People: New Flyer Industries Inc. (NFI_u.TO)

NFI_u.TO on Toronto Stock Exchange

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9 Feb 2010
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Tobin, Brian 54 Independent Chairman of the Board
Soubry, Paul 45 2009 President, Chief Executive Officer
Asham, Glenn Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Pewarchuk, Colin 2007 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Smith, Paul Executive Vice President - Sales and Marketing
Peper, Hans Executive Vice President - Customer Services
Wright, William Executive Vice President - Supply Management
Joseph, Wayne 2008 Executive Vice President - Operations
Wood, Kevin 2009 Vice President - Manufacturing
Stoddart, Chris 2007 Vice President - Engineering Services
Marinucci, John 2009 Director
Sardo, V. James 2005 Director
McLeod, Wayne 2005 Director
Edwards, Larry 59 2008 Director
Jacobsen, Pat 2009 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Tobin, Brian The Honourable Brian V. Tobin, P.C., ICD.D, is Independent Chairman of the Board of New Flyer Industries Inc. He served as the Federal Minister of Industry from October 2000 to January 2002. Previously, he served as the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador from 1996 to 2000 and won two consecutive majority governments in provincial elections held in February 1996 and February 1999. Mr. Tobin served as a Member of Parliament from 1980 to 1996 and served as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in the federal cabinet from 1993 to 1996. Mr. Tobin is currently Senior Business Advisor with Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP in Toronto. Mr. Tobin serves on a number of other public company boards being, Aecon Group Inc., Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., SonnenEnergy Corp. and is Vice-Chairman of the board of Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Limited. Mr. Tobin is also Chairman of the board of NFI. Mr. Tobin is director of Canpages Inc. and Marport Canada Inc. He is also Special Advisor for the Canadian Youth Business Foundation. Mr. Tobin is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and a graduate of the Directors Education Program.
Soubry, Paul Mr. Paul Soubry is President and Chief Executive Officer of New Flyer Industries Inc. effective from Jan. 19, 2009. Mr. Soubry Mr. Soubry holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba and completed the executive development program at Harvard Business School. Mr. Soubry has a strong sales, marketing, business development and operations background in highly leveraged businesses held by both trade and private equity owners with substantial experience in business transformations and LEAN operational practices. Prior to joining New Flyer, Mr. Soubry worked for StandardAero where he held a variety of increasingly senior positions including being named President in 2001, Chief Operating Officer in 2006, and Chief Executive Officer in 2007. Mr. Soubry currently sits on the Boards of the Mondetta Clothing Company, The Smartpark Development Corporation and the Associates of the I.H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba. In 2003, Mr. Soubry was named one of the recipients of “Canada’s Top 40 under 40” award.
Asham, Glenn Mr. Glenn Asham is Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of New Flyer Industries Inc. Mr. Asham obtained his chartered accountancy designation in 1987 and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba in 1984. Prior to joining the Company, he worked with Deloitte & Touche for eight years, providing client services in the areas of accounting, auditing, taxation and management consulting.
Pewarchuk, Colin Mr. Colin Pewarchuk is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of New Flyer Industries Inc. Mr. Pewarchuk obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from the University of Manitoba in 1990 after which he worked for a Canadian financial institution as a personal banker. Mr. Pewarchuk obtained a law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1996 and prior to joining New Flyer, was a lawyer at the law firm of Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP since 1997. Mr. Pewarchuk is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and a graduate of the Directors Education Program.
Smith, Paul Mr. Paul Smith is Executive Vice President - Sales and Marketing of New Flyer Industries Inc. Mr. Smith provides executive level leadership for all of the Company’s sales and marketing activities including managing customer relations, ensuring competitive bus contract bidding, managing the administration of bus contracts and providing market forecasting. Mr. Smith has over 15 years of design experience in the mechanical technical field, having spent the last 21 years with New Flyer. Since joining New Flyer, Mr. Smith spent six years in the engineering department as a designer on various projects including the original low-floor prototype bus. For the last 15 years, Mr. Smith has served the Company’s sales department in various senior roles and has been providing Executive oversight in Sales and Marketing since May, 2000.
