Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce Directors 2007
Garth Green
CAREER EXPERIENCE
- The Precept Group Inc 1998 – Present
Account Executive Insurance Broker
- Mutual Life Insurance 1993 – 1998
Financial Planner Insurance Broker
- Co-Operators Data Services 1984 –1993
Senior Account Executive Insurance Systems
- Co-operators Insurance 1977- 1984
Variety of roles most notable as product development coordinator for new commercial products
EDUCATION
Registered Insurance Broker, Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario, Toronto ,Ontario
Able Toast Master (ATM) Toastmaster International
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) University of Prince Edward Island Major Marketing, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Associate of The Insurance Institute Of Canada (A.I.I.C.)
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada Licensed Mutual Fund Broker
ACCREDITATIONS
President Center Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Seminar Leader for an Insurance course for University of Guelph
Committee Member for St. Joseph’s Hospital Guelph
Coach of Fergus Elora District Soccer
Educational Training on Management issues for Organizations
Founding member for two Toast master clubs
Barney Tracy
Barney Tracy has worked in insurance since 1974, focusing primarily on group benefits. He attained his Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI) in 1989, and his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in 2000. After twenty years as an employee he became a broker in 1994, and has been working in Centre Wellington most of that time. In this role he expanded his repertoire oto include life insurance and income replacement so as to better serve his clientele.
Barney is married to Anne and they have three grown children - Christopher, Meghan and Matthew - and two beautiful granddaughters - Zoë and Ava.
Michael Weinstein
Michael Weinstein is the owner of The Weinstein Group, a company specializing in the production of special events and audiovisual design and consulting. As a licensed pyro-technician, he is certified to ignite fireworks, both indoors and out! He moved to Centre Wellington 7 years ago with his wife, Betty and their daughters Janet and Melanie.
Michael has been active with the Chamber of Commerce for several years, being elected as a Director and now holding the position of Second Vice-President on the Chamber Executive. He Co-Chairs the Awards of Excellence Committee and has been active with the Events and Affairs Committee. He enjoys public speaking and often acts as MC for the Chamber's Networking Breakfast, Business After Hours and Ribbon Cutting ceremonies.
Paul Walker
I have worked for Liquor Control Board of Ontario Elora for more than thirty years and have been a manager for the past twenty years. It is a great organization to work for.
I have been a Director with the Centre Wellington Chamber since 1999;
serving as President from 2000 - till 2004;
Currently I am Chairperson of the Business and Government Affairs committee and Ways and Means committee which is in charge of the financial matters of the Chamber;
I am active in the community and sit as Director on two other boards.
I have been a member of the Township Economic Development Committee for the past five years.
Message to the Business Community: I would like to encourage anyone in our business community to become active in the chamber. If you can spare as little as one hour a week to help out it makes a big difference to the Chamber and helps you to participate in the business community. The networking alone is worth the work!
Gladys Schmidt
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
· Owner/Consultant – South Shore Development Group. A company that specializes in rural and small town Economic Development.
· Executive Director of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario for 10 years
· Manager of Economic Development for the Town of Georgina for 6 years
· Economic Development Officer for the City of Burlington for 5 years
ACCREDITATIONS:
· President of the CW Chamber of Commerce – 2004, 2005
· Currently Past President of the CW Chamber of Commerce
· Committee Member – CW Economic Development Committee – past 6 years
· A founding member of the Ontario Rural Council located in Guelph
· Member of the 2006 Canadian Senior Games Gold Medal Team in the 65 and over mixed curling category held in Manitoba.
· Named Economic Developer of the Year for Ontario in 2001
EDUCATION:
· Diploma in Business Administration – Wilfrid Laurier University
· Diploma in Economic Development – University of Waterloo
· Graduated with honours from the Galt Collegiate and Institute
SPARE TIME:
· Curling, Golfing, scuba driving, travelling
Larry Chanasyk
Larry Chanasyk is currently Vice President of Engineering at GSW Water Heating, an AO Smith company, located on Hill Street in Fergus. GSW, with its founding fathers, Beatty Bros. -manufacturing pioneers since 1847- is the largest employer in Center Wellington with over 500 employees.
