Corporate Profile

Bob Pomeroy
CEO

Bob Pomeroy, Chief Executive Officer of the Pomeroy Group, has over 25 years of experience in hotel operations. As both an owner and operator in the hotel and hospitality industry, he has established the Pomeroy Group as being the premier hotel group in Northern Alberta and British Columbia.

Ryan Pomeroy
President

Ryan Pomeroy, President of the Pomeroy Group, is actively involved in the development and growth of the family-owned company. He plays a key role in franchise and corporate growth as well as hotel financials, and internal/external reporting. Ryan has experience as an entrepreneur, developer, marketer, manager, and owner of several successful businesses. His main expertise lies in the hospitality industry with the operations of hotels, motels, and restaurants throughout Northern Alberta and British Columbia.

Serge Hombert, CMA
Chief Financial Officer

Serge assumed the position of CFO for the Pomeroy Group on May 1, 2007. Prior to his appointment with the company, he was Director of Finance for Intrawest Corp’s central reservations division in Vancouver, BC. (Formerly Resort Reservations Inc) His many years of senior management experience include Controllerships and Assistant Controllerships with Samoth Capitol Corp (Vancouver), Agentis Information Systems (New Westminster) and Sherrit Gordon (Fort Saskatchewan). In this permanent corporate position, Serge oversees daily financial management of the entire Pomeroy Group and is an integral part of the corporate planning for the continual growth of the company.

• CMA, Graduate 1983
• Continuous work-related courses
• Numerous volunteer positions within the charitable community

Robert Purdy, CGA
Controller

Robert obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Francis Xavier University in 1991 and received his Certified General Accountant designation in 2001. He joined the Pomeroy Group in September 2008. Robert has over 18 years of accounting experience in a variety of industries including public accounting, health care, transportation, and the service industry. Prior to moving to Grande Prairie, Robert served six years as a director with Smithers Community Services Association (www.scsa.ca),in Smithers, BC., including five years as treasurer and the last year as chair of the board. Robert has served his community wherever he has lived and he is currently treasurer of his church.

Shelley Hooey-Jones
Controller

Shelley joined the Pomeroy Group as one of the Controllers in February 2009. She received her Applied BA with a major in accounting, along with three additional accounting certificates, from SAIT in Calgary and she has worked in accounting for more than 20 years. Her hospitality experience is a great asset to the company as past positions include controllerships and accounting with the G8 Conference, the World Petroleum shows, Canada Pizza and the Vintage Group and The Deerfoot Inn and Casino, all in Calgary.

Dianne Cazes
Controller

Although a member of the Head Office accounting division, Dianne works in Fort St.John, BC. Her busy satellite office is right in the hub of activity in the Pomeroy Hotel complex where she is Controller of Chances Gaming Centre. Prior to joining the company in October of 2007, Dianne worked for 6 years with the CA firm of Sander Rose Trobak in Fort St.John and 4 years with Community Futures Development Corporation of Peace Liard in Fort St John.

Allison Pomeroy
Purchasing & Design

As Purchasing and Design Manager, Allison Pomeroy coordinates the interior color schemes, décor and design for all the projects owned and developed by the Pomeroy group. Prior to this new position, Allison was a Regional Hotel Manager for the Pomeroy Group and General Manager of the Holiday Inn Grande Prairie.

• Bachelor Degree of Secondary Education
• School Teacher
• General Manager, Holiday Inn, Grande Prairie
• Regional Manager, Pomeroy Group

Christy Doucette
Brand Manager

Christy Doucette, Brand Performance Manager for the Pomeroy Inn and Suites and the Pomeroy Hotel, is responsible for the innovative development of our flag ship brand. As the company continues to grow, she will help guide the new branding through new and exciting markets. Prior to this position, Christy worked for the Pomeroy Group as the Administrator and then General Manager of the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Grande Prairie where she acquired large hotel brand experience.

• Bachelor Degree of Secondary Education, University of Alberta
• General Manager, Holiday Inn, Grande Prairie
• Egan’s Restaurant and Pub/other Pomeroy Food and Beverage Operations

Stefan Nasalski
Vice President, Operations

In 2007, after two years as General Manager of the prestigious Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, Stefan Nasalski joined the Pomeroy Group as a Regional Manager, hotel operations division. His extensive experience in the branding and administration of high quality hotels gives the company another valuable asset in its strategic planning for the future. Stefan represents the perfect skills needed for the hospitality industry: business education, experience at every level, pride in accomplishment and an enthusiastic team approach to leadership. His former positions include General Manager, Hillebrand Estate Winery, Hospitality Instructor Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Hotel Manager Intercontinental Hotel Group’s Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre and Beverage Services Manager Casino Windsor Ontario Masters of Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism, University of Guelph

Mark Butler-Jenkins
Regional Manager, Hotels

Mark joined the Pomeroy Group in January, 2005. His eighteen years of experience include management positions with Mountain Park Lodges (Jasper) and Sawridge Inns & Conference Centres (Jasper and Fort McMurray). Mark’s background in food & beverage, rooms operations and sales & marketing make him a welcome addition to the hospitality and service team of the company.