Peper, Hans Mr. Hans Peper is Executive Vice President, Customer Services of New Flyer Industries Inc. Mr. Peper studied in the Netherlands where he graduated with a Masters of Agricultural Engineering. During his professional career, he has operated in a variety of senior management positions within the European farm equipment industry. Mr. Peper came to Canada in the mid 1980s. Since joining New Flyer in 1989, Mr. Peper has been part of the Company’s executive team and developed both the aftermarket parts and publications organizations of the Company into market positions. Under his responsibility, New Flyer has combined all aftermarket activities into one business unit, covering all aspects of industry service, warranty, parts and training support to the Company’s customers.
Wright, William Mr. William Wright is Executive Vice President, Supply Management of New Flyer Industries Inc. White joined New Flyer in 1998 as Corporate Controller and moved to the position of Vice- President, Supply Management in 2002. He was appointed Executive Vice-President, Supply Management in 2006 and he is responsible for the activities of pricing bids, strategic sourcing, operational purchasing, production planning, materials management and logistics. Mr. White obtained his chartered accountancy designation in 1993 after graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce with honours from the University of Manitoba in 1990. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. White worked with Deloitte & Touche for eight years.
Joseph, Wayne Mr. Wayne R. Joseph is Executive Vice President, Operations New Flyer Industries Inc., July, 2008. Mr. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration along with a degree in Accounting from Ashland University, Ohio and is certified by The Association for Operations Management. Mr. Joseph has held executive level positions at North American Bus Industries, Blue Bird Body Company and BAE Systems. Mr. Joseph has extensive experience and a proven record of excellence in vehicle manufacturing operations and the heavy duty transit market.
Wood, Kevin Mr. Kevin Wood is Vice President, Manufacturing of New Flyer Industries Inc. Mr. Wood holds a Bachelor of Administration degree from Ashland University, Ohio and CPIM status from The Association for Operations Management. During his professional career, he has operated in a variety of senior management positions within the transportation industry. He has a very strong background in operational transformations and a proven track record in achieving world class operational practices.
Stoddart, Chris Mr. Chris Stoddart is Vice President, Engineering Services of New Flyer Industries Inc. Mr. Stoddart obtained his Professional Engineers designation in 1997 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in Michigan (formerly GMI Engineering and Management Institute) in 1994. Mr. Stoddart has a strong manufacturing background with nine years of automotive experience at a General Motors car assembly plant, and nine years experience in manufacturing freight railcars at National Steel Car. During his time at National Steel Car, Mr. Stoddart held positions of increasing responsibility, including Director of Process Engineering, Managing Director of Manufacturing Engineering, and over five years as Vice President of Engineering Services.
Marinucci, John Mr. John Marinucci, C.A., ICD.D, is Director of New Flyer Industries Inc., since June 16, 2005. He joined New Flyer as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2002 and retired as an executive officer of the Company at the beginning of 2009. Mr. Marinucci is a Chartered Accountant and holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University. Mr. Marinucci currently also serves as a director of SMTC Corporation. Mr. Marinucci has a strong manufacturing background with a proven track record in operational restructurings and management of highly leveraged business concerns. Mr. Marinucci served for eight years as President and Chief Operating Officer for a Canadian manufacturer and lessor of freight railcars and is a former President of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers. He has also held executive and senior management roles within Canadian and United States-based organizations. Mr. Marinucci is also a member of several private company boards. Mr. Marinucci is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and a graduate of the Directors Education Program.
