?
I’m a bit of a grandma: you can find me proudly tending to my veggie and flower gardens in the summer, embroidering or painting by the fireplace in the winter, and enjoying a good sudoku or game of Bananagrams any time of year.
Do you have any strange or unique phobias or pet peeves?
Balloons and fireworks make me uncomfortable. Also, please don’t chew near me.
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
How to properly arrange flowers, speak German, and play the cello.
Is there a food that will you never eat?
Scrambled eggs. Soft boiled eggs. Hard boiled eggs. Fried eggs. Poached eggs. The list goes on…
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Maddy Moritz
(she / her)
Project Manager
Maddy brings over a decade of experience guiding creative teams and delivering complex projects on time and to a high standard. With a background spanning client services, digital marketing, and brand experience activations/events, she blends strategic thinking with a calm, solutions-first approach. As Project Manager, she keeps ideas moving, details in check, and clients confident every step of the way. Her mix of creativity, organization, and clear communication helps turn big visions into seamless results.
Fun fact:
I once had a pet duck
What makes you the happiest?
Cottage country, a good book + my dog
Do you have any strange or unique phobias or pet peeves?
I can’t touch cotton balls; even thinking about it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
What’s your favourite place you’ve ever travelled?
Australia – it’s everything you love about Canada but its warm all the time.
Do you have any interesting or funny nicknames?
nope.. only Maddy or Mads
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
30 – you’ve been around the block enough to enjoy life but before everything starts to hurt and hangovers last 3 days
If you could spend time with anyone — living or passed, real or fictional — who would you meet?
My grandmother – I never got to meet her, she passed before I was born.
What chore do you loathe doing?
Putting away laundry – I will wash/ dry and fold it any day. But ensuring it makes it out of the hamper after that… torture!
Can you play any instruments?
Does Hot Cross Buns on the recorder count?
Is there a food that will you never eat?
Bananas and cooked (mushy) carrots
If you had to teach a class on one thing, what would you teach?
I make a mean no-knead loaf of bread.
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Ben Ross
(he / him)
Senior Full Stack Developer
Ben is a senior full stack developer with 10 years of experience, specializing in WordPress and PHP with a strong backend focus. With expertise in eCommerce development from previous roles, Ben has a well-rounded skill set. He holds a computer science degree from Georgian College and has many large projects under his belt.
Fun fact:
Odds are I can beat you in an arm wrestle. Other than that, I love techno / trance music.
What makes you the happiest?
Opening day. That first day in the spring when you bring the lawn mower out, bring out the patio furniture. Winter is behind you, long days ahead, and the golfing season has begun.
What’s your favourite thing to do in your spare time?
I bought an electric scooter this year. I love taking it around town in the summer!
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
I’d love to learn how to consistently put backspin on my approach shots!
If you won big in the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Show up at my parents house with a yellow Mercedes convertible for my mom, and a Porsche 911 for my dad.
Is there a food that will you never eat?
Cantaloupe. I don’t know why people think these are edible? Adding these to a fruit salad should be a criminal offense.
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Kaushal Shah
(he / him)
Senior Marketing Specialist
Kaushal Shah is a digital marketing expert with over 12 years of experience in SEO, PPC, content marketing, and social media, as well as web marketing strategy development and execution. A Certified Google Ads Professional, he holds an international master’s in E-business Management from the UK. Kaushal is recognized for his analytical, data-driven approach, strong client management for Fortune 1000 companies, and proven ability to deliver results through effective strategy and team leadership.
Fun fact:
I have been a vegetarian since birth
What makes you the happiest?
Strong coffee, books, movies and nature
What’s your favourite thing to do in your spare time?
Spend time with my kids and family
What was your most amazing and/or terrifying moment?
Holding my first kid in my hand for the first time
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Learn to read minds of other people
What’s your favourite place you’ve ever travelled?
Switzerland – One of the most beautiful places, the view from the top is just amazing
If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?
20’s because I miss my college life and friends
If you could spend time with anyone — living or passed, real or fictional — who would you meet?
My grandfather – He passed away when I was in the UK for studies, couldn’t see him for the last time.
If you won big in the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Go back to India
If you were reincarnated as an animal, what would it be?
Dog or Cat in North America
What chore do you loathe doing?
Laundry
What’s your best childhood memory?
Going to an amusement park with my parents and playing a gun shooting game
What are three things on your bucket list?
Be a millionaire, Be a millionaire, Be a millionaire
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
Johnny Depp
If you had to teach a class on one thing, what would you teach?
Honesty
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
Planning without action means nothing
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Rob Stephenson
(he / him)
Digital Production Manager
Rob is a results-driven Digital Production Manager, ensuring the seamless execution of digital projects in collaboration with the management team as RC Design. With a focus on meeting strict deadlines and staying within project scope, Rob plays a pivotal role in overseeing project timelines and ensuring efficient communication between departments. Acting as the primary point of contact for all development requests, Rob ensures that tasks are executed with precision and that stakeholders remain informed throughout the process. His leadership ensures smooth coordination and successful delivery of projects, driving excellence across the development team.
What makes you the happiest?
Teaching my kids all about sports.
What’s your favourite thing to do in your spare time?
Playing hockey, golf, and or baseball depending on the season.
What was your most amazing and/or terrifying moment?
Becoming a father.
What’s the strangest or most useless talent you have?
I have a plethora of movie quotes stored in my brain.
Do you have any strange or unique phobias or pet peeves?
Leaving the water running when it’s not being used.
If you won big in the lottery, what is the first thing you would do?
Hire a personal chef to make my kids school lunches.
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Cameron Todd
(he / him)
Senior Full Stack Developer
Cam’s bio is still in the development phase… coming soon!
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Ria Tsangaris
(she / her)
Manager, Design
With over 14 years of experience, Ria began her career at RC Design as a Designer and has since risen to manage and lead the design team. Known for fostering a healthy, collaborative work environment, Ria ensures team members feel engaged and heard. By allocating resources efficiently and managing deadlines and budgets, Ria helps deliver innovative solutions for both internal and client initiatives. Her leadership keeps the team motivated while driving creative excellence. Ria graduated with honours from Georgian College, earning a Graphic Design Diploma.
Fun fact:
My full name is actually Eleftheria, and I’m a twin 🙂
What makes you the happiest?
Being an auntie, going on road trips, and cute coffee shops.
What’s your favourite place you’ve ever travelled?
Cyprus, it’s beautiful and a lot of my family lives there.
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
I am forever a Leafs fan, so it would have to be the Leafs winning the Stanley Cup. I remain hopeful!
What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard?
If you have nothing good to say, don’t say anything at all.
Our values are a full-time, 360, live-and-breathe-them thing.
- Integrity
Transparency is fundamental to what we do and we’re open and honest in every aspect of our work. We take ownership of our successes and mistakes and hold ourselves to high standards. Always.
- Creativity
Always curious, we approach every creative project with an open mind and wide eyes. We keep it fresh, keep it moving and keep on finding new ways to make people feel and do.
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- Care
We care a lot. About each other, our clients, our community, our work, our impact… about how to care better. Everything we do is done with devotion and attention to detail.
- Collaboration
We honor what makes us unique and combine our individual strengths. Opinions and ideas are always welcome from everyone involved in a project. We work with, not for our clients.
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- Authenticity
Committed to authenticity, we’re consistently true to ourselves, transparent in our actions, and genuine in our relationships with our clients, partners, and each other.