About TEC

Collective Intelligence, Fearlessly Approaching Issues, Knowing Better, And Then Doing Better.

History Of TEC Canada

The TEC Canada story began in 1985, when Dr. Lynn Tanner brought the peer advisory model to Canada. Lynn attended a TEC meeting in the United States as a guest and immediately recognized the power of the peer advisory format. He knew that for TEC to be a success he had to recruit the right people, and he did. It took capital, optimism and determination to bring it to life. We’re thankful for all the hard work and passion he invested in sharing this powerful idea.

Our Origin Story

The original TEC started in 1957 when a Wisconsin businessman named Robert Nourse met with four fellow chief executives in the office of the Milwaukee Valve Company. His objective was to test a simple, yet revolutionary idea. He wanted them to share their knowledge and experiences to help each other generate better results for themselves and their businesses. Soon this group of businessmen were probing, asking questions and making suggestions. They challenged each other, working together to solve issues and grow.

That’s when The Executive Committee (TEC) and the first Executive Leadership Program began. Now known as Vistage, this format operates in 20 countries around the world. Members meet in private advisory groups every month under the same guiding principles—to help one another become better leaders, make better decisions and achieve better results. What’s more, Vistage and its affiliate members are connecting in ways Robert never could have imagined: learning from hundreds of top industry speakers, tapping into a vast online resource library, and collaborating around the world.

Our Vision

Accelerate the growth and development of Canadian business leaders.

Our Mission

Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives and business leaders.

M

Make Better Decisions

Through the power of your peer group, you will be confident in the impactful decisions you make for your business

A

Be Held Accountable

The decisions you make in TEC aren’t easy.  Your group is vested in your success. Expect to be held accountable to seeing those decisions through to completion

G

Grow as a Leader

Reaching beyond what you expected, both as a person and as a leader are what TEC is all about

I

Free from Isolation

As a CEO, as a leader, as an owner, you often have nowhere to turn for support.  TEC will provide you that source to help make better decisions, with the input of a vested group of leaders from a variety of industries

C

Change is Constant

Dealing with change is a challenge.  With a group of skilled individuals all working to support your interests, coping with the extreme changes in the economy, your business, and your professional life is a little bit easier

Life at TEC

TEC Canada is a vibrant community of individuals dedicated to caring, growing, challenging, and trusting.

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Values We Live By

CARING

Fully committed to one another.

TRUST

Faith in one other’s integrity.

CHALLENGE

The courage to search for the truth.

GROWTH

Professionally and personally.

Our Executive Team

  • Todd Millar

    Todd Millar

    PRESIDENT & CEO,
    TEC Canada Member
  • Catherine Robertson, Vice President

    Catherine Robertson

    VICE PRESIDENT OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
  • Jane Whitton-Podolski

    DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
  • Jody Milhousen

    DIRECTOR OF PARTNER EXPERIENCE & ADMINISTRATION
  • Marc Johnson

    DIRECTOR OF BRAND & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,
    TEC Canada Member
  • Jonah McEachern, Director of Operations

    Jonah McEachern

    DIRECTOR OF MEMBER EXPERIENCE,
    TEC Canada Member
  • Robyn Baran

    DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & RESEARCH
  • Peter Buchanan, National Best Practice Chair

    Peter Buchanan

    NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CHAIR DEVELOPMENT,
    TEC Canada Chair
  • Heather Waisman

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE,
    TEC Canada Member
  • Pearl Gittens, Chief Financial Officer

    Pearl Gittins

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Our Global Network

When you join TEC Canada, you become a part of an international network of over 28,000 business leaders worldwide.

Our Global Reach

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For over 35 years, TEC’s proven process has helped over 25,000 Canadian executives and owners become better leaders. Explore who could be sitting at your table.

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