GROWTH COACH TEAM

The Business Advisory services of WEtech Alliance are all about tangible results, measurable impacts and enhancing the resources locally available to ventures of Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent. Our Growth Coach Team allows us to extend the services of thought leaders, experienced entrepreneurs, global subject experts, and best-in-class service providers to our clients, putting an incredible group of people within arms reach when they are needed most. Resources delivered at the right time, every time.

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Heather Galt is the Chief Customer Officer and CMO at P&P Optica in Waterloo, and a growth coach at Communitech. Heather has an extensive background in product and service go-to-market, B2B and channel marketing, customer support, customer success, and internationalization in small, rapidly scaling, and large companies. Heather has also taught marketing courses at Conestoga College and Wilfrid Laurier University. Heather has her MBA in Marketing and Strategy from York University and is an active volunteer with many years of experience on various community boards.
Heather Galt is the Chief Customer Officer and CMO at P&P Optica in Waterloo, and a growth coach at Communitech. Heather has an extensive background in product and service go-to-market, B2B and channel marketing, customer support, customer success, and internationalization in small, rapidly scaling, and large companies. Heather has also taught marketing courses at Conestoga College and Wilfrid Laurier University. Heather has her MBA in Marketing and Strategy from York University and is an active volunteer with many years of experience on various community boards.
Heather Galt is the Chief Customer Officer and CMO at P&P Optica in Waterloo, and a growth coach at Communitech. Heather has an extensive background in product and service go-to-market, B2B and channel marketing, customer support, customer success, and internationalization in small, rapidly scaling, and large companies. Heather has also taught marketing courses at Conestoga College and Wilfrid Laurier University. Heather has her MBA in Marketing and Strategy from York University and is an active volunteer with many years of experience on various community boards.

MARKETING COACH

Heather Galt

Chief Customer Officer & CMO, P&P Optica
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Petar Josic is the Founder and Managing Director of Spoken Artists, a keynote speaker representation and booking agency. Petar and his team represent a wide range of keynote speakers, from captains of industry to authors, celebrities, athletes and beyond, booking them for speaking engagements at events all over the world.
Petar Josic is the Founder and Managing Director of Spoken Artists, a keynote speaker representation and booking agency. Petar and his team represent a wide range of keynote speakers, from captains of industry to authors, celebrities, athletes and beyond, booking them for speaking engagements at events all over the world.
Petar Josic is the Founder and Managing Director of Spoken Artists, a keynote speaker representation and booking agency. Petar and his team represent a wide range of keynote speakers, from captains of industry to authors, celebrities, athletes and beyond, booking them for speaking engagements at events all over the world.

PITCH PREP COACH

Petar Josic

Founder & Managing Director, Spoken Artists
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Paul has spent 25+ years helping companies accelerate revenue, including 14 years at BlackBerry & 7 years in quantum computing. He's been a CRO, VP of Sales and Managing Director. A seasoned presenter, panelist & government relations leader with global sales experience. He's called on Bay Street, Capitol Hill, NATO, White House, Pentagon, Kremlin and more. He is currently a VP of Sales in nanotechnology & a growth coach for two Canadian tech hubs. Paul holds degrees in Communications from the University of Windsor and Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier.
Paul has spent 25+ years helping companies accelerate revenue, including 14 years at BlackBerry & 7 years in quantum computing. He's been a CRO, VP of Sales and Managing Director. A seasoned presenter, panelist & government relations leader with global sales experience. He's called on Bay Street, Capitol Hill, NATO, White House, Pentagon, Kremlin and more. He is currently a VP of Sales in nanotechnology & a growth coach for two Canadian tech hubs. Paul holds degrees in Communications from the University of Windsor and Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier.
Paul has spent 25+ years helping companies accelerate revenue, including 14 years at BlackBerry & 7 years in quantum computing. He's been a CRO, VP of Sales and Managing Director. A seasoned presenter, panelist & government relations leader with global sales experience. He's called on Bay Street, Capitol Hill, NATO, White House, Pentagon, Kremlin and more. He is currently a VP of Sales in nanotechnology & a growth coach for two Canadian tech hubs. Paul holds degrees in Communications from the University of Windsor and Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COACH

Paul Lucier

VP, Sales & Business Development, Alchemy Inc.
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Garry Chan is a technology entrepreneur and advisor. He is passionate about advising, building, and running technology-driven businesses. He is the Chief Technology Officer at AI Partnerships Corp. He mentors and advises tech-driven companies directly and through universities and incubators. He graduated from University of Calgary (BSc), Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto (Executive MBA), and Carnegie Mellon University (MSc).
Garry Chan is a technology entrepreneur and advisor. He is passionate about advising, building, and running technology-driven businesses. He is the Chief Technology Officer at AI Partnerships Corp. He mentors and advises tech-driven companies directly and through universities and incubators. He graduated from University of Calgary (BSc), Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto (Executive MBA), and Carnegie Mellon University (MSc).
Garry Chan is a technology entrepreneur and advisor. He is passionate about advising, building, and running technology-driven businesses. He is the Chief Technology Officer at AI Partnerships Corp. He mentors and advises tech-driven companies directly and through universities and incubators. He graduated from University of Calgary (BSc), Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto (Executive MBA), and Carnegie Mellon University (MSc).

