BACKGROUND

Recently distinguished by Marketing Magazine as a Top 30 Under 30 Marketer in Canada, Jesse is an accomplished Digital Marketer and Advertiser who has a passion for growing businesses and never settling for the status quo. Jesse looks to bring this passion to his partners as Director of Client Services at Engagement Labs.  Prior to joining Engagement Labs, Jesse spent 4 years managing and building the Digital Marketing Department at General Mills. His contribution was instrumental to the growth of integrated marketing, quadrupling digital spending. Jesse’s involvement was also integral to the success of internationally recognized and business moving campaigns across General Mills’ industry leading brands. Previously, Jesse worked at Proximity Canada where he won 3 Cannes Lions for M&M’s “Find Red”, also working on brands such as, Gillette, Campbell’s and Wrigley. Jesse is also very passionate about charity. At 22, Jesse co-founded the Joel Schwartz Memorial Hockey Tournament charity which has raised almost $1 Million for Autism and special needs. Jesse has taken to the wheels of his road bike in 5 Ride to Conquer Cancer’s with his team, fundraising over $200,000 over this period. His philanthropic endeavours appointed Jesse to the Reena Foundation Board of Directors in 2012, and he has since been voted to the Executive Board of Directors.