about me (john platenius)
(This is my abbreviated, recent past. For a lengthier version, go here.)
A snippet of my last few years of fortune:
- Met the love of my life and partner in adventure, Sarah
- Taught university at a Liberal Arts College in Prescott, Arizona
- Moved to Tofino, home to majestic beaches and gargantuan slugs
- Lived and worked at Cougar Annie's Garden, a remote heritage garden north of Tofino
- Welcomed our son, Reed, into the world
- Bought a small advertising company with it's accompanying website
- Taught at a local community college
- Welcomed our daughter, Chloe, into the world
- Bought some more websites
- Built a hacienda close to Cox Bay and Chesterman -- two of those aforementioned majestic beaches
- Authored and published a guidebook to Tofino
my passions
I love doing the best job that I can for advertising and marketing clients in various industries. I hold professionalism in very high regard.
But I do have a life outside of my office.
When I'm not staring at the screen, selling books or meeting with clients I
enjoy adventuring with my family, golfing, getting out for the occasional surf and spending time in Sarah's garden. I've been fortunate to explore Clayoquot Sound, my wild and expansive backyard, via foot, Zodiac, quad, oyster skiff, canoe and float plane. And I'm looking forward to more...