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.
Our Executive Team
Todd Millar
PRESIDENT & CEO,
TEC Canada Member
Catrinel Popescu
MANAGER OF BRAND & COMMUNICATION
Colten Esser
MANAGER OF STRATEGY & RESEARCH
Cheryl Smith
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER EXPERIENCE
Catherine Robertson
VICE PRESIDENT OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Jane Whitton-Podolski
DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Jody Milhousen
DIRECTOR OF PARTNER EXPERIENCE & ADMINISTRATION
Peter Buchanan
NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CHAIR DEVELOPMENT,
TEC Canada Chair
Heather Waisman
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE,
TEC Canada Member
Pearl Gittins
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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