Ken Juba,
Partner
Ken is Creative Fire’s master writer and investor relations specialist, drawing on his background as a journalist and business editor to craft compelling stories of client accomplishments. Ken is also the firm’s resident web and social media junkie.
A place named Moose Jaw actually exists in Saskatchewan, and that is where Ken was born. He grew up in Saskatoon, attending the University of Saskatchewan as an English major. Ken transferred to St. John’s University in New York where he earned a Graduate Degree in Journalism. He wrote for a variety of magazines and newspapers and worked under the tutelage of hockey columnist Stan Fischler. During his American phase, Ken met and married wife Susan, convincing her to immigrate to the Great White North and ultimately to become a Canadian citizen.
Ken returned to Saskatoon as a sports reporter at the StarPhoenix, and progressed to sports columnist and Sports Editor. He notes his coverage of, and advice to, the Saskatchewan Roughriders earned the team their first Grey Cup in 23 years, a feat which they took 18 years to repeat following his departure. Ken later served as the newspaper’s Business Editor and columnist. Through his time in both sports and business, Ken was a well-known personality on Saskatoon’s speaking circuit.
Ken joined MGM Communications as a writer and account representative, eventually becoming Vice-President of Account Services, serving clients such as Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, SaskTel and SaskPower. The agency’s revenue increased by 400% during his tenure. Ken is certified as an Advertising Agency Practitioner by the Institute of Canadian Advertising. In 2000, Ken became a founding partner in Creative Fire with Patti Harrison.
Ken is active in the community, serving as a board member, co-ordinator, coach and manager for Saskatoon Eastside Youth Soccer. He has served on several fundraising campaigns, including as Corporate Chair of the Sherbrooke Capital Campaign and on the MVA Cameco Trails Campaign.
Ken and Susan live in Saskatoon with their two daughters, where they spend considerable time driving to soccer games.