LEADING THE CHARGE FOR LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS ALL OVER THE PONTIAC
MEET THE TEAM
The Pontiac Chamber of Commerce is governed by a Board of Directors made up of volunteers from the local business community. This leadership structure, which includes volunteers who have served since the Chamber’s inception nearly 20 years ago, underscores a commitment to the economic well-being of the region. Through this model, the Chamber aligns its efforts with the interests and challenges of the business community and promotes a focused approach to regional development.
SEBASTIEN BONNEROT
PRESIDENT
Mr. Sébastien Bonnerot holds a Bachelors of Health Sciences degree from the University of Ottawa (2000) and a Master’s degree in Coaching from York University (2001). He comes to office with 20 years of business experience, having worked 10 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant. His role consisted mostly in managing return-to-work initiatives and implementing evaluations such as Functional Capacity evaluations, psychometric assessments as well as elaborating return-to-work plans for WSIB, CNESST as well as private insurers and employers, in the areas of Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec.
Since 2010, Sebastien has been a Real Estate Broker for Century 21 Canada. He founded his own brokerage firm in 2015, Century 21 Elite, which covers a wide array of geographical regions including Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Outaouais and Pontiac. Sebastien is a passionate real estate professional and investor. His wife Melanie and him moved from Gatineau to Fort-Coulonge in 2017 seeking new adventures with their 3 children Venka, Léande and Ilanne.
Web: www.QUEBEC.C21.ca
Email: sebastien.bonnerot@century21.ca
Telephone: 819-328-6111
TODD HOFFMAN
VICE-PRESIDENT
Serial entrepreneur who presently owns and operates the microbrewery Brauwerk Hoffman in Campbell’s Bay. Todd, a past president of the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce, and a fifteen year veteran on its Board of Directors has a passion for the history and natural beauty of the area. As such he devotes and volunteers his time in a variety of endeavors aiding in the social-economic enhancement of the Pontiac.
RHONDA MORRISON
TREASURER
I was born in Shawville but left at age 8 and returned for good at age 24. I have been a life long volunteer from cleaning the brushes for the art teacher to Boy Scouts Treasurer to being on the WQLC Board of Directors (with many others in between). I believe in helping the community and I do this as a career too, having worked in Collaborative Economic Development for the past 23 years at CEDEC. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our small communities’ economies and supporting them is essential!
Web: www.cedec.ca
Email: rhonda.morrison@cedec.ca
Telephone: 888-641-9912 ext 2122
TREFOR MUNN-VENN
SECRETARY
Trefor is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur who has chosen to make the Pontiac home for his family. Along with his wife Karri, he has established Leystone Farms in Luskville where they are drawing on regenerative practices and building creative agricultural solutions from their vineyard and flock of sheep. With experience in corporate strategy, business development, and marketing, Trefor brings an innovative perspective to all of his work. Trefor is a Master Business Coach and co-founder of an award-winning business and leadership Coaching company.
Web: www.leystonefarms.com
Email: trefor@leystonefarms.com
Telephone: 613-894-4670
RONALD MACKILLOP
BOARD MEMBER
Ronald F. MacKillop is a seasoned wealth management advisory professional. In addition to establishing his own wealth management practice. Ron is a founding and current member of the Board of Directors for the Pontiac Chamber of Commerce.
With over 3 decades of experience and knowledge in Retirement, Investment, Estate and Succession Planning, many mutually beneficial long-term relationships have been maintained. Ron has also helped small business owners, their employees, and Incorporations obtain and utilize the same retirement and group benefits previously available to large businesses only.
Web: www.ronaldmackillop.ca
Web: www.mackillop.thelinkbetween.
Web: www.chamberplan.ca
Email: rmackillop@ipcc.org
Telephone: 819-771-7535
LISA BOISVERT
BOARD MEMBER
Mother of 3, works at the Centre Jeunesse Emploi Pontiac with the youth as well as bringing professionals to our region, volunteers in her community and is an outdoor enthusiast! Makes rawhide and wire wrapped jewelry as well as homemade products with essential oils.
PATRICK LASALLE
BOARD MEMBER
I began my career working in the engineering industry after completing my studies at École de Technologie Supérieure in Montreal. Since then, I have returned to the Pontiac in 2011 to work in the family business.
I have been able to help grow the business and adapt to the changing needs of clients. After re-building the Mansfield store in 2015 following a massive fire, I moved myself and my family to the Pontiac after a few years of traveling. Since then, I have been proud to call this home and play a role in the development and prosperity of our region!
Web: www.materiauxjls.ca
Telephone: 819-648-5881
MICHEL DENAULT
BOARD MEMBER
After having worked many years working outside of the region, Michel has launched a new career with Enseigne Pontiac. Offering custom design and print work to companies all across the Outaouais. Born and raised in Fort-coulonge, he proudly works within his community with many different associations and non profit organizations.
Web: Enseignes Pontiac on Facebook
Email: enseignespontiac@gmail.com
