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.
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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
Mika (Reeve) Bathurst, BCom, and her husband, Jonathan, welcomed their first child, daughter Norah, on March 10, 2018 in Ottawa.
Published in: Winter 2019
Ronda (Smith) Sayers, BCom, and her husband own a cattle and horse ranch in Saskatchewan and a winter home in Arizona. Ronda consults for Selrae Group International, a boutique consulting firm providing executive consulting and private equity support for corporate turnaround projects. She is pictured with her husband Chris and son Spencer.
Published in: Winter 2016