Alan Chettiar leads FirePower’s M&A  Advisory team and sets its strategic  direction. As a former principal at a  boutique investment... Read More

Debby Carreau is a proven leader helping businesses become inspired workplaces. She is highly regarded globally as a human capital... Read More

Relay Transition Partners is dedicated to the sale of small and medium businesses in Canada (SMBs). Our partners understand the... Read More

Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts... Read More

Welcome to the 7th annual Business Transitions Forum in Vancouver. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to have an excellent conference program with over 40 entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about companies that have achieved strategic growth and faced acquisition. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

Tom acquired Smith Cameron Process Solutions in 2011 along with equity partner Krystal Growth Partners.  Tom subsequently completed 6 strategic... Read More

Matt is engaged in a wide variety of investing activities including originating, evaluating, executing, negotiating, and managing investments and prospective... Read More

Tabreez Lila is Managing Director, Growth & Transition Capital in our Edmonton office. Tabreez has worked in the investment and... Read More

Paul Barbeau has extensive experience in capital markets law and securities offerings, public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), asset... Read More

Rob is the perfect definition of a successful entrepreneur. He has founded multiple companies since his birth in 1972; ranging... Read More

Welcome to the 3rd annual Business Transitions Forum in Edmonton. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to have an excellent conference program with over 40 entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about companies that have previously sold. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

Ted began his journey 25 years ago with Xerox and IBM. He discovered his passion for entrepreneurship acquiring an unprofitable... Read More

Shannon Chmelyk has over 20 years of experience finding business opportunities and getting deals done. His career began in market... Read More

Kristi has been providing mid-market businesses with relationship-focused, strategic financing for over twenty years. As National Managing Director, Kristi leads First West Capital across Canada and delivers tailored subordinated-debt, mezzanine and equity financing solutions for growth, acquisitions and transitions. Prior to First West Capital, Kristi spent ten years with Vancity Capital, another B.C.-based subordinated debt fund. She has also worked with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the Small Enterprise Equity Fund of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Eric Colberg is a Domestic Tax Partner in BDO’s Red Deer office. He is known for his background in oil... Read More

Chad is a Senior Managing Director at TriWest Capital Partners, a Calgary-based private equity firm that has raised over $1.25... Read More

Ms. Delwo is a local small business owner/operator turned startup entrepreneur who’s sold Alberta-made products in 37 countries and counting.... Read More

Based in Vancouver, Geoff is responsible for deal origination and execution, investment analysis, and ongoing portfolio management. Geoff is passionate... Read More

Born and raised on a grain and livestock farm in Swan River, Manitoba, instilled many of the values which provided... Read More

Mike is an entrepreneur at heart. He has built, acquired and sold his own private businesses and guided 100+ entrepreneurs... Read More

P.Eng., MBA, is a serial entrepreneur & business coach that has been growing organizations for over 13 years as a... Read More

In today’s highly competitive marketplace, how can an entrepreneur or small-business owner get a competitive advantage? By enlisting the proven... Read More

Cheryl Grant, CFA is Director of Transactions at Grant Thornton, one of Canada’s largest mid-market focused M&A advisors. Cheryl provides... Read More

As a Partner at Sequeira Partners, Kira leads the Edmonton valuations practice. Kira brings more than 12 years of experience... Read More

Ceilidh Hemmati has a general corporate and commercial practice with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, financial services, and private... Read More

Ashley Hoffer is Owner and Director of Operations at Electrogas Monitors Ltd, a gas detection and safety product company servicing... Read More

HCI Filtration Inc. is a company established to acquire, improve and grow N American businesses operating in the industrial filtration... Read More

Julia Loney is a partner in McMillan’s Calgary office. As a transaction-focused lawyer, she represents clients on a variety of... Read More

Based in Calgary, Jerry joined Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel in June 2011 to expand the practice in Alberta. He is... Read More

Josh Matthews is a Managing Director with PwC Corporate Finance and leads its Alberta team. He is primarily focused on... Read More

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Located in Edmonton, Adam is a Managing Director with BDO Canada Transaction Advisory Services focusing on Mergers &... Read More

Julie Afanasiff’s experience in corporate finance, accounting and transaction engagements spans over 14 years. In that time, Julie has led... Read More

Don’s deep and passionate belief that he has the opportunity to positively impact and change people’s lives by providing a... Read More

Christopher G. Micetich is an accomplished Author and Serial Entrepreneur with over three decades of experience founding and running businesses.... Read More

Lynne Fisher, BA Econ., is the National Team Leader of MNP’s ExitSMART™ service. Located in the firm’s Edmonton office and... Read More

