Officers
Robert J. Beutel, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Beutel is an executive officer of Oakwest Corporation Limited (an
investment and management holding company), a position he has held since
1987. Mr. Beutel is also a director of Accord Financial Corp. (a publicly listed
financial services company) and a director and Chairman of Hanfeng Evergreen
Inc. (a publicly listed fertilizer production company).
Mr. Beutel is Chairman of the Trustees, a member of the audit committee and a
member of the corporate governance and compensation committee.
Mr. Beutel is also a director and Chairman of the board of directors of Strongco
GP Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund and the general partner of Strongco
Limited Partnership, the operating entity that carries on the Strongco business.
Mr. Beutel was a director of Strongco Inc. from July 2001 to September 1, 2006 and
Chairman of the board of directors of Strongco Inc. from November 2003 to
September 1, 2006.
Contact Mr. Beutel at:
1640 Enterprise Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 4L4
T: 416-932-6302
F: 905-565-1907
Robert Dryburgh, President and CEO
Mr. Dryburgh is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund and of Strongco GP Inc.. He was appointed to these positions on August II, 2008.
Prior to joining Strongco as President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dryburgh
was a corporate director. He is a trustee of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, a
non-profit organization dedicated to conserving Frank Lloyd Wright's works and
educating architects. He has held senior management and executive positions in
various public and private corporations in Canada and the United States,
including: Executive Vice-President of Heico Acquisitions Inc., an investment
holding company, and Executive Vice-President of a Heico's portfolio company,
Robertson~Ceco Corporation, a leading manufacturer of custom engineered metal
buildings from 2004 to 2006; President of Straightline Division, United States
Steel Corporation, a technology based steel distribution/supply chain
management company from July 2001 to September 2004; and President of
Jenisys Engineered Products Division of Jannock Limited, a manufacturer and
distributor of construction products, from 1992 to 2000. Mr. Dryburgh is a
Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Director.
Mr. Dryburgh was a member of the audit committee prior to his appointment as
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund on August 11,2008.
Contact Mr. Dryburgh at:
1640 Enterprise Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 4L4
T: 905-565-3802
F: 905-565-1907
J. David Wood, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Wood is the Vice-President, Finance of Strongco GP Inc. and the Chief Financial Officer of the Fund, positions he has held since December 15. 2008. Prior to joining Strongco, Mr. Wood was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CPI Plastics Group Limited ("CPI"), a publicly traded company involved in the manufacturing of thermo-plastic extrusion products. He has held senior financial management positions at various other public and private companies in Canada including: Chief Financial Officer of CFM Corporation, a leading manufacturer of gas and wood-burning fireplaces and gas barbeque grills, Senior Vice President Finance of Magna International Inc., a manufacturer of auto parts and assemblies, and Director of Finance for Dell Computer Corporation. a leading manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware and peripherals. Mr. Wood is a Chartered Accountant and holds an Honours Bachelor degree from the University of Toronto.
Contact Mr. Wood at:
1640 Enterprise Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 4L4
T: 905-565-3808
F: 905-565-1907
Leonard V. Phillips, Vice President, Administration and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Phillips joined Strongco in 1998 as a result of Strongco's acquisition of Contractors Machinery & Equipment Limited ("CME"), an equipment distribution company. On October 29, 2003, he became Vice President, Administration and Corporate Secretary of Strongco. Prior to joining Strongco, Mr. Phillips served as CME's Vice President, Finance and Administration.
Contact Mr. Phillips at:
1640 Enterprise Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 4L4
T: 905-565-3840
F: 905-565-1907
Thomas J. Perks, Vice President, Corporate Development
Mr. Perks has been employed at Strongco and one of its predecessor companies since October 1969. During this time he progressed from a technician to National General Manager, Product Support. On December 16, 2004 he became Vice President, Product Support of Strongco. On November 1, 2007, Mr. Perks assumed the role of Vice President, Corporate Development.
Contact Mr. Perks at:
1640 Enterprise Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 4L4
T: 905-565-3826
F: 905-565-1907
