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Erika Andrusiak, Owner

Durham First Aid Inc.

Erika Andrusiak is a resident of downtown Whitby and is a passionate supporter of the community who is committed to shopping and buying local.

Erika has a degree in Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo and began working for a planning firm in Whitby in 2004. After working in the planning field for eight years, she realized that it was not her passion and she took a part-time job at the Durham branch of the Canadian Red Cross as a First Aid Coordinator in 2012. As a lifeguard, swim instructor, and first aid instructor, this job was the perfect fit. Not only was she able to share her passion for first aid, but was able to coordinate great quality first aid courses for the public. The Red Cross restructured in 2014 and no longer offered first aid courses to the public directly, but moved to sell their products to Training Partners of the Red Cross.

Being transitioned from the job she loved, the next natural step was to start her own business and she opened Durham First Aid Inc. in 2015, with a training centre opening on Wentworth Street East in Oshawa in 2017. She prides herself on offering people the highest quality first aid and CPR courses, not only for certification purposes for the workplace but to ensure that participants leave with the confidence and knowledge they need to help in an emergency.

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Shaun Bernstein, Owner

The Write Stuff Agency

Shaun Bernstein brings his drive, experience, and his passion for community to the Whitby Chamber board. A former employment lawyer and journalist, Shaun is the owner of The Write Stuff Agency - a content writing agency based in Durham Region. A storyteller from birth, he's been a devoted member of the Chamber this year, and is proud to be one of the co-hosts of Java Jolt, where he has the chance to facilitate conversations between Chamber members and newcomers from all industries.

He also has board experience, having spent the past two years serving as a director of the Durham Community Legal Clinic, and as part of the core team that has guided the clinic through significant transitions in that time. While no longer a practising lawyer, his background grants him an added perspective on important issues such as risk mitigation, compliance, and staffing.  When given the opportunity, Shaun will readily tell you about his initial reluctance to join the Chamber back in his legal days, and how grateful he is to participate today as a business owner in Durham Region. It would be an honour to support the further support the community in this capacity.

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Joel Davies, Owner

Render Developments

Joel has been in the digital marketing world since 2004. He has provided real estate animation and solutions to municipalities and real estate developers through Render Developments. Joel's love for architecture stemmed from his Urban Studies education at Concordia University. When the opportunity arose to combine digital marketing and architecture, he couldn’t pass it up.

Four years ago, Joel and his business partner fell in love with the idea of 3D animation to sell real estate. The market was ready for more quality animated videos, more user-friendly software and a better customer experience. They started Render Developments and the rest is history.

Joel is eager to help with membership development and teach fellow members how the Whitby Chamber has helped his business. Joel takes pride in helping his community.

Feel free to reach out to him.

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Brent Giroux, Owner

The R.E.S.T. Centre

Brent opened the first independent Floatation Therapy Centre in Ontario in 2011 in Sudbury Ontario. He moved the business, The R.E.S.T. Centre, to Whitby in 2017 to pursue helping more people.

Brent has been at the forefront of drug-free, alternative therapies for pain management within the Wellness changing industry in Ontario. While working for a psychiatrist as a Behaviour Therapist for people with head injuries, he was first introduced to floatation therapy-restricted environmental stimuli therapy. Educating his clientele about allowing the brain and body to rest and the numerous health improvements that are a result of it is an intrinsic passion Brent has. Helping move the float industry foreword is also a passion of Brent’s.

Brent is very passionate about supporting local small businesses, networking with everyone he meets. Brent really appreciates everyone’s individual story of pain and health no matter where they are on the spectrum of wellness.

Brent has over 33 year’s experience working with chronic pain and the effects of head injuries.  Brent worked for several psychologists as well as The Ontario March of Dimes, working with clients with severe head injuries, helping them re-learn needed social skills. Brent attended Cambrian College in Sudbury as well as taking a suicide intervention course at Laurention University.

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Miles Goacher, CPA, CA, CFP, CIM, FCSI

Goacher Wealth Management, RBC Dominion Securities

Miles Goacher is the name behind Goacher Wealth Management, RBC Dominion Securities. He is primarily responsible for managing client relations, client acquisition, investment strategy, wealth planning, and overall business direction.  Miles provides comprehensive wealth management strategies along with discretionary portfolio management.

