Toronto and Niagara: Our Team
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
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
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
Program Manager
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
Margaret Hamer
Program Manager
Margaret knows the profession through and through! Her 20 years of experience have allowed her to work with countless clients and to travel all around the world. Thanks to her infallible insight, she designs activities that are both creative and practical. Her programs meet the clients’ expectations every time. Furthermore, her ability to face the unexpected guarantees quality service for all those who turn to Margaret!
E-mail: mhamer@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679 ext. 225
Fax: 416-221-6372
Amanda Blacktopp
Operations Coordinator
Amanda is a dynamic Tourism and Events graduate with over seven years experience in the service industry. Focused on providing the best possible service, motivated to contribute towards great events and just completed the FIFA U-20 World Cup of Soccer, Amanda is thrilled to be the new-kid-on-the-block at JPdL.
E-mail: ablacktopp@jpdl.com
Telephone: 416-221-5679 ext. 232
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
