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HIE gives you access to a phenomenal resource that offers tremendous business opportunities if properly tapped into; a talent pool of high ranking executives from a variety of disciplines with years of work experience, major accomplishments and diverse interests. HIE executives want to remain intellectually and physically active without making the long-term commitment required to sustain a senior position or to operate a business. They demonstrate the professionalism, insight, intellect and wisdom to produce results in your work environment.
Chuck Golfman, MBA / President and Partner of HIE
Chuck provides the day-to-day management and leadership of HIE. He has a strong background in general management and administration with extensive experience in banking, private enterprise and non-profit organizations. Chuck founded and operated one manufacturing business in 1972 which was sold in 2004 and a second manufacturing business which was sold in 1999. He has served as a mentor and personal coach to many early stage companies and has been involved at senior levels in a variety of community based organizations.
Areas of Expertise
CEO
General Administration
Organizational Development
CEO Mentoring and Coaching
Strategic Planning
Business Plan Preparation
Professional Experience
Harris Interim Executives - Founder and Partner
The Harris Consulting Corp - Vice President
Goral Private Equity Fund - President
Regal Furniture Mfg. - Founder and Operator
Canwest Bedding Ltd. - Co-founder and Partner
Management Consultant - Adviser, Mentor and Coach to various companies over a twenty year period
Credit Officer - Mercantile Bank of Canada
President - Furniture West Inc. (Industry Trade Association)
President - Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
President - Winnipeg Montessori School
President - Aish Hatorah Winnipeg
Executive Member - Jewish Child and Family Service
Executive Member - Shaarey Zedek Synagogue
Board Member - Habitat for Humanity - 2009
Director - Cornerstone International Group - 2008 - 2010
Qualifications
CMC - Certified Management Consultant MBA - Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
BSc - University of Manitoba
Completed Sales and Marketing Workshops
Completed workshop on Leadership Conferences
Keith Sinclair, CEO and Partner of HIE
Partner of The Harris Consulting Corporation
Keith is a key resource person and adviser to HIE. He has expertise and broad experience at senior levels with major corporations during a distinguished career as a Human Resources Executive and was a Principal with The Osborne Group. The Harris Consulting Corporation was established in 1981 and enjoys an excellent reputation in the Winnipeg market.
Areas of Expertise
Organizational Analysis and Transformation
Executive Coaching
Strategic Development
Leadership Assessment and Development
Career Transition
HR Effectiveness Consulting
Professional Experience
The Harris Consulting Corporation - President and CEO
The Osborne Group - Principal
Hummingbird Ltd. - VP, Human Resources
JetForm Corporation - VP, Human Resources and Corporate Services
Federal Industries
Milltronics - VP, Organizational Leadership and Development
ENSIS Corp - VP, Human Resources
Nortel - Director, Human Resources
Board Member of Numerous Community and Industry
Red River College - International Business Advisory Committee
University of Toronto - Interactive Management Challenge
Trent University Board of Governors - Finance & Audit Committee
HR Professional Associations - Ontario and Manitoba
Rotary International - Winnipeg
ICTAM -Information & Communications Technology Association of Manitoba
Conference Board of Canada - HR Executive Council
Florence Systems
Techni - Lite Systems Inc.
Canadian Centre for Creative Technology - Chair
Qualifications
CMC - Certified Management Consultant BA (Honours), Political Science, University of Winnipeg
Graduate Studies - Masters in Public Administration
Certified Human Resource Professional - CHRP
Executive Development - Leadership, Strategic Decision Making,Finance, HR
Crosby Quality College certification
Sue Hicks, B.N., M.E.S. - Principal
Sue has extensive executive experience in the management and organization of complex multi-disciplinary services. She is a skilled communicator who has chaired policy and program development initiatives at the local, regional, provincial, national and international levels. Sue's experience is particularly strong in public sector health planning and program implementation.
