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usiness Link Media Group is an industry leader in the publishing of newspapers, magazines, specialty supplements, event programs,
and custom publications, as well as marketing through social media and online platforms. Founded in 2003 by Jim and Adam Shields, Business Link Media Group specializes in enhancing a business’ performance through the delivery of information, knowledge and awareness to targeted demographics. Our media platforms are designed to educate, inform and connect the business communities of Niagara, Hamilton and beyond. Our multitude of platforms gives your business the opportunity to promote locally while offering global exposure. Over the last 14 years, our publications have become a resource for many firms and business leaders to help them grow their companies. Business Link Media Group is dedicated to staying on the cutting edge of the media sector. To achieve that goal, we have taken the lead in our industry by providing the Niagara and Hamilton communities with advanced advertising platforms, offering our clients greater visibility and creating an enhanced profile for their company. Business Link Media Group takes great pride in providing companies with advertising platforms that can effectively promote their products and services with the ultimate goal of helping their businesses grow.
THE 5TH ANNUAL 4O UNDER FORTY BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
MATT
AMRO
M
A
AFINEC att currently serves as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ executive vice-president, business operations,
overseeing all aspects of the club’s business affairs. The
AWAIDAH mro is passionate about start-ups and growing successful businesses. After establishing four
start-ups over the past 10 years, he is the CEO for his
graduate of McGill University joined the Tiger-Cats in
digital marketing agency, VivosWeb Inc. This company
2010 as vice-president, stadium development, and was
has grown from an initial $30,000 investment to over
a member of the executive team that represented the
$500,000 in annual sales, seven full-time staff, and
club in the site verification and stadium design phase
a 4,000 square foot office in just four years. He also
for the development of Tim Hortons Field including
founded Just Hosting Inc. and acquired four web host-
leading the team who secured the landmark naming
ing businesses to grow this company. Since graduating
rights partnership with Tim Hortons. In 2014, Matt was
from McMaster University, Amro has been active within
recognized by George Brown College, The Globe and
the Hamilton business community, and developing the
Mail, and TSN as one of the “5 to Watch” under the age
information technology and marketing sector within his
of 40 in Canadian sports business.
own endeavors and businesses across Canada.
COMPANY /// Hamilton Tiger-Cats Football Club TELEPHONE /// 905.547.2287 ext. 306
COMPANY /// VivosWeb Inc. TELEPHONE /// 905.574.1010 ext. 100
WEBSITE /// www.ticats.ca
WEBSITE /// www.vivosweb.com
MARIA
BONNIE
O
B
BRANIGAN riginally from Budapest, Hungary, Maria immigrated to Canada with her parents at the age of 15. A
graduate of Mohawk College’s business program, she
BRITTAIN onnie has been working as a music therapist with Fermata Inc. in Hamilton for almost eight years.
Through her work with Fermata Inc., Bonnie manag-
pursued a career in marketing and special events man-
es music therapy programs and has piloted projects
agement. After enjoying years of success in marketing
introducing music therapy to various facilities. Bonnie
working in Toronto, Maria became involved in real estate
completed an undergraduate and graduate degree in
development when she joined her husband’s family
music therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University. In 2015, after
business. Maria plays a key role in Branigan Properties,
completing graduate studies, Bonnie contributed to a
providing affordable housing to low income families.
book of resources for music therapists, using material
She continues to strive for a positive community and
from the research project she completed as part of her
economic growth in Hamilton.
degree. Bonnie has a growing role with Fermata Inc. and is now the senior music therapist with the company.
COMPANY /// Branigan Properties TELEPHONE /// 905.529.2612 WEBSITE /// www.rcpgroup.ca
COMPANY /// Fermata Inc. TELEPHONE /// 905.870.0580 WEBSITE /// www.fermatainc.ca
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ADELE
CARLA
A
C
CHURCHILL
CRIMINISI
proud Hamiltonian, Adele takes great pride in her role as a labour relations officer (LRO) at the Ontar-
io Nurses’ Association, a leading health care union rep-
arla is the founder of Charles & Hunt, a men’s styling and personal shopping service in Hamil-
ton. She received her bachelor of arts degree in art
resenting 62,000 nurses and allied health professionals.