Experienced banking leader with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services sector. Skilled in leadership, product management, sales,... Read More

Jason is a Partner & Senior Managing Director in Deloitte’s Corporate Finance practice and leads the prJason is the Chief... Read More

Mackenzie Regent is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Kalos LLP, an internationally recognized financial due diligence and valuation CPA... Read More

As a Managing Director with Grant Thornton, Ryan advises clients on transactions in a variety of intricate and dynamic situations... Read More

With a university degree and a few years of public sector experience, Vern bought a used computer from a classified... Read More

Josh Remai grew up immersed in the construction industry. He started sweeping floors on his father’s construction sites in the... Read More

Evelyn is a Vice President with Ernst & Young Orenda Corporate Finance Inc. with over 10 years of public practice... Read More

Jesse Douglas is the founder, director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wolverine Energy and Infrastructure. Wolverine has grown quickly... Read More

Erick is the CFO of Leder Holdings Ltd., an Alberta based private holding company and family office with investments in real estate, steel fabrication, hospitality, energy production, and public/private equities.  His primary responsibilities include investment management, strategic capital allocation, and the oversight/governance of operating companies.  Since August 2019, Erick has also served as Interim President focused on leading specific operating company initiatives & developing the leadership capabilities of our family executives as part of the succession plan.

As Executive Director of the Alberta Business Family Institute at the University of Alberta School of Business, Shauna is a... Read More

Jalal has over 15 years of capital markets and corporate strategy experience in both public and private markets. He began... Read More

Ilan Jacobson is responsible for leading FirePower Capital in all its endeavours, setting its strategic direction and providing top-level guidance... Read More

Ian Reynolds specializes in private equity, corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions with a focus on private capital markets. Ian... Read More

Ben was born and raised on a farm in Paraguay. He is an avid linguist. He grew up speaking Low... Read More

Welcome to the 1st annual Business Transitions Forum in Winnipeg. We are excited to be back to in person events and thrilled to be expanding the conference to Winnipeg! We are bringing together entrepreneurs and experts sharing their insights and stories about the process of selling, growing, and transitioning businesses. You will learn from experts and connect with peer groups who will offer valuable insights to help you with transition strategy – whether you’re just beginning to think about it or well-advanced down the path.

Allan Sawiak joined Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in 2000. Allan specializes in the area of taxation with a focus on... Read More

Dalyce Seitz joined Leith Wheeler in March 2020, after eight years with Scotiabank and Scotia Private Investment Counsel. She is responsible... Read More

As Managing Director of Dynamic Legacy Inc, Ms. Fulford provides independent and objective advisory services for Family Offices [Single, Multi... Read More

Matthew Kellow is the Vice President, Growth and Transition Capital at BDC Capital, and is based in the Calgary office. With more than 10 years’ experience as a senior debt, mezzanine and equity provider, Matthew has structured mezzanine investments, equity infusions and helped manage major transactions in fields such as construction, energy, manufacturing and technology.

Francesca Donati is a Director in the Corporate Finance group of PricewaterhouseCoopers, based in the Edmonton office. Francesca has extensive... Read More

Josh is Vice President at Spruceland Millworks and was a shareholder when Spruceland sold to Millar Western Forest Products in... Read More

Guiding his senior management team, Ron Brown provides leadership and strategic direction for Shippers Supply ULC. Ron founded Shippers Supply in 1975... Read More

Jeff is a partner in our advisory services practice based in Toronto specializing in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions... Read More

As a Vice President with Sequeira Partners’ Edmonton office, Scott brings nearly 10 years of accounting and finance experience and... Read More

Paul Anderson is a Calgary entrepreneur.  He founded a number of companies included SpeedTheory (bicycle and triathlon retail stores), Ironman... Read More

Jeff joined TriWest Capital Partners at the inception of Fund II in 2003 from Swiss Water Decaffeinated Coffee Company Inc.,... Read More

Logan Day is a Partner in EY’s Transaction Advisory Services practice in Edmonton. He has over 17 years of experience... Read More

Mario Nigro is a partner in the Toronto office of Stikeman Elliott and a member of the firm’s M&A/Private Equity... Read More

Sarah Gingrich practices corporate/commercial law with a focus on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border and private equity transactions. Acting for... Read More

Mike Steele is a seasoned business leader with expertise in strategy, finance and marketing-communications. Steele has developed global teams (Americas,... Read More

Dave Mason has been in the investment industry for over 30 years.  His career began in 1988 as an investment... Read More

Its Darryl’s mission to help businesses fulfill their strategic vision. Through innovative junior capital solutions, and a collaborative approach, he... Read More

