President
Kristian brings a strategic perspective to our clients' fundraising portfolios. He introduces clients to new approaches that take their donor relationships and results to a new level. And Kristian will amaze you with his encyclopedic knowledge of sports trivia.
Kristian says...
“My dad collected baseball cards and he used them to teach me about baseball. It was the beginning of my passion for baseball and data. And Mike Schmidt was my dad’s favourite player. Every time I see that card it’s like getting a hug from dad.”
CEO
He’s the big cheese. Blue cheese of course. Cam makes sure our team delivers you the very best client experience anywhere so you can raise more money and do more great work. And you’ll get used to the smell.
Cam says...
“I meet people every single day who exist to make the world better. They just don’t quite know how to do it. That’s where I help. Give me a flip chart and a marker. Together we’ll come up with a plan to do more good.”
Chief Financial Officer
Jess helps Blue North by leveraging her system integration knowledge, automation skills, and industry expertise to develop high-value insights. She helps identify both company and client opportunities through data to increase best results.
Jess says...
“I believe I was actually hired at Blue North for my handy Excel skills and "git-r-done" personality”
Vice President, Client Experience and Consulting
Gail is responsible for setting the overarching fundraising strategies for Blue North clients. Gail provides coaching and support to internal team members so they can continue to deliver outstanding fundraising results as we scale and grow the services that we offer to our clients. Gail's focus is on delivering the highest quality and most effective fundraising campaigns and donor engagement programs.
Gail says...
“I believe I was actually hired at Blue North for my many thoughts and opinions and love for work”
Vice President
Greg’s about driving. He drives great deals on stuff for our clients to drive up their bottom lines. And he keeps the Blue North machinery tuned up and purring, just like the 5.0-litre V-8 in his black beauty. That’s the Ford Mustang he only drives to work on sunny days.
Greg says...
“If I ever get a sabbatical, you’ll find me on a race track somewhere. In a fast car. Not in my car, mind you. I’m too careful with that and wouldn’t want to total it. I’d definitely bring Justin’s car though.”
Senior Director, Client Insights
Pete makes our clients smarter. He leads a team of sharp minds that dig into your data and discover donor insights that grow your revenue. And Pete’s no slouch himself. When he shaves, we’ve heard he uses Occam’s razor.
Pete says...
“I’m most productive when I listen to Baroque music with a great set of headphones.”
Senior Director, Project Delivery
When Lisette isn’t roaming the world, she helps navigate projects through the creative process. She knows a lot about data, tech and print on demand, perfectly at home with all facets of variable printing.
Lisette says...
“I like to think of myself as the office sunflower. I’m tall, happy, friendly and hardy. And who can miss a striking sunflower in the garden?”
Human Resources Business Partner
Karla is our HR leader - from leading the candidate experience to focusing on the employee experience. She is on a mission to develop people strategies and programs that will help Blue North grow and keep BNers engaged, happy, and developing in their careers so that they can continue delivering amazing results to our clients. Sometimes those experiences include baked goods and dad jokes. What’s a dog’s favourite nighttime event with pals – a sleepover pawty!
Karla says...
“I really enjoy helping others and coming up with creative solutions to solve problems. Where there’s a will, there’s a way! And even more rewarding if that way leads to a beach.”
Manager, Data Services
Like an involved piece of music, data also has many components that have to come together perfectly for the audience. Derek certainly gets that: he’s a musical data guy. Drumming, strumming, picking….
At BN, he aims to help us tighten our standard data model, apply standard procedures and documentation methods and conduct the people and parts in a great way that makes it harmonious for our clients. Derek says...
“A sabbatical would take me, and my banjo, to Alabama to hang out and make music with my family. You can count on lots of big musical parties outside.”
Director, Strategic Accounts
Michelle brings amazing capabilities to your cause. For one, she speaks multiple languages and has worked with non-profits all over the world. Her number one goal is to bring the best practices in fundraising to your project in order to raise more money and delight your donors.
Michelle says…
"You might find me at the office in my slippers because I work best when I’m comfy."
