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Meet The Team

Troy Sedgwick

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Jacob Pisesky

Manager, Venue Partnerships

Judy Bell

Executive Assistant & Office/Admin Manager

Renata McMann

FINANCE MANAGER

Paul Murphy

senior account executive

Mary K Lally

Senior Account Director, Eastern Canada

Nick Butkovich

Retail Account Manager, ON

GABE ROSESCU

Account Director, SK & MB

Michelle Everett

Senior Account Director, AB

Mirza Ghalib

Senior Account Director, AB

Diana Signorile

Account Manager

Glenda Brown

Senior Account Director, BC

Tayler Delannoy

Manager - Venue Partnerships

Matias Arce

Media Project Coordinator - Team Lead

Sebastian Sekowski

Media Project Coordinator

Michael Ikemefuna

Media Project Coordinator

Rigel Raju

Manager, New Ventures & Venue Partnerships

Marilyn Ridley

Accounting Clerk

Mantesh Gill

Junior Accountant

Advisory Board

STEFAN DANIS

Chief Talent Officer & CEO - Mandrake Consulting biography

AMANDA PLOUGHMAN

CEO - Smak

DAVID SEDGWICK

Managing Partner - Balmoral Wood Alternatives

CHRISTOPHE LECOMTE

Owner - Land Return Inc.

KAREN MECKELBORG

Strategic Advisor

TROY SEDGWICK

As President and CEO, Troy’s role touches on just about everything in the organization. A serial entrepreneur, he loves (much to the chagrin of his staff) to have his fingers in everything!


Thankfully, over the years he’s gotten much better at empowering and trusting the capable people on his team to do the job they were hired to do. He still manages to keep a pulse on and provide insight on all things marketing, sales, operations, IT and even accounting – just from a little farther distance than before. Troy works hard to ensure that his oversight and guidance resources and supports everyone in their role, without crossing over into the realms of micromanagement, nor abdication.


Originally born in La Belle Province (Montreal), and having spent several of his younger years in southwestern Ontario (Kitchener-Waterloo and Toronto), Troy now resides full-time in Calgary, with frequent trips between the Calgary head office and Rec Media’s offices in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. Troy has had the privilege of residing in all four of the great Canadian cities where our offices are located.


With almost 25 years’ experience in the marketing and advertising industry, Troy frequently jokes that he “started when he was 12”. But he loves the industry and wouldn’t rather be anywhere else.

When Troy is not working, you’ll find him out swimming or riding his bike, or just hanging out with his wife and 3 kids eating great food and drinking even better wine (hence the need for the biking and swimming!), and tackling the never ending list of amazing places to see and visit on this beautiful planet.

JACOB PISESKY

As Manager, Venue Partnerships, Jacob is responsible for maintaining and strengthening existing partner venue relationships, as well as developing new venue partnerships. Jacob works to cultivate Rec Media’s reputation, and relations across the country.

 

Jacob was born and raised in Calgary and attended Mount Royal University, where he graduated with a degree in Sociology. In his free time, Jacob can most likely be found playing/watching soccer or just spending as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors.

JUDY BELL

As the Office Manager/EA, Judy provides administrative support to the CEO as well as the entire team. Judy juggles everything from people to pens; and uses her extensive experience and organizational skills help keep the Rec Media engine running! In addition to organizing meetings, training sessions and other team events; she assists the IT and Accounting Department with various daily tasks.


Judy’s experience and many years with the company enable her to effectively assist the team and ensure they have everything they need. Needless to say; she has become the natural go-to for her colleagues.


Originally from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan – Judy’s prior experience has primarily been in Retail Management.


When she’s not working, you’ll find Judy spending time with her family, attending live performances or creating her own fun!

 

RENATA MCMANN

As the Senior Accountant, Renata’s responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and assist with tax returns.

 

Renata works hard to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying the financial transactions, in an effort to ensure accuracy and effectiveness in all of Rec Media’s accounting tasks.

 

Originally from Prague, Czech Republic – Renata has close to 20 years of accounting experience with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

 

When she’s not working, you’ll find Renata hanging out with her three boys (mostly in hockey arenas) or enjoying Canada’s beautiful forests and scenery.

Paul Murphy

As ESG Sales Specialist, Paul works with advertising agencies and marketers across Eastern Canada. Paul, enjoys creating custom solutions, helping his clients reach their marketing goals.

 

Paul has over 25 years experience in the advertising industry – including print, digital and now place-based media.  Paul believes highly in the power of sport and the benefits it brings to all walks of life. With a background in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Paul helps clients align these new initiatives with their marketing campaigns.

 

Paul loves all sports and enjoys golfing, soccer and supporting his Toronto Maple Leafs!

Mary K Lally

As Senior Account Director, Mary K works with advertising agencies and marketers across Eastern Canada. Mary K works hard to provide her clients with custom solutions, in an effort to create meaningful, targeted campaigns in athletic recreational facilities across the country.

