Experience

The Thornton Group of Companies

• Canada
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, Corporate Strategist and Business Innovation

  • Aug 2000 - Present

  Ontario, Canada www.thorntongroup.ca

• Thornton Group Testimonials

  • 2000 - Present

  Ontario, Canada A handful of testimonials. "When you say it, it's bragging. When others say it, it's proof."



Niagara College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor - Business, Sales and Marketing

  • Sep 2008 - Present

  To provide students an interactive learning environment that balances theoretical knowledge with practical experience through commitment to apply principles and leadership beyond the classroom environ. Allow students to develop business and human skills that will apply in all aspects of their lives and career.



Profiles International

• Human Resources Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Solutions Partner

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Ontario The Thornton Group is proud to partner with Profiles International. When it comes to team and individual assessments, we have seen and experienced them all from Meyers-Briggs to True Colours. From our extensive experience, Profiles International offers the most robust and business relevent web-based assessments in the market. We use the tools and reports in both our recruiting, team audit and strategic planning work. The success we have had with our cleints is due in part to this… Show more The Thornton Group is proud to partner with Profiles International. When it comes to team and individual assessments, we have seen and experienced them all from Meyers-Briggs to True Colours. From our extensive experience, Profiles International offers the most robust and business relevent web-based assessments in the market. We use the tools and reports in both our recruiting, team audit and strategic planning work. The success we have had with our cleints is due in part to this partnership. Show less



IdeaShare Niagara

• Founder

  • Jan 2003 - Present

  Business and Leadership Mastermind, Charity Support



Niagara Region

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer and Board Member Work

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  Volunteer Work: Community Care Next Niagara United Way Big Brothers Big Sisters Habitat For Humanity Bethlehem Projects Women's Place Child Advocacy Centre Tender Wishes



Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce

• Canada
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Past Chair - Advisory Board - Steering Committee

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2021

  Niagara Region, Ontario The Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan, non-sectarian association of businesses, groups and individuals who support business growth and effective government fostering a sustainable and vibrant Niagara.

• Advisory Board - Director

  • Apr 2011 - Jan 2013

  Niagara Region The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan, non-sectarian association of businesses, groups and individuals who support business growth and effective government fostering a sustainable and vibrant Niagara. VISION: The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce will be the champion for the Niagara business community.



Niagara Sustainability Initiative (NSI)

• Ambassador

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Niagara Region Niagara Sustainability Initiative (NSI) is a not-for-profit organization that advances environmental and economic performance through the greening of local organizations in the Niagara Region. We’re the go-to source for organizations interested in tackling sustainability. We promote opportunities to develop a mindset for an environmentally and economically thriving Niagara and to integrate these values into all future planning as our community grows. Each year, NSI expands its reach in… Show more Niagara Sustainability Initiative (NSI) is a not-for-profit organization that advances environmental and economic performance through the greening of local organizations in the Niagara Region. We’re the go-to source for organizations interested in tackling sustainability. We promote opportunities to develop a mindset for an environmentally and economically thriving Niagara and to integrate these values into all future planning as our community grows. Each year, NSI expands its reach in Niagara by building partnerships with local organizations to measure their carbon footprint and identify reduction opportunities. Our network has now established itself as a homegrown sustainability movement. We’ve seen the values and knowledge promoted in the workplace spread into personal lives and communities. A new era of conscious workers, consumers, and community members has emerged. Show less



Trigger Strategies

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2015

  Southern Ontario SERVICES Planning - Vision & Strategy Sales & Marketing - Branding, Message, Online Impact People - Hiring, Assessments, Alignment and Roles Action - Execution & Accountability, 90-Day Plans & Coaching, Training & Development of People



Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce

• Director

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2013

  Board Member, Chair Education Committee



The Business Link News Paper

• Writer

  • 2005 - Apr 2011

  Monthy Business Columns



Business Next

• Business Strategist and Design

  • Sep 2000 - Sep 2010

  The Design and Execution of Business Initiatives through the use of Structural Consulting and Creation Tools



Dale Carnegie Training - Toronto and the GTA

• Canada
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Coach, Managing Partner

  • 2000 - Sep 2010



Niagara's 40 Under 40 - 2007 Award Winner

• Business Recognition

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2007