"Having had the pleasure of working with Palmer Marketing for the past 15 years, I can attest to their unwavering commitment to excellence. Their team's exceptional creativity and professionalism have consistently delivered outstanding results. Their attention to detail and dedication to quality are evident in every project. I wholeheartedly recommend Palmer Marketing to anyone seeking innovative graphic design and marketing solutions."
Brett Poe
Business Development Manager
CCT Canada, Apex Motor Express & Western Canada Express

"Chris and the team at Palmer Marketing did a great job with our project. They were always quick to respond to any of our concerns, and they did a great job from the drill down meeting to the final stages of development. We are very happy with our newly designed website and logo and we would definitely recommend their services to anyone. We look forward to working with Palmer Marketing on our next project."
Mike Rajmoolie
Account Manager
Celsius Freight

"We've been working with Palmer Marketing since January 2024, and they've quickly become an essential partner for our team. They currently manage, host, and maintain over 25 of our websites, and their support has significantly improved our productivity. By trusting the experts, we’ve been able to take on more projects internally and keep things moving efficiently. Their insider expertise ensures our sites stay secure and up to date, and their communication has been top-tier throughout. We always know we’re in good hands, and their general knowledge across platforms and tools has been tremendously helpful. I highly recommend Palmer Marketing to any team looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and easy-to-work-with partner. They’ve been a fantastic extension of our team."
Ashleigh Bridgmon
Senior Analyst of Marketing & Communications
Contrans

"We were looking for a website that was modern, eye-catching, and would also convey our message clearly. Palmer Marketing was able to deliver in spades. They were able to make our vision come to life, effectively communicating our company's philosophy and brand. The team at Palmer Marketing were able to sort out a technical hiccup that was embedded by our previous website and host, and went above and beyond to resolve the issue and execute a seamless transition from our old site to our new site. We recommend Palmer Marketing to everyone we know."
Jon Saunders
President
Control Freight Systems

"I recently worked with Chris Palmer at Palmer Marketing (PM) to create a new website for my business. The team was incredibly professional and responsive throughout the entire process. They took the time to understand my needs and goals, and they delivered a website that exceeded my expectations. I’ve already seen an increase in traffic and engagement on my site since launching the new design. I highly recommend Palmer Marketing (PM) to anyone looking for a reliable and talented web design team."
Barry Cybuchowski
President & CEO
Counselor Customs Brokers

"We've had the pleasure of collaborating with Palmer Marketing at Covered Bridge Chips on several projects over the last few years, including tradeshow backdrops, website updates, popup banners, and numerous promotional materials. They consistently deliver outstanding work that aligns with our brand's core. We've been impressed with Palmer Marketing's ability to transform our ideas into visually captivating designs. Their team's attention to detail and commitment to deadlines have greatly contributed to our success at trade shows and in our overall marketing efforts. Working with Palmer Marketing has been a great experience, and we wholeheartedly endorse them for all your marketing requirements."
Megan Graham
Marketing Manager
Covered Bridge Chips

"I have worked with Tom and the Palmer organization for more than 25 years. They have helped me with my company’s website (www.dantranscon.com) and with other marketing initiatives over the years. I have found Tom and his team to be very responsive, professional, and customer-focused. They are able to quickly understand your marketing objectives and then translate them into solutions tailored to your needs and budget. It has been a pleasure working with the Palmer team. I highly recommend their services to companies that seek to more effectively market their services to their target markets."
Dan Goodwill
Owner
Dan Goodwill & Associates

"We've been working with Palmer Marketing for years across both our Canadian and US companies, and they’ve consistently delivered exceptional results. No matter how tight the deadline or complex the project, they always come through with creativity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of our brand. One of the things we appreciate most is how thoroughly they get to know our business—they truly do their homework, which makes every campaign feel on-point and authentic. From strategy to execution, Palmer is a trusted partner we can count on for all kinds of marketing initiatives."
Nada Tayar
VP of Service
Empire Roofing

"We've been working with this incredible team since 2014. PM consistently delivers outstanding results. From creating our beloved mascot to designing award-winning truck and trailer wraps that turn heads across North American roads - their impact on our brand is undeniable. Our team is happy to recommend them for all your marketing needs!"
Kirk Kalinitchenko
President & CEO
Highlight Motor Group

"IPS has worked with Palmer Marketing for over 12 years, and they continue to impress us. From branding and website design to marketing materials and videography, they always deliver exactly what we need. They truly understand our business, our customers, and our vision—making them an invaluable partner we highly recommend."
Laura Engel
Marketing Director
Invoice Payment Systems

"Palmer Marketing completely took our website and brand and transformed it into a place we can proudly showcase to our customers and employees. They listened to what we wanted, provided examples, and asked the right questions so they were able to deliver our vision easily. Chris continues to monitor our sites and provide recommendations that we trust. We know we can rely on the PM team for any design, branding, or web development we need."
Mckenzie McConnell
Vice President
McConnell Transport

