Warren co-founded Plank in 1998 with his personal savings and a dream to make the internet a beautiful place. He seeks out projects that respond to his passion for design and curiosity for culture and history. His high standards and ability to create and maintain strong client relationships are the foundation of the company’s success.

Warren strives to bring interesting, meaningful work to his team, and to set a vision of producing quality work in a supportive, cooperative environment. His non-hierarchical leadership style stems from his summer camp days, and he does his best to make sure Plank is a great place to work.

Warren is at once proud and humbled to have worked with a number of prominent clients, who also happen to be people he admires. He counts Michael Moore, Rush, and Canada’s Governor General as some of the highlights in Plank’s history.

Warren is constantly learning. He is an avid reader and attends numerous conferences each year. He writes about his values and what he’s learned on Medium and Plank’s Journal.

Warren is a passionate baseball fan, and founded the Montreal chapter of Baseball Hack Day. He holds on to the hope that his beloved Expos will someday return to Montreal.

Steve was Plank’s very first employee, and he’s contributed greatly to the successful evolution of the company. With a fine arts background, he joined the team in 1999 as lead designer, and helped establish Plank’s reputation for creating beautiful, high-caliber work.

Steve has a broad understanding of web development, and has worked in nearly every role in the company. This understanding, coupled with his leadership ability and attention to detail, made him the natural choice to serve as Managing Director as Plank grew. His unwavering commitment to the company and the team led him to become a partner in 2016. He uses his experience to support the team in finding elegant solutions to all our technological challenges, while keeping creativity and user experience at the forefront.

Steve loves the internet, and is fascinated by how it continually shapes our world. He is motivated to solve interesting problems and helping to advance the web in small and meaningful ways. He cultivates community as co-founder and former host of CreativeMornings/Montreal, and as a current member of a regular MTL Agency Operations meetup.

Steve loves getting outside with his family as much as possible, runs a mean D&D game, and can proudly say he can still do a kick-flip on his skateboard.

Lisa has been keeping offices and their books in top shape for the past 18 years. She joined the Plank team in 2015, and has been working wonders ever since. She’s modernised our accounting workflow, moved us closer to a paperless office, and brought increased oversight to our financial health. She’s also ordered approximately 10,000 cans of club soda…and counting.

Through her career, she’s had the chance to work in a wide range of industries, and got her start working for iconic shoe company, Dr. Martens (she still misses the free shoes). Lisa loves to spend time with her family, unless they’re heading for the ski hill… she prefers the beach.

Jason joined the Plank team in 2015, bringing with him over a decade of experience overseeing production in print, publishing, and mobile applications. His work in mobile began before the iPhone existed, and includes products for brands like Adidas, Marvel, NHL, NBA, and NFL.

As a project manager, Jason merges his technical knowledge and problem solving skills to translate client’s needs into quality digital products, and to chart a smooth workflow for Plank’s developers. He prides himself on empowering the team to do the best work they are capable of, while nurturing solid relationships with clients.

Jason hails from Saskatchewan, so the Montreal winters don’t phase him a bit. He holds degrees in Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan and in History from the University of Calgary. After moving to Montreal in 2004, he also took courses in Internet Business Technology from McGill.

Jason’s latest and greatest challenge has been managing the needs and demands of a very different sort of “client” – his twins, born in 2016. When he does manage to find a spare moment, he tries his best to spend it cycling around the island.

Annika joined Plank in 2019, bringing with her more than ten years of experience in Project Management both in the UK and in Montreal. In her career she has worked in mobile, media and music and has coordinated complex international projects with multiple stakeholders across the digital and branding space.

Annika is warm and charming, and clients benefit from her easy manner and strong work ethic. She is a natural leader, and enjoys the process of working with clients as much as she does her own team.

Eternally curious she spends her free time being creative on multiple platforms; she knits, makes jewellery and enjoys sculpting. She is also an expert at making GIFs and never misses an opportunity to make people laugh. Her humour is a welcome addition to the Plank Team.

Speeding down the Lachine Canal, Annika enjoys being on her single speed bike (summertime only!). She also enjoys a night at the pub (she is British after all.)

Kayla arrived at Plank in March 2019, and already says it feels like home. She brings a strong work ethic and a background in Telecom (from customer service to project coordination). Pushing her boundaries and her intuition, Kayla became enamoured with the world of tech. She says project management allows her to use her problem solving skills as well as her analytical brain.

Kayla is positive and friendly, which makes her a natural when dealing with clients. She addresses concerns and handles anything that surfaces in a calm and reassuring way.

Currently working toward a Business Analyst Certification at McGill University, Kayla believes what she’s now learning pairs well with her love of managing projects. She especially enjoys seeing a project through with clients, from the very first phone call to the moment a site goes live.

