Kevin holds a Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film Advanced Diploma from Niagara College. He has been a professor in the Acting for Film and Television program at Niagara College for over eight years. Kevin is a professional videographer, editor and producer with a career spanning over twenty years, having worked for CTV National News as a video editor and running a successful video production company. He has produced marketing videos for many companies, government organizations and non-profits throughout Southern Ontario. Being a life long learner, he understands the ever changing technological landscape. He strives to consistently introduce the newest innovations and concepts in broadcast technology into his productions. With proven real life production experience, Kevin is thrilled to be incorporating his love of film making, technology and film editing into the program.

Kevin Gordon teaches budding young game developers digital graphics techniques, game environment design and game character design in the game development program at Niagara College. He holds an Illustration Diploma (technical and architectural) from Sheridan College, receiving upon graduation the Outstanding Achievement Award as voted by faculty. He also has an Art Fundamentals Certificate from Sheridan College.

Kevin is a 20 year veteran of the Video Game Industry, working with and managing teams of artists for critically acclaimed, award winning titles such as:  Dark Legions, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Eternal Darkness; Sanity’s Requiem and Too Human. He was also a Digital Architectural Rending Finalist for the 2014 GTA BILD Awards: Hendon Park Towns and collaborated with Hideo Kojima and Konami Development Team on Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes for Nintendo Game Cube.

“Each day of Game Development is like a game of golf… there’s nothing you can do about the shot you just took, but you can course correct and improve things with the next shot you take”.

Bruce is a professor, teaching into the radio stream of the Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film program at Niagara College. Prior to his teaching career, Bruce worked extensively in the radio industry throughout the Niagara, Toronto and Ottawa Regions, holding titles such as morning show producer/ swing announcer, promotions director, program director and operations manager. Bruce is a six time nominee for the Canadian Music Week Program Director of the Year (Secondary Market) award, four time winner of the Canadian Music Week Program Director of the Year (Secondary Market) award, and six time winner as a Program Director for the Canadian Music Week (Secondary Market) Radio Station of the Year award. Bruce holds an Advanced Diploma in Broadcasting- Radio, Television and Film from Niagara College.

Bill has earned a Bachelor of  Arts degree in Communication Studies from Wilfrid Laurier University and an Electronics Engineering Technician Diploma from Cambrian College. Bill has taught into all three  streams of the Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film program at Niagara College for over 18 years. He has also taught into the Communications programs at both Wilfrid Laurier University  and Brock University.

In addition to teaching since 1989, Bill has held the position of Electronics Engineering Technician, specializing in broadcast equipment. He has also worked as as camera operator and editor in creating  educational and corporate video productions. He is experienced in the production of documentaries with some of his most notable projects being Landscapes of the Heart, Love Will Set You Free, Jay Semko: An Approach to Song Writing, Live for Sunday: A Wrestling Documentary, and with BRTF students,  Go Global, Live Local: The South African Experience . Bill continues to remain active in video production as an Independent Documentary camera operator.

“Start with a strong foundation in the fundamentals, work hard and focus. Take an experiential approach to learning. Create. Always keep learning.”

Chris is a professor within the Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film program, teaching predominantly into the radio stream of the program. He holds a Broadcasting- Radio, Television and Film Advanced Diploma from Niagara College and has taught at Niagara College for several years. Previous to his teaching career, Chris worked extensively in the radio broadcasting industry within the Niagara and Toronto area, holding titles such as program director, music director, on-air announcer, sports announcer and production director. In addition, his experience extends to sports mobile production and sports media relations, covering the Blue Jays’ two World Series Championships and three Grey Cups.

David Stovell is the program coordinator for the Computer Programmer and Computer Programmer Analyst programs. He has been teaching for over 29 years, and at Niagara College for over 16 years. David studied Math and Physics at the University of Toronto and holds a Certificate from Georgian College in Teaching and Training Adults.

Previous to his teaching career, David held the positions of Nuclear Reactor Operator, Health Physics Instructor, Computer Programmer, Database Developer and Computer Hardware Service Technician. Currently, he is active as a Consultant in the software development industry, specializing in catering management software for hotels and convention centers.

Some of his most notable programming projects include: customizing the CRM (constituent relationship management) software for the offices of the Solicitor General of Canada; sales prospecting and operational management software for Tangerine Concepts in St. Catharines, Ontario; creating operational management software for the province of PEI’s Community Learning Centres and developing a province wide seniors needs assessment system for Hospital & Health Services in P.E.I.

“I haven’t lost my mind. It’s backed up on a disk… – somewhere.”