"Palmer Marketing truly captured the essence of MonarKonnect. They didn’t just design a website—they built a digital experience that reflects who we are and how we serve. From our client-focused approach to our expertise in cross-border and temperature-controlled logistics, everything came through clearly and professionally. The site feels aligned with our values and speaks directly to the customers we’re trying to reach. We’ve had fantastic feedback already, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Palmer nailed it."
Matthew Zarzycki
Co-Founder
MonarKonnect

"Looking back at the beginning of my journey with Palmer Marketing, I remember my first introduction to the company back in 2002, working closely with Lee Palmer. Over the years, as leadership transitioned to Lee's son, Tom, one thing has remained constant—the exceptional quality of their work. What has kept me with Palmer Marketing for over 23 years is their strategic and out-of-the-box approach to marketing. They've consistently impressed me with how they incorporate new technologies into their efforts, ensuring that their methods are always on the cutting edge. We've come a long way from just calendars and brochures to producing sophisticated video projects that truly stand out. Under Tom's vision and leadership, Palmer Marketing has continued to evolve, infusing a sense of innovation and dynamism into everything they do. I firmly believe that the company is in excellent hands and that the future is incredibly bright for Palmer Marketing. It's reassuring to know that we're part of a partnership that thrives on excellence and creativity."
Ian Brooks
Vice President Sales and Marketing
ONE Reimer Advantage

"We have been a client of Palmer Marketing for over 30 years. They provide exceptional service, have always been very professional and have met our deadlines consistently. Palmer Marketing provides inspiration to our projects and their attention to detail is unparalleled."
Janice Roczniak
Executive Assistant
TForce Freight Canada

"Working with Chris and his team at Palmer Marketing during the design of our company website was an excellent experience. They were friendly & professional in their conduct, and their creativity in the site’s design was on-point to our brand. The PM team was always on schedule, provided regular updates, and did their best to accommodate our wishes while considering our allotted budget. Post-design, we’ve happily kept them on to maintain our site on a quarterly basis and they also perform any required revisions as needed throughout the year."
Neil Bains
Marketing Content Manager
Van Kam Freightways

"We've partnered with Palmer Marketing for over a decade, and they continue to deliver beyond expectations. From truck wraps and billboard campaigns to our website and promotional materials, their work consistently reflects creativity, precision, and a clear understanding of our brand. What truly sets them apart is their experience in the supply chain and transportation industry — it makes collaboration seamless and ensures they're aligned with our goals from day one. Their team is responsive, professional, and feels like a true extension of XTL. Thanks to their ongoing support, our brand remains strong, consistent, and proudly represented across every touchpoint."
Luc Francoeur
Vice-President, Sales & Marketing
XTL Transport

