Derrick has a sensitivity and insight into people not often seen—something he’s cultivated from his studies in psychology and from his years with EMS. His love of computers stems from childhood, and, today, as president of Digital Link, Derrick combines his deep empathy and sincere desire to cultivate positive relationships with his unbridled passion for IT. His love of all things tech, football, mountain climbing and music is matched only by his love for his wife Amanda, their three sons and his giant schnauzer, Icarus.

With certification coursework in network administration at NAIT, as well as CCNA and MCSE designations, Charles cites conversion of a large enterprise to cloud technology among his career highlights. He credits his determination, attention to detail and ability to adapt to change for these successes. A fan of both Game of Thrones and Walking Dead, Charles is also an avid hockey player and hunter. No one questions how intimidating Charles is as left wing, but we’re not entirely convinced that brandishing a hockey stick will help defend the post-apocalyptic Iron Throne from throngs of zombies, rabid wolves and man eating cougars.

Having studied at the University of Alberta and at Concordia University of Edmonton, Amanda has a background in the sciences and photography. Realizing that visual communication is her true calling, however, she went on to pursue design studies at MacEwan University and, in the course of her career, has created innovative layouts for books, magazines and websites. When not designing for Digital Link or dissuading husband Derrick and their three sons from declaring full-blown Nerf war on one another, Amanda often completely loses herself in a good book or risks losing her voice cheering for the Edmonton Oilers.

With a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and an honours diploma from NAIT’s Digital Media and IT program, Erin’s passion for visual communication and for helping others is infused in every one of her design concepts. Tech savvy Erin not only enjoys looking to the Internet for creative inspiration, but she’s also keen on surfing the ocean. Erin’s insatiable curiosity has taken her from her small hometown in northern British Columbia to New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Europe and, more recently, to Nicaragua, where she learned to ride the waves.

An alumna of the University of Alberta and a graduate of MacEwan University’s Public Relations program, Rachelle has extensive experience not only writing, editing and desktop publishing, but also moderating online communities, and developing web and social media strategies. She’s written on contemporary women’s issues, music, health and technology. When not actively copywriting, Rachelle enjoys singing, playing the piano, and open world fantasy games. Proficient in French and Spanish, as well as English, she hopes her musical influences will magically manifest into a multi-language rock opera where both dragons and vocals soar.

An avid writer, Alyce holds a Bachelor of Communication Studies from MacEwan University and has been published in several online publications, including Huffington Post. With a passion for social media, Alyce spends a lot of time creating entertaining content for her own social media platforms. Her love of travel has taken her to the sandy beaches of Mexico, where it is said she started a blog about her obsession with reality TV and desire for a cameo on “Survivor: San Lucas.”

A great asset to the Digital Link team, Patricia has over 25 years’ experience in retail and store management. She knows the importance of accountability, operational excellence and superior customer service. Today, she enjoys a rich, fulfilling life with her husband and children. When not gardening or enjoying time with her white lab Angus, Patricia enjoys travel to her former home in Manchester, England, to visit family.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Rod credits his strong work ethic, service orientation and knowledge of business operations for his career longevity. A NAIT graduate, he has enjoyed over 40 years in accounting and finance, 20 of those helping to grow a small construction company into a major player in the industry. When not managing accounting processes for Digital Link, Rod, an avid golf enthusiast, dreams of playing St. Andrews Links’ seven renowned courses. Working out and keeping fit are on par with his wellness goals.