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Working with a team of dedicated Senior Managers and staff of over 1000 FTE, I collaborate with colleagues to provide oversight and direction on strategic initiatives and operational plans including an annual operating budget in excess of $300 million and a 5-year capital plan in excess of $400 million.Currently Chair of the Sports Advisory Committee, I have previously Chaired the Economic Development Committee to identify actions to attract and retain business to a city of 150,000 people.

Providing strategic direction to Senior City Staff, I work collaboratively with Council colleagues to develop and approve an operating and capital budget in excess of $280million. Coquitlam is the 5th largest city in the Province and one of the fastest growing, our keys to success will be creating an environment of business attraction to support population growth, delivery of fiscally responsible budgets and of course transportation infrastructure to help move people, goods and… Show more Providing strategic direction to Senior City Staff, I work collaboratively with Council colleagues to develop and approve an operating and capital budget in excess of $280million. Coquitlam is the 5th largest city in the Province and one of the fastest growing, our keys to success will be creating an environment of business attraction to support population growth, delivery of fiscally responsible budgets and of course transportation infrastructure to help move people, goods and services.Engaging the community and responding to residents on topics ranging from Safety to Recreation facilities and everything in between, I will be working for the next 4 years to help develop the vision for our city as we grow to 230,000 people by 2040 Show less

True North Business Consulting works with a range of organizations to identify actionable business solutions that will enable the business to better engage its clients, employees, and community for sustainable growth and profitability.

Interim CEO of a First Nations owned corporation with oversight of multiple verticals and joint ventures. Strategic, capital and operating plan development for businesses in the capital infrastructure space including lang use planning.

Clean Air Organics is a Canadian company with patent pending technology to convert green organics and waste to a grade A soil amendment. This technology will become a key component in the delivery of a full circle economy, enabling food and organic waste to be composted and utilized in farming and vertical farming applications.Facilities are currently under development in Canada and the Caribbean through license agreements and joint ventures.

Vertical Designs Aruba is currently a privately held company in the design and implementation phase of a vertical farming project in the Caribbean.The project is expected to grow at a very rapid pace due to theeconomic pillar created by the 3 Technologies, (1) Vertical Farming Technology “AffinorGrowers” (2) Solar Technology “GMA Solar Inc” and (3) Contained Composting “Clean Air Organics”. This project will be the launch pad for true sustainability and showcase the ideology of… Show more Vertical Designs Aruba is currently a privately held company in the design and implementation phase of a vertical farming project in the Caribbean.The project is expected to grow at a very rapid pace due to theeconomic pillar created by the 3 Technologies, (1) Vertical Farming Technology “AffinorGrowers” (2) Solar Technology “GMA Solar Inc” and (3) Contained Composting “Clean Air Organics”. This project will be the launch pad for true sustainability and showcase the ideology of positive change on the planet while stimulating economies. Show less

Interim Board Chair for Kwikwetlem First Nations Economic Development group. Providing governance and guidance to the CEO/Chief and Senior Executive for the development of a business industrial park as well as several operating businesses.

I bring the strategic plan to life at the operational level, connecting a team and their daily objectives to the long term organizational success. A business development and turn around specialist, I introduce transformational approaches to rejuvenate the sales and growth cycles of operating centres.Day to day operations of a retail location with 20 team members and operating expenses in excess of 7 figures.Key contributor to the development of corporate operational plans pertaining to… Show more I bring the strategic plan to life at the operational level, connecting a team and their daily objectives to the long term organizational success. A business development and turn around specialist, I introduce transformational approaches to rejuvenate the sales and growth cycles of operating centres.Day to day operations of a retail location with 20 team members and operating expenses in excess of 7 figures.Key contributor to the development of corporate operational plans pertaining to expansion of operating hours, allocation of branch objectives and due diligence for multi-million dollar acquisition. Show less

A change leader, introducing new business development and sales initiatives to teams to achieve and exceed sales and growth expectations. Managing FTE's up to 30 people and assets under management of 1 billion.A leader in starting up the mortgage development role as well as the creation of the credit department within a call centre environment, I have embraced the opportunity to lead teams forward and reinvigorate retail locations.