TECHNOLOGY COACH

Garry Chan
Chief Technology Officer, AI Partnerships Corp.
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Ron is a business advisor who previously founded and led the growth of a Toronto-based software company as CEO from 2013 to 2023, raising over $90 million from investors including Bain Capital. Previously, he was a management consultant with Deloitte. Ron holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Ron is a business advisor who previously founded and led the growth of a Toronto-based software company as CEO from 2013 to 2023, raising over $90 million from investors including Bain Capital. Previously, he was a management consultant with Deloitte. Ron holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
Ron is a business advisor who previously founded and led the growth of a Toronto-based software company as CEO from 2013 to 2023, raising over $90 million from investors including Bain Capital. Previously, he was a management consultant with Deloitte. Ron holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

FUNDRAISING COACH

Ron Spreeuwenberg
Tech Founder, Executive & Advisor
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Sonya Willsher combines a dynamic mix of digital marketing expertise and growth strategy in her professional pursuits. With extensive experience in enhancing online brand presence, she excels at crafting digital strategies and shaping customer experiences that engage target audiences and drive measurable growth. Her proficiency in using analytics to guide marketing decisions, along with her ability to adapt to the constantly evolving digital landscape, consistently leads to successful outcomes for the projects and teams she leads.
Sonya Willsher combines a dynamic mix of digital marketing expertise and growth strategy in her professional pursuits. With extensive experience in enhancing online brand presence, she excels at crafting digital strategies and shaping customer experiences that engage target audiences and drive measurable growth. Her proficiency in using analytics to guide marketing decisions, along with her ability to adapt to the constantly evolving digital landscape, consistently leads to successful outcomes for the projects and teams she leads.
Sonya Willsher combines a dynamic mix of digital marketing expertise and growth strategy in her professional pursuits. With extensive experience in enhancing online brand presence, she excels at crafting digital strategies and shaping customer experiences that engage target audiences and drive measurable growth. Her proficiency in using analytics to guide marketing decisions, along with her ability to adapt to the constantly evolving digital landscape, consistently leads to successful outcomes for the projects and teams she leads.

DIGITAL MARKETING COACH

Sonya Willsher
Growth Coach, Digital Marketing
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One of the founders of Radix (now AIS Technologies Group) & a graduate of the University of Windsor, Shelley was part of the management team which led Radix to be recognized as one of the Profit’s Fastest Growing Companies in Canada in 2006 & 2016. Shelley was recognized in 2019 as one of the “Canadians to Watch in the Automotive Industry” by Automotive News and was a 2016 recipient of the Athena award for her work supporting women in STEM careers. Shelley has had positions on many boards and committees, including WEtech Alliance, Workforce Windsor Essex, Invest WindsorEssex and the Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. Shelley is currently the Chair of the Board of Automate Canada and co-chairs the leadership council for ProsperUs. She is also working on her certification as a Master Gardener and volunteers with the Haliburton County Master Gardeners.
One of the founders of Radix (now AIS Technologies Group) & a graduate of the University of Windsor, Shelley was part of the management team which led Radix to be recognized as one of the Profit’s Fastest Growing Companies in Canada in 2006 & 2016. Shelley was recognized in 2019 as one of the “Canadians to Watch in the Automotive Industry” by Automotive News and was a 2016 recipient of the Athena award for her work supporting women in STEM careers. Shelley has had positions on many boards and committees, including WEtech Alliance, Workforce Windsor Essex, Invest WindsorEssex and the Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. Shelley is currently the Chair of the Board of Automate Canada and co-chairs the leadership council for ProsperUs. She is also working on her certification as a Master Gardener and volunteers with the Haliburton County Master Gardeners.
One of the founders of Radix (now AIS Technologies Group) & a graduate of the University of Windsor, Shelley was part of the management team which led Radix to be recognized as one of the Profit’s Fastest Growing Companies in Canada in 2006 & 2016. Shelley was recognized in 2019 as one of the “Canadians to Watch in the Automotive Industry” by Automotive News and was a 2016 recipient of the Athena award for her work supporting women in STEM careers. Shelley has had positions on many boards and committees, including WEtech Alliance, Workforce Windsor Essex, Invest WindsorEssex and the Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. Shelley is currently the Chair of the Board of Automate Canada and co-chairs the leadership council for ProsperUs. She is also working on her certification as a Master Gardener and volunteers with the Haliburton County Master Gardeners.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COACH

