The RockFort Media Team
We All Have a StoryAbout RockFort Media
RockFort Media is a New Brunswick, Canada-based company founded by Andrew Matheson and Alison Cornford-Matheson in 2016. Clients from around the world work with us for our expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail. We help you tell YOUR story.
Prior to RockFort Media, Andrew spent 15+ years creating and delivering software for the telecommunications industry in Europe and North America. A writer and photographer, Alison created her own travel website, CheeseWeb.eu, where she developed an international following and developed relationships with destinations, public relations firms, and marketing organizations. RockFort Media brings together Alison’s content and social media expertise with Andrew’s technical acumen to provide online solutions for solo-preneurs, businesses, and government.
Our competencies
You’re not paying us to practice!
Here is a non-exhaustive list of the skills we bring to each and every one of our clients:
- WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, SquareSpace, Joomla, Ghost, etc.
- Database Programming and Management (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Software and Website Development
- Website Hosting
- Windows/Linux Administration
- Copy Editing/Writing
- Photography
- Social Media Strategy
- Email Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization
Team Profiles
RockFort Media has grown since 2016 and we are now a full-time four-person team! For certain projects, we employ several contractors to assist with design, creating content, supporting client’s social media efforts, and more.
The following are short profiles of our full-time team members.
Andrew Matheson
Co-Founder & Lead Architect
Andrew’s education and experience is in software development and consulting. His 20+ years leading teams and delivering software solutions to large international telecommunications companies provides a solid practical foundation to foster success in organizations of all sizes. As co-founder of RockFort Media, Andrew now helps solo-preneurs and small businesses make the best use of their online presence.
Alison Cornford-Matheson
Co-Founder & Content Strategist
Alison Cornford-Matheson is a freelance writer, copy-editor, travel photographer, the founder of CheeseWeb, and Chief Lynx at Fierce Lynx Designs. Alison’s journalism background and 20+ years creating both written and visual content provides our clients with a wealth of experience to draw upon. Alison works with clients to help them plan their content and social media strategies.
Jordan Quan
Frontend Developer
Jordan holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from McGill University and has been developing websites for more than five years. He is a Frontend Developer for RockFort Media who specializes in WordPress design, development, and optimization. He works closely with clients to implement new designs, optimize existing sites, and otherwise keep client websites running smoothly. His software development background, attention to detail, and experience with a wide variety of websites gives clients a partner they can lean on for website advice.
Yvonne Peddle
Client Relations Manager
Yvonne graduated with a university degree from UNBSJ majoring in philosophy with a focus on writing and journalism. In 20+ years of experience in the customer service industry, Yvonne has worked closely with customers and clients to create resolutions for their needs. Today, Yvonne is the Client Relations Manager for RockFort Media as well as the Head of Happiness at Fierce Lynx Designs. Beyond looking after our clients’ needs, Yvonne is also responsible for the social media presence for clients and our own companies.