2. CatchourVIB Welcome to EO Southwest Ontario where
accomplished entreprenuersVIBE (Vision.
Inspire. Break-through. Evolve).We will spark
your imagination and present new ideas to
problems we all face as entrepreneurs.We
are the catalyst that enables entreprenuers
to learn and grow from each other, leading to
greater business success and an enriched
personal life.
3. In 2015, EO SWO formed to transform the lives of the entreprenuers
who transform the Southwest Ontario Region. As the global thought leader
on entrepreneurship, EO plays an integral role in businesses, industries and
and the lives of leading entrepreneurs everywhere. Get ready to discover
the value of EO and more specifically why you should catch our VIBE
at EO SWO!
EOSWO
4. EO is a global thought leader on entrepreneurship, supporting today’s
entrepreneurs in business and beyond.
Our Mission
To engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow.
Our Impact*
Worldwide membership:10,000+
Countries represented: 46
Chapters worldwide: 143
Total sales of all members worldwide: US$536 billion
•Average member sales: US$52.3 million per year
Number of workers that members employ worldwide: 2.4 million
Average member employees: 240
Average member age: 42
How Membership Works
Membership in EO delivers value to you through events, growth
opportunities and shared experiences. Potential candidates for
membership must be approved by the local chapter board. All
applicants must show that they meet the following criteria:
Be the founder, co-founder, owner or controlling shareholder
of a business
Your business must gross a minimum of US$1 million annually
What is EO?
The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) was founded more
than 28 years ago to help leading business owners on
their path to greater business sucess and personal
committment. EO is a global community that enriches
members’ lives through dynamic peer-to-peer learning,
once-in-a-lifetime experiences and connections to
experts.
5. Let’s become RockStars!
Rock Star Status is a goal that all EO Chapters around
the world try to achieve. What is Rock Star? It’s completing
all of the checks on the Rock Star Checklist. Each
member has a part to play in this success, which is
why we need the dedication and teamwork of the
board and chapter. This will mean an extra US$10K for
our chapter for needs and growth. This motivates the
current board to reach Rock Star performance for 2016.
» Questions? Contact snaimi@pund-it.ca
COOL
BOLDLY GO!
THIRST FOR LEARNING
MAKE A MARK
TRUST AND RESPECT
#EOTogether
6. Your EO SWO board is a dedicated group of individuals that
volunteer their time and resources to better the Chapter’s
experience. For those on the board, it is an honour and a
privilege to be a part of such an outstanding team.
For members who are new to EO or have never been exposed,
it can be a bit of a mystery. This year’s board wants to help EO
members understand a few of their key priorities, some of which
have the potential to make or break a local Chapter. To learn a
bit more about each board member, their positions and their
personal goals for the year, check out the profiles and photos.
EO Southwest Ontario
BOARD 2015/16
Brian Hansell. President. brian@welements.ca
Kevin Puloski. Learning Chair. kpuloksi@pund-it.ca
Ryan Good. Finance & Governance Chair. rgood@cabri-management.com
Ryan Watt. Forum Chair. ryan@duroair.ca
Peter Shannon. Strategic Alliance Chair. peter@memorytree.ca
Nadine Day. Integration Chair. nadine@haciendasarria.com
Jaret Henhoeffer. Membership Chair. jaret@penguinpower.ca
Jerry Enns. Marketing & Communications Chair. jenns@vigocleantech.com
SouthwestOntario
Serving on the Southwest Ontario Board
is a truly rewarding experience filled
with the potential for personal,
business, and chapter growth.
Please contact us if you have a
desire to get involved:
Make your Mark.
7. Board2015/16
I am very excited to begin my second year as
Marketing and Communications Chair for EO
SWO.This past year the highlights for me have
been developing new friendships in a new forum,
building a brand new SWO chapter, and partici-
pating in training provided at the Global Learning
Conference.
For 2015-16, my goals are to enhance the
communication systems designed to engage
SWO members. Southwest Ontario entrepre-
neurs should take advantage of the value provid-
ed from the hard work, planning and care that
goes into the awesome opportunities that EO
has to offer them.The adage is true…” The more
you put in, the more you get out.”. Get out to
our wonderful chapter events and join the theme
of #EOTogether.
Marketing &
Communications Chair
Jerry Enns
Vigor Clean Tech Inc.
519-279-4630
jenns@vigorcleantech.com
President
Brian Hansell
Hansell Consulting Group Inc
905.6431.017
brian@welements.ca
Membership Chair
Jaret Henhoeffer
Penguin Power Limited
1.888.291.3415
jaret@penguinpower.ca
I am looking forward to my second year on the
EO SWO Board. I am grateful for the incredible,
deep and lasting friendships, the informal
advisory board, the self-awareness and develop-
ment program, and access to amazing perspec-
tives through Forum. I have never experienced
such a feeling of camaraderie and belonging
anywhere else.