Kayla is also a committed athlete, a soccer player until College, she now lifts weights and enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities. She particularly loves running in nature with her 2-year-old Boston terrier Bernard, who has become an official Plank team member.

Jennifer began her career as an integrator with Plank in the relatively new field of web design in 2000. With a background in Fine Arts, she took to integration like a moth to a flame and was soon winning awards with her innovative work.

After a stint teaching in Southeast Asia, Jennifer returned to the fold. She caught up on her HTML and CSS and worked as a front-end developer, eventually moving to design. She assumed the role of Creative Director in 2014, and continues to set high standards for our mission of making the online world a more beautiful place. She is always looking deeper and seeking to improve the user experience, creating work that Plank and our clients can feel proud of.

Jennifer loves Montreal, but dreams of the mountains and hot springs of Taiwan and still wonders what those kids are up to. In nice weather, she can be spotted zipping through the streets of Montreal, dodging the ubiquitous construction cones on her 2016 Honda Giorno scooter.

Véronique joined Plank in 2017, after freelancing in Web and Graphic design for almost a decade. She started as a print designer, with a strong interest in typography and layout design. Her passion for design quickly grew to include web, with its endless possibility and potential to reach millions.

Véronique lives by the mantra of “less is more,” embracing a minimalist approach to communicate a message clearly and cleanly. She brings a positive attitude to every assignment. It’s because she loves what she does and relishes the challenges that push her further.

Véronique loves Star Wars and Doctor Who, anything and everything British, and reading and collecting books – she’s especially fond of the Penguin English Library covers. She confesses she’s secretly 93 years old at heart, and enjoys knitting, baking, and relaxing at home.

Steph joined us at the end of 2020 as our Marketing Coordinator and is doing an outstanding job keeping people up to date about our work, expertise, and culture. Her radiant disposition and dry wit have had a significant impact on our team. Her interest in accessibility, SEO, and the success of our clients has changed the way we communicate everything we are passionate about.

Steph considers herself a flexitarian (which is essentially a bad vegetarian) and loves to find new meals to cook every week. One day she hopes to have a corgi named PJ, which is short for Parm A. John. 

When our team finally does get back to work from our office, Steph can use her green thumb to tend to our jungle of plants or walk across the street to satisfy her Krispy Kreme cravings.

Jerome joined Plank’s Front-end team in 2016. With a background in photography and graphic design, he approaches integration with a designer’s eye, adeptly interpreting the vision for interaction.

Jerome stokes his creative fire with constant experimentation and learning. He follows every new development in technology, and has most recently been toying with the mechanics of Virtual and Augmented Reality.

In 2013, Jerome took a great leap across the pond to Montreal from Brussels, a journey he’s not regretted. He’s embraced the city’s music scene, which he washes down with a fine craft beer.

Megan joined the team in 2018 and combines a critical eye with a creative drive. Her education and experience as a Biologist in British Columbia gave her a love for research while her work in fashion sharpened her design sensibilities and deepened her appreciation for quality.

She cut her teeth in development as the co-founder of a start-up, embracing the process of creating something from nothing and learning a lot about tenacity and grit along the way. Now as a developer she is merging her love of design and creation with her problem-solving scientific background. She lives for the details and appreciates that sometimes it’s the littlest things that bring it all together.

When not in the city, Megan can be found climbing mountains or diving into remote lakes at midnight.

Olivier comes to Plank with a degree in fine arts, as well as success in web development bootcamp. He’s also working toward finishing a degree in graphic design. What a combination! What he loves about UI/UX design is the creativity combined with the problem solving. His goal is always to be as creative and original as possible while still ensuring functionality, function over form is his mantra. While he grew up in Quebec City, he loves Montreal. Fun fact about Olivier: he worked as a chef for two years, which means he’ll fit in well with a bunch of foodies.

Chris joins Plank as a full stack developer. Graduating with a Computer Science degree with a minor in Music, he’s always up for a discussion about the history of music and a song’s inner workings. His ability to be detail-oriented is what makes him a great developer.

Fun fact: Chris currently takes care of his family’s tank full of African Cichlids and their large collection of plants. And much like his love for building websites, he enjoys the process of caring for and watching things bloom.  

Chris is also a cat dad to Griffin and Flashy, who never miss an opportunity to participate in his zoom calls and give their expert opinions.

Massimo came to Plank in 2017 as an intern from the Vanier Computer Science Technology program. We were more than pleased to keep him on the back-end team as he continues his studies at Concordia University. Massimo brings a diverse set of creative and technical skills to the team along with an immense willingness to learn.

Massimo is a maker at heart, and has tinkered with electronics and robotics. He spent several years participating and volunteering with the Canada Robotics Competition. He also has a great interest in creating art in a digital medium, working mainly in videography, visual effects, and occasionally photography.

Massimo has been playing guitar for 13 years, and has a Rick and Morty quote for every occasion.