Areas of Expertise
CEO and General Management
Public Sector Health Care Facilities
Planning and Policy Implementation
Professional Experience
Associate Deputy Minister - Manitoba Health, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Assistant Deputy Minister - Manitoba Health, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Director Women's Health Directorate - Manitoba Health, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Director of Nursing - Calgary Local Board of Health, Calgary, Alberta
Consultant to the Government of Argentina
Consultant - Public Health Authority - TurkeyGuest lecturer - Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba
Lecturer - Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba
Assistant Professor - School of Nursing, University of Manitoba
Board Member - Hospice and Palliative Care Board, Winnipeg
Board Menber - Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Board Member - Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses
Numerous other boards and committees
Qualifications
B.N. Nursing - University of Manitoba
M.E.S. Environmental Studies - York University, Toronto
Maura Leahy, C.A. - Principal
Maura is a visionary, high-energy financial and information technology professional with extensive experience in the health care and not-for-profit sectors. She has proven skills in managing and implementing change in complex, multi-faceted environments. Maura held the position of CFO / CIO for a large organization.
Areas of Expertise
CFO
CIO
Financial Management
Information Technology Management
Strategic Planning
Process Engineering
Critical Thinking
Professional Experience
Interlake Regional Health Authority - CFO, CIO
North Eastman Health Association - CFO, CIO
Grace General Hospital - Director of Finance
Deloitte & Touche - Senior Accountant
Qualifications
C.A. - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba
B. Commerce - University of Manitoba
Project Management Masters Certificate Program - University of Winnipeg
Health Care Administration Certificate Program - University of Saskatchewan
Canadian Securities Course
Rhonda Lorch - Principal
Rhonda has a successful track record in the management of not-for-profit organizations (NFP's) and small businesses with a diverse background in human resource and volunteer management, administation, financial oversight, fundraising, communication and board governance. She has proven leadership in managing and motivating staff and volunteers and possesses excellent problem solving and analytical skills. Rhonda's
specific area of interest is in providing management and leadership to NFPs.
Areas of Expertise
CHR
Human Resource Management
Administration and Program Management
Financial Management
Funding and Grant Proposals
Board Involvement and Governance
Event Planning and Management
Professional Experience
Lorch and Associates - President
Evangelical Luthern Church in Canada
National Director of Administration
Coordinator of the Global Hunger and Development Appeal
National Office Manager
Co-chair - Constitution and Bylaw Committee
Carlson Wagonlit Travel - Agency Manager
Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba - Member
Manitoba Association of Volunteer Administration - Member
Social Planning Council of Winnipeg - Member
St Marks Lutheran Church
Social Justice Committee - Member
Board Member KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives Member
Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations - President - Manitoba Chapter
Qualifications
Cerificate in Apllied Management for Organizational Effectiveness
University of Manitoba - 2006
Certificate in Human Resource Management - University of Manitoba
BA, French - University of Manitoba
Self Employment Program - Myers, Norris, Penny
Jack Palmer, CMC, CHRP - Principal
Jack is a senior Human Resource professional with an outstanding career of providing HR services to leading organizations in a variety of industries. He has served at the Vice President, Director and Manager levels as well as filling many assignments as an independent consultant.
Areas of Expertise
CHR
Human Resource Management
Executive Recruiting
Developing and implementing HR plans, policies and procedures
Professional Experience
VP Administration & HR - Akjuit Aerospace Inc.
Director of HR - James Richardson & Sons Ltd.
Director of HR - Nygard International
Principal - HR Group - Touche Ross & Partners
Qualifications
BA - University of Winnipeg
B Commerce - University of Manitoba
Certified Human Resource Professional
Professional Development - Managing Human Resources - Queens University
Advisory Board - Red River College - Chair, Business Administration Division
Doug Prophet, CA - Principal
Doug is a senior financial executive with an outstanding record as VP of Finance and CFO with various organizations in both the private and public sectors. He has extensive experience in leading strategic planning and financial budgetting processes, and has successfully completed numerous assignments as an independent consultant.
