Speakers
CEO - Vanguard Strategy Inc
CEO - Vanguard Strategy Inc
Michelle Cadario
CEO - Vanguard Strategy Inc
Michele Cadario was the first woman in Canada to run a national election as Campaign Director for the Liberal Party in 2004 following her success as National Director for Paul Martin’s leadership campaign. She served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Martin and was a key member of each of his transition teams. More recently she was a senior strategist in the 2013 & 2017 BC Liberal campaigns and Deputy Chief of Staff to Premier Christy Clark until 2017.
Today, Michele is CEO of Vanguard Strategy Inc., a consulting firm specializing in organizational structuring, strategic communications, and issues management and a Principal of J&M Network. Michele is also a regular political television commentator.
President & CEO - George Courey Inc
President & CEO - George Courey Inc
Jeff Courey
President & CEO - George Courey Inc
Jeff Courey is the President & CEO of George Courey Inc, a prestigious 114-year-old institutional textile business renowned for manufacturing and distributing reusable healthcare products across North America. A visionary leader, Jeff collaborates with global manufacturing partners, implementing hedging strategies and country diversification audits to navigate complexities successfully. With a global perspective, Jeff is at the forefront of the institutional textile industry, actively collaborating with manufacturing partners from diverse corners of the world. His keen eye for market trends and unparalleled strategic thinking have led him to expertly navigate complex challenges, leveraging hedging strategies and conducting meticulous country diversification audits.
A prominent figure in the institutional textile community, Jeff's influence extends far beyond the boardroom. He is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, captivating audiences with insightful presentations on the evolving state of the global textile industry. Jeff's charismatic presence graces educational conferences and conventions throughout North America, igniting discussions and inspiring innovative solutions.
Jeff's influence extends to esteemed industry organizations, where he sits on the Board of Directors of both the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) and the American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA). He also has the privilege of contributing to the American Laundry News publication regularly as a member of their Panel of Experts. Jeff holds a Bachelor's degree from the John Molson School of Business and a Master's degree from McGill University.
Group Vice President North Atlantic - Cintas Canada
Group Vice President North Atlantic - Cintas Canada
James Dawe
Group Vice President North Atlantic - Cintas Canada
James graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada with a degree in Political Science and Economics in 2000. He then served five years as an Infantry Officer on various assignments including a tour of duty in Bosnia-Herzegovina. James retired from the Canadian Forces as a Captain in 2005.
James began his career at Cintas in May 2005 as a Service Manager for the rental division. Over the course of the next decade, he progressively held a number of key positions including Branch Manager of a newly established location in Ottawa, Ontario, General Manager for the Boucherville, QC location, and Director of Sales and Operations for Eastern Canada. James is currently the Group Vice-President for the North Atlantic Group.
James resides in Kingston, Ontario with his wife, Sommar and his two daughters, Lauren and Caroline.
Senior Vice President of Sales - JENSEN USA, Inc.
Senior Vice President of Sales - JENSEN USA, Inc.
Carlos Fernandes
Senior Vice President of Sales - JENSEN USA, Inc.
Hall of Fame Head Coach - Canadian Freestyle Ski Team
Hall of Fame Head Coach - Canadian Freestyle Ski Team
Peter Judge
Hall of Fame Head Coach - Canadian Freestyle Ski Team
Founder and CEO - Wellington Advocacy
Founder and CEO - Wellington Advocacy
Nick Koolsbergen
Founder and CEO - Wellington Advocacy
As the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Advocacy, Nick draws on his 15 years of political experience across Canada to advise the senior leadership of some of Canada’s largest companies and associations. Prior to Wellington, Nick directed issues management for the Prime Minister of Canada, served as Chief of Staff to the former Premiers of British Columbia and Alberta, and as a political party Campaign Director.