Larry is a Professional Engineer and is active in several Engineering Societies including the Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. He has travelled extensively and worked in several different manufacturing fields including the Heavy truck manufacturing industry. He is a strong believer in the need for planned and sustainable growth of business and industry to diversify and reduce the dependence on individual taxpayers to fund services.
Larry has 2 daughters and 1 son, all away from home, pursuing post-secondary education and careers. Larry and his wife Cathy live in Belwood.
Aileen Hawkins
Franchisee – M&M Meat Shops, Fergus
1985-1997 Owner of Birdland Music, Fergus and a Member of Board of Managers of BIA and Chair of Promotions Committee during that time.
Active member of the Centre Wellington community with fund raising events through M&M Meat Shops
Married to Ken for 48 years with three married daughters and seven grandchildren. Resident of Centre Wellington for 20 years. Attends and is involved in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Fergus
Enjoys theatre, music, reading and travel
Member of Board of Directors CWCC since 2005
Jasmin Jo
Moved to Fergus 5 years ago from Brampton. Married with 3 children who have now graduated from University and are on their own. Presently employed with TD Waterhouse - Financial Planning, and have worked in the Financial Service Industry for over 25 years. Other volunteer work includes being a Board member of Junior Achievement of Guelph and Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Became a board member of CW Chamber of Commerce in 2003. Held the position of Treasurer from 2003-5 and am a member of the Events & Affairs Committee.
Jim Keating
James Keating Construction Ltd. is now in its 50th Year of Business. Founder of the company Jim Keating, a carpenter by trade, still overlooks daily activites of the business. With no special hobbies to keep him busy Jim is the first one at the shop and the last to leave.
He was born and raised in Elora, married and has three children. Four active grand children now occupy some of Jim's time and they can be seen following their grandfather around job sites as his own sons did.
During the early years of Keating Construction, Jim not only was a home builder but he purchased the land, serviced and developed it. Seventeen awards reflect the recognition that has been paid to him over the years, but no accomplishment is greather than having three generations of home buyers. Homebuilding has been a huge part of his life and he was always searching for new technology to improve building methods. Being a successful buidler/renovator he has been able to pass on knowledge that experience brings.
Jim is also an active member of his community...always making time for service groups, church and sports. With his sons now in the business Jim and his wife Fran have found time to travel.
Barring health problems, Jim's red truck will probably be seen driving through job sites for many years to come.
Garrett Klassen
Garrett Klassen is president of Crunch! Inc. Communications, and operates The 3 Bears Bed & Breakfast in Elora with partner Melanie Ward. A writer, website developer and graphic designer, Garrett is a retail branding expert, and active in tourism-related issues across Ontario. His advocacy work on provincial drinking water regulations has helped bring about significant legislative changes that will benefit many small rural tourism operators. He is an avid scuba diver.
Deb Schlieker
Debra Schlieker is a partner in a small business enterprise operating in Fergus; the Stonehurst Bed & Breakfast. With her husband she moved to Fergus in 2004 to establish their business and put down roots in the community. Her "let's get it done" attitude and belief that hard work and determination can take you anywhere is demonstrated by the path that brought her to Fergus by way of Mississauga and Calgary.
Having a passion for the hospitality business Deb applies her many years of customer service and management skills to provide a first-class accommodation experience to tourists, business travelers and visitors of all types to Centre Wellington.
Among her business accomplishments she led the formation of an ‘educational assistance learning library’ where co-workers would share business and knowledge resources. And during her employment with Schneider Electric; Deb was presented the “People Who Make a Difference” award for excellence in teamwork and support. She was also a designated trainer in customer service skills and the local peer expert / facilitator trainer for the company’s computer operations.
In addition to her active involvement with the Chamber of Commerce Deb volunteers with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program visiting Wellington Terrace with her trusting companion, Molly. Together Deb and Molly provide residents with an opportunity to enjoy the companionship and entertainment that pets afford.
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