history from McMaster University and a diploma from
As the youngest servicing LRO, she’s passionate about
Sheridan College in visual merchandising arts. After a
providing labour relations services to union members.
three-year career as a menswear manager, she moved
After struggling with infertility and later, navigating the
to Milan to pursue her passion and work at a showroom
complex adoption process in Ontario, Adele has become
in the fashion capital. Carla returned to Canada to begin
an infertility and adoption advocate. Through her blog
Charles & Hunt in 2015. Through her business, she has
and meeting with potential adoptive parents, she’s pro-
donated to various charities and organizations. She was
vided an unfiltered look into fertility treatments and the
also an executive member of Avanti, an Italo-Canadian
adoptive process including the emotional, physical and
networking and cultural group for young professionals.
financial tolls it can take.
COMPANY /// Ontario Nurses’ Association TELEPHONE /// 905.628.0850 ext. 5025
COMPANY /// Charles & Hunt TELEPHONE /// 905.975.9651
WEBSITE /// www.ona.org
WEBSITE /// www.charlesandhunt.com
JACQUELINE
DAVE
A
D
De RUBEIS
FAUTEUX
s an honours health science graduate from Western University, Jacqueline excels in the role
of vice-president and director of operations for an
ave has spent half his life in the hospitality industry―from a busboy all the way to the butler
for the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia to his
award-winning Hamilton-based nursing and home care
current role as operations manager of The Other Bird
agency called Gold Cross Home Care. Jacqueline has also
Hospitality Group. His first job with The Other Bird was
obtained two post-graduate diplomas from McMas-
manager / bartender at the new oyster / cocktail bar
ter University in business administration and human
Two Black Sheep. Over the next couple of years, his
resource management. She is a strong advocate for
position in the company continued to evolve and grow.
elder abuse prevention and awareness. Her volunteer-
Two years ago, he moved into the operations role and
ism includes the role of executive treasurer and coach
has since helped the company grow 600%―from three
for the Hamilton Challenger Baseball Association. She
small restaurants with 25 staff to five restaurants and a
also finds great joy in her role as a Big Sister and Mentor
hotel with 125 employees.
through Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada.
COMPANY /// Gold Cross Home Care Inc. TELEPHONE /// 905.381.9201
EMAIL /// dave@otherbird.com
WEBSITE /// www.goldcrosshomecare.com
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COMPANY /// The Other Bird WEBSITE /// www.otherbird.com
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THE 5TH ANNUAL 4O UNDER FORTY BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
LUISA
DANIEL
L
D
GIAITZIS uisa has been the owner of Absolute Simplicity for seven years. She opened up her own design centre
and warehouse in Stoney Creek this past year. Luisa was
GUEST aniel is the owner, operator and master plumber at Guest Plumbing & Heating. His business has grown
dramatically. In his first year, Daniel has managed to
recently a featured graduate of QC Design School. She
complete some of the city’s most up and coming proj-
is the treasurer of the RESA group. Luisa has been rec-
ects including Templar Flats Condos, as well as some
ognized for her expertise by winning several Hamilton
of Hamilton’s most desired restaurants like Berkeley
Readers’ Choice Awards and has presented workshops
North, The French, Hambrgr, and Charred Expansion.
about her field for the City of Hamilton and several
Daniel recently launched a new attractive website to
realtors associations. She has produced her own TV
showcase some of his projects at www.guestplumb-
show on Cable 14 called “The Creek is Chic.” Luisa has
ing.com. Guest Plumbing is also starting the year off
completed staging jobs for Sir Elton John and Paul
right, landing contracts for Treble Hall’s 16-unit condo
McCartney, and worked alongside several HGTV stars.
project, not to mention Cima Restaurant located on Locke Street South.
