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Toronto and Niagara Office

The Toronto and Niagara team genuinely represent the pulse of their region: bubbling with ideas; vibrant, and astonishing. This creative team is committed to ensure your satisfaction and provide lasting memories of the best these regions have to offer!

Would you like to know more about us? Follow the guide!

 

Grant Snider

President

Grant is a veteran of the hospitality industry with over 25 years of experience. He believes that JPdL’s success relies on partnerships: a partnership with the clients as well as all of the service suppliers who play an integral part in making your trip a memorable one. Grant lives and breathes the DMC business and brings a creative, fresh approach to any program that he undertakes!

E-mail: gsnider@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679, ext. 327
Cell phone: 416-809-8701
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Bruce MacDonald

Vice President and General Manager

Bruce joined the JPdL team in 2007, bringing 18 years of experience creating and managing events and conferences of all scopes and sizes. Drawing from an additional 15 years in the arts, Bruce adds a creative approach to problem solving in conjunction with an eye to detail and the bottom line. His “finished product” outlook has kept programs from limited executive meetings to full conference services on message and on budget.

E-mail: bmacdonald@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679, ext.230
Cell phone: 416-938-6227
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Jennifer Ginsberg

Director of Sales

Jennifer, a member of the JPdL team since 2003, certainly did not arrive empty-handed: she offers our clientele the benefit of her 20 years of experience in hospitality, tourism and convention management. Her remarkable ability to comprehend and exceed the clients’ needs and expectations has earned her many accolades.

E-mail: jginsberg@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679, ext. 221
Cell phone: 416-768-4836
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Patty MacPherson, CMP

Sales Manager

Patty is a woman of an artistic and optimistic nature. Nothing can stop her! Did she not visit 22 sites in only one day to plan a client’s organized event? A record! She is the former producer of the annual On Bloor Festival which welcomes some 50 000 people in a single day to downtown Toronto. Patty has the drive and the organizational sense that allows her to dare any situation.

E-mail: pmacpherson@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679, ext. 222
Cell phone: 416-768-4981
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Cathy Howell

Manager - Program/Product Development

Cathy possesses a talent that makes her an invaluable asset to JPdL. Her skills lie in her attention to detail and her ability to create comprehensive programs that are cost effective yet creative and memorable. Cathy has worked with JPdL since the fall of 2000 and brings a wealth of operational and on-site experience to her current position at the company.

E-mail: chowell@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679, ext. 227
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Vaish Sridhar

Senior Sales Coordinator

Amongst the latest additions to JPdL Toronto, Vaish brings a breath of fresh air and creativity to the team. Her studies in meeting and convention management; coupled with her background in arts and communications; prove to be an important asset in designing successful events. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, Vaish speaks three languages: English, Hindi and Tamil!

E-mail: vsridhar@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679, ext. 250
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Michelle Piromalli

Director of Operations

Michelle manages convention and events planning, from their design up to their creation, with passion and efficiency. Her wealth of experience in working abroad as well as on Canadian soil, has given Michelle the opportunity to quickly adapt to all kinds of clientele. Her trademark? She encourages her clients and colleagues to share their feedback allowing for our continued improvement and pursuit of excellence.

E-mail: mpiromalli@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679 ext. 226
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Michael Collini, CMP

Niagara Operations Manager

Mike is a highly motivated, results-driven professional with over twenty years of experience in the service industry. His career has taken him from Whistler to Toronto and points beyond. Born and raised in Niagara, he has the expertise required to select perfect venues and activities unique to the Region. Mike exemplifies outstanding service knowledge, strong leadership and the ability to identify and partner with select industry professionals to make your event a memorable one.

E-mail: mcollini@jpdl.com
Telephone: 905-356-7301
Cell phone: 289-257-6013
Fax: 905-698-1088

 

Gillian Kilpatrick

Operations Coordinator

Gillian knocked on the door of JPdL Toronto at the beginning of 2009 bringing a cheerful, positive and driven mindset to the Operations Team. Gillian exudes confidence in time management and has no fear of getting her hands dirty to get a job done. Within Gillian’s first month at JPdL Toronto she coordinated a donation to a local children’s development program and plans on enhancing JPdL’s community involvement in her years to come.

E-mail: gkilpatrick@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679 ext. 220
Fax: 416-221-6372

 

Alain Carbonneau (Montreal, Quebec and Toronto)

Director of Sales, Conventions

Alain has over 20 years of experience in the hotel and convention industry, including nearly 10 years as a sales representative for the international market at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. It’s with enthusiasm and professionalism that he offers the JPdL clientele the benefit of his expertise. In fact, his genuine interest in meeting his clients’ needs has even inspired him to learn sign language! Did someone say professional?

E-mail: acarbonneau@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679, ext. 261
Fax: 416-221-6372