Clifford has been a Professor at Niagara College for over 17 years, teaching into the Computer Engineering, Computer Systems, and Computer Programmer programs. Cliff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo and a Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology from Niagara College.

“It is my love for learning and the learning process that fuels my passion in the classroom. I hope to instill in each student a love for learning, so they too can dare to stay on the changing edge of technology in their own careers.”

Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brock University and brings over two decades of experience as a widely diversified professional photographer to the Digital Photography program.

His signature portraits has won international acclaim with his portfolio including Guggenheim Bilbao, architect Frank Gehry, Steven Page of the Barenaked Ladies, Lois Maxwell – the original Miss Moneypenny of James Bond fame, guitarist Liona Boyd, actor Paul Gross, Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean, Edward Kochergin of the Bolshoi Theatre, supermodel Linda Evangelista and Canadian jazz legend Moe Kauffman. Stephen is currently a standing member of the Association of Independent Architectural Photographers (AIAP) as technical photography of architecture and interior design is also a passion of his.

Stephen was recently awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award by Brock University, an award identifying and honoring Brock University graduates who have earned prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.

Grace’s brings her passion for photography to the classroom, teaching burgeoning photographers in the Digital Photography program at Niagara College.

Grace received her diploma in Photographic Arts from Sheridan College. After graduation, Grace worked for 20 years in a professional photography studio, and was the first female photographer to be employed as a professional portrait photographer by a general and portrait studio. She has since built a diverse portfolio including opening her own photography studio and gaining extensive experience in commercial work. As a photographer for John Deere International, she travelled for 12 years across North America, shooting machinery on location for their marketing and communications division. She also worked with TD Canada Trust managing a team of event photographers across Canada, the Cayman Islands, Bahamas and Mexico. For 10 years she was involved with the OPP, photographing their events and station commander portraits. Her portfolio also includes food photography with experience shooting for the Rain Forest Café, Planet Hollywood and Hershey Chocolates. In addition, Grace was one of Niagara’s leading ariel photographers and has photographed hundreds of weddings across the Niagara Region and beyond.

Her passion for photography continues to extend beyond the classroom. She is the monthly cover photographer for Homes & Land magazine and is heavily involved in Architecture photography with local architects and builders. Recently, Grace travelled to Vietnam and Thailand to extend her portfolio into street photography. Her photographs from this trip are currently in the process of being published into a book to showcase these two beautiful countries, as seen through her lens.

“If you have it …GIVE IT. If you know it …TEACH IT.”

Emily McInerney is the coordinator of the Graduate Certificate Public Relations program and nominee for Educator of the Year at Niagara College for 2014/2015. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario, a Certificate in Public Relations from Humber College and a Masters degree in Public Relations from Stirling University in Scotland.

Prior to becoming a professor, Emily worked in the PR industry for 11 years mainly in Toronto, but also spent one year in Dublin, Ireland. Some notable accounts she has worked on include: The Body Shop Canada, Uniroyal, Schick Canada, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, The Green Living Show, The National Home Show, Fan Expo Canada and 1st Art! BMO. In Dublin she worked on the Irish Open Golf PGA and Cadbury Chocolate.

Liz Luzza holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations from Humber College.

She has 16 years of diverse experience in communications consulting, working in a broad range of sectors including beverage-alcohol, consumer packaged goods and hospitality. She is currently Vice-President at PRAXIS, a strategic public relations and social media agency.

Over the course of her career, Liz has overseen several award-winning public relations campaigns for brands that include Canadian Club, E. & J. Gallo Winery and CARSTAR Collision & Glass.

Photo credit: Ryan Emberley

Kevin Gordon teaches budding young game developers digital graphics techniques, game environment design and game character design in the game development program at Niagara College. He holds an Illustration Diploma (technical and architectural) from Sheridan College, receiving upon graduation the Outstanding Achievement Award as voted by faculty. He also has an Art Fundamentals Certificate from Sheridan College.

Kevin is a 20 year veteran of the Video Game Industry, working with and managing teams of artists for critically acclaimed, award winning titles such as:  Dark Legions, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Eternal Darkness; Sanity’s Requiem and Too Human. He was also a Digital Architectural Rending Finalist for the 2014 GTA BILD Awards: Hendon Park Towns and collaborated with Hideo Kojima and Konami Development Team on Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes for Nintendo Game Cube.

“Each day of Game Development is like a game of golf… there’s nothing you can do about the shot you just took, but you can course correct and improve things with the next shot you take”.