Richard A. Cox, CQF
President, RAC/JEC Consultants Inc.

Richard A. Cox has been in the Information Technology field for 28 years, the last 15 years in the Quality Assurance discipline and has become an expert in process development and improvement. His interest in QA lead him to form RAC/JEC Consultants in 1992 and worked with such organizations as McGill University, Air Canada and IBM. He received his CSQA (Certified Software Quality Analyst) certification from Quality Assurance Institute in April 1994. Then obtained his CSTE (Certified Software Test Engineer) in July 1996. He has been a frequent speaker at the QAI International I.T. Quality Conferences on a variety of QA topics.

Richard has always felt that there has been one thing that seems to be missing from QA programs, initiatives and teachings. That is the people side, not enough emphasis has been put on developing the attitudes of the individuals that must implement and use any changes initiated. Beside management commitment, lack of employee involvement and commitment is the major contributor to failure. In his research he discovered Resource Associates Corporation (RAC) and Total Quality Institute (TQI) have developed processes that balances an organizations strategy, their people and their processes, to optimize their ability to succeed. Thus he formed an affiliation with RAC-TQI in 2003, where he is the first one in Canada, and obtained his Certified Quality Facilitator (CQF) certification.

He is now working with organizations in Canada, helping them to achieve higher productivity and profitability.

Catherine Wellein
President, CLW Associates 

For 10 years previous to become an associate of RAC/JEC Consultants Inc., Catherine Wellein has helped businesses increase their profits by boosting their productivity, achieved by addressing corporate strategy, systems and people, using a proven performance excellence model.

Catherine began her career with great success in sales, which lead her to work within a governmental sector council, where she developed training programs on a national level aimed at increasing the performance of employees. She also planned and implemented innovative corporate trade shows to promote the programs.

Pursuant to this, Catherine enjoyed a successful management career within the pharmaceutical industry, continuing to streamline processes, increase productivity, and promote a strong leadership environment.

Catherine then moved on to share her vast experience and proven methods. Coaching others and helping them to achieve their goals is her passion and the key to her success.

As a graduate of Concordia University in Sociology and Marketing, Catherine possesses a strong understanding of workplace dynamics, as well as the challenges facing businesses in today’s ever-changing environment. She also studied Criminology at the University of Ottawa, which served to deepen her understanding of human behavior.

Her background, along with her genuine interest in people, quick analytical skills, sharp business sense and her adaptability to change, make her uniquely qualified in assisting companies to achieve higher levels of success.

Corry Robertson 
President, P2 Potential to Performance 

Corry Robertson is a certified corporate and business coach who specializes in leadership training for young executives and entrepreneurs. Those who partner with her produce transformational results.

Corry's clients appreciate her ability to diagnose the issues at hand and link that diagnosis to the impact that the issues have on business results. Her sharp instincts and communication skills enable her to not only engage people but also to inspire them to improve their performance, enhance the quality of their lives and maximize their contribution at work, at home and in society.

By using the coach approach, Corry supports individuals through the process of discovery and ultimately, the development of strategies for success.

Ms. Robertson is uniquely qualified in this field. Combining practical experience as a business owner, with a successful track record as an executive on the supplier side of the pharmaceutical industry Corry is a professional with a well rounded perspective of the work place, organizational development and leadership challenges.

Practical business experience is enhanced by formal qualifications from Corporate Coach University's Advanced Corporate Coaching Program, a bachelor's degree from Concordia University's prestigious Communication Studies Program and formal studies at McGill University in the fields of marketing and public relations. She is a member if the International Coach Federation and as such she adheres to their professional code of ethics.

For more information, go to www.potentialtoperformance.com

Edward S. Rudick 
MBA Business Coach 

Edward Rudick is a seasoned businessman with a diverse background in the service, distribution, retail and computer software sectors.  Ed Rudick holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and a MBA from York University.  He also studied at Université Laval in both business and law.  In addition, ED holds a certification in professional and personal coaching from Concordia University.

A business consultant and coach since 1997, Ed brings a wealth of understanding and insight into the dynamics of organizational function and a strong innate sensitivity to the needs of individuals within the context of corporate and personal goals. The difference he makes in people’s lives is the force that drives him.

His coaching experience runs the gamut from senior executives in multi-national companies to owner/managers and operational personnel, in small to medium-sized business. Ed particularly enjoys working with entrepreneurs with whom he shares a common affinity, having been the owner of several companies over a period of more than 22 years. Whether it is strategic planning, marketing or launching a new project or business venture, Ed has the knowledge and background to help move things forward effectively and rapidly.

For more information, go to www.coachmontreal.ca