MID ISLAND MEDIA

DARRYL MATTERN – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PARTNER

Darryl Mattern is an innovative, results-driven marketing professional with an extensive leadership background in business, focusing his technology expertise in print manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, and retail sectors. With over 30 years experience managing multiple print operations, his biggest strength is helping organizations develop, implement, and deliver outstanding results.
Out of the office, he is not one to sit and wait for things to happen. His track record for success and his unique set of creative and interpersonal skills help him to connect with a very diverse group of people while employing critical thinking in problem-solving scenarios.
As President of MiD Island Media, Darryl’s passion is to provide a personalized approach to their customers, working to develop integrated marketing campaigns which have been proven to successfully drive traffic to their doors.

MARK JOHNSON – CREATIVE DIRECTOR/PARTNER

Mark Johnson started his career, with goals of becoming a commercial illustrator. After completing his degree in Advertising and Illustrating Arts, went on to learn more about the printing industry. (this was before computers where a part of daily business. OH LORDY!) Taking on a printing apprenticeship and graduating to journeyman lithographer. As a technical consultant to the printing industry, he enjoyed being given problems and loved finding solutions. In 1998 as founding CEO & President of Debbie-lee Advertising Inc., led his team to specializing in the automotive industry, later becoming a Chrysler conquest vender for the western region.
With 35 years of experience in printing, illustration and marketing, Mark is innovative in keeping up with the times. He has developed our unique interactive proofing platform and certainly takes pleasure in working live on-line with our customers. His great communication skills and attention to detail help provide his clients with superlative professional advise. At present time as Director, Sales and Marketing with Mid Island Media, enjoys collaborating with clients and leading our creative team with designs that are custom tailored to your specific dealership and are highly targeted to attract and engage new prospects.
Mark is very much a family man and loves spending time with his wife and kids. (when they have time to visit, the kids I mean.) Whether at home on Vancouver Island or his favorite getaway – Kona, Hawaii, he likes to keep his lifestyle simple. He enjoys riding his motorcycle and camping in different locations on Vancouver Island with his wife.