CEO

• Jan 1995 - Present

Michael is the CEO and CFO of ERDI - Education Research Development & Innovation Corporation, a national organization that initiates meaningful dialogue between business leaders from 38 major corporations and premier directors/superintendents of education from more than 50 key school systems across Canada. In his role, Michael oversees all operational and financial aspects of the corporation, negotiates and organizes all conferences; managing their logistics and chairing their major events. Michael is responsible for the sales portion of ERDI; working with corporations to support their attendance and towards gaining a full understanding of the ERDI conference and the network it provides. Michael is also responsible for the recruitment and support of all our education partner and education associates. In his role, Michael also serves as Chief Executive Officer of ERDI and, in partnership with the executive committee; he is responsible for the success of ERDI. Together, the executive and the CEO assure ERDI’s relevance to the communities, the accomplishment of ERDI‘s mission and vision, and the accountability of the ERDI Organization to its diverse constituents. Michael is responsibility for management and day-to-day operations and he has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the executive committee. The CEO provides direction and carries out its governance functions. Show less

CEO and CFO

• Jan 2009 - Present

Managing Partner

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2019

Director, Operations

• Jan 1989 - Jul 2011

Recruited to manage $10M portfolio of 33 residential properties for one of Toronto's alternative non-profit housing providers. Reporting to the General Manager set and direct annual budget of $1.9M and capital budget of $250K. Lead eight direct reports. Executed purchase agreements for 25 additional housing units: Completed and submitted proper funding applications and budgets to Province of Ontario. Initiated and administered tender process for selection of Mortgage Company. Partnered with architects to determine scope of renovations required and tendered contractors to complete construction requirements. Achieved vacancy, budgetary, arrears and employee turnover targets consistently. Authored and implemented employment contracts for full-time employees, an organization first. Sourced and introduced comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees. Negotiated with TD Bank to secure and launch co-funded RRSP plan. Collaborated with staff to write and institute employee, tenant and company policy manuals. Consolidated various insurance policies with one broker, reducing costs. Upgraded IT infrastructure by implementing networked computer system, including creation of email system and protocols and securing of domain names. Designed and delivered half day workshop at Ontario Non Profit Housing Association annual conference. Streamlined AP process by replacing manual cheque writing with automated system. Planned and executed three office moves, including consolidation of two offices. Show less