Samantha Ruark

Samantha Ruark is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at Intact Technology since March 2025, Samantha previously held positions such as Corporate Communications Lead at DirectViz Solutions, LLC, and Marketing and Communications Manager at both Antenna Research Associates, Inc. and NetCentrics. Samantha's career also includes roles at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce as Communications Manager and Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington as Executive Administrative Assistant. Further experience includes serving as Communications Specialist at the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Account Manager at Pier601 Creative. Samantha began the professional journey with internships, such as Marketing Intern at the North Carolina Azalea Festival and Events and Marketing Director at Samantha's Campus Media. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Stirling.