 

Mary K has over 25 years experience in the Out of Home industry – including place- based and DOOH – but is most proud of the grassroots Corporate Social Responsibility element that only REC Media can offer in Canada. She considers herself lucky to be able to provide marketers with the ability “to give back” at the community level while promoting their message in an environment that stimulates mental/physical health, diversity and inclusion.

 

When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her family – watching her son, Noah, play hockey in the GTHL and her daughter, Charlotte, dance competitively in the Beach. 

Nick Butkovich

Nick is a Retail Account Manager serving the Greater Toronto Area, dedicated to helping people and brands build meaningful connections within their Recreational facilities.

 

Originally from Scarborough, ON, Nick earned his Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University. His entrepreneurial spirit shone through when he founded a successful swimming lessons company, where for over seven years, he’s taught both children and adults the importance of water safety while ensuring they have fun in the process.

 

An avid sports enthusiast from childhood, Nick has always been active in the Greater Toronto Area’s athletic scene, frequently found at local arenas and facilities playing hockey, golf, Rugby, and more. Outside of work, he remains committed to an active lifestyle, enjoying sports and quality time with family and friends.

GABE ROSESCU

Gabe is an Account Director for SK & MB and has a passion for helping people. Born in Romania and immigrated to Canada when he was 5. Travelled and moved from one coast of Canada to the other. He has also spent some time in Oregon going to school, playing tennis and soccer – Go Ducks!
His background started 25 years ago in telemarketing all the way to owing his own DOOH business. He is a highly motivated individual that prides himself on being honest, having integrity and helping others. He is an organized self-starter capable of setting goals, objectives and meeting or exceeding them. As well, sales orientated and have astute knowledge in the industry of advertising, marketing, customer relations and strategic planning.

Gabe has had the pleasure of managing accounts from small to medium size businesses up to large corporations and agencies; there is not a business that he cannot handle.

Gabe has a very interesting story about a life changing incident and would love to share that with you; don’t be shy to ask. Actually, don’t be shy to ask Gabe anything as a father of four he has heard them all.

When Gabe is not in the office he enjoys being with his girlfriend, kids and being outdoors. He loves to play tennis, golf, go fishing and being active; anything outdoors is where you will find him and if not then he’ll be at home watching sports, movies or playing cards with his friends.

Michelle Everett

Fueled by a love for sports, advertising, and community engagement, Michelle is a dynamic sales and marketing professional with a knack for building strong, lasting relationships. From a young age, she found inspiration in the most unexpected places—while other kids were glued to cartoons, she was captivated by commercials, dreaming up creative campaigns and imagining how to bring brands to life!

 

Her passion for sports began in the gym, where she competed in gymnastics and coached, and extended to other activities like dance, ringette, and cheerleading. This love for sports seamlessly blended into a successful career in advertising. With experience working for iconic brands like CBC TV and Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation, Michelle has honed her craft in connecting companies to audiences in meaningful ways. She has a talent for crafting new brand identities, boosting their presence, and driving impressive revenue growth.

 

As the Senior Account Director at REC Media, Michelle thrives in an environment that perfectly aligns with her passions: recreational facilities across Canada that bring people together through fitness, play, and community spirit. She loves collaborating with advertising agencies and corporate clients to create impactful campaigns that engage communities at a grassroots level.

 

Outside of work, you’ll find Michelle embracing the great outdoors, cheering on her favorite hockey team, cooking up a storm, or enjoying adventures with family and friends.

MIRZA GHALIB

As Senior Account Director, AB, Mirza helps brands connect with their local community in recreational facilities.


Mirza works hard to ensure that he fulfills his client’s key marketing communications ethos day in and day out. Prior to immigrating to Canada, Mirza obtained an MBA in Marketing & Sales from Amity Business School and worked with companies throughout India, UAE and Mauritius, managing advertising campaigns at various levels across the OOH and traditional media domain.


When Mirza is not working, you’ll find him travelling the world with his wife, playing cricket, watching Lawn Tennis and sharpening his singing skills.

Diana Signorile

Diana is strategic thought leader in driving business growth and collaboration with over 30 years of experience in the Resource sector. Diana, loves creating, connecting and building local and global partnerships and long term relationships with BtoB and Consumer media solutions . As a business Strategist, she has worked with top businesses in the Resource sectors including Energy, Alternative Energy, agriculture plus, IOT, real estate, telecommunications and financial services.

 

Diana’s experience in advertising includes print, digital, sponsorship and event planning. Diana is very passionate for health and wellness through all sports.

 

Diana has volunteered as a Hockey mom for over 15 years and for many organizations including Women in Leadership for over five years for the Calgary chapter and continues to be an Ambassador. She has mentored for many of the years in this role and has creatively worked with the board and the team to make positive growth changes to the Women. She also received the WIL – Women in Leadership President’s Volunteer award for the dedication and support for this organization.

 

Diana has also volunteered for various advisory boards as a board of directors.