I’ve always been interested in the environment; weather, animals, the science behind things, pretty much everything that makes up our planet. I always thought storm chasers had the best job! I’ve also been fortunate to have travelled to over 20 different countries, with many unique experiences.
Acadia University had a solid Environmental Science program, so I went there for my B.Sc. Afterwards, I got involved in helping long haul trucking companies reduce their fuel consumption and costs, continued with insurance in the transportation industry and now onto marketing.
I joined Palmer Marketing at the beginning of 2019, excited to help the company continue to grow. With a rich background in the transportation industry and several years of experience developing strong relationships with customers, it was a slam dunk decision.
I look forward to continuing my career here at PM!
I love my work like I love summer. Why not? Summer is when I get to play my favorite sport—golf! Playing artist is a lot like playing golf. You need to be calm and cool under pressure if you ever hope to keep the ball in play; that’s rare for an artist. My best shots happen when I talk less and concentrate more; that’s not so rare for an artist.
I’m not worried about under-clubbing or over-clubbing. Not clubbing at all is what I fear most. Life or work, I’m the kind of person who throws everything I have at it, I was raised to dedicate myself to whatever I’m doing. You can have no complaints in life, so long as you take a swing. Sure, I may never be a great public speaker but, like mom said, it’s my creativity, originality, and resourcefulness that are my “gears”. LOL.
Golf has its bad days but not work. I know which clubs to bring to work. I always have my three favourites—flexibility, honesty, and sensibility. With these clubs, I’ll play a hard game with coworkers. I can even get a bit naughty. Cutting-edge design needs naughty. Proper people don’t break rules.
I design like there’s nothing but fairway. No roughs. No hazards… it’s all wide-open. When I nail that perfect shot, 300 yards of pure customer satisfaction, it’s like everyday is Friday. My feet and hands get itchy; I can’t wait to tee off. Best of all, there’s no winter on this course. Here at Palmer, it’s always summer.
I’ll always remember what my dad said to me —“If you want something you’ve never had before, try to do something you’ve never done before”.
I’m definitely a country girl. I didn’t grow up in an actual town, village or hamlet. It was more like the middle of somewhere along Highway 28, surrounded by trees. Many thanks goes to my high school art teacher, Mr. Edwards, for inspiring me to choose this career path. With the realization that I actually could create art for a living, college lured me away from country life to the big city. Kitchener, to be exact, to study Graphic Design & Advertising at Conestoga College. Talk about beginning an adventure and a culture shock! Not staring at people with purple, green or some other wildly coloured hair was a bit of a challenge. City buses (lol thinking back), who knew they only stopped on the same side of the street as the bus stop sign!? Lesson learnt.
You never know unless you try, in my opinion, is a theory to live by. I love learning new things. I love finding solutions. I don’t like to say I can’t do something. I’d rather spend time figuring it out than giving up.
When asked what I do for a living some people just don’t understand when I say I’m a graphic designer. I think I may start telling them I take an idea, combine some letters, some pictures, undos, redos, move it left, right, up down, make it bigger, smaller, a different colour, centre it, no right justify it, make a few more tweaks and adjust it until it’s perfect! The pride and reward of seeing your idea come to life in this career are fascinating. Working in various industries has put my design skills to the test. Barbecue manufactures, storage solutions, beverages and snack foods all have their unique challenges. I even had my own little sign business for a while.
How did I end up here? Well, one day I happened to be searching the internet for my next graphic design adventure destination and up popped Palmer Marketing. Strangely enough the small town that was close by where I grew up was called Palmer Rapids. Hmm, coincidence or fate? I clicked the link and discovered a fun looking, talented, friendly bunch of people. The best part, these people do what I love to do in yet another industry providing a new set of unique challenges. I think it might have been fate or maybe it was applying my, you never know unless you try theory. I contacted PM and here I am taking an idea, moving it left, right, up down, making it, bigger, smaller, different colours, combining it with letters and pictures until it’s perfect and loving every minute.
Life’s adventures are all around us, you just have to grab onto them. While my city life certainly has it’s advantages, adventures and opportunities I’ll always be a country girl. There’s nothing quite like getting out on the four wheeler to travel some back country trails only to find yourself ripping through a glorious mud bog. Who can resist the quiet calm of a summer night by the bon fire that’s only interrupted periodically by the addition of More Gas causing massive flames! Or the delightful bragging rights when I catch a bigger bass than my husband. Oh don’t laugh too hard, he’s one up on me now with a bigger deer. Maybe next year I’ll settle the score or raise the bar a little higher. When snowmobile season is just around the corner, you can bet I keep an eye to the sky for those heavenly flakes of snow to come pelting down.
I have always been a creative person. The thrill to create a concept, present an idea or offer a solution is what I have done for most of my career. Sales and Marketing has always been my forte, perhaps for my love of meeting new people, good listening skills and positive energy has brought me much success.
It has now been over 15 years that I have worked in the corporate world and have been exposed to so many different business verticals. As a consultant with the Hotel industry, I did extensive internet market research, print ads and successfully converted them to an online printing service. While working with a 3D software company, I was exposed to the power of technology and how huge media effects business everyday. My recent introduction to the entertainment industry has brought me production and story building experience and has got my mind racing. Lastly, I was the owner and creator of in a box gift company and serviced corporate clients with awards and employee recognition programs.
I love my job, our clients and being part of a fun and creative team!
To say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree would be an understatement in my family; at least when it comes to picking a career path. There isn’t a person in my immediate family that hasn’t at some point or another worked in the IT field. I guess there’s something in our DNA that pulls us towards computers.
When I’m not battling my way through heaps of code I spend the majority of my down time exploring other creative endeavours. Playing and learning music has hobby of mine since high school, and I always jump at the chance to get some jam time in with friends and family.
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I am the 8th of 9 children raised in Essex County outside of Windsor, Ontario. We lived on a gravel road, no sidewalks and our greatest adventures were in our own backyard. I still have friends I made in grade 1 and continue to stay in touch today. After graduating from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, I moved to the big city of Toronto and have worked most of my career in the printing industry. I got to know the folks at Palmer Marketing as a key supplier to them for over a decade.
I joined the PM team in early 2012 and I’ve learned a lot about the creative process and what makes it work. My administrative and management history helps keep things flowing and my extensive print background has proved very useful here…
I started Palmer Marketing at age 34 in January of 1988. I had 2 kids in diapers and a crazy idea about running my own company. I came from an entrepreneurial family and had no good reason to believe it wasn’t possible and as it happens, it was.
As I approach retirement age, I have a pretty good grasp of marketing especially within the transportation industry. Over the last few years I have released 4 music albums of original material. The success I had in business helped me fulfill this childhood dream.
We have an eclectic young crew, all with talent well developed beyond what I started with. Still, if you have desire and stick with it, cool things can happen. I very much enjoy the strategy and set-up of a marketing initiative. Seeing ideas in their infancy blossom to well thought out and executed completion is still as rewarding as ever. Who knows, maybe I’ll hang in here a little longer!