Jay Pollack graduated from Mohawk College in Communication Arts in 1976. Jay was the recipient of two advertising awards for overall scholastic. After working at International Harvester in advertising, Jay joined Kelley Advertising and subsequently Grey Advertising as Vice President Director of Client Services. 19 years later, he joined Nu- Gro Corporation as Vice President, Marketing, with responsibilities for promoting and supporting Nu-Gro's extensive product mix, which includes over 500 products. At the time, Nu- Gro was the leading Canadian supplier of fertilizer, pest control and horticultural products to the Lawn and Garden and Professional Markets. Jay subsequently joined OKD marketing as Vice President, Director of Strategic Planning and currently is a North American horticultural marketing consultant specializing in corporate and product branding.

Jay was the Mohawk College Nominee, Technology for the 1993 Premier's Award. Throughout his personal and professional career, Jay has never forgotten the key role Mohawk College played in the development of his marketing and advertising skills. When asked about what impact Mohawk College had on his career and his life, Jay said "Mohawk College has been a part of my life for a very long time. I left school with confidence and goals and met those goals".

As an active member of the advertising and business community, Jay has held executive positions with various organizations including Chair, Mohawk College Advertising Advisory Committee, Vice President and Director of the Hamilton "Gallery of Distinction", Past President of the Canadian Industrial Advertisers.

Using his talents and contacts, Jay raised $5000.00, which was used towards the purchase of computer software for the advertising lab at Mohawk College. Jay was a feature "Alumni Speaker" at Mohawk's graduation ceremonies and was a volunteer guest lecturer of Agency Management for second and third year Mohawk Advertising students. He is also a frequent guest speaker at high school and career orientation seminars.