The accomplishments of some of the most influential Goodman School of Business alumni and supporters are being celebrated through a new initiative dedicated to recognizing and sharing their leadership journeys.

A group of 29 business leaders, innovators, philanthropists and community builders were honoured with the new Who’s Who recognition last week during an induction ceremony hosted by the alumni-led Goodman Legacy Council on Oct. 22 at the National Club. The event was sponsored by Bruce Power.

Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg described the first class of Who’s Who inductees as flag bearers for Goodman.

“Through your achievements and leadership, you are elevating the reputation of both the Goodman School of Business and Brock University in the Niagara region and far beyond,” she said at the event.

The Goodman Legacy Council was founded earlier this year to elevate the Goodman brand, amplify the School’s engaged ambassador network and grow investment in a transformational capital pool.

Brock University President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg addresses the Who’s Who inductees in Toronto on Oct. 22.

Rigg also recognized the founding members of the Goodman Legacy Council for their vision, which has created a new model for alumni engagement with the University, at the ceremony.

“This initiative is about more than recognizing individual accomplishments,” she said. “It’s about building connections among alumni leaders and showcasing what is possible with a Goodman education.”

The Who’s Who induction is part of a larger effort to raise the profile of outstanding Brock business graduates. Each Who’s Who member is profiled on the Goodman Legacy website with a story that highlights both their career success and personal journeys.

At the event, Jim Ryan (BAdmin ’84), welcomed each member to the Who’s Who on behalf of the Council.

“Goodman Legacy wanted to develop a platform where we could tell the stories of successful graduates from the business school and individuals who maybe didn’t go to the School but made a significant contribution to the Goodman School of Business,” he said. “We honour this distinguished first group of Goodman School of Business Who’s Who inductees.”

The inaugural inductees into the Goodman Legacy Who’s Who class included:

• Mark Arthur (BAdmin ’77) — Retired financial services executive and former Chair, Brock University Board of Trustees
• Francesca Cardarelli (BBA ’11) — Global Lead for Media and Digital Transformation, McDonalds
• Meghan Chayka (BBA ’12) — Co-Founder and CEO, Stathletes
• Anand Daté​ (BBA ’96) — Founder and President, RONIN Group
• Jon Faber (BBA ’02) — President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Pason Systems Inc.
• Steven Fry (BBA ’09) — Co-Founder, President and CEO, Pickleplex
• Bill Haines (BAdmin ’87) — Capital Markets Executive
• Jenn Harper (LLD ’23) — CEO, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics
• Gil Herritt (BBA ’08) — Managing Director and Co-Head, Infrastructure Investment Banking, National Bank of Canada Capital Markets
• Kevin Kelly (BAcc ’94) — Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial and Investment Officer, Bruce Power
• Brian Kerr (BAcc ’97) — CEO, Kawartha Dairy Limited
• Rhonda Klosler (BBA ’93) — National Chief Operating Officer, RSM Canada
• Kristian Knibutat (BAdmin ’86) — Vice-President of Impact Investing, The Atmospheric Fund and Brock University Board of Trustees member
• Steven Latinovich (BSM ’03, MBA ’05) — Managing Director, BMO
• Bryden McDonald (BA ’06) — SVP, General Manager, Cossette
• Dan McGrath (BAdmin ’85) — COO, Cineplex Entertainment
• David McQuilkin (BAdmin ’85) — President, Milton Ford Lincoln
• Jeff Park (BAcc, ’95) — Executive Vice President, EVERSANA and President, Waltz Health
• Hilary Pearson — Chancellor, Brock University
• Mike Pilato (BAcc ’98) — CEO, Jamieson Wellness
• Anar Popatia (BBE ’85) — Corporate Director
• David Rogers (MBA ’07) — CEO, Da-Lee
• Deborah Rosati (BAdmin ’84, LLD ’23) — Founder and CEO, Women Get on Board Inc.
• Jim Ryan (BAdmin ’84) — CEO, Boyd Interactive
• Jason Sparaga (BBA ’93) — Co-Founder and Managing Operating Partner, Red Jar Energy Partners
• Kevin Spratt (BBA ’00) — President, Rich’s US/Canada Region
• Sean Washchuk (BAcc ’96) — Senior Vice-President and CFO, CCL Industries Inc.
• Doug Wilkinson (BBA ’91) — Retired Vice-Chair, Deloitte Canada
• Barry Wright — Dean, Goodman School of Business, Brock University

To learn more about Goodman Legacy and to get involved in their mission, visit goodmanlegacy.com