Experience

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

• Canada
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  Celebrating it's 100th Anniversary in 2022, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show. With more than 300,000 visits each year, The Royal is a showcase for world class competitions, interactive education, and inspiring entertainment. While steeped in tradition, it's the relevance that food and agriculture play in today's society that further engages our community at large to experience the inherently authentic nature of the Fair. Celebrating it's 100th Anniversary in 2022, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show. With more than 300,000 visits each year, The Royal is a showcase for world class competitions, interactive education, and inspiring entertainment. While steeped in tradition, it's the relevance that food and agriculture play in today's society that further engages our community at large to experience the inherently authentic nature of the Fair.



Honda Indy Toronto

• Toronto, Canada Area

• President

  • Nov 2005 - Sep 2015

  Formerly the Molson Indy, this world class motorsports event is broadcast live around the world and since it's inception has raised more than $6 Million for local charities. Instrumental in negotiating the sale from Molson Sport & Entertainment to Indianapolis based Green Savoree Racing Promotions, the title sponsorship agreement with Honda Canada, and securing support from the Province of Ontario, City of Toronto, and Tourism Toronto to ensure the continuation of this marquee racing event in the streets of Toronto. As President, was responsible for the oversight and day to day management of one of the most respected and longest standing street races in the world, including sponsorship sales, hospitality, operations, budgeting, ticket sales, and staffing/volunteers Once on the brink of fading into history, the Honda Indy Toronto continues to this day. Show less



The Sonar Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner & Vice President

  • Nov 2002 - Nov 2005

  Assumed the role of Partner & Vice President when the Sonar Group purchased Quattro in '02. A full service marketing and communications agency, Sonar's focus and strategic advantage was in it's inherent ability to manage complex marketing challenges by providing in-house solutions through it's subsidiary businesses that included design, strategy, event management, incentive travel and promotions. Clients included CIBC, VISA, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Investors Group, Telus, Molson, Coors, and McCain to name a few. Show less



Molson Coors Beverage Company

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 1996 - Oct 2004

  The Foundation hosted a series of fundraising events designed to raise community involvement and excitement in the Molson Indy while raising funds and awareness for the cause of children's charities. From black tie affairs to street parties and charity runs to exclusive VIP Drivers' Parties these events engaged the community, sponsors and media around the Molson Indy and made it the must attend event of the summer. During this time the Foundation donated more than $5,750,000. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and Chairman Paul V. Godfrey, I was responsible for the day to day management of the Foundation including the strategic planning, sales and execution of the events in accordance with CRA guidelines. Show less



Quattro Communications Inc.

• President & Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 1995 - Nov 2002

  Established "Quattro Communications Inc." in 1995 in an effort to fully leverage the correlation between Sponsorships, Events, Promotions and Causes to drive the desired results for clients. Quattro quickly grew into one of Canada's most effective sports marketing agencies with offices in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal and an enviable clients list of some of Canada's most prolific marketers including Molson, Molson Indy Festival Foundation, Gillette, Honda, Player's, Telus, and BMW AG, to name a few. Show less