ABOUT
AGENCY ATLAS
We have gone to great lengths to find the right team to service your needs. Rest assured that everyone here is here for the work, all the work, and nothing but the work.
We empower our team to do what they do best, and then we get the hell out of the way.
The result is a culture of, and shared commitment to, creative excellence.
Meet the team that make up our full-service, Calgary-based marketing agency.
TEAM ATLAS
ROBBIE GILCHRIST
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
I got into marketing the honest way — I failed at hard labour. At ATLAS I get to sit down in a comfy chair, and as the Creative Director you better believe it's a really good one. Running the creative side of an agency provides an outlet for the only thing I've ever really enjoyed: creative storytelling. Thankfully, we attract clients that trust us to do exactly that.
CHAD HASON
FOUNDER & CEO
I got into marketing to get paid to tell stories. I spent most of my enthusiastic youth acting as the unofficial spokesperson for anything I discovered worth talking about. Now, I get paid to do that. I enjoy the work I do here at ATLAS because I've built a team that is genuinely here to do great work within an environment that truly supports creative minds.
BRITNEY WILSON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
When I was a kid, my favourite thing to do was listen to my dad tell stories about his daily adventures. He always had the most intriguing and hilarious anecdotes that had everyone rolling on the floor (including him), trying to catch their break from laughing so hard. It looks like I’ve been genetically destined to be a killer storyteller and I am in good company here at ATLAS. Listening to people who are deeply passionate about their brand gets us excited to create the perfect plan. Let’s tell epic stories together.
HEIDI LACEY
PROJECT MANAGER
I am an experienced administrative manager and technical writer; I live for the details! Streamlining operations and processes, developing strategic plans, and clear communication with colleagues and clients alike are my top goals. I relish the creative environment at ATLAS and am privileged to work with a dedicated, passionate, and innovative team.
JESSICA FINCH
SENIOR COPYWRITER
I believe a career in copywriting chose me, rather than the other way around. I spent my childhood writing stories about anything and everything, and today, that same love remains. ATLAS offers me a creative environment for my passion; one that encourages hard work, fun, innovation, and, above all else, places the client at the centre of everything we do.
BRYNN LACEY
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
Trained in information design, I am driven by making the complex clear. By combining research, data, writing, and visual communication, I strive to craft compelling narratives that fuel both brand engagement and overall value. With a blend of design-oriented strategy and an empathetic attitude, I aim to cultivate solid client relationships that enhance brand visibility, brand identity, and market positioning.
KUL CHOUDHARY
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
I have always been detail-oriented and became infatuated with coding at a young age. I love seeing the behind-the-scenes of what goes into creating a beautiful and engaging website, and at ATLAS I am able to work on the cutting edge of new and innovative web design with some of the best brands in the world.
HAYES TONG
LEAD DESIGNER
I’m the person you will always find sitting at a desk, playing with pixels and colours, oblivious to what's happening outside of my creative world. My passion is making everything as attractive and appealing as possible. For me, ATLAS gives me creative liberty and invests in my potential. Everyone here is empowered to lead in their own area.
JULY MANZANO
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
I am a digital media designer with a passion for motion design, digital graphics, videos, and presentations from small mobile ads for news publications, to bundles of email campaigns, to pre-roll ads and more. My ability to fulfill every project efficiently and to the utmost satisfaction of our clients makes me an ideal fit for ATLAS.
ADRIAN LATOZA
MOTION DESIGNER
Bringing designs to life through motion has always been a part of me. As a designer with a background in visual storytelling, seeing my work featured across various brands and platforms fills me with pride and accomplishment. Thanks to ATLAS, I can continue pursuing my passion surrounded by a collaborative environment with an exceptional team – a privilege I deeply value.
CURTIS PHUNG
SEO SPECIALIST
As the SEO Specialist on the ATLAS team, I play the role of a digital investigator, delving into the intricacies of online success through technical analysis. Working with a diverse clientele, my goal is to ensure that our SEO efforts yield concrete results, helping businesses thrive in the digital landscape.