For 2015-16, my goals are to attract
awesome new members to expand and share
our SWOVIBE (35 total members by June 30th,
2016), and to have a 100% retention of existing
members by delivering exceptional EO experi-
ences in partnership with Integration and
Forum Chairs.
Without a doubt, membership in EO is the single
best, combined personal/business, decision that I
have ever made. Even 23 years later, learning
through and with other entrepreneurs’ remains
the main benefits of membership. I have experi-
enced the benefits of learning and leading with
many of the leading entrepreneurs from around
the globe. None more dedicated or committed
to the development and growth of EO than your
SWO Board members.
SWO has aVIBE like no other EO chapter
and it is our 3 year vision that we continue to
expand our membership base and share great
membership experiences.Vision, Inspire, Break-
through and Evolve are the central focus for our
chapter. Have a great EO experience,
SWOOOOOO!
8. Board2015/16
Integration Chair
Nadine Day
Hacienda Sarria
519.585.1681
nadine@haciendasarria.com
Learning Chair
Kevin Puloski
pund-IT
519.342.4004
kpuloski@pund-it.ca
Cabri-Management Inc
519.880.8435
rgood@cabri-management.com
I am very proud to be Canada's 1000th EO
member and I am excited to be a part of the
EOSWO Board of Directors. So far every part
of my EO experience has been outstanding,
however it is the people and friendships that
stand out for me. Never have I felt so instantly
welcome and connected to a group of people.
For 2015-16 my goal as Integration Chair
is to ensure that all members are engaged in the
way that works best for them! I am looking
forward to a fantastic year together.
I am excited and honoured to serve the board of
EO SWO as Finance & Governance Chair.This
past year on the EO board was very rewarding,
the highlights being connecting with members
and travelling to San Diego for GLC. I am
committed to maintaining the financial health of
our chapter and to help maximize the benefits
chapter members’ receive from their local dues
I am extremely excited to bring you a learning
calendar of which we can all be proud of. Our
primary goal this year is to provide exceptional
learning and social events that are aligned with
the uniques venues of our region.We want to
provide ample opportunities for authetic
member to member engagement.
I look forward to seeing you at the
numerous events this year and also being a part
of history, as we continue to grow our impact in
Southwest Ontario and globally within our
businesses, our communities and our families.
Finance & Governance
Chair
Ryan Good
9. Board2015/16
I joined EO to expand my Entrepreneurial
knowledge, and meet new people that can benefit
my business. I've learned best practices from
Forum - adapted that knowledge to fit my
business - and successfully launched the ideas in
my business. The contacts that I've made through
EO have been extremely helpful in expanding my
business into the USA.
As the Strategic Alliance Chair it's my goal
to find strong corporate partners to create a
mutually beneficial relationship for EO and our
partners. By the end of our year I'm hoping to
have an Accounting, Financial, and Investment
partner established. Ideally our partner will
provide a solid financial base for our chapter to
grow, and offer potential future membership from
their client base. Memory Tree
Strategic Alliances Chair
Peter Shannon
519.742.7912
peter@memorytree.ca
Forum Chair
Ryan Watt
519.342.4004
snaimi@pund-it.ca
Adminsitrative Assitant
Sultana Naimi
I am very thankful to have the opportunity to
serve the EO SWO chapter.This past year
assisting on the board has been very rewarding,
the highlights being connecting with members
and travelling to San Diego for GLC.
My objective is to continue to be the
"person behind the person", making sure that
the board member that I am assisting is
prepared for every event that may arise during
any given moment. I am also committed to
ensuring that all SWO members enjoy ourVIBE,
and to help maximize their SWO experience.
Duroair Technologies Inc
416.988.7576
ryan@duroair.com
I am very excited to have the opportunity to
serve the EO SWO community this year as
Forum Chair. I saw the importance of of placing
great new members into forums and I look
forward to the challenge of connectiong strong
new members to add fresh prespective and
experience ito exisiting groups. My goals for this
year are to ensure good forum health within
established forums and stregthen forums with
new members that can stretch and grow the
forum experience for everyone.
I’ve also learned to live the EO motto “you
are responsible for your own experience” and
“participating in EO leadership is an honor that
few have the opportunity to really appreciate.” I
look forward to being your President next year.
10. Forums
Forum
Your Forum acts as your personal sounding board for the situations
you choose to discuss. Monthly Forum meetings allow you to
explore the deepest decisions you face in a safe and non-judgmental
environment. Moderator-trained EO members guide the sessions,
which emphasize confidentiality, personal responsibility and lessons
learned. Members don’t give advice; they speak from prior experi-
ence, letting you draw your own conclusions on how to best
proceed. Upon joining EO, your chapter’s Forum Chair will work to
place you into a Forum, and will ensure you are placed with the
right number and mix of business owners to avoid sharing the room
with competitors.