COMPANY /// Absolute Simplicity TELEPHONE /// 905.515.0341
COMPANY /// Guest Plumbing & Heating TELEPHONE /// 905.745.1963
WEBSITE /// www.absolutesimplicity.ca
WEBSITE /// www.guestplumbing.com
JOHN
DANIELLE
P
D
HARVEY rior to joining CARSTAR, John spent close to 14 years at RBC Insurance in various leadership roles
in service and operations, sales and distribution, and
HOUSTON anielle has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. In 2008, she established a summer dance camp that
she ran throughout her time at Queen’s University. After
process excellence. John joined CARSTAR as director
graduating and exploring opportunities in non-profit,
of insurance in 2015 and is currently vice-president, in-
social media marketing and production, she decided to
surance relations, overseeing all Canadian sales, service
launch the business she dreamt up many years earlier.
and call centre operations. Outside of CARSTAR, John
Danielle is the creative director of By Danilea, a makeup
is on the board of directors for the Good Shepherd
line specializing in customized makeup kits for perfor-
Centre and is involved in a number community and
mance teams, and an online lipstick brand. In 2015,
charitable causes. When John is not studying, working
Danielle was a recipient of the Starter Company grant
or playing with his children, he enjoys reading, CrossFit,
and mentorship program through the Hamilton Small
golfing and sports.
Business Enterprise Centre. Danielle has since become a mentor in this program, where she now advises and supports new businesses launching in Hamilton.
COMPANY /// CARSTAR Canada TELEPHONE /// 905.388.2264 ext. 232 WEBSITE /// www.carstar.ca
COMPANY /// By Danilea EMAIL /// danielle@bydanilea.com WEBSITE /// www.bydanilea.com
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BRIAN
TAMMY
B
T
HWANG
HUMPHREY rian is a partner at Momentum Fitness, having a large role in the recent expansion from one to four
locations in the past three years. Momentum Fitness is
ammy is a passionate Hamiltonian and city builder. She’s one of the co-founders of CoMotion Group
Inc. and CoBuild Hamilton Inc. CoMotion Group creates
focused on their goal of making Hamilton the healthiest
office co-working spaces to help businesses lower the
city in Canada. Brian has been in the health and fitness
cost of doing business and allowing entrepreneurs to
industry for over 10 years now, making an impact in
focus on their business. CoBuild is a new industrial
the community through movement and philanthropy.
co-working space situated on Barton Street, providing
Eleven years ago, Brian founded one of Hamilton’s larg-
small studio and industrial spaces to facilitate Hamilton’s
est fundraisers for the Juravinski Cancer Centre―The
growing maker and artisanal businesses. When she’s not
Climb for Cancer―which brings thousands of people
working on CoMotion and CoBuild, Tammy’s working for
together every May and has raised over $700,000.
the City of Hamilton in the Economic Development’s Global Hamilton office, helping immigrant business owners access city resources, and generally spreading the good word about Hamilton internationally.
COMPANY /// Momentum Fitness EMAIL /// 905.929.2348
COMPANY /// CoMotion Group Inc. TELEPHONE /// 289.389.5772
WEBSITE /// www.getmomentum.ca
WEBSITE /// www.comotiongroup.ca
BRYCE
ANDREW
A
A
JASPERS
JUBENVILLE
fter working in strategic sales for nearly eight years with Stainmaster Carpet, Bryce and his wife
Sabrina purchased the Speedpro Imaging Hamilton lo-
ndrew provides accounting, taxation, and consulting services to businesses and not-for-prof-
it organizations in the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara
cation. Bryce and Sabrina have a passion for Hamilton
regions. Andrew has clients in a variety of industries
and wanted to be a part of the entrepreneurial fabric
and has extensive experience with home building, land
of this great city. Bryce believes in creating value for his
development, construction, and professional clients.
community by ensuring that we give where we live to
Andrew obtained an honours bachelor of accounting
make communities stronger. Bryce holds an honours
degree from Brock University in 2005, and became a
bachelor of commerce degree from Lakehead Uni-
Chartered Professional Accountant in 2006. He was
versity and was president of the Lakehead University
admitted to partnership in 2015. In the community,
Business Association during his studies.
Andrew is a coach for his son’s hockey and baseball teams. He’s also a Rotarian who has previously served as the treasurer of the Rotary Club of Hamilton.
COMPANY /// SpeedPro Imaging TELEPHONE /// 289.656.0336 WEBSITE /// www.speedprodesign.com
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COMPANY /// Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP TELEPHONE /// 905.525.9520 ext. 318 WEBSITE /// www.djb.com
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REBECCA
KALLSEN
S
hortly into her career, Rebecca opened her public relations agency, Kallsen & Stennett Communica-
tions―a full-service public relations agency specializing
EMILY
KULPAKA
A
fter starting her work in recreation and disabilities at a young age, Emily entered the teaching field,
working with elementary students with learning disabil-
in millennial communication. A graduate of Brock Uni-
ities. She moved full-time to Brown’s Martial Arts when
versity and a public relations post-graduate of Mohawk
a management position arose and three years later, she
College, Rebecca plays a major role in providing stra-
opened up her own studio―Determination Martial Arts.
tegic communication to small businesses in Hamilton.
