Joanne Sallay (BCom) has joined her family’s business, Teachers on Call, after spending seven
years in a variety of progressive roles at RBC (Royal Bank). With more than 25 years’ experience, Teachers on Call is a leading tutorial service in the Greater Toronto Area dedicated to helping preschool to university students achieve success in school and life. Joanne looks forward to connecting with fellow alumni and can be reached at joanne@teachersoncall.ca
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Jason Flowerday (EMBA) has sold his specialty pharmaceutical company, Orphan Canada, to Knight Therapeutics (TSX:GUD), where he is now Vice President, Commercial Operations, and a member of Knight’s leadership team. This follows Jason’s sale of RxMedia Healthcare Communications in 2012. A bit of extra free time at that point allowed Jason to complete his second (“and likely last!” he says) Ironman triathlon, at Mont Tremblant, Que. in Aug. 2013.
Published in: Winter 2015
Chris Empey (EMBA) has started a new position as General Manager/Vice President Finance with the Steve Petrie Group of Companies, which includes Petrie Ford. Chris is enjoying the new experience working for a business that has been family-owned and operated for over 30 years. His partner, Kerri, and three-year old son, Ryan, are happy to be staying in Kingston, close to friends and family members.
Published in: Winter 2015
Peter Nowacki (EMBA) has moved from consultancy with Denovo Solutions to become VP, Healthcare, at DIAGNOS Inc. in Brossard, QC, outside Montréal.
Published in: Winter 2011
Lucas Smith (MBA) has been appointed Regional Vice President for MHPM Project Managers Inc. in Saskatoon. His role involves leading the newly created Prairie Region, which encompasses Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northern Ontario.
Published in: Winter 2014
Walter R. Andri (AMBA) and Lisa (Gallace) (AMBA) are proud to announce the birth of their son Braden Joseph on Oct. 3, 2008. Braden has already expressed interest in attending the Queen's MBA program in 2039.
Published in: Summer 2009
Rob Arnoth (EMBA) is at the end of the line! In March, Rob made it to the southern-most point in the continental United States: Key West, FL. He’s shown here at the termination of US Hwy.1, which runs 3,825 km. south from the Canadian border.
Published in: Summer 2011
Robert T. Arnoth (EMBA) recently enjoyed a terrific six-week sabbatical in Budapest, Hungary. Along with writing books, karate training, and exploring new business ventures, he enjoyed the gorgeous historical backdrop, delightful food, and engaging people.
Published in: Winter 2011
Rob Arnoth (EMBA), a YonDan (4th degree black belt) and Renshi (Masters grade in Karate) sets a personal-best record by breaking six slabs of 2-inch concrete.
Published in: Spring 2010
Mika (Reeve) Bathurst, BCom, and her husband, Jonathan, welcomed their son, Jake William, on January 3. Big sister Norah was delighted with his arrival. The family lives in Ottawa.
Published in: Fall 2020