Incito
A MEMBER-LED, CONFIDENTIAL,
PEER-SHARING PROGRAM
Robert Lankin, Peter Shannon, James Steed, David Weir, Ryan Good, &
Nadine Day.
Burlington
Frank Borges, Brian Hansell,Andrew Pepetone,
& Ryan Watt
Ted Drew-Smith, Steven Sittler, Kevin Puloski, Jerry Enns, Jaret Henhoef-
fer, Dino Castellani, Daryl Hunter, & Tina Bax
Authetica
11. Tina Bax
CultureWorks ESL Inc
tinabax@gmail.com
The SWO Team
519.679.2648
Frank Borges
Dana Industries Inc.
fborges@danaindustries.ca
416.798.0880 x223
Dino Castellani
Williamsburg Financial Centre
dino@williamsburgfinancial.com
519.572.1543
Daryl Hunter
Zoup!
dhunter@zoup.com
519-854-9687
Ted Drew-Smith
Reid Candy & Nut Shop
ted@reidchocolates.com
519-621-6988
Steven Sittler
Sittler Demolition & Environmental
steve@sittler.ca
519-581-1351
James Steed
Steed Standard Transport
james@sst.ca
519.271.9924
Robert Lankin
Accelerated Systems Inc.
rlankin@accelerated-systems.com
519.342.2507
David Weir
NPT RicePoint
david.weir@nptricepoint.com
519.854.6414
Your Name
Your Company
Your Email
Your Phone Number
Andrew Pepetone
Terra Greenhouses
andrew@terragreenhouses.com
905.689.8665.224
Members
We have a lot of work ahead of us and a lot to learn from each other. Regardless
of our cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints, we must come together to collabo-
rate, trust and be accountable.We are close to realizing our vision of becoming
the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs.
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” – African
Proverb
#EO NationTHEME: EOTOGETHER
12. December
X-Mas Dine
Around
January
Learning Event
Feburary
Dine Around
March
Learning Event
April
Catch our VIBE.
TBD15
17 14
11 Learning &
Recruitment Event
26 May
Advanced Forum
Series Event
Events
As an EO member, you’re not only a part of the global organization—
you’re a part of our thriving SWO chapter! As a member of this local community of
entrepreneurs, you get to participate in our regular chapter learning and social
events, all of which help you grow as a business, family and community
leader.What’s more, the peer interaction and educational opportunities
at these events will help you become a well-rounded entrepreneur by
expanding your network and improving your business knowledge
» Questions? Contact kpuloski@pund-it.ca
Chapter EventsLOCAL INSIGHTS AND CONNECTIONS
MyEO is an opportunity for you to customize your EO journey
and maximize the value of your membership. Through this
global resource, members can create personalized MyEO
Forums, start MyEO Groups and host MyEO Events geared
toward their unique interests and passions. It’s about
self-selection, increased global choice and making a mark!
» Do you want to make yours? Contact snaimi@pund-it.ca
SAVETHE DATES
13. » Questions? Contact jaret@penguinpower.ca
Our EO SWOTest Drive is an invite only event. It is designed
for EO members to invite prospective candidates to learn about
EO and itʼs culture from the President & Board of Directors.
Here, candidates will receive first hand accounts from existing
members who explain the role EO has had in their business,
family and life.
Our mandate is to attract top quality candidates who will effect
positive, impactful change; to our team, to our chapter and to to
our organization as a whole. Please remember that candidates
must have a qualifying owenership stake in a business with
greater than $1M in annual revenue. Candidates that attend a
Test Drive event but who do not join EO immediately, may be
offered a standing invitation to attend future test drive events.
Once you have identified an excellent candidate, please forward
their names to our membership chair.
Quality candidates come from
within.We ask every member
to look into their respective
networks for high perfoming
individuals who may be a good
fit for our chapter and for EO.
Test Drive Event
MembershipRecruitment
THE BEST OFTHE BEST
14. Sponsorship
Thank You
StrategicAlliance
Simply put, we can't make this happen without
amazing sponsors.Thanks for your interest in
supporting the EO SWO community!We’re so
grateful to our sponsors, because without them we
couldn’t put on the events that help our entre-
prenuers connect and grow.
Get your brand infront of leading entrepre-
neurs from around the globe. If you'd like to
showcase who you are and show support to our
chapter, please contact our Strategic Alliance to
join us for another sucessful year.
» Questions? Contact peter@memorytree.ca
16. Email us at eoswovibe@gmail.com
Evolve.
Inspire.
Vision.
Break-through.
Catch our VIBE!
“During my early years in EO I learned to live the EO motto “you are
responsible for your own experience” and “participating in EO leadership
is an honor that few have the opportunity to really appreciate”
Brian Hansell-Founder and President EO-Southwest Ontario.