Shelley Fellows
Entrepreneur
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Camille Kennedy is a revenue driven consultant, specializing in helping both B2B & B2C companies with marketing and sales strategies. With over 15 years experience, she is well-versed in working with brands of all sizes including the likes of: ABinBev, P&G, Dyson, Frito-Lay, Canopy and several tech start-ups/scale-ups and small businesses in a variety of verticals looking to scale, fast. Some of her areas of expertise to note: growth marketing, demand generation, inside sales/sales strategy, thought leadership, budget marketing, influencer marketing, PR and more.
Camille Kennedy is a revenue driven consultant, specializing in helping both B2B & B2C companies with marketing and sales strategies. With over 15 years experience, she is well-versed in working with brands of all sizes including the likes of: ABinBev, P&G, Dyson, Frito-Lay, Canopy and several tech start-ups/scale-ups and small businesses in a variety of verticals looking to scale, fast. Some of her areas of expertise to note: growth marketing, demand generation, inside sales/sales strategy, thought leadership, budget marketing, influencer marketing, PR and more.
Camille Kennedy is a revenue driven consultant, specializing in helping both B2B & B2C companies with marketing and sales strategies. With over 15 years experience, she is well-versed in working with brands of all sizes including the likes of: ABinBev, P&G, Dyson, Frito-Lay, Canopy and several tech start-ups/scale-ups and small businesses in a variety of verticals looking to scale, fast. Some of her areas of expertise to note: growth marketing, demand generation, inside sales/sales strategy, thought leadership, budget marketing, influencer marketing, PR and more.

MARKETING COACH

Camille Kennedy
Marketing & Growth Coach
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Richard is a seasoned professional adept in business development, corporate strategy, and finance. A big picture thinker with a proven record of cultivating strong relationships, managing complex projects, and driving outstanding results. Richard brings extensive experience in various technical areas such as financial reporting, planning, analysis, M&A, and tax. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He serves as a board member for Hockey Helps the Homeless and coaches youth sports in his spare time.
Richard is a seasoned professional adept in business development, corporate strategy, and finance. A big picture thinker with a proven record of cultivating strong relationships, managing complex projects, and driving outstanding results. Richard brings extensive experience in various technical areas such as financial reporting, planning, analysis, M&A, and tax. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He serves as a board member for Hockey Helps the Homeless and coaches youth sports in his spare time.
Richard is a seasoned professional adept in business development, corporate strategy, and finance. A big picture thinker with a proven record of cultivating strong relationships, managing complex projects, and driving outstanding results. Richard brings extensive experience in various technical areas such as financial reporting, planning, analysis, M&A, and tax. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He serves as a board member for Hockey Helps the Homeless and coaches youth sports in his spare time.

FINANCE/ACCOUNTING COACH

Richard Lee
Consultant and Advisor
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Katie has been working as a digital marketer for 14 years, offering small businesses the support they need to leverage social media for success. Whether it's strategic roadmaps, custom training, copywriting or hands-on maintenance, Blab Media is passionate about the power of social media marketing. As co-owner of Whiskeyjack Boutique, Katie also has experience in e-commerce, retail store development and wholesale buying.
Katie has been working as a digital marketer for 14 years, offering small businesses the support they need to leverage social media for success. Whether it's strategic roadmaps, custom training, copywriting or hands-on maintenance, Blab Media is passionate about the power of social media marketing. As co-owner of Whiskeyjack Boutique, Katie also has experience in e-commerce, retail store development and wholesale buying.
Katie has been working as a digital marketer for 14 years, offering small businesses the support they need to leverage social media for success. Whether it's strategic roadmaps, custom training, copywriting or hands-on maintenance, Blab Media is passionate about the power of social media marketing. As co-owner of Whiskeyjack Boutique, Katie also has experience in e-commerce, retail store development and wholesale buying.

SOCIAL MEDIA COACH

Katie Stokes
Founder, BlabMedia
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Experienced growth coach and mentor. 2x startup founder, 1x Dragon's Den Appearance and countless pitches to businesses large and small.
Experienced growth coach and mentor. 2x startup founder, 1x Dragon's Den Appearance and countless pitches to businesses large and small.
Experienced growth coach and mentor. 2x startup founder, 1x Dragon's Den Appearance and countless pitches to businesses large and small.

