Mark Gregory (Chair)
Locomotion Public Relations & Communications Ltd. - Managing Partner
Locomotion PR specializes in new technologies, the public sector and municipal issues.  A highly respected communications professional with over 20 years experience, Mark is on the Faculty of McMaster University's new PR program.

James Peters (Past Chair)
Hadrian Manufacturing Inc. - President
Hadrian Manufacturing Inc. is a worldwide supplier of quality commercial washroom partition and locker products. Working closely with the design and distribution communities, Hadrian has developed leading edge design and project management software for use with its products.




 

Mayor Cam Jackson
City of Burlington 
Dedicated to the citizens of Burlington for over 30 years in public service and elected as Mayor of Burlington in 2006, Cam has extensive experience and operational knowledge of all levels of government.  He has long been recognized as a community leader as well as an active member of numerous community boards & associations.    

Councillor Rick Craven
City of Burlington 
Rick is in his third term as Burlington's Ward 1 City and Regional Councillor. He has served as Council's representative on both of the City's Business Improvement Areas and on Tourism Burlington. 

Councillor Jack Dennison
City of Burlington
Jack has represented Burlington at the local and regional levels since 1994. As the owner of Cedar Springs Health Racquet and Sportsclub, Jack offers insight and a balanced approach to economic development in Burlington.

Pat McKay
L-3 Wescam Communications - Director of Finance
L3 Wescam Communications is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control,Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance
and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance services.

Michael Desnoyers
Etratech Inc. - President and CEO
With over 500 employees worldwide and annual sales approaching $50 million, Etratech is a group of companies that specialize in the engineering and manufacturing of advanced electronic controls for the automotive, appliance, HVAC, and RV/Marine sectors.

Cheryl L. Jensen
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Vice President, Academic
Mohawk continues to be a leader in co-operative education in Canada. As the main supplier of skilled labourers for our community, Mohawk College is critical in promoting and sustaining economic development.

Brad Lambert
RBC Financial Group - Regional Vice President
Real Estate Markets - Ontario
Head, Commercial Mortgage Orientation - Canada
Responsible for the overall management of RBC Royal Bank's construction and real estate banking business in Ontario, which includes the residential and multi-residential, industrial, commercial office and hospitality sectors, as well as the construction and real estate services markets.

John Chisholm
SB Partners LLP - CEO and Partner
SB Partners is a leading regional accounting and consulting firm, providing clients with innovative customized solutions that maximize their opportunites for growth and profit while minimizing their taxes and risk.

Paul Bates
McMaster University - DeGroote School of Business - Dean
The DeGroote School of Business is a centre for academic excellence and innovation in Canada, with the innovative culture that focuses on experiential learning and hands-on experience.

Angela Jaques
VMware - Director, Global Support Services
VMware is a global leader in Business Infrastructure Virtualization, and delivers proven solutions from the desktop, through the datacenter, and to "the cloud".

Gerry Smallegange
Burlington Hydro Electric Inc. - President & CEO
Burlington Hydro, the home of GridSmartCity, delivers reliable electricity and conservation programs to homes and businesses in Burlington.


 

David Ratcliffe
Pink Elephant - President
Pink Elephant is an international IT service management company that offers conferences, education and consulting services to public and private businesses, including many listed in the Fortune 500.

Dan Lawrie
Dan Lawrie Insurance - President and CEO
With over forty years experience in the insurance industry, Dan is a well-known name in the community and has served on numerous Boards and Committees.

P.K. (Phil) Nanavati
Martel Commercial Realty Inc., Brokerage
President and Broker of Record
A real estate professional with over thirty years experience in various areas of real estate sales, management and development.

Graham Taylor
CGL - Customized Global Logistics Inc.
Vice President / Partner
CGL provides ground, air and ocean third party logistics services in thirty-six countries worldwide and has become a regional player with multimillion dollar sales and a growth rate that has exceeded 500% consecutively over the last three years.

Ronald J. Weston
Feltmate Delibato Heagle LLP - Partner
With over twenty years experience in law, particularly within the corporate/commercial and real estate areas, Ronald has also been active for many years in non-profit organizations, often in the role of director.

 Alfred N. Zeuner
AXYZ Automation Inc. - President
AXYZ is a highly integrated global company manufacturing, selling and servicing computerized industrial machinery, specifically CNC router tables.  Sales are conducted from thirteen locations based in Canada, USA, UK, Poland, and India.