BOARD CHAIR
Barry Leavitt is the Director of Shared Services, ENWIN Utilities, and has an accomplished 35 year career in engineering and management within the tech, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. His passion is supporting and developing the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential. Outside of the office Barry enjoys time with family and playing squash and golf with friends.
Barry Leavitt is the Director of Shared Services, ENWIN Utilities, and has an accomplished 35 year career in engineering and management within the tech, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. His passion is supporting and developing the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential. Outside of the office Barry enjoys time with family and playing squash and golf with friends.
Barry Leavitt is the Director of Shared Services, ENWIN Utilities, and has an accomplished 35 year career in engineering and management within the tech, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. His passion is supporting and developing the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential. Outside of the office Barry enjoys time with family and playing squash and golf with friends.
Barry Leavitt
Director Corporate Operations and Innovation, ENWIN Utilities
Amy leads the team that drives merchant growth onto the platform. She is a T shaped marketer with over a decade of experience that loves to go deep, solve problems, drive innovation, educate, and work collaboratively to increase growth.
Amy leads the team that drives merchant growth onto the platform. She is a T shaped marketer with over a decade of experience that loves to go deep, solve problems, drive innovation, educate, and work collaboratively to increase growth.
Amy leads the team that drives merchant growth onto the platform. She is a T shaped marketer with over a decade of experience that loves to go deep, solve problems, drive innovation, educate, and work collaboratively to increase growth.
VICE-CHAIR
Amy Martin
Head of Growth, OpenPhone
Throughout my career I have been blessed with incredible mentors who have helped me become who I am today. At CenterLine, I am encouraged and enabled to apply my technical and leadership skills to help create new products and practices for our industry.
Throughout my career I have been blessed with incredible mentors who have helped me become who I am today. At CenterLine, I am encouraged and enabled to apply my technical and leadership skills to help create new products and practices for our industry.
Throughout my career I have been blessed with incredible mentors who have helped me become who I am today. At CenterLine, I am encouraged and enabled to apply my technical and leadership skills to help create new products and practices for our industry.
PAST CHAIR
Larry Koscielski
VP, Process & Technology Development, Centerline (Windsor) Ltd.
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
TREASURER
Paul Mancini
CPA, Chief Financial Officer (Interim), Zavida Coffee Roasters
Kit began his career in a multi-national energy company. In 2016, he launched what is now BluePrint CPAs to deliver specialized services in strategy, mergers & complex tax. Kit graduated with Honours Bachelor of Commerce from University of Windsor's Odette School of Business in 2006. He has held a certified management accountant (CMA) designation since 2009. Kit also holds the chartered accountancy (CPA, CA) designation since 2012, after which he pursued a 3 year fellowship in complex tax through CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course. Kit is concurrently enrolled in the chartered business valuator (CBV) and Master of Science in Strategic Management at Indiana University.
Kit began his career in a multi-national energy company. In 2016, he launched what is now BluePrint CPAs to deliver specialized services in strategy, mergers & complex tax. Kit graduated with Honours Bachelor of Commerce from University of Windsor's Odette School of Business in 2006. He has held a certified management accountant (CMA) designation since 2009. Kit also holds the chartered accountancy (CPA, CA) designation since 2012, after which he pursued a 3 year fellowship in complex tax through CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course. Kit is concurrently enrolled in the chartered business valuator (CBV) and Master of Science in Strategic Management at Indiana University.
Kit began his career in a multi-national energy company. In 2016, he launched what is now BluePrint CPAs to deliver specialized services in strategy, mergers & complex tax. Kit graduated with Honours Bachelor of Commerce from University of Windsor's Odette School of Business in 2006. He has held a certified management accountant (CMA) designation since 2009. Kit also holds the chartered accountancy (CPA, CA) designation since 2012, after which he pursued a 3 year fellowship in complex tax through CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course. Kit is concurrently enrolled in the chartered business valuator (CBV) and Master of Science in Strategic Management at Indiana University.
