Working Together to Deliver Innovative Solutions That Meet the Needs of Our Members
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.
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.
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.
Neville Gay
Vice President - 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.
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!
Tannys McKee
Vice President - Vendor Relations
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.
Tanya Pinto
Assistant Category Manager
Tanya joins Balpex with skills in vendor management, analytical category operations, and B2B experience. Tanya has a Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing degree and graduated with honors with post-gradudate certificates in Marketing Management and Digital/Social Media Marketing. She enjoys cooking and trying new sports!
Rizza Salvador
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Rizza joins Balpex with 8 years’ experience in accounting and operations. She also holds a degree in Computer programing from Seneca college and a BS in Accountancy from the National College of Business & Arts. In her spare time, you’ll find Rizza experimenting with culinary creations in her kitchen!
Sarah Zorca
Marketing Manager
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.