John Carvalho is the President of Stone Oak Capital Inc,. a mid-market M&A advisory firm. John has spent his entire... Read More

Jonathan Piurko is the Co-Founder and CEO of Monarch Bridge Financial Corp.  Mr. Piurko is responsible for all executive functions... Read More

Jerico was born and raised in St.Paul, Alberta, a small town of 6000 residents in north-east Alberta.  He is the... Read More

Amanda is Senior Director, Business Advisory, ATB Value Accelerator with ATB Financial.  Amanda is focused on providing tailored advice to... Read More

As team leader, Alf always has his focus on you. It’s your merger, your acquisition and your divestiture—it deserves his... Read More

Chris Wolfenberg practises business law, focusing on public and private corporate and securities transactions in energy, mining and technology. He... Read More

Carmen is a Senior Wealth Advisor with BDO Wealth Advisory Services Group servicing clients in Alberta.  She has over 17... Read More

Eric started his career as one of the first employees at the Edmonton-based social networking startup, Nexopia.com (which Facebook later... Read More

Heather is a member of Dentons Canada LLP’s Technology and Corporate Commercial Groups. Heather has experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating... Read More

Douglas is an Partner in Deloitte’s Corporate Finance Advisory group. He specializes in the delivery of strategic advice to clients... Read More

Vince’s focus is on creating value and providing guidance to business owners looking to sell, raise capital, acquire or merge. His... Read More

Bernie Moore was the President and CEO of Edmonton-based CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. when it was sold to Thermon, Inc.... Read More

Richard is a serial entrepreneur having started and successfully exited from a number of companies in the technology and environment... Read More

Dan Duffy started Trans Tech Contracting Inc. with three partners and one heavy haul trailer back in 1996. With the... Read More

Mark has been a leader in the conference and tradeshow business for over 25 years with a proven track record for success. As a... Read More

Perry Feldman practices corporate/commercial law in Calgary with a focus on M&A, corporate finance and securities regulation. Bringing a wide... Read More

Jeff Polovick is the Founder of TDF Group Inc., which operates DRIVING FORCE, one of Canada’s largest independent vehicle rentals,... Read More

I am the managing director of Transactions for Northern Alberta with over 10 years’ experience in corporate finance and financial... Read More

Jeremy has been a partner with Felesky Flynn LLP since 2012 and is currently managing partner for Edmonton and Saskatoon.... Read More

At ATB, Todd spends the bulk of his time sharing the story of Alberta’s economy in clear-eyed and energetic talks... Read More

Mr. Howie is President and CEO of Coast Appliances Inc., a leading independent supplier of major household appliances with operations... Read More

Glenn Huber is Founder and Managing Partner of Chrysalis Acquisition Partners Inc. and President of Chrysalis Capital Advisors Inc. Since... Read More

In the last 20 years of Harry’s 37 year working career as well as running operations, he has been involved... Read More

Doug Kinsella, a Canadian national, began his career with Baker Hughes in 1995 after graduating with a technical degree of... Read More

Tim practices in all areas of taxation law with an emphasis on estate/succession planning, corporate and personal tax planning and... Read More

With over 20 years of experience, Leanne has played a crucial role in the development of F12 including the launch... Read More

Ryan has over 10 years’ experience in financial services, real estate development and acquisitions. As First West Capital’s Regional Director,... Read More

Roberta is the 2nd generation of family running the Filter Shop and took over the reins of President from her... Read More

Ian Meier, CPA, CA, is a Partner in MNP’s Edmonton office. Working closely with his clients, Ian delivers a full... Read More

Randy has worked in the financial and estate planning industry for over three decades. As founder and president of Capital... Read More

Originally from Edmonton, Miles earned a BA majoring in Psychology at the University of Alberta. After graduating, he started with... Read More

Sanjaya is a member of EY Law LLP. Sanjaya’s practice covers a wide range of taxation matters, including domestic and... Read More

Edmonton has been home for Erin Rayner nearly all her life; completing all her schooling here including earning a Comprehensive... Read More

“If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at the family business, now is the time” was the phone call... Read More

Andrew has a history of improving financial results through optimizing the collaboration of teams and developing more effective senior leaders;... Read More

Aroon Sequeira is the founder and Chairman of Sequeira Partners, one of Western Canada’s leading M&A and Valuation Advisory firms... Read More

Terry Stephenson founded and became President and CEO of Vertex, a leading North American provider of environmental services, in 2005.... Read More

David has been leading investors and clients through mergers & acquisitions, debt & equity financings and general financial advisory for... Read More

Gordon Wusyk, B.Ed., TEP, is the Founder and CEO of Predictable Futures Inc. – The Business Family Centre and the... Read More