Our Team

Ward is a born and raised Edmontonian with a passion for family, business and the outdoors. Ward has been with Echo for 9 years, and has owned the business for the past 6. Wards professional career is rooted in customer service, and has been focused on leadership roles for the past 22 years. 
Ward is high energy, and enjoys physical activities of all kinds. Time with family is most cherished, and is often spent camping in all seasons, enjoying a variety of motorized and non motorized hobbies. Ward and his beautiful wife of 23 years Kim have two amazing kids; Corbin and Megan. 

Ward has always been passionate about putting the customer first, and creating amazing results with the people he works with. Ward is a strong believer that real leadership exists to support creative minds, and brings out the best in people. Echo Promotions is his professional passion.

Hey Folks! I'm Jana. Born and raised right here in Edmonton. I've worked in the Promotional Products industry for 20 years and I've been with Echo promotions since 2004. That makes me feel old, but this industry keeps you young! It's a lot of fun and I really love what I do.

Outside of work, my passion and interests come in the form of a Husband of 18 years, a dog, 3 cats, and Jesus. Oh, and wine. I do love wine. We live on an acreage and love spending time outdoors. Summer can't come fast enough when there is snow on the ground cause we wanna get our hands dirty and get in that garden!

Teja became a valued member of the Echo team in late 2019. Teja brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. Her dedication to her clients and the Echo team is unwavering.

Having started with Echo Promotions in January 2021, Janelle is a natural fit for the promo business. She has a business degree, a flare for the creative, and an eye for detail. Prior to working in promo she worked in real estate and the radio industry, which provided her with all sorts of customer service, sales, and marketing skills!

Janelle is passionate about adding value to clients by being a part of their marketing story. Additionally, she feels strongly about the industry being more sustainable and eco-friendly, and is proud of the Echo Promotions RE-ECHO’d program!

Janelle loves Edmonton and believes there is never a shortage of things to do, weekends are often spent checking out new restaurants or exploring the river valley. Janelle is married with two kids and a dog and so a lot of time is also spent being a shuttle driver, having movie nights, and going to bed early.

Simone has been an Alberta girl her whole life. Her greatest loves are her partner and her 2 teenage sons.

Before joining the Echo team, she was most fond of her roles in Television Production and Design Consulting. She has been fortunate to have traveled outside of Canada and hopes to experience many other unknown lands...eventually hopefully revisiting Europe.

Her simple pleasures include, the sparkling sun on water, the picturesque mountains and curling up with a true story to read. Simone appreciates making things beautiful, including the space in which she lives. At Echo, she loves to help create your vision...using your brand and best products...in the most informed and efficient way!!

Kendra is a local girl- born and raised in Sherwood Park; with a passion for music, theater, sports, and traveling.

Kendra comes from an extensive business background which includes owning her own business for 18 years. She loves the creative aspect of her role at Echo, and the opportunity to meet so many new people.

Outside of work she enjoys fitness and working out, spending time with her husband, friends and family; and heading to the mountains or the beach when the weather permits.



Kendra is a bit of a business nerd that enjoys learning how companies have come up with new creative ideas to a problem, learning how they expanded or pivoted when needed, and how they are growing and serving their community.

Kendra has a passion for people and helping others achieve their goals and targets. With her previous background as a Health and Fitness Coach she is passionate about serving the needs of her clients, and equipping them with the knowledge and solutions to help them find the right marketing tools to grow and expand their business. She loves to see others succeed.

Amy joined the Echo Promotions team in October 2019. With over 16 years’ direct sales and Business Development experience Amy sees tremendous value in developing long lasting relationships for sustainable growth. Amy specializes in high profile account management, prospecting, growth and retention. 

Born and bred in England, Amy has an accent fit to charm the king. She moved to Canada in 2007 and settled in Edmonton with her husband Karl in 2015. Amy's loves mountain biking, wake surfing, walking her dogs and quality family time.

Robert was born and raised in Toronto. He moved to Edmonton, AB in 2014 and never looked back. Robert has a background in sports management. Before working with Echo Promotions, Robert worked for the Edmonton Rush, Oilers Entertainment Group and Toronto Rock. Robert has a passion for sports and the outdoors. In his free time you can find him playing Ultimate Frisbee, Disc Golf, Hockey, Softball, or Cycling. With 10 years experience in the sales industry, Robert has a knack for creating memorable experiences for his clients. 

Agnes is a talented order fulfillment supervisor with over 5 years of experience processing orders. She has established a reputation for her excellent communication skills, problem -solving abilities and creative approach to managing her team. Agnes was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya and her background gives her a unique perspective on the challenges of managing a diverse team. Agnes began her career in order fulfillment as an entry-level employee, and quickly worked her way up through the ranks thanks to her diligence, perseverance and commitment to her work.



Outside of work, she enjoys a range of hobbies including cooking, reading and watching sports. She is also a passionate volunteer and spends time giving back to her community whenever she can. Agnes’ dedication to her work and community is a testament to her values of collaboration and hard work. With her experience and skills, she is sure to continue making a positive impact in her field and beyond.

Tyler brings to Echo an extensive amount of retail and management expertise as well as over 20 years experience in the award and promotional product industry and has been with Echo for the past 2.5 years.

Tyler is a country boy through and through being born and raised on an acreage north of Stony Plain where he currently resides with his wife of 14 years Jolie and his youngest child Titus (15). His oldest child Sophia (21) is all grown up and out on her own. When not in the office creating amazing products Tyler can be found playing fastball, camping, hunting, fishing or just outside in general working on the family homestead.

Tyler is dedicated to creating quality products that his customers will love to win, wear, or give away to promote their brand. His standing motto for the production team is “Good enough ISN’T”. Tyler has always taken great pride in helping small businesses build their corporate identity.

I am responsible for the shipping, receiving and QC at Echo. I have been married for 12 years and have 1 daughter.

I enjoy hanging out with my family and dog. Also enjoy watching the Oilers!

Meet Marsha, our amazing part time team member who helps in all departments at Echo. After 25 years in theatre, Marsha enjoys working with her hands and creating. In addition to her amazing energy, Marsha brings a MacIver spirit to our team. If something needs to be fixed or improved, you will find Marsha there implementing a solution.

Shane hasn't always been an Edmontonian. She came to Alberta when she was 18 from British Columbia. Before bringing her talent and meticulous attention to detail to Echo, she was a silkscreen printer operator for 17 years. She won her first art award in grade 10 and has continued to pursue creative expression through soap stone and clay sculpting, doing portraits in colored pencil, crocheting, knitting and weaving. Oh, and did we mention, she was also a theatre carpenter?! Shane enjoys riding her scooter and is also an avid Wow gamer.

Mekaleh is an enthusiastic program customer service representative who works alongside Echo clients to manage their online stores and provide client support.

She has a strong aptitude for design and organization, and is an all around people person and empath.

Outside of work she is a rescue dog mom, outdoor enthusiast, house plant lover, DIYer, artist and designer.