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Teresa Downs – Superintendent of Schools – Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Teresa Downs has accepted the role of Superintendent of Schools and CEO with the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows School District effective February 26, 2024.

Teresa Downs brings twelve years of leadership experience as Superintendent of Schools. Her journey in education also includes roles as director of instruction, elementary school principal, and teacher in the same district.

In her provincial capacity, Downs has co-led the Management Standards Project with the Ministry of Education and Child Care, addressed rural education challenges as part of the Ministry’s Rural Task Force, and represented the BCSSA on various committees shaping educational policy.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Teresa!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Michael Gray – Superintendent of Human Resources and International Education – Vancouver School Board

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Michael Gray has accepted the position of Executive Director, Employee Services with the Vancouver School Board (VSB). Michael will begin in his new role on September 1, 2023.

With more than 20 years of strategic human resource experience in public education and the broader public sectors, Michael brings expertise in labour relations, strategic planning, equitable employment practices, and policy development within the K-12 education sector.

Michael joins VSB directly from the York Catholic District School Board in Ontario where he held the role of Superintendent of Human Resources and International Education. He holds a Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources and has served on several provincial portfolios as an executive and board director with both the Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’ Association and the Ontario Catholic School Boards’ Officers Associations.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Michael!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top leadership positions.

Erin Howard – Director, Learning Services – Camosun College

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Erin Howard has accepted the role of Director, Learning Services with Camosun College, effective September 5th.

Erin was formerly the Associate Dean for the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation at Lethbridge College, a portfolio comprised of that institution’s Library, Student Academic Support, Educational Develop and Digital Learning units. In addition to providing operational leadership for her department, Erin was also instrumental in the launch of a new website, a redesign of their learning commons, a podcast series on teaching and learning, a Microcredentials initiative, as well as a student core competency system for curriculum. Erin has a Masters of Educational Technology from UBC and is an experienced instructor at the postsecondary level after starting her career teaching in K-12.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Erin!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent private, public, and not-for-profit clients in Canada over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to identify top talent from around the world to critical leadership roles.

Quinn Mathiesen Newcomb – CEO – British Columbia Dental Association

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PFM Executive Search is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Quinn Mathiesen Newcomb as the new Chief Executive Officer of the British Columbia Dental Association, effective September 5, 2023.

Quinn brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having demonstrated exceptional leadership in government and stakeholder relations, as well as strategy management functions. He most recently served as a Senior Executive at Genome BC, where he played a pivotal role in driving successful initiatives and fostering collaborative partnerships. Quinn’s dedication to service, integrity, and collaboration resonates deeply with BCDA’s shared values, making him an excellent fit to guide BCDA staff and provide invaluable support to its members. His leadership comes at a pivotal time, as BCDA enters a new era for the dental profession.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Quinn!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Dennis Thomas-Whonoak – Executive Director, Indigenous Business Initiatives and Engagement – UBC, Sauder School of Business

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Dennis Thomas-Whonoak has accepted the role of Executive Director, Indigenous Business Initiatives and Engagement with the UBC Sauder School of Business effective August 28th.

Dennis is deeply connected to his community and culture, where he serves as an elected councillor for his Nation. He is a member of səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. He also has ancestral ties to Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish Nation), Welsh ancestry and close familial ties to xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Nation). Dennis has an MBA from SFU and brings 15+ years of professional experience from his work with his community, Tsleil-Waututh Nation. During that time, he led new business opportunities and explored future business partnerships, programs and projects. He has extensive experience Indigenizing business initiatives – from large residential developments to sports facilities. As an active community member, Dennis has served on various Boards of Directors, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Museum of Vancouver and City of Vancouver UNDRIP Task Force.

Dennis prides himself on bringing people together and is committed to leave a legacy that strengthens Indigenous peoples and, in turn, strengthens our entire society. He has won several awards for his work including the 2022 Enduring Award from Capilano University Alumni Awards of Excellence, 2021 Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40, 2021 Award for Planning Excellence in the category of Planning for Reconciliation by Canadian Institute of Planners for the Heather Lands project.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Dennis!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.