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Working Together to Deliver Innovative Solutions That Meet the Needs of Our Members

Meet Our Team

At Balpex, our team is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with collective purchasing power while maintaining their unique independence. Comprised of experienced professionals with deep expertise in procurement, business development, and market strategy, we work collaboratively to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our entrepreneurial Members. Guided by a commitment to excellence, our team strives to create value-driven programs and opportunities that help our Members thrive in a competitive marketplace. With a member-first approach, we aim to foster a vibrant community where businesses can flourish, achieve their goals, and make a meaningful impact.

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Charlene Belanger

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Charlene brings to the team years of experience in customer service and accounts payable/receivable and is a graduate of Loyalist College. In her role, Charlene will be responsible for all accounts receivable functions and revenue analysis. Charlene adds a new layer to our hockey fan base at the Balpex office; she is a proud Montreal Canadians fan.

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Giselle Chartrand

President

Giselle has over 20 years of industry experience as a national distributor and a global manufacturer. She brings value to every stakeholder she works with, and believes that challenging the status quo is the best way to pursue excellence.

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Christopher Deagazio

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Chris comes to Balpex with experience working in various roles within B2B. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Adidas Golf in the customer service department. He is excited to join the Balpex team and is looking forward to the opportunity to get to know all our Member and Vendor partners. Christopher is fully bilingual, an avid golfer and a die-hard Calgary Flames fan.

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Neville Gay

Director of Member Services

Neville brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for developing innovative sales approaches that improve profits and enhance the overall Member experience. Previously, Neville served as Senior Sales Executive at Emirates Airline, where he supported a large client base throughout Canada.

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Lori Harder

Executive Assistant and Events Manager

Lori has 15+ years experience in Events & Conference Management as well as Executive Administration. Lori is a graduate from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and holds a BA from the University of Guelph. Lori is a HOCKEY Mom to 3 boys. And a huge supporter of minor league Lacrosse and Hockey!

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Tannys McKee

Director of Category Management

Tannys leads all aspects of our food packaging channel. This includes the creation and management of programs, promotions and strategies for the direct and indirect Vendors in the Food Packaging channel. Tannys is a sports enthusiast, and considers herself a diehard Maple Leaf fan.

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Sarah Zorca

Marketing Coordinator

Sarah has 5+ years’ experience in brand, digital and traditional marketing and is a recent graduate from Centennial College with a Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing.