There is a lot of exciting change on the horizon for the Accelerator Centre, and as we begin to execute on our strategic growth plans, venturing into new space and expanding our programming, we are also excited to share some updates about the growth and evolution of the AC team.
You may have read about our newest mentor, Steve Fyke, whose emphasis on design strategy has certainly resonated with our Clients. We’ve also had the great fortune to welcome Alan Quarry, who recently joined the AC as Brand Architect.
As we evolve as an organization, we have also found the need to develop the AC team. In that regard, we’re pleased to announce that Joani Gerber has accepted a new role as VP, Operations with the AC. In her new role Joani will be focused on oversight of facilities planning and management, coordination of human resource processes and policies, management of the Stratford Accelerator Centre, and a number of related accountabilities.
Joani brings over 10 years of accounting, entrepreneurship and Government programming experience and has been a highly valued member of the AC team as our Director, Operations at the Stratford AC campus for the last two years.
Joani holds a degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and certificates in Accounting and Human Resource Management from Fanshawe College. She spent over 10 years supporting entrepreneurship in Stratford, St. Marys, and Perth County working with the Stratford-Perth Centre for Business and the Perth Community Futures.
We’re excited to have Joani as part of the AC team in this new role and look forward to sharing more great news with you in the near future!