Meet our mentors! We have a great group of very experienced and successful business mentors that are willing and interested in helping small businesses succeed.
Contact our office today to see how you can join our mentoring program and benefit from the wealth of knowledge that these business people are willing to share.
Carolyn Skimson - Carolyn is the former CEO of Groves Hospital. She has incredible skills in organization, planning and sound business practices. She enjoys helping small businesses with their strategic planning and organization.
Norm Manning - As well as being an entrepreneur, Norm has held various executive positions in his career with a specialization in marketing and advertising. He has a strong background in the automotive industry and in manufacturing. Norm enjoys helping businesses with business planning, marketing and networking.
Lorraine Manning - Lorraine and her husband have run many entrepreneurial enterprises. Lorraine managed all the administration, accounting and finances. She likes to help small businesses with evaluating their business model, visioning, and financial management.
Janet Vallery - Janet is owner/operator of Highland Pines Campground and Pine Meadows Retirement Community with her husband Don where she is responsible for the marketing, planning, staffing, future directions and day to day operations. Janet also has a strong corporate background in advertising, marketing, and sales. She enjoys coaching businesses through strategic planning, sales and marketing
Don Vallery - As well as being president and owner of Pine Meadows Retirement Community and Highland Pines Campground, Don also owns and operates Belwood Aggregates, a 113 acre licensed gravel pit. Don has an extensive background in commercial and residential construction as well as initiating new development ventures. Don enjoys helping business through the development and planning phase as well as general operations.
Norm Porritt - Progressing through many levels of training in lending and Branch Management for one of Canada's major chartered Banks has resulted in Norm having developed a keen appreciation for the intricacies of establishing a successful business. He has an excellent understanding of what banks would be looking for and how to understand and present financial information. He enjoys helping businesses with financial management, negotiation, and business planning.
Paul Rosehart - Paul has 40 years of retail experience. He specializes in merchandising, inventory control, staff training and development, and customer service. From ground floor sales to senior management and VP of Operations positions, Paul has a thorough understanding of all aspects of retail and enjoys working with retailers to grow and develop their business.
Max MacIntyre - Max has over 42 years of banking experience having worked in Canada, USA, Europe and Australia with clients ranging from small business to corporate entities. He keeps active in the business world as a director of a Bank and involvement with various charities. He enjoys working alongside business people to help them with structuring, planning and management issues as well as credit matters from either side of the balance sheet.
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Dave Hurlburt - Dave's background includes education in accounting and economics. He has extensive experience in financial management, sales and marketing in the automotive and housing industries. He enjoys assisting small businesses with business development, sales and marketing.
John VandeKamer - John has had a great career in advertising and marketing. He has excellent experience in magazine publishing and radio. He left his corporate President and CEO roles to settle into the life of a farmer and has enjoyed applying his vast business training to farming. John enjoys working with business owners to assist them with their advertising and marketing as well as business development and operations.
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Janet Vallery - Janet is owner/operator of Highland Pines Campground and Pine Meadows Retirement Community with her husband Don where she is responsible for the marketing, planning, staffing, future directions and day to day operations. Janet also has a strong corporate background in advertising, marketing, and sales. She enjoys coaching businesses through strategic planning, sales and marketing
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