Why Choose Bark?

Three Decades of Building Clarity Where Others See Complexity

Our Edge

Bark is a marketing and technology company built to help organizations navigate complexity with clarity. Our work spans strategy, user experience, content and repeatable technology, all integrated into a single, disciplined approach.

While many creative agencies began in print or broadcast and later adapted to digital platforms, Bark was built from the outset with technology at its core. Since 1996, our team has partnered with organizations facing real operational, communication and growth challenges, delivering solutions designed to endure rather than perform for the moment.

Over the last three decades, Bark has evolved from a creative agency into a trusted partner for organizations that need clarity, direction and execution. Today, our work centers on helping leadership teams align strategy, communication and technology so decisions lead to progress.

Explore Our Capabilities View Our Work

Our Leadership Team

Bark is led by a team of experienced strategists, creatives and technologists who bring clarity, judgment and follow-through to complex challenges. Our leadership team works closely with clients, not as advisors at a distance, but as partners accountable for decisions and outcomes.

Brian Klassen

President

In addition to his internal roles running the company, Brian oversees and leads idea generation, brand development strategy, and instruction. Be it a corporate or not-for-profit setting, Brian asks the right questions that lead to the best brand-building solutions.

Ray Majoran

Founder & CEO

Ray is the CEO of Bark Communications, focusing his efforts on building culture, creativity, strategic partnerships, and innovative technology solutions.

Steve Gauthier

Chief Technology Officer

As the leader of Bark’s technological needs, Steve is responsible for taking the lead on information security and technology. He spends the lion's share of his time researching, developing, and implementing technology strategies and software architecture.

Hugh Pindur

Creative Director

Hugh’s primary task is to translate the initial ideas and strategies for a project into the tangible designed pieces that the end user interacts with.

Linda Parry

Director, Client Services

At Bark, Linda is our Director of Client Services, but that doesn’t come close to describing all her skills. Besides having client responsibility, Linda is the go-to person when buying media or needing to get something produced.

Mike Lee

VP, User Experience

As the VP of User Experience, Mike primarily oversees the experience our clients have while using our BarkBuilder web platform. From ensuring our messaging is consistent and awesome, to making sure our clients and partners have a great experience, Mike's passion for providing exceptional service is his primary driving force.

Ryan Johnston

Director, Digital Strategy

Ryan brings her expertise in social media marketing to create and execute effective digital communications strategies for Radiant and for our clients. Her background in production and design allows her to turn strategic ideas into compelling creative storytelling pieces.

Tom Ward

Communications Consultant

With over twenty-five years’ experience helping organizations reach their goals through strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and communications, Tom loves coming alongside leaders and their teams to make ideas tangible.

Carolyn Majoran

Director, Finance

Carolyn is the Director of Finance at Bark (we never get on her bad side!) and also supports the team with her strong skill-set in writing and communications.

Our Company

At the core of our work are four principles that guide how we think, decide and operate. They shape how we partner with clients and how we measure success over time. Strong brands are not built through isolated campaigns, but through disciplined, consistent choices made again and again.

We anchor our work around honesty, quality, consistency and frequency.

Honesty

Effective communication begins with truth. A brand promise should accurately reflect the experience people will have when they engage with your organization. When messaging aligns with reality, trust is built and momentum follows.

Quality

Quality is not about excess. It is about care, judgment and attention to detail. We believe excellence comes from doing the right things well, not from doing more than necessary.

Consistency

Brands are shaped over time. Clear, consistent communication across channels and over sustained periods builds recognition, credibility and confidence with the people you want to reach.

Frequency

Messages gain impact through repetition. Showing up regularly and intentionally reinforces understanding and keeps brands relevant in crowded and competitive environments.

Building a Brand

We take a disciplined approach to brand building. To support that work, we created a detailed map that outlines how strategy, communication and execution work together over time. You’re welcome to download it, or contact us if you’d prefer a printed copy.

Contact Us Download Bark's Brand Map