HARRIS INTERIM EXECUTIVES



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

Wayne Scarrow, CA - Principal

Wayne is a chartered accountant, businessman and teacher with full professional qualifications and many years experience in all areas of the accounting profession and the business world. He has worked as an international business consultant, living and working in developing countries. Wayne is an effective communicator with skills developed in public speaking and lecturing.

Areas of Expertise

CFO
General Management and Administration
Design and Implentation of accounting systems
Financial Planning

Professional Experience

Vapalinn Enterprises Ltd. - Business Consultant
Berkshire Investment Group - Financial Advisor
Scarrow & Donald, Chartered Accountants / Management Consultants
Founding Partner
Price Waterhouse
Partner Founder and Partner-in-charge - Independent Business Services
Client Accounting Services - National responsibilties
Institute of Chartered Accountants - Member of Council - Treasurer
Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg Foundation Inc. - Treasurer
Charleswood United Church - Chairman of Council, Treasurer
Mount Carmel Clinic - Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair
CESO - Volunteer Advisor

Qualifications

Chartered Accountant
CICA
IFIC - Canadian Investment Funds Course
Canadian Securities Course

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

       

 



 

                          


 

privacy policy