RH Accelerator Inc.

Technology expert with 25 years in software development and digital media, having co-founded rTraction and a marketing and technology agency. Serves as fractional CIO/CTO for startups and advises RHA companies on software development, HR, and operational excellence.

Serial entrepreneur with over 40 years in the agriculture industry at leading companies including Pfizer and BASF subsidiaries. Co-founded AgCareers.com and Farms.com Ltd., and co-founded RH Accelerator in 2019, leading value-adding investments in agriculture and food innovation startups.

Accomplished business executive with 30 years of experience in innovative agri-business organizations, including leadership roles at multinational companies like BASF and Sollio Cooperative Group. He brings hands-on expertise in commercial operations, R&D, and executive management across North American and international markets.

Seasoned CEO and private investor with expertise in early and late-stage technology companies and multinational consumer food and agri-businesses. He has provided investment advisory services and board representation for private equity groups and family offices, closing over $175M in M&A transactions.

CPA and strategic advisor focused on building organizational foundations for success, with expertise in solving complex structural problems. Co-founder and CFO of Mobials Inc. and holds board positions in FinTech, PropTech, Real Estate, and Food & Beverage companies.

Lifelong entrepreneur and coach for emerging businesses, founder of BizInc student entrepreneurship service at Western University and Fanshawe College that launched over 100 student ventures. Led growth of the Southwestern Ontario Angel Group and currently serves as Executive in Residence at Ivey Business School.

Community collaborator with 30+ years in the nonprofit sector and founder of Alegria 3 Inc., an impact investment company. She focuses on investing in startups with embedded social or environmental impact and has been involved in community bonds and local investment initiatives in Canada.

Project Manager at RHA Ventures managing venture intake and working with early-stage companies. Completed commerce degree at Fanshawe College where he now teaches as part-time faculty in agri-business, and has background in video marketing for major agricultural brands.

Former CEO of Libro Credit Union (1988–2023), where he led a merger with United Communities Credit Union and oversaw significant organizational growth, increasing assets from $1.7B to over $7B. Demonstrated expertise in building high-performing teams and leading reinvention in regulated sectors.

Technology leader with 25+ years developing innovative solutions across fitness, journalism, and telecommunications. Served as Chief Information Officer at GoodLife Fitness and VP of Technology at Start.ca, which was sold to TELUS Communications in January 2023.

Entrepreneur and engineering leader with degrees in computer and biomedical engineering who spent his early career in medical devices software. Founded VidHug (rebranded Memento), a group video platform acquired by Sincere Corporation in 2021, where he now serves as VP of Video.