Business Associate Advisory Council

A powerful, vibrant and growing association of
Independent Event Planner Entrepreneurs .

CanSPEP continuously builds connections within the industry. We invite expertise and input from partners and suppliers through our Business Associate Advisory Council (BAC). BAC members share best practices and knowledge that enhance our educational offerings, strengthen sponsorship opportunities and relationships while providing support for CanSPEP’s growth objectives.

Robert Thompson

AV-CANADA Inc.

Robert is passionate about innovation and delivering quality products for events. As Managing Partner of AV-CANADA Inc., his entrepreneurial approach presents him as an influencer of quality standards and reliability. 

Angelahas been in the office supplies industry for over 11 years with thelast 6 being dedicated to localizing pc/nametag in Canada .

 Business Development Manager 
Destination St. John's

Nancy is an enthusiastic, energetic businessdevelopment manager with a passion for exemplary customer satisfaction.     

Helen has worked in the hospitality industry for most of her professional life. To kick start her career, she gained employment with Westin Ottawa, where she worked for 21 years as a Sales Manager. She is well versed in markets such as; SMERF, Tour & Travel, and Government.

Regional Vice President, Industry Relations, Canada
 Encore Canada

Krista excitedly joined the Encore Canada team in February 2019. In Krista’s present role with Encore she works in business development, client connections and industry association partnerships. 

Jamal has been in thehospitality industry for over 25 years. For over a year now Jamal has embraced hisrole as Director of Field Sales in Canada for Hyatt Hotels, helping eventprofessionals and travel managers in all segments find venue’s that fit theneeds for themselves and their customers.