Meet the Team
Our global team has over 35 years of experience in a myriad of professions and skill sets from diverse vocations.
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Sales and Marketing
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Consulting and Business Development (small and large businesses)
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Writing and Journalism
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Design for Web and Print
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Publishing
Klusster Media Inc., has the knowledge and training to provide
your business with a stronger online presence.
Steve Thode
Founder, CEO
Since 2008, Steve has been using data analytics to create applicable content to help drive more traffic to websites. Some of his sites have reached over 30 million unique users. Steve focuses on helping clients find a balance between their Search Engine needs and business.
Steve point out to clients, "If you can couple business strategy with search, you have a perfect combination to get found more online"
Prior to all things web, Steve was an executive in wealth management.
In Steve's spare time, he can be found with his kids, playing, coaching hockey or attempting his latest adventure of wing foiling.
Lindsay Hunting
Director of Client Services
With over 15 years of management and leadership experience, Lindsay joined the Klusster Media Team in 2021. As Director of Client Services, Lindsay is focused on working with individuals and businesses to both identify and dignify their needs through personalized service.
With a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Kansas and a Social Service Worker Diploma from Sheridan College, Lindsay is able to blend her knowledge, experience and compassion into a tool that allows businesses to grow and thrive.
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In Lindsay's spare time, she can be found spending time up north and enjoying nature.
Lee Pryke
Director of SEO Services
Lee began her journey with Klusster as a client, understanding the value of collaborating with other like-minded business owners.
In 2018, Lee joined the Klusster Media Team as a Lead Writer.
Today, as a Director of SEO Services, she provides quality SEO content, web design and foundational structure to improve results in organic search and get more traffic from Google.
A Graduate of the University of Waterloo with a Master’s in Psychology, Lee owns a Life Coaching business and is a published Author.
In her spare time, she enjoys creating mixed media art, her pets, and family.
Sourav Paul
Director of Web Services
Sourav is a WordPress Website Design Professional that helps businesses attract their target audience and improving website traffic. As the Director of Web Services, his expertise lies in SEO, content writing, and website design; specializing in WordPress. Sourav's primary objective is to help clients' websites rank highly on the internet using targeted keywords.
Before achieving multiple certificates in SEO, Web Design, and Content Writing, Sourav graduated from Warsaw University of Technology with a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
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When not working, he loves to go out with his friends and spend time with his daughter and family. Sourav also enjoys listening to good music and watching cricket.
Zita Juska
Digital Content Specialist
As Klusster Media's Digital Content Specialist, Zita prides herself on developing relationships with clients to ensure their website design and all of their content are not only SEO aligned but also reflect their core business values, goals, and objectives.
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Zita holds an undergraduate degree in Communication from the University at Buffalo, and 2 Master's Degrees, one in Communication and Leadership and the other in Education, from Canisius College. Before Klusster Media, she was a stay-at-home mom for 7 years, and before that, her experience lies in working for the Buffalo Sabres, Teaching, and Coaching.
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In Zita's spare time, she can be found on soccer fields coaching each of her daughters' teams; in addition to spending time with her family and going to Florida any chance she can get.
Kim Collins
Local Content Specialist
Kim brings knowledge and dedication to the Klusster Media team, with over 10 years of experience in both working and understanding the importance of Local Content and Local SEO. Kim has been working with Steve Thode since 2015.
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Kim continuously offers important insight and support to the growth and internal operations of Klusster Media.
Having a background in Digital Marketing, Content Creation and Customer Service allows Kim to use her attention to detail and understanding of current trends to bring forth the best results for all Klusster Media clients. She prides herself in planning, organization, and strong communications skills, which are an asset in her role on our team.
Kim loves to spend time with family, she loves to cook and travels to tropical getaways any chance she gets!
