Industry People
RONA
Paul Jovian is senior vice-president, supply chain management, at RONA. In this role, he will be responsible for management of the company's entire supply chain. This initiative stems from its ‘2008-2011 Strategic Plan’ which aims at optimizing the network and supporting business growth.
Canadian Tire
Ken Silver is senior vice-president, real estate and strategy at Canadian Tire. Previously senior vice-president, real estate and construction, he now has responsibility for corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions, as well as real estate and construction. Kristine Freudenthaler is senior vice-president, information technology and chief information officer. She has 20 years of expertise in technology applications, supply chain, and general management. Michael Medline is chief corporate officer and president, diversified businesses. In his expanded role, he now has accountability for all corporate functions except finance. Pat Sinnott is executive vice-president, technology and supply chain. Previously, senior vice-president, supply chain, he is now responsible for information technology as well as the supply chain. Better Living Products is senior vice-president, secretary, and general counsel. Her extensive experience includes practicing securities, corporate, and commercial law. Sharon Patterson is senior vice-president, human resources. She has more than 20 years' experience in human resources.
OGC
Patrick Du Paul is executive vice-president of OGC Inc. He will be responsible for the company’s operations and will participate in its strategic development. He joined the company in 2007 with 13 years of experience at international companies in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Better Living Products
Sandy Love is national sales manager, Canada, at Better Living Products. She has spent time in sales with Rayovac and Remington as well as being a senior buyer with Canadian Tire. Dean Albonese is director of sales, USA. He has been with the company since 2002 growing the business in Canada. Anya Chparber is account manager. She has also been with the company since 2002 and has held positions as sales and marketing co-ordinator and, most recently, as product manager. Suzanne Mortensen is assistant manager, sales and marketing, and Noris Mascarin is director of marketing and innovation. Both were with Kingstar Products/DSH Inc., now known as Renin Corp.
Owens Corning
Daniel Zhang is vice-president and managing director of the Asia-Pacific Building Materials group at Owens Corning appointed. He will focus on its expansion in the region and delivering innovation to customers.He was previously president of the Asia-Pacific automotive and international trade groups at Leggett & Platt.
Ace
Lori Bossman is vice-president, supply chain planning, at Ace Hardware Corporation. A 23-year veteran of the company, she will oversee integration and efficiencies of the supply chain, merchandising and finance areas. John Surane is vice-president, merchandising/advertising/marketing. Previousluy, he was president of the Skil Power Tool division for Robert Bosch Tool Corporation.