Areas of Expertise
CFO
Financial planning and reporting
Corporate financing
Management information systems
Human Resource compensation systems
Professional Experience
University of Winnipeg - Associate Vice President Finance
IMRIS - Chief Financial Officer
Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd. - VP Finance and CFO
Powell Equipment Ltd. - Chief Financial Officer
Ernst & Young - Manager - Insolvency
Mercantile Bank of Canada - Corporate Accounts Manager
Deloitte Touche - Snior Audit Manager
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant
B Commerce - Concordia University
Bruce Clarke, MBA - Principal
Bruce is a Human Resource professional who enjoyed an accomplished career in the aerospace industry as a member of a senior leadership team that developed a Winnipeg based company into a world leader.
Areas of Expertise
Human Resource management strategies
Leadership training and development
Design and implementation of Cpmpensation, Group Benefits and Pension programs
Mergers
Integration of HR programs
Deign and execution of leadership training programs
Professional Experience
Standard Aero Group - Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Assiniboine South School Division - Teacher
Boundary School Division - Teacher
Qualifications
B. of Arts - Brandon University
Cerificate in Education - Brandon University
Pre-masters of Education - University of Manitoba
MBA - University of Manitoba
Brian Anderson, CA - Principal
Brian has many years of senior financial management experience in both the Health Care and private
enterprise sectors. He has exceptional skills in the reorganization of financial management functions
and reporting, and has developed and implemented value-added solutions to organizational issues.
He has held CFO positions for large organizations.
Areas of Expertise
CFO
Director of Finance
Reorganization of financial management functions
Professional Experience
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority - Director of Accounting Operations-Community Hospitals
Concordia Hospital - CFO
Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Home - Director of Finance
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. - CFO
Qualifications
Chartered Accountant
Certificate in Management - University of Manitoba
Kurtis Lewko, B.Comm Hons - Principal
As part of the Harris Interim Executive team, Kurtis brings 15 years of senior consulting experience in both profit and not-for-profit industries. He served as Vice President Consulting for a firm serving the financial industry where he was responsible for leading various Human Resource consulting services including compensation, performance management, training and competency development. Kurtis also has an extensive background in manufacturing, operations, project management, systems/process analysis and continuous improvement. His broad knowledge and certification across all major functional areas combined with his educational background, enables him to assess business challenges, identify opportunities for improvement and develop and lead the action plans for success.
Areas of Expertise
Project Management
Systems / Process Analysis
Independent Reviews
Design and Implementation of Compensation Systems
Systems Application Implementation
Competency Management
Performance Management
Human Resource Management Strategy
Training and Development Programs
Risk, Issue, Opportunity Management
Professional Experience
Lewko Consulting – President
Bauschke & Associates Management Consultants - Vice President Consulting Services
Boeing Canada Operations – Program Manager, Business Management
Qualifications
BA, Economics, University of Manitoba
B. Comm (Honours), University of Manitoba
Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
Stuart Slayen, BA, BAA (Journalism) - Principal
Stu Slayen has been a practising communications professional since 1990 and has extensive
managerial and supervisory experience. He launched Stu Slayen Consulting in 2009 (www.stuslayen.com) and works with private companies, government and not-for-profit organizations. Stu has led the development of a large number of communications outputs including magazines, annual reports, newsletters, videos, web sites and brochures. He also has experience in communications training and event management.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic communications leadership
Publications management
Media relations
Writing and editing
Professional Experience
International Institute for Sustainable Development - Manager, Publications & Communications
Jewish Federation of Winnipeg - Director of Marketing and Communications
M2 Communications Inc. - Editor
Rainbow Stage - Public Relations Coordinator
Freelance - including the Winnipeg Free Press, CBC Radio, the Financial Post and a variety of
organizational and business clients
Qualifications
BA (Political Studies), University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Journalism), Ryerson University
A broad range of communications and management professional development in Los
Angeles, New York, Winnipeg, Montreal and Banff
John Liddle C.G.A. - Principal
John is a versatile senior executive with extensive experience in all general management and financial aspects of company operations. He has strong leadership skills and a proven track record in leading a team of professionals to leverage operational synergies to deliver programs on time and on budget. John is a builder and a catalyst for change with significant expertise in change management, business start-ups, turn arounds, and reorganizations.