Kit Moore
President, BluePrint CPAs
Deborah Landers is a consultant and advisor in emerging technologies, digital transformation, M&A, technology ecosystem development and scaling companies for global success. Prior to this, she was a senior executive with IBM, achieving VP and GM positions, as well as being on the CEO’s Growth and Transformation Team.
Deborah Landers is a consultant and advisor in emerging technologies, digital transformation, M&A, technology ecosystem development and scaling companies for global success. Prior to this, she was a senior executive with IBM, achieving VP and GM positions, as well as being on the CEO’s Growth and Transformation Team.
Deborah Landers is a consultant and advisor in emerging technologies, digital transformation, M&A, technology ecosystem development and scaling companies for global success. Prior to this, she was a senior executive with IBM, achieving VP and GM positions, as well as being on the CEO’s Growth and Transformation Team.
Deborah Landers
COO, Operational Acceleration, Georgian Partners
Jim is the Dean of the Zekelman School of Business and Information Technology and the School of Media, Art and Design at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology. During his career, he has led several businesses, and was the President of Marsh Food Services Ltd. and SCM Technologies Ltd. He was also the Director of the Industrial Gas Cylinder Business for the Worthington Cylinder Corporation. He currently runs a real estate investment company. He serves on a number of boards such as Enactus Canada, a learning platform for students who see business as a way to address social issues. He holds a Law degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Windsor as well as a Master’s in Research Methodologies from the University of the West of England, Bristol.
Jim is the Dean of the Zekelman School of Business and Information Technology and the School of Media, Art and Design at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology. During his career, he has led several businesses, and was the President of Marsh Food Services Ltd. and SCM Technologies Ltd. He was also the Director of the Industrial Gas Cylinder Business for the Worthington Cylinder Corporation. He currently runs a real estate investment company. He serves on a number of boards such as Enactus Canada, a learning platform for students who see business as a way to address social issues. He holds a Law degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Windsor as well as a Master’s in Research Methodologies from the University of the West of England, Bristol.
Jim is the Dean of the Zekelman School of Business and Information Technology and the School of Media, Art and Design at St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology. During his career, he has led several businesses, and was the President of Marsh Food Services Ltd. and SCM Technologies Ltd. He was also the Director of the Industrial Gas Cylinder Business for the Worthington Cylinder Corporation. He currently runs a real estate investment company. He serves on a number of boards such as Enactus Canada, a learning platform for students who see business as a way to address social issues. He holds a Law degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Windsor as well as a Master’s in Research Methodologies from the University of the West of England, Bristol.
Jim Marsh
Dean, Zekelman School of Business and IT and School of Media, Art & Design, St. Clair College
Joe is the Principal Broker and Senior Innovation Consultant at Edison Financial, a digital mortgage firm based in Windsor, Ontario. Upon moving to South Western Ontario, Joe retired from firefighting to focus his attentions on the mortgage industry and tech solutions to help transform a rather archaic industry. A serial entrepreneur with tech driven initiatives and startups focused on blockchain, fin tech, mortgage tech and emergency services.
Joe is the Principal Broker and Senior Innovation Consultant at Edison Financial, a digital mortgage firm based in Windsor, Ontario. Upon moving to South Western Ontario, Joe retired from firefighting to focus his attentions on the mortgage industry and tech solutions to help transform a rather archaic industry. A serial entrepreneur with tech driven initiatives and startups focused on blockchain, fin tech, mortgage tech and emergency services.
Joe is the Principal Broker and Senior Innovation Consultant at Edison Financial, a digital mortgage firm based in Windsor, Ontario. Upon moving to South Western Ontario, Joe retired from firefighting to focus his attentions on the mortgage industry and tech solutions to help transform a rather archaic industry. A serial entrepreneur with tech driven initiatives and startups focused on blockchain, fin tech, mortgage tech and emergency services.
Joe Markham
Senior Innovation Leader, Edison Financial
A computer engineer by trade, Claudius has worked as an entrepreneur since 1991 providing information Systems and technology solutions. Claudius has a passion for developing young black youth through education, culture and sports. He is the leader of the Windsor Chapter of Black Boys Code, is setting up a sports academy for black youth, whilst also working with other business owners to form an alliance of black business owners. His work with Black Boys Code earned him the WEtech Alliance award ‘Tech Mentor’ of the year 2021. Claudius has experience working with international organizations including Hewlett Packard, Accenture, DAF Trucks N.V, Right Track Music software and others.
