Juanita Lohmeyer (CQ-EMBA, BSc), PMP, CMA, was awarded a Next Generation Leadership award on Nov. 5 in Ottawa. Presented at Canada’s Government Technology Exhibition and Conference, the award recognizes and celebrates projects and individuals in public sector roles who have demonstrated leadership excellence in the innovative management and application of information technologies. The award particularly recognizes outstanding leadership of individuals with less than five years’ experience. She recently led a technology modernization project for the Insurance Corporation of BC’s 26 contact centres and the development of a governance frame-work for an employee portal. Juanita is an advisor at Vantage Point, which inspires and builds leadership in the non-profit sector, and has been mentoring students in UBC’s Computer Science program for nine years, for which she received an Amazing Mentor Award.
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Laura Murphy (MBA) married Michael Flewelling in July, surrounded by family and friends, including some of Laura’s MBA classmates. She was recently promoted to branch manager at an RBC branch in Oakville, ON. Michael is continuing his education at the University of Toronto-Mississauga.
Published in: Winter 2011
Ian Macdonald, BCom, the president of Old Tomorrow Ltd., announced in May 2018 that his Toronto-based craft brewery had purchased Double Trouble Brewing, an Ontario maker of craft beer sold under brands such as Hops & Robbers IPA. Ian also launched a new company, United Craft, that will manage both Old Tomorrowâs and Double Troubleâs brand portfolios. Ian tells us that he has also launched a cider, called Eden Grove cider. Ian founded Old Tomorrow in 2014 with his mother, Pat Macdonald (pictured above with Ian).
Published in: Winter 2019
Adrian E. Martinez, EMBAA, writes that in 2018 he left HSBC after working for the financial services company for 24 years. “I'm now heavily involved in the fintech space through a number of advisory activities. In addition, I am working with Triphammer Ventures,” he says. “Lastly, I recently joined Charles Towne Holdings, an investment banking firm, as managing director, financial technology. I'm always on the lookout for exciting new ventures and companies looking to grow.”
Published in: Summer 2019
Fay Marzuq, EMBA’09, her husband, James McLeod, and daughter, Zara, welcomed Nuria Fiona McLeod on April 20, 2021.
Published in: Spring 2022
Hamzeena Fay Marzuq, EMBA, and her husband James McLeod are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Zara Alexandra, born Jan. 25 and weighing 5 lbs., 9.6 oz.
Published in: Summer 2016
Steven P. Maynard, EMBA, his wife Candice and son Luke welcomed a new member to their family, daughter and sister Madeline, on Nov. 23, 2015. Steve keeps busy raising his young family and leading EY's Data and Analytics practice in Canada.
Published in: Summer 2016
Ryan Son Kee, MBA, and wife Jen welcomed their first child, Riley Debra Son Kee, in June 2016.
Published in: Winter 2017
Darryl McKenzie (AMBA) was named CEO of the YMCA of Oakville, ON, in a unanimous decision by the Board in December. The Oakville YMCA has 300 full- and part-time employees, more than 300 volunteers and approximately 8,000 members.
Published in: Spring 2010
Carisa Miklusak (EMBA) launched her new venture project more than 10 months ago and is happy to report that the business is profitable and in full swing. It focuses on both traditional executive leadership and business development consulting, as well as social media and mobile marketing. While she operates independently on the majority of projects, she also co-founded a second firm, SoMedios.
Published in: Spring 2010