A graduate of Queen’s-Trent Concurrent Education, she
As part of her commitment to the community, she has
brings her knowledge and experience of students with
been on the board of directors for the Canadian Public
exceptionalities to managing and operating her own
Relations Society, Hamilton HIVE’s PR subcommittee and
recreation programs, and works with students aged
volunteers for the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s
three-years-old and up. Emily has a passion for building
YEP Division.
the community through sports and creating confident and compassionate members of society.
COMPANY /// Kallsen + Stennett Communications TELEPHONE /// 905.515.9415
COMPANY /// Determination Martial Arts TELEPHONE /// 905.630.7041
WEBSITE /// www.kallsenstennett.com
WEBSITE /// www.facebook.com/determinationMA
BARTEK
JASON
A
A
LASOTA fter numerous progressively challenging roles across both public and private sectors, Bartek
joined Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) as controller of
LITTLE fter attending law school in the U.K., Jason returned home to Hamilton, where he is currently
working as a lawyer with Wellenreiter LLP. Jason is a
the Hamilton General site, helping lead its financial and
graduate of McMaster University and attended law
strategic sustainability. Recently, he has undertaken a
school at the University of Wales (Swansea). Jason
role as senior advisor of corporate planning, seeking
practices in several different areas including civil law,
to better integrate and elevate the organization’s an-
real estate, business law and wills and estates. Despite
alytics and business planning. A graduate of McMaster
Jason’s busy practice, he’s also actively involved with
University and a CPA, Bartek plays a major role in HHS’s
several high schools in the City of Hamilton where at-
planning and analysis division, providing financial and
tends as a guest speaker to talk to students about the
strategic support and advice to HHS executives and
practice of law. In addition, Jason has been working
leadership. As part of his commitment to the communi-
with the Hamilton Justice Education Network, where
ty, Bartek is an active member of the board of directors
he has acted as a judge, coach and advisor to students
and finance committee of Wesley Urban Ministries.
taking part in the Ontario Bar Association Mock Trials.
COMPANY /// Lasota Accounting TELEPHONE /// 905.512.0576
COMPANY /// Wellenreiter LLP TELEPHONE /// 905.529.4520 WEBSITE /// www..wellenreiterllp.ca
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ANTHONY
MACALUSO
BRIDGET MacINTOSH
A
A
nthony Macaluso is an award-wining educator, coach, and community leader in the greater Ham-
ilton area. A graduate of Western University, Anthony
s the City of Hamilton’s program manager (events), Bridget’s portfolio involves the management of
multiple civic events and projects, policy development
is currently the vice-principal at Cardinal Newman CSS,
as well as leading the rebuilding of the City’s Special
and also serves as coach for the football, hockey and
Event Advisory Team to support Hamilton’s dynamic
soccer teams. Apart from his duties at school, Anthony
event sector. In 2015, she received the City Manager’s
is a committed member of the community, serving
Award for Public Service Excellence for her contribu-
as chairperson of Festitalia Hamilton, and sits on the
tions to the JUNO Awards Host City Committee. She
boards of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Muse-
currently serves as vice-president of festivals and Events
um, the Hamilton Future Fund, St. Joseph’s Healthcare
Ontario and is a passionate arts advocate who has given
Quality Committee, and other ventures, where he is a
talks at various organizations including the Internation-
tireless community fundraiser.
al Live Events Association, York University, the City of Barrie’s Culture Grows Here Conference, the Hamilton Fringe Festival and Mohawk College.
