Vicki McLeod, President
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Vicki (Bentzen) McLeod founded Main Street in 1996. She is a professional writer, trainer and facilitator with a background in education and management.

Vicki has a certificate in Voluntary and Non-Profit Sector Management from the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy earned through Simon Fraser University, and extensive experience in media and community relations. As president of Main Street, she has focused on strategic communications and marketing projects and organizational development consulting. She was nominated for a 1998 Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year Award and a 1999 Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award.

Vicki is an award-winning poet, with a special interest in the arts and the creative process. In 2003 she agreed to coordinate marketing and resource development for the new Maple Ridge Arts Centre and Theatre (ACT) during its first year of operation. Subsequently, Main Street provided contract marketing services to the ACT. Vicki recently co-chaired Mainstage 2006, Western Canada's largest community theatre festival.

Ian McLeod, Partner
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Ian McLeod joined Main Street in 2000. He is a former news reporter and editor with experience in municipal affairs, business reporting and the national press gallery in Ottawa. He became a communications consultant in the late 1980s, and was a director of communications with the B.C. government for five years.

As a full-time consultant at Main Street from 2000-2004, Ian specialized in advising clients on strategic planning, media relations, and editorial and publication management. He worked with management teams in municipal and provincial governments in preparing strategic reports and submissions. Ian is an active community volunteer in the areas of economic development, heritage preservation and animal welfare. In 2006, Ian moved from a senior communications position with the Fraser Health Authority to Karyo Communications in Vancouver, B.C., where he is Director of Client Services.

Cindy Farnsworth, Graphics Associate
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Cindy Farnsworth has worked as an independent graphic designer since 1995. She has a diploma in graphic design from Kwantlen College, and won several national design awards while working at community newspapers. She produces advertisements, magazine-style publications, brochures and illustrations. She has developed logos for a number of local government agencies and civic projects in the Fraser Valley.

Cindy and Main Street's principals work together as a team in the design and production of logos, advertisements, newsletters and marketing materials. Main Street also maintains a close association with regional printing companies, who provide reliable and cost-effective service with promotional campaigns and corporate reports.