GLENDA BROWN

Glenda is an account director with a background in sales and market research. Her passion lies in audience research and finding the best way to reach consumers. With Rec Media, that can be through large national campaigns focused on brand awareness, or local place-based media initiatives focused on regional sales. With over 15 years in the industry, she has partnered closely with a wide variety of clients, including: small non-profits, local government agencies, finance, insurance, retail, restaurant and auto service businesses. In her free time she loves to spend time outdoors, whether that is enjoying time at the beach or trail running on the North Shore.

 

Tayler Delannoy

Tayler is an avid sports fan and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys fishing, gaming, and golf. Whether it’s casting a line on a quiet morning, sinking a long putt, or diving into a new game, he loves the balance of competition and relaxation. When he’s not playing, he’s watching-following everything from Hockey to Soccer and beyond. No matter the season, you’ll find him either on the course, on his computer, or in the stands of a local sports match.

Matias Arce

Matias is a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, with a strong background in business. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Professional Degree in Business Management from Universidad Mayor in Santiago, Chile, where he graduated with High Honours. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary, Alberta, also with Honours. Matias has further enhanced his skills with multiple certifications in Inbound Marketing, Email Marketing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Social Media Marketing from recognized platforms like HubSpot, Hootsuite, and certifications in Google Analytics.

 

In December 2022, Matias moved to Canada with his wife, Macarena, and their son, Matias Jr. His professional journey spans over 12 years across various industries, including car dealerships, health insurance, and operational leasing, where he provided transportation and fleet solutions for the mining sector in Chile. Matias has significant experience in Sales and Marketing, as well as Business Development at the B2B level. This diverse background has equipped him with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. He is passionate about helping companies and clients achieve their goals through innovative ideas, process improvements, and creative negotiation strategies.

 

Outside of work, Matias enjoys spending quality time with his family, exploring the beautiful landscapes of Alberta, and cooking at home. Whether they’re watching movies or cheering on their favorite sports teams—go Stampeders! and go Flames go!—he values those moments together. Matias also loves hanging out with friends over a beer, embracing the joy of connection and community.

Sebastian Sekowski

Sebastian Sekowski is a Media Project Coordinator with a background in computing science and biology.

 

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computing Science from the University of Alberta, where he developed his skills in programming such as designing apps, websites and leading capstone projects.

 

Outside of work, Sebastian enjoys exploring nature trails, training friends with weightlifting, and playing violin with his local orchestra.

Michael Ikemefuna

“Speak only if it improves upon the silence” – Mahatma Gandhi. Michael, one of our newest additions to the Operations team, is a passionate individual who draws most of his inspiration from observing the wisdom/mistakes made others and learning from them. As an admirer of renowned Stoics like Marcus, he believes in the importance of defining himself to no one more important than himself, “what value do you place on yourself, as yourself without anything else?”

 

His diverse pursuits include creating music, manipulation of sound, hiking in nature, contemplating numbers and physics, savoring spicy cuisine, and thrill seeking. Michael reflects on the idea that the only lasting wealth is that which is shared with others.

Rigel Raju

As Manager of New Ventures, Rigel oversees some of Rec Media’s growth projects, especially related to digital expansion. Rigel is an avid hiker, and lover of football (the European one), basketball, and tennis. Rigel is happiest when traveling and exploring new places with his family.

 

Rigel has degrees in Sports Engineering as well as in Business with a major in Finance, but loves to learn about anything and everything, especially exploring the big questions in life.

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Marilyn Ridley

As an Accounting Clerk, Marilyn’s primary role is to assist the accounting team, posting accounts payable transactions, issuing payments, client invoicing, tracking accounts receivables and other general administrative duties.

Originally from Oakville, Ontario, Marilyn and her partner moved to Calgary 2 years ago for a fresh start and new experiences.


When Marilyn’s not at work, you’ll find her playing with her Mastiff/Lab fur baby Axle (who thinks he’s a lap dog), baking or in her home art studio with paint brush in hand painting scenic landscapes inspired by Alberta’s natural beauty. She also enjoys skating outdoors, an activity she picked up again since moving to Calgary.

Mantesh Gill

As a Junior Accountant, Mantesh Gill provides essential support to the accounting team by assisting with daily financial tasks, including accounts payable, client invoicing, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Leveraging analytical skills and attention to detail, Mantesh helps maintain accurate financial records, ensuring the smooth operation of Rec Media’s accounting processes.


Originally from Chandigarh, India, Mantesh moved to Calgary for new professional opportunities and to pursue their CPA designation at the University of Lethbridge. Mantesh holds an MBA from Chandigarh University and brings a combination of academic knowledge and practical expertise to the role.


When Mantesh is not crunching numbers at work, you’ll likely find him exploring Calgary’s vibrant cultural scene, enjoying outdoor adventures in Alberta’s stunning landscapes, or spending quality time with friends and family.

STEFAN DANIS

Chief Talent Officer & CEO

Stéfan is a veteran executive search leader and best selling author who founded Danis&Co after 30+ years at Mandrake, including 25 years as CEO. He’s personally led hundreds of C-suite placements across finance, sales, HR, operations, marketing, IT, and strategy, while advising executives on talent acquisition and facilitating M&A deals.