Our team

CCOVI is an internationally recognized research institute focusing on the priorities of the Canadian grape and wine industry. It advances the industry through its multi-disciplinary team approach. The Institute also utilizes the skills and knowledge of 34 affiliated researchers and their teams to advance the Canadian grape and wine industry. These researchers include 13 members from the Brock community and 21 members from outside Brock in academia, government and the private sector.

CCOVI Staff

Dr. Debbie Inglis
CCOVI Director
Email: dinglis@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x3828
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: IH 206

Barbara Tatarnic
Manager, Professional Studies and Outreach
Email: btatarnic@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x4652
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: IH 206

Steven Trussler
Micro-credential Coordinator
Email: strussler@brocku.ca
Office: IH 206

Taylor MaGee
Administrative Assistant
Email: tmagee@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x4949
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: IH 206

Dr. Sudarsana Poojari
Principal Scientist, Grapevine Virology
Email: spoojari@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x4227
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: MCF 204

Dr. Jennifer Kelly
Scientist, Oenology
Email: jkelly@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x6123
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: IH 202

Headshot of Malkie Spodek

Dr. Malkie Spodek
Scientist, Entomology
Email: mspodek@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x5031
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: MCF 203

Shufen Xu
CCOVI Technologist
Email: sxu@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x3510
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: IH 215

Lisa Dowling
CCOVI Technician
Email: ldowling@brocku.ca
Phone: 905 688 5550 x3510
Fax: 905 688 3104
Office: IH 215

Kevin Ker
Research Associate
Email: kker@brocku.ca
Website: kcms.ca

Christopher Waters
Professional & Continuing Studies Instructor

Peter Bodnar Rod
Professional & Continuing Studies Instructor

Robert Power
Professional & Continuing Studies Instructor

Dwight Follick
Webmaster