EAST VALLEY - Key Persons


Bob Justason

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder / COO and Co - Founder of Mariner. Former VP of Broadband Engineering at Aliant Telecom

Gerry Pond - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Co - Founder / Chair Emeritus and Co - Founder of Mariner. Former President of Aliant Telecom.
  • Co - Founder and Chair Emeritus of Mariner Partners Inc

Leslie Magee

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of Develop Saint John
  • Co - Executive Director
  • Executive in Residence
  • Principal at Maytree Developments
Leslie Magee is a Principal at Maytree Developments. In her current role, Leslie pursues real estate development and investment opportunities including retail and multi-residential acquisitions, private equity and angel investment. Prior to her current role, Leslie worked in both the telecom and knowledge management industries in marketing and operational leadership roles. She was a senior leader at Innovatia where she led the marketing team and later the learning solutions group. She also worked earlier in her career at NBTel. Leslie is skilled in strategic planning, marketing strategy, financial analysis, customer relationship management and team building. She is pragmatic and results-oriented with a collaborative style. In the community, Leslie is the Chair of Develop Saint John, is a Board member of the Saint John United Way and is the Board representative on the Saint John United Way Investment Committee. Leslie has a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University and an MBA from Dalhousie University.

Marc Savoie

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager
  • Co - Executive Director
  • Executive in Residence
Marc is a dedicated senior manager and angel investor with over 20 years of experience in product management, software development, and customer success.

Pam Beyea

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
30 years experience in the ICT sector, specializing in business change management.