Peter’s academic roots at the Centre of Arts and Technology set the stage for his dual role as a student-turned-teacher, reflecting his deep-seated knowledge in digital marketing, web design, and development. His entrepreneurial venture, Vigilante Marketing, is a testament to this expertise. Under his guidance, the agency has quickly ascended to prominence within the local community, securing ‘Rising Star of the Year 2022’ and Silver in ‘Best of Kelowna’ for Best Marketing Agency and Best Web Design Agency.

With Peter at the helm, Vigilante Marketing has not only celebrated numerous awards but has also seen substantial growth, now boasting a team of ten dedicated professionals. The agency’s success is a direct reflection of Peter’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge web design with strategic digital marketing solutions. This combination has established Vigilante Marketing as a powerhouse in delivering innovative and effective digital experiences.

David is the Marketing Director at Vigilante Marketing, where he brings a rich background in diverse marketing roles and a passion for creativity to the team. Born in Edmonton and raised in Kelowna from the age of five, David graduated from Kelowna Secondary in 2012 and from the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s Bachelor of Management Program in 2016. His career began at a private college in Kelowna, followed by a stint at the Canada Revenue Agency, seeking a blend of creativity and analytical challenge.

In 2020, David moved to Calgary, expanding his marketing expertise across various industries, including sports program development with Badminton Alberta, business development for a non-profit, and B2B marketing for manufacturing and energy sectors. At the end of 2023, David and his partner, Marlee, returned to the Okanagan, drawn back by the region’s natural beauty and community.

David’s journey through multiple marketing roles and industries has equipped him with innovative strategies and a unique perspective that he now leverages at Vigilante Marketing, aiming to drive growth and foster creativity in all projects.

Brian majored in Recording Industry Management at Middle Tennessee State University. Worked at A&R and Marketing for a small indie label in Nashville until leaving to pursue a music career of his own. He toured around the southern US for a number of years in various rock and roll bands, and then toured nationally for a couple of years in a rock opera based on the Megaman video game in a band called The Protomen. Brian fell in love with the Pacific Northwest during this time and had an opportunity to move to Kelowna. He got into programming while learning how to integrate audio into video games, and that led him to web development.

Tina grew up in Oliver, where she was introduced to graphic design while doing work experience in high school. She truly enjoyed little things, like picking fonts and colours, and eventually, she moved to Kelowna to attend the Graphic Design and Web Development program, at the Centre for Arts and Technology. She graduated with distinction in July 2021, and when she saw that Peter, her previous instructor, was hiring for his marketing agency, she jumped at the chance. She now proudly says that she is working at her dream job.

Katie attended the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology for New Media Production and Design in Calgary, Alberta. She continued working on her craft in the print world for several years before going into client service management and eventually the world of banking. Those years in client services and banking has assisted her with learning brand awareness and marketing. She recently returned back to the field at Vigilante Marketing as Marketing Manager and is incredibly passionate and inspired to be a part of this team.

David is a lifelong lover of the arts. A passion he didn’t follow into a career until later in life. Originally enlisting in the Canadian Army at seventeen, David went to the Royal Military College of Canada, earning a Bachelor’s of Civil Engineering in 2010. From there, he went on to become a combat engineering officer and was awarded his jump wings, the US Army Ranger Tab, and the Southwest Asia Campaign medal for his deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan in 2013. Throughout his time in uniform, he continued to draw and create whenever he had a spare moment. Ready to tackle new challenges, he went back to school and learned the latest creative programs and graduated with a diploma in Graphic & Web Design. David understands the impact a strong, clear design can have on a company’s bottom line. He also believes art is therapeutic for people from all walks of life and volunteers his design skills at the Cool Arts Society in his spare time. He is now very grateful for the opportunity to transform his passions into a fulfilling career and live in the Okanagan with his wife, Megan.

Ben knew from a young age that computers would be a large part of my life. He started out early by building gaming computers for side cash in middle school and doing development work for online gaming communities in high school. Later graduating in to making simple websites for friends and family, then moved onto the WordPress platform for more ambitious projects in his early years of university. He began freelancing at the beginning of 2022, and by that time, he knew web development was for him. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in June of 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and has worked in the web development sector ever since.