2010 Executive

The directors listed here and the governing executive are elected by the members.

SEAN LAWLOR, PRESIDENT Sean Lawlor is the Manager of Lawlor & Associates Consultants Inc., where he has assumed progressive levels of responsibility over the past twelve years. His executive/management functions include HR Management Strategic Planning, IT, Operations, Marketing and full profit and loss responsibility for both of the firm's divisions - the Internet/Multimedia Division (LACMedia) and the Consulting Division. Sean also supervises and directs all aspects of the marketing and communications offerings of the company, ranging from e-commerce solutions, website/CD-ROM design and development, graphic design, to hi-tech corporate presentations. Over the past decade Sean has also been committed to public service in his community. Prior to becoming President, he was Second-Vice President of the Board of Directors of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce, assuming responsibility of Government Affairs, Tourism and Environment. He participated in the development of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan and is a member of various Chamber of Commerce committees, including Economic Growth, Service with a Smile and Strategic Planning. For Several years, he was President of the North Bay Ultimate League. He also sat on the Cut To The Core Committee- a program established by the North Bay Police Force to improve community safety. In addition, Sean was a member of the fundraising committee for the North Bay Heritage Festival for several years. Recently, he was appointed Program Chair to the Summer in the Park Committee. In 2007 and 2008, Sean was awarded the Betty Alcorn Memorial Award in recognition of his exemplary commitment as a North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce Director.
MARK KING, PAST PRESIDENT Mark is a lifetime resident of North Bay with three children. I hold concern for future generations. Mark is the President of H. Freeman & Co., an industrial supply company. Mark has the following expertise/qualifications: business administration, awareness/understanding of Federal/Provincial/ Municipal Processes/Funding Initiatives, Community Contacts/Contract Negotiations-various level of government including FEDNOR, and Public Speaking. Mark is currently involved in the following community services: Chair-Discovery Routes Regional Trail Organization, Board member - North Bay Planning Board; Children's Aid Society and Past President/Director- North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. In the past Mark has been involved in the following community services: Director-Laurentian Ski Hill; North Bay Hydro Commission; Blue Sky Economic Development Committee, Tourism Cluster; President of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce (2 Year Term); Board member - North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Committee Chair, Trans Canada Pavilion, Snowmobile Advisory Committee, ANTA, representative: Canadian Chamber of Commerce Convention and FONOM.
DEREK SHOGREN, 1ST VICE PRESIDENT I have enjoyed the past years as a member of the Board of Directors, as 1st Vice President, President and Past President. I am an active participant in Board discussions and on past committees such as Strategic Planning and Government Affairs, and currently the Vice President responsible for the Economic Development/Strategic Planning committees. I wish to put my name forward again this year for the Board as North Bay goes into another important year in its’ history. The business community needs to play a vital role in North Bay and ensure that its’ voice is heard. I am the General Manager of Canadian Tire. I have also been the chair of Summer in the Park for the past two years; co-chair on the Labour Market Group; and chair of Stepping Stones (business incubator). As a father, there is no more important goal than to provide our children with a future in North Bay. My family has been in North Bay since 1930 when my grandfather Ralph Foster opened up a dental practice on Main Street. North Bay and its’ development is and will continue to be very important to me. Thank you for your consideration.
JOHN CRESCENZI, 2ND VICE PRESIDENT I am married with two young children (1 boy and 1 girl) - "million dollar family, without the million dollars." My family recently moved here from Toronto and are enjoying being a part of this wonderful community. My experience in the Hospitality Industry spans over the past 19 years. In this time, I have held various positions for recognized companies such as Walt Disney World, Club Med, Hilton & Holiday Inn. In Toronto, I was an active member of the Advisory Committee for the Hospitality program at Humber College, and have recently agreed to take part on a similar committee here at Canadore College. In a recent letter to Mark King and Mayor Victor Fedeli, I suggested that my team at the new Holiday Inn Express will not only be Service Ambassadors for Holiday Inn, but also for the City of North Bay. In many cases, we set the first impression for many who are visiting this city for the first time.
JOHN STRANG, 3RD VICE PRESIDENT John moved to North Bay in 1979 and graduated form West Ferris Secondary in 1984. After attending Canadore College, John's focus turned to his family and his community. Jonathan 16, Carly 13, Adam 4, and Ben 3, benefit from their father's continued commitment to their personal successes and to their communities well being. John has been involved with Easter Seals and the Kiwanis Club. He is an active member of the A.C.T. and the Heritage Festival Management and Executive Committees. John spent 16 years with Prime Restaurants and for the past 7 years has helped U NEED A CAB grow to meet the needs of our thriving community.
RICK EVANS, TREASURER I would like to thank you for allowing me to represent your interests on this year’s Board and am pleased to have been Treasurer on the Executive since 2003 to present. Other responsibilities include the Finance, Membership, and Administration Standing Committee. The Board is dedicated to moving forward the Chamber’s aggressive business development strategy. I manage the City’s Mayor’s Office of Economic Development Department and, in the past, I co-chaired the Chamber’s Economic Growth Committee, and was a member on the Small Business Week Committee. I have been involved in many task forces with the Chamber. Other vital partnerships have resulted in business-to-business ventures, such as the Export Development Initiative as well as the joint marketing with the D.I.A. I have had over 20 years experience in the industrial private sector prior to joining the City. More importantly, I have a real passion for our City and a desire to help it reach its true potential.
PATTI ALCORN-CARR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I have been honoured to serve as a Chamber Manager for the past 9 years and appreciate the opportunity to do so this coming year. I have been an employee with the Chamber for the past 20 years and I feel I have had the opportunity to be involved in most aspects pertaining to the Chamber and its mandate. I am very excited to move forward in 2010, as the voice of business for North Bay and area and I appreciate the support of the volunteers, members and staff of the Chamber.