COMPANY /// Cardinal Newman Catholic Secondary School
COMPANY /// City of Hamilton TELEPHONE /// 905-546-2424 ext. 4514
TELEPHONE /// 905.523.2314 ext. 3104
WEBSITE /// www.hamilton.ca
WEBSITE /// cn.hwcdsb.ca
MILOS
FABIO
M
S
MARRAMA
MANOJLOVIC
ilos Manojlovic is the president of SM Cladding Solutions which specializes in aluminum compos-
ite panel and siding systems that encompass the inte-
bio has played many key roles including launching
their social media strategy, growing financial literacy
rior and exterior facets of all building types. Milos was
awareness, and designing outstanding internal pro-
introduced into this industry shortly after immigrating
cesses to create experiences for Members. Today, as
to Canada in 2003. He’s gained valuable experience
the marketing partnership specialist, Fabio plays a piv-
working as a machine operator and a fabricator in the
otal role in fostering extraordinary relationships with
manufacturing sector. He’s also worked as an installer
all of FirstOntario’s key community partnerships. He is
for aluminum composite panels and siding systems, and
a graduate of Niagara College’s business program and
a drafting technician in the engineering department.
has completed certificates in both leadership and in-
His determination to learn and succeed was recognized
novation at McMaster University. He is a proud husband
when he was offered a promotion as project manager
and father, a developer of young leaders, and gives his
which he filled for six years before deciding to open
time to his community through FirstOntario’s volunteer
up his own company.
program Blue Wave.
COMPANY /// SM Cladding Solutions Inc. TELEPHONE /// 905.560.3333
COMPANY /// FirstOntario Credit Union TELEPHONE /// 905.643.0506 ext. 1036
WEBSITE /// www.smcladding.com
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ince joining FirstOntario Credit Union in 2012, Fa-
WEBSITE /// www.firstontario.com
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DR. SARA
JEFFREY
A
J
MOFFATT fter earning a master’s degree in education and obtaining her Ontario teaching certificate, Sara
continued her education and received a post bacca-
NEVEN eff serves as executive director of Indwell, a charity that provides affordable housing with supports to
more than 450 people. He and the team have doubled
laureate diploma from York University in teaching stu-
Indwell’s capacity over the last few years. Jeff lives with
dents who are deaf and hard of hearing―as well as
his family in East Hamilton, where he is active in the
certification to teach students who are deafblind. Sara
community. Jeff has been involved with active transpor-
is employed by the Ontario Ministry of Education as a
tation awareness, youth neighbourhood engagement,
specialist teacher with the Provincial Schools Branch. At
local church leadership, and homelessness prevention.
the age of 29, while maintaining full-time employment,
He holds a master’s of social work in community, policy,
Sara graduated with a Ph.D. in leadership and policy.
planning and organizations from Wilfred Laurier University.
Dr. Moffatt independently conducted a provincial-wide study, creating an assessment tool that measures self-advocacy achievement in preschool aged children.
COMPANY /// Ontario Ministry of Education
COMPANY /// Indwell
WEBSITE /// www.edu.gov.on.ca
TELEPHONE /// 905.529.0454 ext. 222 WEBSITE /// www.indwell.ca
VINCENT
SCOTT
I
S
PALERMO n 2000, Vince started working part-time in banking as a teller while studying towards a career in the I.T.
field. He then realized he had a passion for helping
PAULIN cott completed his honours bachelor of commerce degree at McMaster University in 2005 and qualified
as a Chartered Professional Accountant in 2008. Since
clients with their money. A few years and many hours
January 2008, Scott has been practicing exclusively in
of studying later, Vince became a financial planner. Af-
forensic accounting and is currently a manager in the
ter numerous awards, and achieving top sales in the
financial services group at Durward Jones Barkwell &
country for BNS, RBC found him. Vince is actively in-
Company. Scott has continued to upgrade his educa-
volved in real estate projects and is a former restaurant
tion, completing a diploma in investigative and forensic
franchisee. He now focuses his time bringing RBC’s
accounting from the University of Toronto in 2011. He’s
collective ambition to life by helping clients thrive and
also obtained designations in investigative and forensic
communities prosper.
accounting (IFA―2012), and been certified in financial forensics (CFF―2014) and Chartered Business Valuator (CBV―2016). Scott is active in the community as the president of the board of directors of Brain Injury Services.
