Celebrating These Bold Moves, Big Wins, and Game-Changers Across Canada
Across Canada, TEC members and Chairs are being recognized for their bold decisions, transformative leadership, and industry-shaping accomplishments. From prestigious CEO awards to powerful keynote talks and breakthrough business growth, these stories highlight what’s possible when driven leaders stay committed to continuous improvement. Each success story is unique—but what unites them is a mindset of growth, resilience, and purpose. At TEC Canada, we’re proud to be part of their leadership journey.
Keep reading to explore the latest milestones from within the TEC Canada community.
Atlantic Canada Leaders Recognized at Top 50 CEO Awards
This year, several TEC Canada members were honoured for their outstanding impact across business and community leadership:
TEC Chair Honouree
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Tanya Chapman, President, The Chapman Group – Honoured as one of Atlantic Canada’s 2025 Top 50 CEOs for her work in advancing organizational culture, leadership development, and strategic human capital initiatives. Based in Fredericton, NB, Tanya also leads a TEC CEO group and plays a key role in developing business leaders through TEC Canada.
TEC Member Honourees
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John Flewelling, CEO of CBCL Limited and a member of a TEC CEO group led by Joe Gillivan in Halifax, NS, now a Two-time recipient, was also honoured as CEO of the Year for Atlantic Canada from among all the 50 award winners!
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Kevin Kiley, Managing Partner at McInnes Cooper and a member of a TEC CEO group led by Joe Gillivan in Halifax, NS, is now a Five-time recipient and, as a result, now enters the Business Hall of Fame.
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Dr. Patricia Pottie, President & CEO at Strongest Families Institute, Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, Scientist at IWK Health Centre, and a member of a TEC CEO group led by Joe Gillivan in Halifax, NS, is now a Third-time recipient!
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Sascha Boulet-Devost, CEO of Capture Therapeutics and a member of Tanya Chapman’s TEC CEO group in Fredericton, NB, is now a Fourth-time recipient!
Congratulations to these Atlantic Canadian leaders who continue to excel at corporate growth, industry innovation and community involvement!
Moosehead Breweries Featured in Atlantic Business Magazine
In the same issue, Andrew Oland, President and CEO of Moosehead Breweries—and a member of a TEC CEO group led by Tanya Chapman in Fredericton, NB since 2009—is featured in a compelling article that highlights how the Oland family is navigating economic pressures while preserving a legacy six generations in the making.
From tackling U.S. tariffs and transportation costs to staying ahead of global competition, Oland has led the brewery with resilience, adaptability, and a deep sense of purpose. Moosehead remains Canada’s largest and oldest Canadian-owned brewery, with a history that includes surviving Prohibition, the Halifax Explosion, and more.
The article also reflects on a memorable moment from over 20 years ago when Moosehead donated a life-size bronze moose sculpture to the Saint John waterfront, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to both community and brand heritage.
Today, Moosehead is the only Canadian-owned brewery with sales offices in all 10 provinces, continuing to lead with pride, vision, and national reach.
A TEDx Spotlight for TEC Chair Chris Hardwick
TEC Chair Chris Hardwick recently took the stage at TEDx Jabavu 2025 with a compelling talk titled What if Someone’s Life Depended on Your Next Decision?
Drawing from his personal journey through extreme adventures and entrepreneurship, Chris challenges leaders to think differently about risk, responsibility, and growth. From Kilimanjaro to Canada’s Sea to Sky Corridor, his stories offer a powerful reminder of what it means to lead with courage and clarity.
TEC Member Spotlight: Ryan Zaworski, Okanagan Fix Wings Ltd.
Ryan Zaworski, Founder and PRM of Okanagan Fix Wings Ltd., is a TEC Canada member in Shaune Eldred’s Small Business group in Kelowna, BC. Since 2019, Ryan and his wife Holly have grown their Vernon-based company into a trusted aircraft maintenance provider known for quality, speed, and service excellence.
Okanagan Fix Wings is a Transport Canada–approved maintenance organization, offering specialized support for both private and commercial aircraft. The company is currently in the process of becoming a certified Textron Aviation field service facility to better serve Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft across the Okanagan and beyond.
“We pride ourselves on doing things fairly quickly,” says Ryan. “We’re fast, and we do it right.”
With a transparent billing model, hands-on leadership, and a collaborative team of AMEs and apprentices, Okanagan Fix Wings is setting a high standard in Canadian aviation maintenance.
Check out the video below and click here to check out their website
Honouring Excellence: Mina Farinacci Named FCPA
TEC Canada is proud to celebrate Mina Farinacci, Partner at BDO Canada LLP and a member of a CEO group led by TEC Chair Katherine Crewe, for being named a Fellow of the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (FCPA).
This prestigious designation recognizes Mina’s outstanding contributions to the accounting profession and her ongoing impact as a leader, mentor, and community advocate. Her commitment to people and performance has left a lasting mark on clients and colleagues alike.
