Experience

Standardbred Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director, Information and Innovation

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Responsible for leadership, direction and strategic vision for the following departments within Standardbred Canada: Information Technology, Membership and Stakeholder Relations, Digital Communications and Trot Magazine.

• Manager, Industry Communications and Business Development

  • May 2003 - Oct 2018

  Senior executive and industry leading innovator in communications, digital outreach and technology for a Canada-wide organization. Respected nationally, and internationally, as a forward-thinking visionary in the industry and a leader in government and business relations. Vast experience in strategic and business planning, team building, and strategic management. Internationally acclaimed award-winning writer, accomplished public speaker and social media expert.



Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame

• Canada
• Spectator Sports

• President

  • May 2018 - Present

  The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to standardbred and thoroughbred horse racing in Canada. The Hall recognizes 250 years of horse racing heritage in this country and is currently located at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to standardbred and thoroughbred horse racing in Canada. The Hall recognizes 250 years of horse racing heritage in this country and is currently located at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario.



Canadian National Exhibition

• Canada
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Previously a Director, from October, 2016. I am a proud member of the CNEA team both as Vice President of the CNEA and as a Board member of the CNE Foundation. I am Vice Chair of the Governance Committee, focussed on growth of the organization in agriculture, economic strategy and development. Previously a Director, from October, 2016. I am a proud member of the CNEA team both as Vice President of the CNEA and as a Board member of the CNE Foundation. I am Vice Chair of the Governance Committee, focussed on growth of the organization in agriculture, economic strategy and development.



Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas

• Canada
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Past President

  • May 2016 - Present

  Served for 3+ years as President of The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) representing 82 BIAs in Toronto, and 40,000 small and medium sized businesses across the city. Last year TABIA's member businesses generated $1.3 billion in taxes and invested more than $35 million into Toronto's communities.For the past four decades, TABIA has been recognized by all levels of government and the commercial sector in Toronto. TABIA's involvement goes well beyond the promotion of BIAs. TABIA has been called upon to work together with provincial and City government on legislation pertaining to small businesses. Show less

• Secretary and Treasurer - Executive Committee & Board of Management

  • May 2011 - May 2016

  A Board member of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas. The Association represents 82 BIAs in Toronto, comprised of 40,000 small and medium sized businesses across the city. In addition to my role on the Executive Committee, I am also Chair of the organization's Strategic Planning Committee.



Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area

• Founder and Chairman

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2017

  Established and founded, along with a group of dedicated business owners, the Baby Point Gates BIA. Leading a Board of Directors of 11, representing 100 area business tenants and commercial owners in West Toronto. Established and founded, along with a group of dedicated business owners, the Baby Point Gates BIA. Leading a Board of Directors of 11, representing 100 area business tenants and commercial owners in West Toronto.



Evymama Inc.

• Co-Founder and Part-Owner

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2017

  Co-founder and part-owner of Evymama Inc., helping to build the Toronto retail business from scratch. The business grew to be one of Canada's leading retailers that specialized in nursing wear. Utilized technology to drive customers, across Canada, to the store and web version of the business. Co-founder and part-owner of Evymama Inc., helping to build the Toronto retail business from scratch. The business grew to be one of Canada's leading retailers that specialized in nursing wear. Utilized technology to drive customers, across Canada, to the store and web version of the business.


Woodbine Entertainment Group
• Communications Coordinator

  • May 1998 - May 2003

Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club
• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director, Public Relations

  • 1997 - 1998