RISE ASSET DEVELOPMENT - Key Persons


Anne Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Board of Directors
  • Business Advisor ( Sudbury )

Beth Dea - COO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
Beth Dea comes to Rise from Futurpreneur Canada, where she was the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, working directly with the CEO. Beth joined Futurpreneur Canada in June 2010 as the Director of Programs, where she was responsible for the strategic direction of Futurpreneur's mentoring and financing programs. In her partnerships role, Beth cultivated high-impact relationships with corporate, government, academic and non-profit organizations. Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of a Toronto-based children's charity, the Philpott Children's Fund, for 5 years and worked at the Schulich School of Business' Nonprofit Management Program. Beth holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business. She sits on the Advisory Committees of Venture for Canada and Access Employment Services and has held multiple board positions.

Carolyn Burke

Job Titles:
  • Secretary of the Board of Directors

Craig Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Director

David Proudfoot

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor ( London )

David R. Smith

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the Board of Directors

Dr. Brian Golden

Job Titles:
  • Ex - Officio - Board of Directors / Support

Elle Crevits

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor ( Ottawa )

Garfinkel Award Winners

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Investment Committee

Geff Stutman

Job Titles:
  • Mentorship Program & Strategic Projects

Joel Baum

Job Titles:
  • Director

John Trainor

Job Titles:
  • Ex - Officio - Board of Directors
Rise excites me most because it sits at the sweet spot of the Rotman School's strengths (business strategy, innovation, and financing), and my commitment and the school's to the health system and public policy. Add to that the opportunity to work with so many great partners and clients, this is where I want to give my time.

Justin Carter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Board of Directors
  • Special Projects and Digital Lead

Michelle Manohar

Job Titles:
  • Loan Administrator

Narinder Dhami

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director of Rise Asset Development, Appeared on Segments in February 2012 and February 2013 to Discuss Entrepreneurship & Mental Health
Narinder Dhami, Executive Director of Rise Asset Development, appeared on segments in February 2012 and February 2013 to discuss entrepreneurship & mental health

Robert J. McGuire - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors

Rod Lohin

Job Titles:
  • Ex - Officio - Board of Directors

Sally Wilkie

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager

Sandra Rotman

Job Titles:
  • Founding Donor - Ex - Officio, Board of Directors
Sandra Rotman is a leader in many community endeavours. She was honoured with the Order of Ontario in 2006, and was awarded an Honorary LLD from the University of Toronto in 2009. The Association of Fundraising Professionals presented Sandra and Joseph Rotman with the 2009 Outstanding Philanthropists Award. Sandra obtained her degrees from Toronto Teachers College, Columbia University and the University of Toronto. Among her major initiatives is the establishment of the Program in Neuropsychiatry at the Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care, the Sandra Rotman Chair in Social work at the University of Toronto and the Sandra Rotman Chair in Health Sector Strategy at The University of Toronto and The University Health Network. Sandra is an active member of the advisory Board to Sotheby's Canada International and of the Board of Directors at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Sarah Conway

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Board of Directors
  • Business Advisor ( Kingston )

Steven Cope

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Staff & Board of Directors
  • Business Advisor ( Toronto )
  • Community Outreach and Business Advisor ( Toronto ) Support

Vern Vautour

Job Titles:
  • Business Advisor ( Niagara )
Working with Rise clients has been a rewarding and inspirational experience. Through their skill and determination, supported by Rise financing and business mentoring, Rise clients are creating sustainable businesses for themselves, working to repair damaged credit and transitioning from government supports.