EDW’s knowledgeable and friendly staff are always ready to assist you with information and requests – providing professional service with a smile.

Responsible for the entire staff compliment, EDW’s senior leadership consists of the President and CEO, Senior Vice President, Senior Vice President of Tourism and Vice President of Finance & Administration.

Executive

Marina R. James, President and CEO
Marina R. James is the President and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. Marina holds a Master’s of Business Administration Degree from the University of Guelph and has an extensive background in executive management with over 19 years experience in hotel operations, issues management and negotiations, customer service, tourism development, and real estate asset and financial management.
P: 204.954.1988
E: marina@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Greg Dandewich, Senior Vice President
Greg Dandewich has worked in economic development for over 17 years in urban and rural contexts. With a Master’s Degree in City Planning from the University of Manitoba and a Diploma in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo, Greg facilitates strategic planning and partnerships, coordinates industry clusters, and liaises between government and industry.
P: 204.954.1982
E: greg@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, Senior Vice President, Tourism
Chantal Sturk-Nadeau leads tourism development for Tourism Winnipeg. Since joining Tourism Winnipeg 10 years ago, Chantal has spearheaded a number of major projects and campaigns. Chantal’s role involves B2C leisure tourism, directing the sales force in all markets including meetings & conventions, sports & special events and group/trade travel. Chantal holds an Arts Degree from the University of Manitoba and an Advanced Diploma in International Business.
P: 204.954.1987
E: chantal@tourismwinnipeg.com

Kathryn Maycher, Vice President, Finance & Administration
Kathryn has over 10 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. Kathryn holds a Master of Business Administration Degree, major in Finance, with a Bachelor of Commerce undergraduate degree, major in Accounting from the University of Manitoba and is currently completing her CGA designation.
P: 204.954.1980
E: kathryn@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Economic Development

Tim Feduniw, Senior Manager, Economic Development
P: 204.954.1992
E: tim@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Edward Suzuki, Senior Manager, Strategic Research
P:  204.954.1986
E:  edward@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Jody Tresoor, Manager, Marketing & Communications
P: 204.954.1979
E: jody@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Lynda Howdle, Administrative Assistant
P: 204.954.1997
E: lynda@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Tourism Winnipeg

A division of Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.

Dario Di Nella, Business Development Manager
P: 204.954.1984
E: dario@tourismwinnipeg.com

Monte Miller, Manager, Sports & Special Events
P: 204.954.1990
E: monte@tourismwinnipeg.com

Rachelle Normand, Sales Manager, Meetings & Conventions
P: 204.954.1981
E: rachelle@tourismwinnipeg.com

Natalie Thiesen, Sales Manager
P: 204.954.1978
E: natalie@tourismwinnipeg.com

Ila Schlegel, Tourism Services Coordinator
P: 204.954.1983
E: ila@tourismwinnipeg.com

Delia Poclen, Tourism Administrator
P: 204.954.1994
E: delia@tourismwinnipeg.com

Sharon Kubrakovich, Visitor Experience Manager
P: 204.954.1989
E: sharon@tourismwinnipeg.com

Nancy Evans, Visitor Services Coordinator
P:  204.954.1996
E:  nancy@tourismwinnipeg.com

Cody Chomiak, Manager, Marketing
P: 204.954.1960
E: cody@tourismwinnipeg.com

Gillian Leschasin, Manager, Communications & Media Relations (Term)
P: 204.954.1977
E: gillian@tourismwinnipeg.com

Kelly Krebs, Marketing Coordinator
P: 204.954.1995
E: kelly@tourismwinnipeg.com

Shared Services

Allyson Krawec, Executive Assistant & Office Manager
P: 204.954.1998
E: allyson@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Marcus Lipnicki, Manager, Research & Special Projects
P: 204.954.1991
E: marcus@economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.com

Yes! Winnipeg

An Initiative within Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.

Bill Morrissey, Leader
P: 204.944.3309
E: bmorrissey@yeswinnipeg.com

Cindy Goertzen, Relationship Manager
P: 204.944.3324
E: cgoertzen@yeswinnipeg.com

Karen Debroni, Business Development Professional
Sectors: Agri-business; Life Sciences
P: 204.954.1973
E: kdebroni@yeswinnipeg.com

Jon Mead, Business Development Professional
Sectors: Aerospace; Arts, Culture, Recreation & Hospitality; Transportation
P: 204.954.1974
E: jmead@yeswinnipeg.com

Jenny Motkaluk, Business Development Professional
Sectors: ICT/Media, Energy and Environmental Industries
P: 204.954.1971
E: jmotkaluk@yeswinnipeg.com

Larry Taylor, Business Development Professional
Sector: Agri-business
P: 204.221.8747
E: ltaylor@yeswinnipeg.com

Evan Andrew, Business Development Coordinator
P: 204.954.1976
E: eandrew@yeswinnipeg.com

Desiree Mendoza, Business Development Coordinator
P: 204.954.1975
E: dmendoza@yeswinnipeg.com

Tess Wilson, Business Development Coordinator
P: 204.944.3323
E: twilson@yeswinnipeg.com