COMPANY /// Royal Bank of Canada
COMPANY /// Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP
TELEPHONE /// 905.541.1341
TELEPHONE /// 905.525.9520
WEBSITE /// www.rbc.com
WEBSITE /// www.djb.com
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MICHAEL
KYLE
A
A
SLOTE
SIDENBERG fter working for Boston Pizza International, Michael joined up with Boston Pizza Centre on
Barton in 2009 and is currently the general manag-
licensed architect, Kyle completed his bachelor and master’s degrees at the University of Wa-
terloo School of Architecture. Kyle currently holds the
er. A graduate of Brock University with a bachelor of
position of associate at TCA Architects where he has
business administration and a bachelor of education,
contributed to many significant and award-winning
Michael plays an important role in leading the brand
buildings in and around Hamilton including Good Shep-
within Hamilton. In his role, he has been able to make
herd Square, the Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre,
several connections within the community and support
Mills Hardware Arts Centre + Lofts, and the Richmond
many different causes.
Hill Hub. Kyle is a dedicated husband and a proud father of three who is actively involved in his community as past-chair of Young Architects Hamilton, co-chair of the Westdale Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Committee, and an advocate for complete streets.
COMPANY /// Boston Pizza Centre On Barton TELEPHONE /// 905.544.1313
COMPANY /// Thier + Curran Architects Inc. TELEPHONE /// 905.297.0863
WEBSITE /// www.bostonpizza.com
WEBSITE /// www.tcarch.ca
DAVE
AMANDA
B
A
STALA
STANCATI
orn in Poland, Dave moved to Hamilton with his family at the age of eight. He attended St Mary’s
University, where he majored in marketing and began
University, Amanda joined tripcentral’s digital mar-
keting team in their head office in Hamilton. Her role
his 13-year professional football career. After returning
includes managing social media, blogging, public rela-
home to play for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Dave set his
tions, and copywriting for various corporate initiatives.
mind on a new passion―to become a real estate in-
In January of 2015, Amanda created the blog People of
vestor. He bought his first property in 2013. By the time
Hamilton which received a 2016 Hamilton Independent
he retired in 2016, Dave had purchased 14 properties
Media Award for Best Media Outlet. Amanda is also part
in Hamilton. Along with his wife and business partner
of the NOSH planning committee to promote Hamil-
Kim, Dave is fully immersed in the world of real estate
ton’s culinary scene, writes for the Daily Hive Toronto,
and has built a name for himself as an investor in the
and works with numerous clients to improve their dig-
community.
ital marketing strategies.
COMPANY /// Real Estate Investor EMAIL /// dave.stala@gmail.com
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fter studying English and marketing at Ryerson
COMPANY /// tripcentral.ca WEBSITE /// www.tripcentral.ca
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CHRISTIE
ALLEY
C
A
STEMMLER hristie has dedicated her professional career to helping people―her customers, community and
colleagues. She’s a determined leader who ensures
STENNETT lley Stennett is a co-founder of a public relations firm in Hamilton called Kallsen & Stennett Com-
munications. As a graduate from the Mohawk College
customer service excellence is achieved at every point
public relations program, Alley knew that she wanted
of contact between the utility and its customers. As a
to plant her roots in the city. Through her work, her
community champion, she maintains active leadership
mission is to build memorable brands and improve
roles in our community by donating her time to over 61
brand reputation through strategic communication.
charitable organizations through the Employees’ Chari-
Over the past two years, she has had the opportunity
ty Committee. In 2016, Christie led a team, establishing
to work with a number of businesses in the city, as
the first ever “Night Steps Niagara” charity walk to raise
well as volunteer with several influential organizations
awareness and funds for the Canadian National Institute
including Hamilton HIVE and YEP Hamilton. She is also
for the Blind (CNIB). Her volunteer efforts raised more
a member of the Canadian Public Relations Society.
than $10,000 for CNIB.
