Since taking over the reins of adHOME (formerly Surge Communications), partners Mary-Ellen Willard and Mark Brown have worked to strengthen the creative and digital departments of the agency (already an award-winning powerhouse), while reinforcing the agency's strategic and creative abilities.

Curt Maine Joins as Creative Director

As such, we're pleased to announce that Curt Maine has joined adHOME as the new Creative Director.

A dedicated, disciplined, hands-on motivated leader whose experience and flexibility have served him well over his 25-year career, Curt understands the process of effective communication and what is involved in creating good design. He has a working knowledge of every aspect of the business, from client liaison, to team management, to production, branding, print, and web.

Curt has a Diploma in Advertising Art from Art Instruction Schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In addition, he has a 4-year Visual Communications degree from the Alberta College of Art and Design, followed by another 4-year Bachelor of Design Degree from the same institution. He continues to keep current by learning new software programs, attending seminars and challenging others to bring new insight forward. He has also been fortunate to pass along his knowledge and skills as an instructor at Fanshawe College.

Curt has had the privilege of working for agencies both large and small. He was also the head of the art department for Keyano College in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Accounts that have benefited from his creative eye include: Suncor Energy, WestJet Airlines, Accucaps Industries, Pfizer Animal Health, Wyeth Animal Health, Firestone Ag, London Hospital Linen Services, Ghafari, Sears Canada, Southern Alberta Institute of Technologies, Alberta Film Commission, Calaway Park, Champion Motor Graders, Sennebogen, Honda, Lipton, Mac's, 3M, Pacific & Western Bank, Countryside Power Income Fund, EMCO, Delta, Lerners LLP, Boehringer Ingelheim Canada, Ontario Dental Assistants Association and, most recently, McKenzie Lake, Great Northern Insulation, and Langs Bus Lines to name a few.

Further Strengthened Digital Resources

In the past six months, the following team members have come on board to the digital and interactive arm, providing clients with renewed vision, energy, and skill sets well suited to the challenging marketing landscape ahead.

Diana Tamblyn - Digital Strategist
Jay Goodfellow - Senior Interactive Project Manager
Lyle Markle - Interactive Developer
Nik Reid - Interactive/Graphic Designer
Jeff Balicki - Junior Interactive Developer

Partner Mark Brown added, "When you look at the complexity and multitude of communications options we're faced with today, you need to seamlessly integrate traditional advertising, digital solutions and social media. That's exactly what we do best."