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Trew Knowledge

An award-winning agency providing innovative solutions that leverage our strategic vision, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service.

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by the numbers

Trew Knowledge has over 15 years of experience developing enterprise solutions for a wide range of clients. Our team of dedicated professionals aligns with your particular goals, creating a strategic roadmap that takes your brand where you want it to be.

15 Years

of building innovative solutions for the world’s top brands.

and only Canada-based WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner.

Global

network of professionals to serve you more efficiently.

VIP

service and support for your peace of mind.

1,500+

projects completed.

Challenges

From local roots to global heights: More than 15 years of excellence and growth.

Shawn Barrans

co-founder & ceo

Shawn Barrans is the CEO and founding partner of Trew Knowledge, an award-winning digital agency and Canada’s first WordPress VIP Gold Partner. A leader in enterprise digital transformation, he specializes in CMS innovation, customer identity solutions, gamification, eCommerce, and AI-driven experiences across industries like airlines, finance, media, consumer goods, nonprofits, SaaS, research, and education.

With over 20 years of experience, Shawn has led major initiatives for RBC, Maple Leaf Foods, Air Canada, Aeroplan, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Variety, Penske Media (PMC), Bell, George Lucas Foundation Edutopia, and HousingWire. Under his leadership, Trew Knowledge is pioneering AI-powered personalization, advanced content strategies, and next-generation digital experiences, keeping brands ahead in an evolving digital landscape.

Anthony Moore

Co-Founder & CTO

Anthony is a founding partner and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Trew Knowledge. He is passionate about solving complex problems, building high-performing teams, and fostering relationships with clients and partners.

With nearly 20 years of experience in the technology sector, he has successfully led digital transformation projects for notable organizations, including Air Canada, RBC, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and the George Lucas Educational Foundation.

OUR SERVICES

We’re dedicated to helping our clients do amazing things

01. Strategy & Consulting

02. Design

03. Technology

04. Data

05. Customer Insights

CLIENT reviews

“We are truly impressed and very happy to have worked with TK. The Edutopia team proclaimed this was the smoothest migration they have ever had in their careers! Job well done and we couldn’t be happier with the team.”

Cindy Johanson

Executive Director, George Lucas Educational Foundation

“We are very happy and excited to have found Trew Knowledge and looking forward to bringing on more Sonova sites into WordPress given the success of the work the team has done.”

Alexander Goulet

Manager of Corporate Web Development, Sonova

“I wanted to communicate and let the team know that the new CBoC website and features was fully presented to leadership, and everyone is very happy with the final solution. It is truly an advancement from what they had and opens the door for many possibilities and plans.”