A computer engineer by trade, Claudius has worked as an entrepreneur since 1991 providing information Systems and technology solutions. Claudius has a passion for developing young black youth through education, culture and sports. He is the leader of the Windsor Chapter of Black Boys Code, is setting up a sports academy for black youth, whilst also working with other business owners to form an alliance of black business owners. His work with Black Boys Code earned him the WEtech Alliance award ‘Tech Mentor’ of the year 2021. Claudius has experience working with international organizations including Hewlett Packard, Accenture, DAF Trucks N.V, Right Track Music software and others.
A computer engineer by trade, Claudius has worked as an entrepreneur since 1991 providing information Systems and technology solutions. Claudius has a passion for developing young black youth through education, culture and sports. He is the leader of the Windsor Chapter of Black Boys Code, is setting up a sports academy for black youth, whilst also working with other business owners to form an alliance of black business owners. His work with Black Boys Code earned him the WEtech Alliance award ‘Tech Mentor’ of the year 2021. Claudius has experience working with international organizations including Hewlett Packard, Accenture, DAF Trucks N.V, Right Track Music software and others.
Claudius Thomas
CEO, Turaco Web
Stephen has spent 25 years in economic development organizations in Connecticut, Nova Scotia & Ontario. Prior to joining WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation, he served as Executive Director of the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region and previously held the position of Senior VP, Connecticut Economic Resource Center. Before joining CERC, he was Director Economic Development in Stamford CT. In Halifax, Stephen was a Senior Executive Major Projects for Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development's Investment & Trade Division. Previously he spent 4 years with TD Bank, and later served in sales & marketing functions at different organizations in Canada & Belgium. Stephen has been a part-time lecturer at European University and Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. He received a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, completed his MBA at European University in Belgium, and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. He is a member of the International Advisory Committee of IEDC, and a Board member for the Canada-United States Business Association (CUSBA).
Stephen has spent 25 years in economic development organizations in Connecticut, Nova Scotia & Ontario. Prior to joining WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation, he served as Executive Director of the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region and previously held the position of Senior VP, Connecticut Economic Resource Center. Before joining CERC, he was Director Economic Development in Stamford CT. In Halifax, Stephen was a Senior Executive Major Projects for Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development's Investment & Trade Division. Previously he spent 4 years with TD Bank, and later served in sales & marketing functions at different organizations in Canada & Belgium. Stephen has been a part-time lecturer at European University and Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. He received a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, completed his MBA at European University in Belgium, and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. He is a member of the International Advisory Committee of IEDC, and a Board member for the Canada-United States Business Association (CUSBA).
Stephen has spent 25 years in economic development organizations in Connecticut, Nova Scotia & Ontario. Prior to joining WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation, he served as Executive Director of the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise Region and previously held the position of Senior VP, Connecticut Economic Resource Center. Before joining CERC, he was Director Economic Development in Stamford CT. In Halifax, Stephen was a Senior Executive Major Projects for Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development's Investment & Trade Division. Previously he spent 4 years with TD Bank, and later served in sales & marketing functions at different organizations in Canada & Belgium. Stephen has been a part-time lecturer at European University and Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. He received a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, completed his MBA at European University in Belgium, and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute. He is a member of the International Advisory Committee of IEDC, and a Board member for the Canada-United States Business Association (CUSBA).
Stephen MacKenzie
President & Chief Executive Officer at WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation
Wen is the Director of EPICentre at the University of Windsor. Wen joined EPICentre in 2014 as a founding member and the Venture Start Director. She has 20 years experience in IT, project management & entrepreneurship. She co-founded an international gas distribution company in Malaysia and a high-pressure cylinder distribution company in the US before moving to Windsor. Wen has a B.B.A. from University of Toledo and an MBA from University of Windsor. Wen is also a board member at the WindsorEssex Community Foundation and the Art Gallery of Windsor.