Director, Strategic Accounts
Lindsay brings 10+ years of integrated fundraising experience to accounts. She knows how organizations work, what they need to achieve their fundraising goals, and how to position it to their donors. Hint: it all starts with sincere relationships. Having two kids under two fuelled her ability to get things done!
Lindsay says...
“If I was given a six-month sabbatical to pursue a personal passion anywhere in the world I would go to Thailand. I recently connected with lost family ties in Thailand. I would move my family there to learn the language, cook all the food and country hop around Asia. ”
Director, Strategic Accounts
Chris helps Blue North and its clients to achieve an all-around exceptional experience. Building relationships with our clients is what he does best! Playing a key role in ensuring all goals and initiatives between Blue North and clients are always met with excellences.
Chris says...
“If I was given a sabbatical I would go to a monastery somewhere in Eastern Europe (Greece, Turkey, Croatia) to read, reflect, pray and write. To quote a favourite musician "If I come without a thing I come with all I need".”
Senior Fundraising Specialist
Kat excels in guiding clients through strategic, creative solutions that yield exceptional results. With a dedication to innovation and meticulous attention to detail, Kat collaborates closely with clients to translate concepts into impactful solutions. Her goal is to elevate every project to its fullest potential.
Kat says...
“When I'm not working, you might find me at the gym or out on the water paddleboarding.”
Senior Digital Fundraising Strategist
Vanessa designs and implements comprehensive strategies for our clients’ digital programs and campaigns. Her focus is on generating high-quality leads, amplifying brand awareness, and driving substantial growth in online revenue. Through a meticulous approach, she ensures that each digital initiative is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, leveraging data-driven insights and industry best practices to achieve exceptional results.
Vanessa says...
“The real reason I was hired at Blue North could very well be my unbeatable bran muffins and my show-stopping karaoke performance of "I'm Every Woman." But honestly, it's probably my adorable senior pug making frequent appearances in video calls that sealed the deal.”
Design Lead and Studio Manager
Bill cooks up delicious designs that help our clients tell captivating stories, raise more money, and do more good in the world. We think Bill’s creativity comes from the green smoothie concoctions he sucks through a straw out of a large mason jar.
Bill says...
“When I’m away from my Mac my favourite tools are knives, cookware, a Vitamix blender and stove. If only my kids would eat what I make.”
Manager, Print Production
"I like to create efficiencies. Even with my name, I go by T!"
T is an invaluable member of the Blue North team, possessing the exceptional talent for executing stellar direct mail campaigns. Her keen strategic insights and eye for detail yield remarkable results.
T says...
“Hey Alexa.. play Shaggy or Leonard Cohen! just kidding.. I believe I was actually hired at Blue North because I will dance to any music, and sing a great karaoke rendition of Every Woman”
Team Lead, Project Management
Sierra is a mentor and a leader for the project management team, ensuring they have the training and resources they need to perform their roles effectively. Sierra makes sure projects are delivered on time and on budget. She collaborates with many teams to help produce great work to do more good for our clients!
Fun fact about Sierra is she loves fresh pens, office supplies, and rabbits!
Sierra says...
“I believe I was hired at Blue North for my ability to pick a GIF from "The Office" for any situation or conversation.”
Manager, Consulting Practice
Caroline helps Blue North and its clients achieve their goals by ensuring consulting projects are executed efficiently and to the highest standard. She helps lead a team that dig deep into your files to help you better understand your donors and results and build data-driven strategies that increase the impact of your fundraising programs.
Caroline says...
“I’m always happy to share book recommendations for your next great read. Fiction, nonfiction, varied genres, let’s talk books!”
Senior Database Developer – Appeals Lead
Patterns, rhythms, insights. Trevor sees donor behaviour in the data. And he structures the data so you can dance to your donor’s beat. But we put our foot down when Trevor wanted to bring his congas to the office.Trevor says...
“I do good work with the data. But I think the real reason Blue North hired me is my record collection, on vinyl, of course.”