Andrew is a software engineering student at Concordia University. He comes to Plank with significant experience as a full stack developer and DevOps engineer. Andrew says he truly enjoys taking part in the entire life cycle of a project, from inception to the moment of launch. He loves it all: requirements, design, infrastructure and deployment.

Andrew is not just flexible in his work skills, but as a gymnastics loving child, he watched a lot of Kung Fu movies. Combining those passions, he now does stunt work for films (fights, acrobatics and choreography), while also dabbling in the video production side of things. No wonder he’s joined our Plank yoga group!

Andrew loves to learn, and that’s part of why we know he will be a great fit here at Plank. If he also enjoys teaching, a little fight choreography sequence might be a well attended class on a Friday afternoon!

Christina joined Plank in 2017, making the switch from design to coding, after working as a designer and illustrator for ten years. Her BFA in Design pairs nicely with her diploma in Pure and Applied Science, giving her a broad base to draw on, as she enthusiastically expands her skill set.

As a graphic and web designer, Christina worked with various companies to create apparel graphics, logos, and websites. She has worked closely with the Montreal theatre community, designing show posters for various production companies. Her designs have even won a few Montreal Fringe Festival Frankie Awards.

Christina is also a talented cosplayer, and has designed and constructed numerous costumes based on her favourite characters, including Mantis, Princess Mononoké, and Mallory Archer.

Alyssa is a welcomed 2021 addition to the Plank’s frontend developer team. After working in operations for the federal government and an open data non-profit, she decided to take the plunge and make web development her primary skill set. Alyssa has a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic, both qualities that make for an amazing developer.

Originally from Russell, Ontario, Alyssa is always on the lookout for a new perspective and opportunities to grow. She moved to Montreal in 2012 and since then has fully immersed herself in the culture. She even self-published an urban plant guide entitled Sidewalk Plants. 

When she’s not exploring the city and looking for plants with her dog Louie, find her watching film classics on the Criterion Channel or taking long drives in her truck.

Dave joined Plank in 2018, bringing his WordPress expertise to the backend team. He studied computer science and education at Queen’s University, and book design at — appropriately — the University of Reading. As a freelancer, he’s built sites for friends, businesses large and small, media and higher education.

An eternally curious soul, Dave loves learning new things, especially when it comes to technology, design, and typography. He blogs about food, coffee, music, programming and books, and enjoys running, hiking, travelling, and listening to records to relax.

Evan is Plank’s newest team member. Currently studying software engineering at Concordia University, he has a love of back-end development. Evan says it comes from enjoying the sweet spot between front-end design and more object oriented coding. Evan enjoys taking on a task from start to finish, and takes pride in a job well done.

He is not discerning when it comes to video games, he loves them all. From the classics to the most modern, Evan won’t hesitate to jump in. And this is a fun tidbit: Disney movies, Evan can quote almost any one.

Evan believes Plank’s fun loving and thoughtful team is a perfect fit for him. And while a little on the quiet side, once he’s comfortable, Evan is convinced he’ll become the loudest person in the room. Bring it on!

Jose joins Plank with strong Laravel skills. He dives into back-end coding and does what all developers do, solve problems, complicated ones. In fact, it’s what he loves about his job. His degree in Computer Science set his skills in motion, but he has other passions, and a few are adventurous: namely rock climbing and skateboarding. He’s also a tabletop gamer and a card shark! Jose grew up in northern Mexico, but now lives in Montreal. He’s friendly, quiet and has a gentle nature. Jose is among the parents on the Plank team, he has a lovely little girl.

Joining our team in 2020, Kurt has five years of experience as a full-stack developer, making him our swiss army knife for web development. His passion for QA automation and robust CI/CD processes makes him the perfect addition to our team!

Originally for Guelph, Ontario, now Kurt considers himself a digital nomad. He has worked several years with remote teams while he travels across the world. No matter where he is working, Kurt brings his expertise in Laravel and VueJS on Stack Overflow.

He is also a part of our Plank Biking Gang, as he has tackled most of the HC climbs of the Tour de France. When he’s not biking around Europe, you can find him lounging on a beach in Thailand or exploring the streets of Portugal. A true world explorer, you never know where you’ll find him next!

Robbie joined Plank in 2021 after having completed the Concordia Bootcamps. He has received a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy at Concordia University and worked several odd jobs before pursuing a career in web development. He has a passion for web design and a hardworking nature that make him a great fit for Plank. 

Born and raised in Montreal, Robbie has a huge love for hockey. When the winter season rolls around you’ll find him playing hockey any chance he gets, whether it’s a local outdoor rink or his synthetic ice sheet (yes, that’s a real thing)! 

A self-proclaimed nerd, Robbie also loves playing music with his friends and watching science, politics, & philosophy channels on YouTube.