Wen is the Director of EPICentre at the University of Windsor. Wen joined EPICentre in 2014 as a founding member and the Venture Start Director. She has 20 years experience in IT, project management & entrepreneurship. She co-founded an international gas distribution company in Malaysia and a high-pressure cylinder distribution company in the US before moving to Windsor. Wen has a B.B.A. from University of Toledo and an MBA from University of Windsor. Wen is also a board member at the WindsorEssex Community Foundation and the Art Gallery of Windsor.
Wen is the Director of EPICentre at the University of Windsor. Wen joined EPICentre in 2014 as a founding member and the Venture Start Director. She has 20 years experience in IT, project management & entrepreneurship. She co-founded an international gas distribution company in Malaysia and a high-pressure cylinder distribution company in the US before moving to Windsor. Wen has a B.B.A. from University of Toledo and an MBA from University of Windsor. Wen is also a board member at the WindsorEssex Community Foundation and the Art Gallery of Windsor.
Wen Teoh
Director, EPICentre
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave Fortin
President, DataRealm
Carina is a driven person with a passion for business and entrepreneurship. After obtaining her B.B.A in Brazil and having her corporate career, as well as roles in various areas and company sizes, she immigrated to Canada where she recently co-founded an agtech startup - Ortaliza Farms.
Carina is a driven person with a passion for business and entrepreneurship. After obtaining her B.B.A in Brazil and having her corporate career, as well as roles in various areas and company sizes, she immigrated to Canada where she recently co-founded an agtech startup - Ortaliza Farms.
Carina is a driven person with a passion for business and entrepreneurship. After obtaining her B.B.A in Brazil and having her corporate career, as well as roles in various areas and company sizes, she immigrated to Canada where she recently co-founded an agtech startup - Ortaliza Farms.
CLIENT ADVISOR
Carina Garcia Biacchi
CEO, Co-founder at Ortaliza Farms
Ashley is a Mobile Applications Development student at St. Clair College. Prior to her enrollment she was in operations and logistics management and brings a people-oriented mindset to all she does. Now, she strives to support her peers and community as a peer tutor and small business technological advisor.
Ashley is a Mobile Applications Development student at St. Clair College. Prior to her enrollment she was in operations and logistics management and brings a people-oriented mindset to all she does. Now, she strives to support her peers and community as a peer tutor and small business technological advisor.
Ashley is a Mobile Applications Development student at St. Clair College. Prior to her enrollment she was in operations and logistics management and brings a people-oriented mindset to all she does. Now, she strives to support her peers and community as a peer tutor and small business technological advisor.
STUDENT ADVISOR
Ashley McCallum
Student Advisor, St. Clair College
Dr. Marlo Rencher is an entrepreneur, anthropologist and educator with over two decades of experience in startup and small business development. Currently, she is TechTown Detroit’s director of technology-based programs. She is a cofounder at Commune Angels, an inclusive network of angel investors. She is the founder of Tech Founders Academy, which helps Black and Brown women reinvent themselves as Tech Founders. She has also founded or co-founded three other tech startups.
Dr. Marlo Rencher is an entrepreneur, anthropologist and educator with over two decades of experience in startup and small business development. Currently, she is TechTown Detroit’s director of technology-based programs. She is a cofounder at Commune Angels, an inclusive network of angel investors. She is the founder of Tech Founders Academy, which helps Black and Brown women reinvent themselves as Tech Founders. She has also founded or co-founded three other tech startups.
Dr. Marlo Rencher is an entrepreneur, anthropologist and educator with over two decades of experience in startup and small business development. Currently, she is TechTown Detroit’s director of technology-based programs. She is a cofounder at Commune Angels, an inclusive network of angel investors. She is the founder of Tech Founders Academy, which helps Black and Brown women reinvent themselves as Tech Founders. She has also founded or co-founded three other tech startups.
CROSS-BORDER ADVISOR
Dr. Marlo Rencher
Director, Technology-Based Programs, TechTown Detroit
