About TEC
Collective Intelligence, Fearlessly Approaching Issues, Knowing Better, And Then Doing Better.
History Of TEC Canada
The TEC Canada story began in 1985, when Dr. Lynn Tanner brought the peer advisory model to Canada. Lynn attended a TEC meeting in the United States as a guest and immediately recognized the power of the peer advisory format. He knew that for TEC to be a success he had to recruit the right people, and he did. It took capital, optimism and determination to bring it to life. We’re thankful for all the hard work and passion he invested in sharing this powerful idea.
Our Origin Story
The original TEC started in 1957 when a Wisconsin businessman named Robert Nourse met with four fellow chief executives in the office of the Milwaukee Valve Company. His objective was to test a simple, yet revolutionary idea. He wanted them to share their knowledge and experiences to help each other generate better results for themselves and their businesses. Soon this group of businessmen were probing, asking questions and making suggestions. They challenged each other, working together to solve issues and grow.
That’s when The Executive Committee (TEC) and the first Executive Leadership Program began. Now known as Vistage, this format operates in 20 countries around the world. Members meet in private advisory groups every month under the same guiding principles—to help one another become better leaders, make better decisions and achieve better results. What’s more, Vistage and its affiliate members are connecting in ways Robert never could have imagined: learning from hundreds of top industry speakers, tapping into a vast online resource library, and collaborating around the world.
Our Vision
Accelerate the growth and development of Canadian business leaders.
Our Mission
Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives and business leaders.
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Make Better Decisions
Through the power of your peer group, you will be confident in the impactful decisions you make for your business
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Be Held Accountable
The decisions you make in TEC aren’t easy. Your group is vested in your success. Expect to be held accountable to seeing those decisions through to completion
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Grow as a Leader
Reaching beyond what you expected, both as a person and as a leader are what TEC is all about
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Free from Isolation
As a CEO, as a leader, as an owner, you often have nowhere to turn for support. TEC will provide you that source to help make better decisions, with the input of a vested group of leaders from a variety of industries
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Change is Constant
Dealing with change is a challenge. With a group of skilled individuals all working to support your interests, coping with the extreme changes in the economy, your business, and your professional life is a little bit easier
Our Executive Team
Todd Millar
PRESIDENT & CEO,
TEC Canada MemberCatherine Robertson
VICE PRESIDENT
Julie Czech
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
TEC Canada MemberJonah McEachern
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS,
TEC Canada MemberMarc Johnson
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING,
TEC Canada MemberPearl Gittins
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Peter Buchanan
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CHAIR DEVELOPMENT,
TEC Canada ChairJody Milhousen
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Our Featured Chairs
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Sheila Smigarowski
TEC CEO Chair, Edmonton
Sheila Smigarowski is a highly accomplished executive leadership coach and risk management consultant.
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Aaron London
TEC CEO Chair, Winnipeg
Aaron London leverages his decades of business and legal experience to help individuals and organizations reach their goals.
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Benoit Allaire
TEC CEO Chair, Montreal
Benoit Allaire has over 30 years in marketing, with solid expertise in commercialization and communication strategy in both B2C and B2B environments.
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For over 35 years, TEC’s proven process has helped over 25,000 Canadian executives and owners become better leaders. Explore who could be sitting at your table.
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