Our team
We have a fantastic team of individuals who are all committed to helping you and your company grow!
dr. Gailene Tobin Vandenheuvel
Chief Executive Officer
Cori Wiseman
Relationships Manager
Richard Watson
Lead Building Operator
Nothando Hlomula
Financial Coordinator
Prabhjeet phanguar
Financial Coordinator
Mark Stewart
Director, Park Operations
Melissa Denomme
Conference & Hospitality Operations Manager
Stephen Boothe
Building Operator
Laura LaForme
Financial Coordinator
Amanda Walton
Administrative & Operations Assistant
Aitezaz Malik
Director of Finance
Scott Bennett
Facilities Manager
Scott Klumpp
Building Operator
Estefania Patino
Financial Coordinator
Luke Meneok
Conference Services Assistant
Sarah dardarian
Director, Strategic Marketing and Partnerships
Moe Graszat
Fitness Facility Manager
Alberto Milanes
Building Operator
Ocean Wallace
Financial Coordinator
Diana sepe
Cafe Supervisor
Board of Directors
MIP’s Board of Directors is made up of a group of professionals with diverse experience and backgrounds in many different areas of innovation and business growth. The Board provides independent oversight and stewardship to the organization, ensuring financial viability and sustainability, assessing and managing risk to strategically grow and expand the Park.
dr. susan tighe
President & Vice-Chancellor, McMaster University
paul gibson
Managing Director, Sapien Capital
Dr. Gianni Parise
Vice-President (Research), McMaster University
janice diner
Founder, Horizn
Debbie Martin
Associate Vice-President (REAP), McMaster University
colette downie
Senior Advisor & former Assistant Deputy Minister
saher fazilat
Vice-President (Operations & Finance), McMaster University