Director (Half-time)

Leading a federal government (Justice Canada) initiative to partner with the private sector  (through business associations) to address the root cause of crime and enhance community safety.

Canadian Soft Drink Association - 

1986 - 2000

President & CEO

Chief staff officer of a $3 billion industry's national association.  As industry spokesperson, primary role is advocacy with all levels of government.  Other priorities include liaising with media as well as the environmental and health professional communities.  Directly responsible for a staff of eight, and numerous professional consulting firms on retainer.

Canadian Society of Association Executives (nee Institute of Association Executives) - www.csae.ca

1983 - 1986

President

Chief staff officer of a 1850 member professional society.  Responsible for a seven-person staff and coordinating twelve standing committees.  Primary activities included developing and producing professional development opportunities for Canadian association executives and their suppliers in the form of a 600-person national conference and exhibit, educational seminars and a professional certification program.

Society of the Plastics Industry of Canada (SPI) - www.cpia.ca

1981 - 1983

Division Manager

Responsible for the management of sectoral associations within SPI.  Primary responsibility included developing and executing promotional materials, managing sector conferences and liaising with regulatory bodies in the construction field.  Also managed special projects such as the promotion of the industry's plastics trade show.

Canadian Frozen Food Association (now Canadian Food Institute)

1976 - 1981

Executive Director

Chief staff officer of a national trade association whose primary role was the development of the frozen food category.  Primary function was media spokesperson and management of consumer-directed print promotional campaigns, as well as organizing a 400-person national conference and serving as editor of the national newsletter.

EDUCATION:

Concordia University/Carleton University

Bachelor of Psychology (incomplete) 1977

Institute of Association Executives

Certified Association Executive (CAE) Designation

HONOURS & AWARDS

Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives, 1989

Banff Executive Management Program Scholarship, 1991

Canadian Society of Association Executives Life Honoured Member, 1999

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS/MEMBERSHIPS

Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) - www.csae.ca

Elected Chair of CSAE National Board of Directors (1994 – 1995)

Member of Board of Directors (1990 - 1996)

Foundation for Association Research and Education (FARE)

National Trustee, Chair of Fund Raising Committee (1995 - 1997)

Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) - www.trafficinjuryresearch.com

Elected President of TIRF National Board of Directors (1994 – 1996)

Member of National Board of Directors (1988 - present)

American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) - www.asaenet.org

Member of Research Committee on Association Management (1995 -1999)

Member of World Class Web-Site Task Force (1997 – 1999)

Chair ASAE Fellows Committee  (1998 - 1999)

Trinity Home Hospice - www.thh.on.ca

Board of Directors & Care Team (1997 - 2001); President  -  (1999 -2001)

Amici Chamber Ensemble - Board Member (2001 - ) - www.amiciensemble.com

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind - Board Member (2001 - 2002)  www.guidedogs.ca

Volunteer Service Highlights