Ron Vanderwees
Senior Engineer,
SR&ED Services
Business Improvement Group, Inc.
Western Canada
Winnipeg, MB |

Business Improvement Group, Inc. is an industry leader in providing consulting services for the preparation of claims to Canada Revenue Agency’s Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program. |
Rick Suche
President
Fort Garry Fire Trucks
Winnipeg, MB |

Fort Garry Fire Trucks consists of 3 operating divisions including an aftermarket parts and service division, an original equipment division, and a manufacturing division. They also have a sister company which rebuilds brakes and other components. |
Doug Duncan
Independent
Winnipeg, MB |
Doug Duncan has extensive experience in transportation issues in Canada developed over a career that has spanned many years at the University of Manitoba’s Transport Institute, the Canadian National Railway, and through public practice as a Chartered Accountant. |
Glen Naylor
Director of Engineering, New Product Development
New Flyer Industries Limited
Winnipeg, MB |

New Flyer is the largest transit bus manufacturer in North America with a wide range of models to choose from. |
Jim Macdonald
Director of Engineering,
Motor Coach Industries
Winnipeg, MB |

The MCI companies design, build, sell, service, and finance motor coaches, with contacts to customize conversion shells. It also sells parts and is a one-stop shopping center for motor coaches. |
Kevin Dickson
Engineering Manager,
Parker Hannifin Electronic Controls - Electronic Controls Division
Winnipeg, MB |

Parker Hannifin’s Electronic Controls Division provides a full spectrum of system solutions comprising control modules, displays, sensors, harnesses and electromechanical products. It offers a complete line of custom designed products as well as standard components. |
Grant Adolph
Chief Operating Officer
Buhler Industries Inc.
Winnipeg, MB |

Buhler Industries Inc. is an agricultural equipment manufacturer that builds tractors, front-end loaders, augers, compact implements and more. Major brands include Farm King and Versatile. |
Ray Hoemsen
Director
Applied Research and Commercialization
Red River College
Winnipeg, MB |

Red River College’s Applied Research and Commercialization office serves as the contact point for industry seeking to tap into the college’s applied research capabilities. AR&C also designs and conducts industry-focused outreach programs, and business development. |