Miles is a Certified Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Financial Divorce Analyst, and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. He has spent over 20 years with RBC Dominion Securities serving high net worth individuals and their families. Prior to that, Miles spent time on the retail bond desk and owned his own tax practice.  Miles has been a member of the RBC Dominion Securities Top Tier Executive Council since 2007, which celebrates the top 125 advisors for their business practices and client experience.  Miles graduated from Dalhousie University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Commerce.

Through the years Miles has been a major supporter of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, including serving as President on the Board of Directors from 2016-2017.

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Craig Howie, Mortgage Broker

Neighbourhood Dominion Lending Centres

Craig Howie is a long-term resident of Whitby and a passionate supporter of the community. As a Mortgage Broker with Dominion Lending, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his clients with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Craig is also self-employed, and truly appreciates the value that small business brings to the community and understands the struggles they can experience.

A long-term member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, Craig believes that giving back to the community is its own reward. Craig has had the privilege of helping organize the Whitby Ribfest, an annual event attracting thousands of people and raising over $500,000 for projects right here in Whitby. He has also had the opportunity to be a part of hands-on projects in Whitby, Dominican Republic, Thailand, and Laos.

Craig is looking forward to showing fellow members how to use the Whitby Chamber of Commerce benefits to make the Whitby business community stronger.

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Bill Noonan, Account Manager 

MicroAge Peterborough - Whitby

A lifelong resident of the Durham Region, Bill brings over 38 years of experience working in the IT Sector supporting customers across Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail, Banking, Insurance, Public and Private Sector. Bill has experience in Management, Team Building, Finance, Sales and Strategic Planning

Bill joined the Whitby Chamber of Commerce in January of 2020 and over the last 3 years has been very active in learning and connecting with members at monthly events. Bill’s current role is an Account Manager for MicroAge Whitby providing full IT support for small business owners in the community and educating them on Cyber Security.

While not working you can find Bill spending time with his wife and four adult children or on the golf course.

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Ana Rejab, Business Development Bank of Canada

Ana seamlessly blends her passion for community development with a wealth of expertise in business financing, igniting local economic growth. Her diverse background, shaped by a multicultural upbringing, involvement in an education start-up, numerous fundraising and community projects, and over a decade in commercial banking, equips her with a unique perspective. Ana's cross-cultural intelligence, cultivated through varied life experiences, enriches her ability to engage in deeper and more meaningful conversations in today's diverse business landscape. She is committed to assisting business owners in achieving their goals by providing equitable access to advice, connections, and financing.

When Ana isn't actively working towards positive and equitable change, she indulges her inner foodie by exploring diverse cuisines through dining out and selecting fresh ingredients for home-cooked delights. Her love for gardening, hiking, and travel reflects her zest for life. Additionally, at home gatherings, Ana delights in encouraging her guests to partake in lively board game sessions.

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Glen Smith, President

MultiCorp.

Glen started in the industry working on the trucks during his college days and never left. MultiCorp was founded in 1995 by Glen and Christine Smith. Glen was recruited by The Commercial Relocation Network in 2012 to become the designated mover, installer and storage company in the GTA and the surrounding area, working with a broad range of Fortune 500 Companies. In the fall of 2017, MultiCorp relocated from Scarborough to Whitby and quickly became a fixture in local businesses. MultiCorp is a founding partner of 1855 Whitby, supplying furniture and design services to the project.

Glen joined the Whitby Chamber of Commerce to try and meet local vendors to enhance MutiCorp’s broad range of commercial office services and quickly became a fixture at Chamber events and promoter of the Chamber and its members. Glen is also Past President of a local BNI Chapter and a member of the 100 Men of Whitby. He designed, specified and completed the restack of Whitby Town Hall, The Whitby Planning Office, The Spark Centre and many more local projects.

In his spare time, he can be found buzzing around town on his Harley or tending to some succulent meal he is concocting on his backyard smoker.

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