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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Aisling is an accomplished tech industry leader with extensive experience, from leading teams in agencies to pivotal roles in Y-Combinator backed SaaS startups. Her background spans coding, user experience, operations, and strategic leadership, while remaining a heartfelt advocate for generalists in tech and women in STEM.
Aisling is an accomplished tech industry leader with extensive experience, from leading teams in agencies to pivotal roles in Y-Combinator backed SaaS startups. Her background spans coding, user experience, operations, and strategic leadership, while remaining a heartfelt advocate for generalists in tech and women in STEM.
Aisling is an accomplished tech industry leader with extensive experience, from leading teams in agencies to pivotal roles in Y-Combinator backed SaaS startups. Her background spans coding, user experience, operations, and strategic leadership, while remaining a heartfelt advocate for generalists in tech and women in STEM.
Aisling Douglas
Director of Engineering Program Management, Functionize
Sanela Stefanovski leads Technology Operations at Rocket Innovation Studio and spearheads the company community and academic partnerships. Established in 2019 in Windsor, Rocket Innovation Studio focuses on recruiting tech talent for Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). Before joining Rocket Innovation Studio, Sanela's experience was in retail banking at one of Canada’s largest banks, holding significant roles including Manager of Customer Experience and Financial Advisor. A graduate of St. Clair College, she is dedicated to professional growth and Windsor’s tech expansion.
Sanela Stefanovski leads Technology Operations at Rocket Innovation Studio and spearheads the company community and academic partnerships. Established in 2019 in Windsor, Rocket Innovation Studio focuses on recruiting tech talent for Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). Before joining Rocket Innovation Studio, Sanela's experience was in retail banking at one of Canada’s largest banks, holding significant roles including Manager of Customer Experience and Financial Advisor. A graduate of St. Clair College, she is dedicated to professional growth and Windsor’s tech expansion.
Sanela Stefanovski leads Technology Operations at Rocket Innovation Studio and spearheads the company community and academic partnerships. Established in 2019 in Windsor, Rocket Innovation Studio focuses on recruiting tech talent for Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT). Before joining Rocket Innovation Studio, Sanela's experience was in retail banking at one of Canada’s largest banks, holding significant roles including Manager of Customer Experience and Financial Advisor. A graduate of St. Clair College, she is dedicated to professional growth and Windsor’s tech expansion.
CO VICE CHAIR
Sanela Stefanovski
Team Leader, Technology Operations, Rocket Innovation Studio
Tom began his career in fast-growing start-ups and worked across North America with innovators and builders. At the University of Windsor, the team focuses on building innovation ecosystems to support the research to marketplace pipeline. Innovation and collaboration is the name of the game.
Tom began his career in fast-growing start-ups and worked across North America with innovators and builders. At the University of Windsor, the team focuses on building innovation ecosystems to support the research to marketplace pipeline. Innovation and collaboration is the name of the game.
Tom began his career in fast-growing start-ups and worked across North America with innovators and builders. At the University of Windsor, the team focuses on building innovation ecosystems to support the research to marketplace pipeline. Innovation and collaboration is the name of the game.
CO VICE CHAIR
Tom Schnekenburger
Director, Research Partnerships, University of Windsor
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
One of the earliest innovators in the automated manufacturing data collection and analysis software field, Paul is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt with diverse experience in financial management, strategy development and deployment, process design and improvement, information technology, and transformational leadership. Paul has served in CFO, VP, Director, and Controllership roles in a multitude of industries.
TREASURER
Paul Mancini
COO, Ottit eCommerce Bookkeeping
Neil Cesario is a cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience, guiding Sterling Information Technologies in protecting businesses from digital threats. Known for his expertise in encryption, machine learning, and software development, he has led four successful tech venture. Neil collaborates globally, advises tech companies, and mentors students at University of Windsor, helping them navigate career paths in cybersecurity and driving forward a safer digital future.
Neil Cesario is a cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience, guiding Sterling Information Technologies in protecting businesses from digital threats. Known for his expertise in encryption, machine learning, and software development, he has led four successful tech venture. Neil collaborates globally, advises tech companies, and mentors students at University of Windsor, helping them navigate career paths in cybersecurity and driving forward a safer digital future.
Neil Cesario is a cybersecurity leader with 30+ years of experience, guiding Sterling Information Technologies in protecting businesses from digital threats. Known for his expertise in encryption, machine learning, and software development, he has led four successful tech venture. Neil collaborates globally, advises tech companies, and mentors students at University of Windsor, helping them navigate career paths in cybersecurity and driving forward a safer digital future.