SALES & MARKETING COACH

Mick Higgins
Growth Coach and Mentor
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Colin McKillop is the CEO and President of Towne Group LLC a consulting company focused on Industry 4.0 applications in multiple industries. Colin has led: Spencer//Butcher, Lear Corporation, Woodbridge Group, Stackpole International, Cooper Standard, Dayco Products and Magna International. Colin is a Board member of GAMIC - Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge a global competition for startup companies. Colin connects investors with startups through: NACO, AIO, MVCA, and ACA as a prior executive director for angel groups. B.Sc., Chemistry, Eng. and MBA.
Colin McKillop is the CEO and President of Towne Group LLC a consulting company focused on Industry 4.0 applications in multiple industries. Colin has led: Spencer//Butcher, Lear Corporation, Woodbridge Group, Stackpole International, Cooper Standard, Dayco Products and Magna International. Colin is a Board member of GAMIC - Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge a global competition for startup companies. Colin connects investors with startups through: NACO, AIO, MVCA, and ACA as a prior executive director for angel groups. B.Sc., Chemistry, Eng. and MBA.
Colin McKillop is the CEO and President of Towne Group LLC a consulting company focused on Industry 4.0 applications in multiple industries. Colin has led: Spencer//Butcher, Lear Corporation, Woodbridge Group, Stackpole International, Cooper Standard, Dayco Products and Magna International. Colin is a Board member of GAMIC - Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge a global competition for startup companies. Colin connects investors with startups through: NACO, AIO, MVCA, and ACA as a prior executive director for angel groups. B.Sc., Chemistry, Eng. and MBA.

AUTOMOBILITY COACH

Colin McKillop
CEO, Towne Group LLC
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I am a people focused, business operations leader and executive coach to tech founders and business leaders. I bring a fresh and honest perspective as well as a collaborative mindset to any discussion, leveraging my business, product management and technical experience. Working closely with the leaders and their senior team, I facilitate translation of strategy into clear goals, support the discipline to plan and then execute what needs to be done as well as coach individual leaders to address the inevitable challenges that emerge as the business and the people evolve.
I am a people focused, business operations leader and executive coach to tech founders and business leaders. I bring a fresh and honest perspective as well as a collaborative mindset to any discussion, leveraging my business, product management and technical experience. Working closely with the leaders and their senior team, I facilitate translation of strategy into clear goals, support the discipline to plan and then execute what needs to be done as well as coach individual leaders to address the inevitable challenges that emerge as the business and the people evolve.
I am a people focused, business operations leader and executive coach to tech founders and business leaders. I bring a fresh and honest perspective as well as a collaborative mindset to any discussion, leveraging my business, product management and technical experience. Working closely with the leaders and their senior team, I facilitate translation of strategy into clear goals, support the discipline to plan and then execute what needs to be done as well as coach individual leaders to address the inevitable challenges that emerge as the business and the people evolve.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COACH

Karen Wetteskind
Growth Advisor and Executive Coach
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I am a motivated customer success, account management and business development leader with extensive experience in Software as a Service (SaaS), Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Managed IT Services. I excel at creating and implementing successful customer success, renewal and sales growth strategies which enable me to consistently exceed targets. I'm known as an effective communicator, mentor and coach who develops high performing sales teams in diverse environments.
I am a motivated customer success, account management and business development leader with extensive experience in Software as a Service (SaaS), Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Managed IT Services. I excel at creating and implementing successful customer success, renewal and sales growth strategies which enable me to consistently exceed targets. I'm known as an effective communicator, mentor and coach who develops high performing sales teams in diverse environments.
I am a motivated customer success, account management and business development leader with extensive experience in Software as a Service (SaaS), Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Managed IT Services. I excel at creating and implementing successful customer success, renewal and sales growth strategies which enable me to consistently exceed targets. I'm known as an effective communicator, mentor and coach who develops high performing sales teams in diverse environments.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COACH

Michael Greenhow
CRO Sales Solutions Inc.
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Susy is an Executive leader and coach with extensive international experience across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. With a background as a Chief People Officer and Operations Executive, Susy has a proven track record of driving both rapid scale-up and strategic rightsizing for high-growth businesses. Her coaching experience spans all leadership levels across key functional areas, including People, Finance, Audit, Operations, and Strategy, ensuring alignment and peak performance in diverse business settings.
Susy is an Executive leader and coach with extensive international experience across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. With a background as a Chief People Officer and Operations Executive, Susy has a proven track record of driving both rapid scale-up and strategic rightsizing for high-growth businesses. Her coaching experience spans all leadership levels across key functional areas, including People, Finance, Audit, Operations, and Strategy, ensuring alignment and peak performance in diverse business settings.
Susy is an Executive leader and coach with extensive international experience across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. With a background as a Chief People Officer and Operations Executive, Susy has a proven track record of driving both rapid scale-up and strategic rightsizing for high-growth businesses. Her coaching experience spans all leadership levels across key functional areas, including People, Finance, Audit, Operations, and Strategy, ensuring alignment and peak performance in diverse business settings.

HR COACH

Susy Martins

CEO Advise2Rise
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