Ryan DesRoches, BCom, president of Bandha Nutrition Products, tells us that his company's energy-bar brand, Bandha Bar, has been listed at Sobeys along with products of his other company, Greens of Haligonia. Bandha Bar is now available in 26 of the grocery chain’s locations in the Maritimes. Ryan has plans to expand into Ontario, Quebec and the northeastern U.S.
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Deepankar (Deep) Dey (MBA) and his wife Priyanka are delighted to share the arrival of their little bundle of joy—their cute little daughter Anushka—on Jan. 20 in Toronto.
Published in: Summer 2011
Andrew A. Buzinsky, EMBA, married Dawn Sweany in August in the village of Lake Louise at a small family wedding. The couple continues to reside in Calgary.
Published in: Winter 2016
Adam Gordon, MBA’09, says that as president of Gordon’s Downsizing & Estate Services he’s been helping the team grow its sales and service area across Ontario. “We’ve seen significant growth happening in the GTA and Ottawa areas . . . If you know someone that needs help with downsizing or settling an estate, you’ve found the right real estate company.” Outside of the office, Adam says he, his wife Heather Campbell, BCom’02, and their three children enjoy travelling. One of their recent trips was to Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Published in: Fall 2023
Adam Gordon, MBA’09, writes “After running auction clerking sheets to the office as a six-year-old and becoming an auctioneer at 16 with my family’s company back in the ’80s and ’90s, I’ve recently rejoined the Gordon's Downsizing & Estate Services team as president.” Before returning to the family business, Adam was a member of the Canadian and British Armed Forces, worked in management consulting at KPMG, and most recently was COO for online auction platform MaxSold. Adam and his wife, Heather Gordon, BCom’02, live in The Beach area of Toronto with their children: Abigail (8), Gwendolyn (6) and Tavish (3). “We love spending time with friends and family and are looking forward to new adventures!” he says.
Published in: Spring 2022
Adam Gordon (MBA) reports that after a military career, an MBA, and a five-year stint in management consulting, he is now focused on his family legacy of supporting people downsizing their homes and those dealing with estates. As the COO of MaxSold—the company he helped create while pursuing his MBA and working as a consultant—he is working with CEO Sushee Perumal (MBA’07) to expand the company across North America. Contact him at adam@maxsold.com.
Published in: Summer 2015
Adam (MBA) and Heather (BCom’02) Gordon are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Abigail Mary Elizabth, born Oct. 11, 2013. Says Adam, “Abigail is currently residing with her parents, in the Beaches (Toronto), until she can make enough money to get out on her own.” Friends are welcome to email adam@maxsold.com or heatherellencampbell@hotmail.com
Published in: Winter 2014
Chessa Jope, BCom’09, has been named a CPA Ontario 2022 Emerging Leader, an award that recognizes distinguished younger members of CPA Ontario who are socially responsible leaders and innovators, already making notable contributions with significant impact. A finance director with Ontario Power Generation, Chessa played a role in the recent acquisitions of hydropower and gas facilities in the U.S. and Canada as well as the development of Ontario Power’s climate-related financial disclosures and climate change plan. She serves as vice-chair of Electricity Canada’s finance and accounting committee and volunteers her time with CPA Ontario as a mentor and panel member for the capstone program. She is also a Queen’s University councillor.
Published in: Spring 2023
Kel B. Knutson (AMBA) successfully funded a management buyout of an oil and gas service company in Edmonton, AB, that subsequently hired him as its CFO. The firm is positioned for substantial growth with new product and service offerings for expanding markets in Alberta and overseas and a workforce that has increased by more than 100%. Kel is currently working on an acquisition in the US. Email: kknutson@telus.net
Published in: Summer 2012
Kel Knutson (AMBA) happily announces the birth of Nathan Cory on Aug. 14, 2009, weighing in at a “hefty” 9 lbs., 3 oz. Both parents and his two sisters are thrilled with the new addition to the family.
Published in: Spring 2010