Brenna was a semi-pro creek boater and freestyle paddler on the Canadian National Team. She teaches all paddlesports and swift water rescue (now as a hobby) because she loves it so much. Having been a business owner in the past she really loves connecting decision makers to marketing strategies that work best for them so they can keep sharing the magic of paddlesports!

After graduating from University and serving in Russia with the Peace Corps, Ric returned to Virginia Beach and started writing his book, The Complete Kayak Fisherman . When he’s not chasing every fish that swims, Ric teaches English at a school for at-risk teens.

Kaydi has managed Rapid Media’s publications since 2012. She has a Bachelor in Journalism from Ryerson University. If she’s not out on the water she’s poring over a map dreaming up her next paddling adventure.

Joe is a writer, and lifelong paddler of anything that floats. He’s managed to put the two together and call it a profession. He is also a former member of the US Wildwater Team, and instructed river guides in Pennsylvania for a solid decade.

Marissa loves storytelling and she’s been working on her craft ever since she wrote her first screenplay at age seven. She joined the Paddling Mag editorial team in 2019, at first focusing on digital content but soon helping with print publications as well. Once a proponent of single carry portaging and long days on the water getting to the next campsite, nowadays she’s content introducing her little one to the wonders of canoe tripping.

Maddy is a coastal kayaking guide turned writer and content creator. When she’s not writing you can find her paddling her home waters of Lake Superior, hiking the trails nearby, or reading a good book.

Cristin leads the company's growing marketing and business development departments. Entrepreneur by nature, she has almost a decade of experience in digital marketing. When she’s not frothing over SEO and new tech, you can find her playing in the mountains of BC.

Mike loves to create: when not designing he’s experimenting with oil paints, curating an impressive Instagram and instructing his daughter in the art of casting artificial lures. Curling with the hammer in the last end at a bonspiel? Yep, you’ll find him doing that, too.

Combining creative and technical arts, Jeff works to realize Rapid's digital initiatives and produce compelling online content. As an avid amateur naturalist you can often find him hiking, paddling and snowshoeing around the Ottawa Valley with camera close at hand.

Jen is our longest-running team member, having started in 2007. Jen is responsible for keeping our readers happy and coordinating our Paddling Film Festival. You can find her reading by the lake, researching new dessert recipes to try, and hiking with her dog.