RYAN ROMANOWSKI
DIGITAL ADVERTISING/SEM
I got into marketing in order to help businesses grow. Digital advertising allows me to do this by developing well-optimized paid campaigns to deliver conversions that increase profit. I enjoy the work I do here at ATLAS because I get to work with a great team of experts, and help a variety of clients achieve their goals.
HARSH GAUR
CRM MANAGER
With over eight years of experience, I specialize in marketing automation, revenue operations, performance marketing, and inbound marketing. Experienced in diverse sectors including SaaS, Robotics, Real Estate, and more, I excel in creating tailored marketing strategies for varied industries, significantly enhancing customer engagement and revenue growth.
JESUS ORTIZ
VIDEOGRAPHY/PHOTOGRAPHY
I am a photographer and filmmaker with a genuine passion for the creative experience. I love capturing the motion, the details, and the story behind every brand I work with, and work hard to ensure everything is captured and delivered in the best light possible. In other words, my job is to translate your idea into an inspiring piece of art.
DEBRA LAMB
MEDIA BUYER
I handle the media planning, buying, and research on a local, regional, and national basis for a wide variety of Atlas clients engaged in both business-to-business and consumer-oriented advertising. My 30 years of straightforward recommendations that deliver the right-fit mix for our clients is the ideal fit for ATLAS.
OUR MANIFESTO
CHANGE BY DESIGN
Design has the power to transform ideas, mobilize change, and inspire action; it brings concepts to life and makes the world a more beautiful, approachable place. Our designs create experiences capable of communicating the complex, empowering the unheard, and creating connections where others may have missed the opportunity.
SIMPLE IS SOPHISTICATED
We refine complex ideas into simple, beautiful concepts that remove the noise and allow essential messages to shine.
“Perfection is attained not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to remove.”
- Antoine de Saint Exupéry
SOLVE PROBLEMS
AND SET EXPECTATIONS
Effective design solves real-world, bottom-line business objectives, while simultaneously establishing a brand’s identity as one committed to longstanding excellence.
BE HUMAN, FOR HUMANS
No matter how you slice it, business is about making long-lasting connections with people. We work best with those who understand this, and have created an environment where humans, with all their unique complexities and evolving needs, can thrive.
IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS
We pride ourselves on partnering with brands who know their value and how it can improve lives. If the offering is authentic, the message should be simple with benefits that are relatable, in-demand, and easy to embrace.
QUESTION EVERYTHING?
Forget the status quo. We ask the questions no one else asks in order to discover solutions others miss. While the majority zigs, we zag – uncovering advantages for your business that the complacent fail to recognize.
YOU ARE YOUR BRAND
More than your colours, logos, fonts, and spokespeople, customers remember their experience. From first consideration to post-sale, the experience is your brand. We design experiences that will cater to their needs, delight their senses, and secure loyalty to your brand in their hearts.
GO FURTHER
Search the hidden places. Push through perceived barriers. Create the unbelievable. Set higher goals. Assume nothing is impossible, and we’ll help you prove it.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS
ARE SAYING
"I have had the pleasure of working with Agency Atlas for two years and they have consistently exceeded my expectations with high quality and effective creative. They are collaborative, timely and extremely professional while always producing beautiful and inventive work. Whether it is a digital application or traditional, they provide a clear strategy and complement it with follow through."
Jenna Rilling
Brookfield Residential
"Migrating our website was crucial to our business as our current CMS had significant limitations and potential problems that were impacting our business. Atlas’ expertise in Hubspot made the migration very easy and completed quickly. They also created an environment enabling our team to easily build content while providing support for more advanced requirements. Would definitely recommend Atlas for your web and digital requirements."
Karl Yeh
Benevity
"Agency Atlas is the kind of creative team that truly ‘gets us’ and what we need in this competitive, fast-paced world. The quality of their design, attention to detail, speed of execution, and the commitment to follow-up make them unique in the industry. These guys are $&@;#% amazing! Don’t look further."
Shawn Ovenden
Jepeddo