COMPANY /// Alectra Utilities (formerly Horizon Utilities Corporation)
COMPANY /// Kallsen + Stennett Communications TELEPHONE /// 905.546.6770
TELEPHONE /// 905.317.4732
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KRISTA
LEO
K
L
SWAYZE rista opened Flourish Skin Studio in June 2015, after 10 years in the aesthetics industry. Throughout her
career, she has earned a reputation as a master skin
TSANGARAKIS
eo grew up in the Hamilton restaurant industry. The son of immigrant restaurant owners, he has
experience in nearly every position in the world of food
therapist, helping hundreds of people reach their skin
service and hospitality. Leo has worked as a dishwash-
care goals through in-depth education and the highest
er, a waiter, a line cook, a bartender, a promoter, and
quality holistic spa therapies. Before opening her busi-
is now the co-owner and head of operations at The
ness, Krista taught advanced medical skin care at her
Burnt Tongue. In addition to his extensive hands-on
alma mater―Gina’s College of Advanced Aesthetics.
experience, Leo has a degree in anthropology from
Krista has developed seminars and wellness initiatives,
McMaster University and aspirations of obtaining his
promoting her passion for self care throughout the
MBA. Currently, he’s managing the daily operations of
community and benefitting numerous charitable or-
both Burnt Tongue locations while formulating plans to
ganizations including Interval House of Hamilton and
expand his soup empire even further, perhaps beyond
the Neighbour to Neighbour Food Bank.
the borders of Hamilton.
COMPANY /// Flourish Skin Studio TELEPHONE /// 289.639.0306 WEBSITE /// www.flourishskinstudio.ca
COMPANY /// The Burnt Tongue TELEPHONE /// 905.541.3012 WEBSITE /// www.theburnttongue.com
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THE 5TH ANNUAL 4O UNDER FORTY BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS
ZACHARY
BRAD
Z
I
WAXMAN
WHALEN
achary began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he earned his CA designation. This paved the
way for him to become a key member of the finance
n 1998, Brad and his sister Julie, two young lifeguards and first aid instructors, started a small business in
the family basement with the goal of teaching others
team at Kruger Products that oversaw a $140-million
the “right reaction” in an emergency. Brad graduated
initial public offering. After two years at Kruger Prod-
with honours from the broadcast journalism program
ucts, he joined Hamilton Specialty Bar (2007) Inc. as
at Mohawk College. After working in the broadcast and
the controller where his responsibilities include report-
sports apparel industries, Brad transitioned to expand
ing to private equity owners and the bank, managing
Right Reaction into a full-time company in 2006. Now
the external audit, and preparing the operating plan.
celebrating its 11th anniversary, Right Reaction offers
Zachary is an MBA graduate from the DeGroote School
over 20 different first aid and CPR training courses and
of Business at McMaster University and a Gold Medal
swim lesson programs for all ages. Brad was named
recipient at the University of Western Ontario for the
Red Cross Training Partner of the Year for Top Instruc-
highest overall average in the four year BMOS program.
tor Trainer.
COMPANY /// Hamilton Specialty Bar (2007) Inc.
COMPANY /// Right Reaction
TELEPHONE /// 905.312.8650 ext. 5016
TELEPHONE /// 905.961.5233
WEBSITE /// www.hsbsteel.com
WEBSITE /// www.rightreaction.ca
SEHRISH
JAY
D
J
ZEHRA
ZIEBARTH
uring her pursuit of a bachelor of science at McMaster University, Sehrish Zehra co-founded Math-
stronauts Inc. and is the executive director of the orga-
ay is a man of many passions and personas. As “Zeebarf,” he creates award-winning story-based
adventure games. Since 2007, his games have been
nization. While pursuing her master’s of science, Sehrish
played millions of times online and more recently, on
spearheaded the advancement of Mathstronauts into a
both iOS and Android app stores. When the pendulum
registered non-profit, providing various programs and
swings the other way, Jay is the co-owner of Zee Float,
services for youth to engage in Science Technology
one of Hamilton’s first Float Therapy studios. With his
Engineering and Math (STEM) throughout the Hamilton
salt water space pods, Jay, along with his wife Stacey,
and Halton regions. Currently, Sehrish plays a key role
help launch people into the outer dimensions of health
in the organization’s continuous development through
and wellness. As “Dad,” Jay teaches his kids how to be
her leadership on strategic planning, grant writing, and
creative and weird.
program development and implementation. Sehrish is a STEM advocate for young generations and strongly supports social innovation and entrepreneurship.
COMPANY /// Mathstronauts Inc. TELEPHONE /// 289.887.2157 WEBSITE /// www.mathstronauts.ca
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COMPANY /// Zeebarf Games Inc. Zee Total Wellness Inc. TELEPHONE /// 905.769.3403 WEBSITE /// www.zeebarf.com www.zeefloat.com
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