Areas of Expertise
CEO - General Management, Mentoring and Development, Reorganizations
CFO - Financial Management
Strategic Planning
Corporate Governance - SOX Model, COSO Model
Project Management
Best Practice Reviews
Professional Experience
Shelter Canadian Properties - CFO Temple REIT
Dunlop Standard Aerospace Group - Corporate Director Business Diagnostics
Health Science Centre Foundation - Executive Director
Transcontinental Printing - Regional Controller; Plant Integration Project
Ensis Management / Ensis Growth Fund - founding Partner, VP Finance / CFO
Taylor McCaffrey - CEO
Reimer Express Enterprises - VP Administration
Qualifications
CGA - Certified General Accountant
IFIC - Canadian Investment Funds Course Certificate
Canada Award for Business Excellence Team Leader - TQM
Rochester Institute of Technology - Graphic Arts
Kristinn Finnson B.A. - Principal
Kristinn is an experienced, innovative, human resources professional. A dynamic, intelligent leader with a strong customer service orientation, he has the ability to partner effectively with both senior team members and all levels within an organization to deliver results. Kristinn has demonstrated business acumen as well as the proven ability to develop, align and execute Human Resource strategies to drive a successful organization. Kristinn provides access to professional HR services for small business enterprises.
Areas of Expertise
Human Resource management
Leadership Development
Leadership Coaching
Conflict Management
Labour and employee relations
Health and Safety
Small business HR support
Professional Experience
EH Price Ltd. - Director, Leadership and Professional Development
EH Price Ltd. - Director, Human Resources
St. Boniface Hospital - Employee Relations Officer
Government of Manitoba, Department of Health - Health and Safety Officer
Government of Manitoba, Department of Justice - Training and Development Officer
Project Officer
Juvenile Counsellor
Qualifications
Executive Development for Human Resource Management - Queens University
Human Resource Management - Red River College
Certificate in Conflict Resolution
B.A. Double Major, Psychology & Justice and Law - University of Manitoba
Variety of professional development programs
Irene Merie - Principal
Irene Merie is an energetic, visionary, community-minded executive with a solid reputation for delivering results and being a strong decision maker capable of bringing difficult matters to resolution. In 1992 she founded a home based computer training business that she grew into a
company that delivered services in ten countries. Irene has held leadership positions in both the
not for profit and private sectors where she developed a proven track record of dealing successfully
with political leaders and senior executives. She has held numerous leadership positions on many
Boards and Councils in the Winnipeg community. Irene is known for an ability to build strong
relationships with Boards, management groups, staff, and community stakeholders.
Areas of Expertise
CEO and General Management
Leadership Development
Governance and Board Development
Government Relations
Project Management
Business and Strategic Planning
Development and implementation of Change Management strategies
Professional Experience
James Richardson & Sons, Limited - Director, Real Estate Operations
James Richardson & Sons, Limited - Director, Community Projects
Partners in the Park, Inc. - President & CEO
Executive Computer Training - President & CEO
Merie & Associates - President
Chairman of the Board - Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Board - Destination Winnipeg
Chairman, Small Business Advisory Council - The Royal Bank of Canada
Council Member - Premier's Economic Advisory Council
Council Mmeber - Institute of Chartered Accountants - Manitoba Council
Director - Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Director - The Grace Hospital Foundation
Director - The Winnipeg Airports Authority
Qualifications
Cerificate in Management, University of Manitoba
Masters Certiciate in Project Management, Schulich School of Business, York University
Member, Institute of Corporate Directors
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