Business Associate Advisory Council 2025
CanSPEP continuously builds connections within the industry. We invite expertise and input from partners and suppliers through our Business Associate Advisory Council (BAC). BAC members share best practices and knowledge that enhance our educational offerings, strengthen sponsorship opportunities and relationships while providing support for CanSPEP’s growth objectives.
Robert Thompson Vice President Sales/Partner AV-CANADA Inc.
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Bradley Styba Manager, Business development Bradley Styba is an experienced professional in the events and hospitality industry, currently serving as the Vice President of Education for the MPI BC Chapter. With a strong background in event planning and professional development, he is dedicated to advancing industry knowledge and fostering connections within the meetings and events community.   
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Karen Doucet Sales Manager Karen joined the team at Destination Moncton-Dieppe in 2022, bringing with her a longstanding commitment to the business events industry and a strong connection to the Maritimes. As Sales Manager at Destination Moncton-Dieppe, Karen is dedicated to driving business events and fostering strategic partnerships.
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 Helen Bird Account Manager, Convention Sales Shaw Centre
Helen has worked in the hospitality industry for most of her professional life. To kick start her career, she gained employment with Westin Ottawa, where she worked for 21 years as a Sales Manager. She is well versed in markets such as; SMERF, Tour & Travel, and Government.
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Krista Cameron, DES Vice President, Industry Relations and Business Development, Canada Krista has been in the M&C industry for 27 years and excitedly joined the Encore Canada team in February 2019. Her pervious experience includes teaching in South Korea, as Station Chairman for the American Red Cross in Germany, Event Manager for the U.S. Air Force in Europe, and Corporate Events Manager for a Fortune 100 company in California.
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Orest Gawdyda Manager, Business Development Orest is the Manager of Business Development with Events Regina Business, an affiliate of the Regina Hotel Association. He was born and raised in Regina with a strong passion for the city and its vast array of hosting potential that surprises most clients. He has worked in the hospitality industry for the last 5 years by staring as the Corporate Sales Manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton Regina to becoming the face of Regina to all colleagues and clients from coast to coast to coast.
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Krista Sidhu Sales Manager Krista is a seasoned sales professional proudly representing the stunning Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria, BC. She is dedicated to helping our guests create incredible experiences .When she is not at work, she can be found travelling, learning more about wine from around the world and spending time with her 5 nephews.
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Ted Robinson Business Events Specialist Tourism Kingston Ted manages the business events portfolio at Tourism Kingston and thrives on creating one-of-a-kind event experiences for meeting and conference attendees. Prior to joining the meetings and conferences world, Ted spent over 25 years in the world of wine and food. As Canadian representative for premium wine brands from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, Ted built brand awareness and sales through partnerships with premier hotel and fine dining establishments across Canada.
|  Lori Lopez Manager, Business Development (Eastern Market) After 20+ years on the client side with a national sport association, Lori joined the Tourism Richmond Business Development team in 2023. Passionate about collaboration, Lori is solution-oriented and thrives on connecting with those in the hospitality industry.
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