Jim Brent, CMA
Controller

Jim comes to the Pomeroy Group with twenty years of accounting and operations management experience in the fields of sports, public accounting, hospitality and retail. His most recent position was Vice-President of Club Operations for the Calgary Stampeders where he supervised all the non-football operations, including marketing and partnerships. Jim has also been General Manager of the Northern Bear Golf club in Sherwood Park, Alberta where he provided strategic direction for the entire operation. Under his supervision, the Northern Bear was voted # 1 clubhouse in Canada by the Globe and Mail. CMA Society of BC Computer Applications Diploma, CompuCollege, Windsor, On Controllership of prestigious Lower Mainland golf courses Coaches minor hockey and minor baseball – and is an avid golfer

Rick Vieira
Project Manager

Rick Vieira has been Head of Construction for Pomeroy Group since 2004, overseeing and managing the construction on all of the company’s properties including but not limited to: the Holiday Inn, Eastside Mario’s, Ramada Inn & Truck Stop and Super 8. His 20-plus years of experience in building and construction have earned him the recognition of professional achievement and integrity throughout Alberta and BC. Under Rick’s supervision, the structures that bear the Pomeroy Group name have been built to the highest standards and reflect our ongoing pride of ownership.

• Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Oakville Ontario

Jennifer Doucette
Director of Human Resources

Originally from Newfoundland, Jennifer has recently joined the company as Director of Human Resources. She completed her Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations (BHRLR) in October of 2009 and was awarded the 2009 Alberta Institute of Human Resources Scholarship. Jennifer has the responsibility of promoting the Pomeroy Group and its employee benefits to potential employees through various recruitment venues. She also works to ensure that all current employees are aware of policies and procedures. By implementing retention initiatives and ensuring awareness of all employee rights and opportunities, Jennifer will continue to help build and retain a cohesive team and positive work environment.

Stuart Prescott
Chartered Accountant

Stuart Prescott specializes in raising debt, equity and preparing business plans, as well as financial modeling, business acquisitions and divestures. Stuart has a strong corporate background and worked for many years with the Bentall Corporation where his position was based around senior financial and advisory roles, developing business proposals, creating partnerships, and managing tax planning. This extensive experience with different, very successful, companies has resulted in Stuart’s raising over $1 billion in debt and equity. He has been closely associated with the Pomeroy Group for many years and will continue to be part of the management advisory team.

• Certified Chartered Accountant
• Bachelor of Commerce, UBC
• Mortgage Broker and Business Valuator level course

Andy Doucette, CHSP
Regional Sales Manager

Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Andy moved to Grande Prairie when he received a volleyball scholarship to GPRC. He joined the company in 2005 and his position includes establishing direct relationships with the upper management of client corporations. His main focus is the Natural Gas sector of industries doing business in the provinces of BC and Alberta and his responsibilities include marketing, advertising and ad design. Still an avid volleyball player, Andy is involved closely with the Weekend Sports Market in Grande Prairie. BED program from Grande Prairie Regional College Certification: Hospitality Sales Professional (American Hotel and Lodging Association) 2007 Recipient of company Pomeroy Pride award for excellence in service

Carole Davis
Regional Sales Manager, BC and

A marketing professional with formal training in administration, sales and management, Carole joined the Pomeroy Group in September 2008 and works out of her Calgary-based office. With years of experience in the travel, hotel, alcohol and movie industries, she not only has acquired a keen insight into the hospitality business but she has also earned the respect from top level executives throughout Western Canada. Her enthusiasm and positive approach to networking are enviable and her dedication to setting up contracts that mutually benefit our company and the corporate client will surely result in long term, repeat business relationships. - Professional development courses in sales, marketing,management - Canadian Progress Club, Canadian Business Travel Association - Director, Sales & Marketing, Hilton Suites,Winnipeg - Director, Sales & Marketing, Best Western Hospitality Inn, Calgary - Sales Manager, Corby & Hiram Walker Distillers

Susie Goodwin
Director of IT

Susie Goodwin, Director of Information and Training, handles all the IT work for the Pomeroy properties and operations. Susie began working with the Pomeroy Group in 2002 as a contractor to represent Pos Technologies for the ESM opening in Grande Prairie. Since then, she has been involved in more than 40 restaurant openings and plays a key role in the implementation and training of the computer systems with management and staff. Susie keeps herself updated on the most current news and trends in the financial, reservation, human resource and training computer systems and her willingness to assist with other divisions of the company have made her a valued member of the team.