Neil Cesario
Chief Information Security Officer, Sterling Information Technologies
Ana worked on Bay Street, with the Toronto Stock Exchange and one of Canada's largest banks. She also co-founded a tech startup and marketing agency. She advised startups with DMZ. Ana has also been involved in the arts - in film and design. She has done community and charity/volunteer work over the years. She is currently a Board Member of Tapona Foundation, of Kenya. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, she was also a varsity volleyball player.
Ana worked on Bay Street, with the Toronto Stock Exchange and one of Canada's largest banks. She also co-founded a tech startup and marketing agency. She advised startups with DMZ. Ana has also been involved in the arts - in film and design. She has done community and charity/volunteer work over the years. She is currently a Board Member of Tapona Foundation, of Kenya. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, she was also a varsity volleyball player.
Ana worked on Bay Street, with the Toronto Stock Exchange and one of Canada's largest banks. She also co-founded a tech startup and marketing agency. She advised startups with DMZ. Ana has also been involved in the arts - in film and design. She has done community and charity/volunteer work over the years. She is currently a Board Member of Tapona Foundation, of Kenya. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, she was also a varsity volleyball player.
Ana Friesen
Advisor, Tapona Foundation
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave has extensive expertise in automation and manufacturing with about 10 years at Ford Motor Company, as well as founding and running his own automation/control systems business based in Windsor for the past 20 years. Recently he has helped start up other companies in various fields as well as invested in existing established companies. Dave has a BASc. (EE), MBA and is a PENG. He is a local Windsorite and tries to support the community whenever possible.
Dave Fortin
President, DataRealm
Debbie Landers is a former senior executive in the software industry, value creation leader in growth equity, certified board member and trusted advisor. She has helped dozens of companies manage scale-up challenges as well as helping them develop their next generation of leaders. Debbie is now an independent consultant and advisor with speciality areas of expertise in Operational Excellence, M&A Integration and Business Process Optimization. Debbie rejoins the WEtech Board where she served previously from 2018-2023.
Debbie Landers is a former senior executive in the software industry, value creation leader in growth equity, certified board member and trusted advisor. She has helped dozens of companies manage scale-up challenges as well as helping them develop their next generation of leaders. Debbie is now an independent consultant and advisor with speciality areas of expertise in Operational Excellence, M&A Integration and Business Process Optimization. Debbie rejoins the WEtech Board where she served previously from 2018-2023.
Debbie Landers is a former senior executive in the software industry, value creation leader in growth equity, certified board member and trusted advisor. She has helped dozens of companies manage scale-up challenges as well as helping them develop their next generation of leaders. Debbie is now an independent consultant and advisor with speciality areas of expertise in Operational Excellence, M&A Integration and Business Process Optimization. Debbie rejoins the WEtech Board where she served previously from 2018-2023.
Debbie Landers
Principal, Future Now Consulting
A 30+ year tourism, hospitality, and economic development leader, Gordon is a Windsor native and a proud graduate of the University of Windsor with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies, and he earned his Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership from York University’s Schulich School of Business in 2012. In 2005, Destinations International awarded Gordon his Professional Certificate of Achievement in Destination Management, and in 2023 the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his over three-decade career in the tourism industry. Gordon's commitment to public service is matched by his dedication to the community. In 2023, he received a 25 Year Volunteer Service Award from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration.
A 30+ year tourism, hospitality, and economic development leader, Gordon is a Windsor native and a proud graduate of the University of Windsor with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies, and he earned his Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership from York University’s Schulich School of Business in 2012. In 2005, Destinations International awarded Gordon his Professional Certificate of Achievement in Destination Management, and in 2023 the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his over three-decade career in the tourism industry. Gordon's commitment to public service is matched by his dedication to the community. In 2023, he received a 25 Year Volunteer Service Award from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration.
A 30+ year tourism, hospitality, and economic development leader, Gordon is a Windsor native and a proud graduate of the University of Windsor with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies, and he earned his Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership from York University’s Schulich School of Business in 2012. In 2005, Destinations International awarded Gordon his Professional Certificate of Achievement in Destination Management, and in 2023 the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his over three-decade career in the tourism industry. Gordon's commitment to public service is matched by his dedication to the community. In 2023, he received a 25 Year Volunteer Service Award from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration.
Gordon Orr
CEO, Invest WindsorEssex & Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
Dr. Dhillon is the Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College, with 13+ years of expertise in crisis and change management across social, health, business, and education sectors. A recognized leader, award-winning researcher, and published author, with a wealth of experience across Europe and North America. Dr. Dhillon has previously spearheaded global training and cultural initiatives at Amazon.co.uk, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Accomplished grant writer who focuses on underserved populations in the Windsor-Essex region.