Sardo, V. James Mr. V. James Sardo is Director of New Flyer Industries Inc., since June 16, 2005. he has been a director of Hydrogenics Corporation, a fuel cell technology company. Mr. Sardo was appointed a director of Northstar Healthcare Inc. in 2008. Mr. Sardo was a director of Royal Group Technologies Limited from 2003 to 2006 and SonnenEnergy Corp from 2008 to 2009. Mr. Sardo was also a trustee of Countryside Power Income Fund from 2004 to 2007; Union Waterheater Income Trust from 2003 to 2007; and Custom Direct Income Fund form 2003 to 2007. Prior to these appointments, Mr. Sardo was interim CEO of Royal Group Technologies Limited from 2004 to 2005, President of the Canadian Operations of Moore Corporation Limited, a business forms and communications company, from 1999 to 2001 and President and CEO of SMK Speedy International Inc., an international automotive repair company, from 1997 to 1999. Prior to 1997 Mr. Sardo was Chief Executive Officer of Amre Inc., a Dallas based marketer of home improvement products from 1994 to 1995 and Chief Executive Officer of SNE Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of windows and doors from 1991 to 1994. Mr. Sardo is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and a graduate of the Directors Education Program.
McLeod, Wayne Mr. Wayne M.E. McLeod is Director of New Flyer Industries Inc., since June 16, 2005. Mr. McLeod is a corporate director and is the chairperson of the Institute of Corporate Directors. Mr. McLeod currently also serves as a member of the board of directors of Morguard Investments Inc., SMTC Corporation, and a trustee of Richards Packaging Income Fund. Mr. McLeod was a trustee of Atlas Cold Storage Income Fund until October 2006, a director of CanWest Mediaworks Inc. until July, 2007 and a director of Turbo Power Systems Inc. until 2008. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. He received his Masters of Business Administration from Harvard University in 1965. Mr. McLeod retired in 1999 after 20 years with CCL Industries Inc., where he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the board of directors, among other positions. Mr. McLeod has served twice as an executive-in-residence for the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Edwards, Larry Mr. Larry Edwards is Director of New Flyer Industries Inc. Mr. Edwards is a corporate director and also serves on the board of NCI Building Systems, Inc. Mr. Edwards was a director of Global Power Equipment Group Inc. (“GPEG”) and its predecessor Global Energy Equipment Group, Inc. from 1998 until January, 2008. Mr. Edwards served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of GPEG from June 1998 until his retirement in December 2006. Mr. Edwards also served as the CEO of GPEG’s predecessor company from June 1998 until GPEG’s initial public offering in May 2001. From February 1994 until June 1998, Mr. Edwards served as the President of Jason Incorporated’s power generation division. From 1976 until 1994, Mr. Edwards held various positions with Braden Manufacturing, including Vice President of Operations, General Manager and President. Prior to the IDS Offering, Mr. Edwards served on the Board of Transit Holdings since August 2004. Mr. Edwards earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University and an M.B.A. with honors from Oklahoma City University.
Jacobsen, Pat Ms. Pat Jacobsen has been appointed to the board of New Flyer Industries Inc. with effect from November 12, 2009. Ms. Jacobsen served as the CEO of TransLink in Vancouver, BC, from 2001 to 2008 before retiring. During her tenure at TransLink, Ms. Jacobsen demonstrated planning and strategic leadership which led to ridership increases, new major capital projects and Canada's first transit police force, which improved safety and security for operators and passengers. Prior to TransLink, Ms. Jacobsen served as the President and CEO of the Manitoba Workers' Compensation Board in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has also held senior positions at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Manulife Insurance Company and the Government of Ontario, where her last position was Deputy Minister of Transportation. Ms. Jacobsen has been honoured with many awards, most notably for her efforts in sustainability and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Tobin, Brian --
Soubry, Paul --
Asham, Glenn 1,127,210
Pewarchuk, Colin --
Smith, Paul 1,184,430
Peper, Hans 1,177,970
Wright, William 1,502,070
Joseph, Wayne --
Wood, Kevin --
Stoddart, Chris --
Marinucci, John 2,499,530
Sardo, V. James --
McLeod, Wayne --
Edwards, Larry --
Jacobsen, Pat --
As Of 27 Dec 2008

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