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MEET THE BRMB FAMILY
Get to know Backroad Mapbooks' tight-knit team of outdoor-loving map enthusiasts.
In 1993, Backroad Mapbooks started with two ambitious brothers. Since then, the company has grown to include an impressive collection of GIS experts, cartographers, IT technicians, salespeople, writers and graphic designers. Even with the increase in numbers, the team at Backroad Mapbooks has remained tight-knit and intimate, with weekly hikes, office potlucks and annual outdoor getaways. We all share a passion for the outdoors and for adventure. Our mission is to share this passion through our products.
OUR TEAM
President / Co-Founder
Russell Mussio
“I am always testing our new technology and ensuring our maps and information are accurate. Tough work, but someone has to do it!“
Co-Founder
Wes Mussio
“Despite having a desk job as a lawyer, whenever I can, I head out to the great outdoors to test our maps.“
Vice President
Chris Taylor
“The atmosphere is why I come to work. This is an environment where I know everybody.”
IT MANAGER
Farnaz Faghihi
Farnaz has been with the BRMB team for 16 years, and knows her way around every department.
Project & Cartography Manager
Andrew Allen
“I really like a good-looking map. I like to use maps as a language.”
Accounting Manager
Shaun Filipenko
Having watched the company grow over the years, Shaun expresses that he truly enjoys being a part of the team.
GIS / Database Manager
Dave Mancini
When he’s not busy working his mapping magic or enjoying the outdoors, Dave puts his high-tech skills to use in the development of a currency called GeoCoin.
Meet Dave »
Sales Manager
Basilio Bagnato
“Bought my first Backroad Mapbook at 19. It took me to places I would have never found on my own. I loved this company for 15 years before I worked for it.”
Meet Basilio »
Cartographer
Dale Tober
“No matter where I travel, near or far, I have to have a map in front of me.”
Cartographer
Oliver Herz
This world traveler and GPS expert is always on top of the latest technological innovations for mapping, GPS and all manner of navigation.
Meet Oliver »
GIS Technician
Farah Aghdam
This warm mapper cites her husband and daughter as the most important people in her life.
GIS Technician
Courtney Fry
When not curled up with a book or busy soaking up the view from a mountaintop, she can be found sampling her cuisine of choice.
Meet Courtney »
Art Director
Elisa Codazzi
Raised in a small village in Italy, Elisa has crossed the Atlantic to call Vancouver home. Elisa says that every day is an adventure.
Meet Elisa »
Shipping & Rec Coordinator
Jo-ana Maki
This softball superstar uses her superb organizational skills to keep Backroad Mapbooks' operations moving like a well-oiled machine.
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Technical Support Analyst
Matt Steblyna
Matt’s words of wisdom that he would leave with any Backroad Mapbooks fan are: “Import the GMA file.”
Outdoor Content Writer
Stepan Soroka
With the right crew and a sense of adventure, anywhere can be the trip of a lifetime!
Writer / Researcher
Jay Hoare
“A true traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.”
Writer
Colin Hughes
There is nothing better than having a cup of coffee in hand, watching the sun’s rays cut through the mist rising off a lake, somewhere in the middle of nowhere.
Meet Colin »
Writer
Leslie Bryant
We are so fortunate to live in a spectacular country like Canada and I feel happy to write about it – I hope you have as much fun exploring it as I do!
Meet Leslie »
Writer / Researcher
Lorne Collicutt
”Live, Laugh, Adventure...and take lots of photos along the way!”
Writer / Researcher
Ryan Klassen
“i love maps. i try never to get lost without one.”
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