Dr. Dhillon is the Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College, with 13+ years of expertise in crisis and change management across social, health, business, and education sectors. A recognized leader, award-winning researcher, and published author, with a wealth of experience across Europe and North America. Dr. Dhillon has previously spearheaded global training and cultural initiatives at Amazon.co.uk, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Accomplished grant writer who focuses on underserved populations in the Windsor-Essex region.
Dr. Dhillon is the Director of Research and Innovation at St. Clair College, with 13+ years of expertise in crisis and change management across social, health, business, and education sectors. A recognized leader, award-winning researcher, and published author, with a wealth of experience across Europe and North America. Dr. Dhillon has previously spearheaded global training and cultural initiatives at Amazon.co.uk, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and team performance. Accomplished grant writer who focuses on underserved populations in the Windsor-Essex region.
Karamjeet Dhillon
Director, Research and Innovation, St Clair College
Steve grew up in east end Windsor and went to school at Riverside High and then to Wayne State University. He has a passion for tech and small business. WEtech is the perfect place to bring these two things together.
Steve grew up in east end Windsor and went to school at Riverside High and then to Wayne State University. He has a passion for tech and small business. WEtech is the perfect place to bring these two things together.
Steve grew up in east end Windsor and went to school at Riverside High and then to Wayne State University. He has a passion for tech and small business. WEtech is the perfect place to bring these two things together.
Steve Truong
Small Business Specialist, Libro Credit Union
Steve has spent 30 plus years of his career with CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, a company well known for its innovation and technology. Starting off with an Engineering education, Steve advanced through various technical and managerial roles at CenterLine building skills in operations management, business development, and strategic planning. He has always had an keen interest in local innovative startup companies and seeing them succeed.
Steve has spent 30 plus years of his career with CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, a company well known for its innovation and technology. Starting off with an Engineering education, Steve advanced through various technical and managerial roles at CenterLine building skills in operations management, business development, and strategic planning. He has always had an keen interest in local innovative startup companies and seeing them succeed.
Steve has spent 30 plus years of his career with CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, a company well known for its innovation and technology. Starting off with an Engineering education, Steve advanced through various technical and managerial roles at CenterLine building skills in operations management, business development, and strategic planning. He has always had an keen interest in local innovative startup companies and seeing them succeed.
Steve Renaud
VP of Operations, CenterLine (Windsor) Limited
Andrea Yzeiri is a data specialist with over a decade of experience across technology, healthcare, academia, defense, and the nonprofit sector. Named one of North America’s Top 25 Women Chief Data & Analytics Officers in 2025, she is a recognized speaker and thought leader in AI and machine learning, with expertise in ethical AI, mathematical modeling, and data governance. She maintains strong academic ties as a sessional instructor at McGill University and with the Odette School of Business.
Andrea Yzeiri is a data specialist with over a decade of experience across technology, healthcare, academia, defense, and the nonprofit sector. Named one of North America’s Top 25 Women Chief Data & Analytics Officers in 2025, she is a recognized speaker and thought leader in AI and machine learning, with expertise in ethical AI, mathematical modeling, and data governance. She maintains strong academic ties as a sessional instructor at McGill University and with the Odette School of Business.
Andrea Yzeiri is a data specialist with over a decade of experience across technology, healthcare, academia, defense, and the nonprofit sector. Named one of North America’s Top 25 Women Chief Data & Analytics Officers in 2025, she is a recognized speaker and thought leader in AI and machine learning, with expertise in ethical AI, mathematical modeling, and data governance. She maintains strong academic ties as a sessional instructor at McGill University and with the Odette School of Business.
Andrea Yzeiri
Chief Data & Analytics Officer and Lead AI Engineer, Picsume
Mike is the Manager of Information Technology for The County of Essex. He holds two degrees from the University of Windsor and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. With a passion for technology and innovation, Mike is especially committed to empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. He remains actively engaged in the Windsor-Essex community, having served on the boards of several local and provincial organizations, and has been recognized for his advocacy and leadership.
Mike is the Manager of Information Technology for The County of Essex. He holds two degrees from the University of Windsor and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. With a passion for technology and innovation, Mike is especially committed to empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. He remains actively engaged in the Windsor-Essex community, having served on the boards of several local and provincial organizations, and has been recognized for his advocacy and leadership.
Mike is the Manager of Information Technology for The County of Essex. He holds two degrees from the University of Windsor and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. With a passion for technology and innovation, Mike is especially committed to empowering the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. He remains actively engaged in the Windsor-Essex community, having served on the boards of several local and provincial organizations, and has been recognized for his advocacy and leadership.
Mike Fisher
Manager, Information Technology, The County of Essex
