OACC Board Bios

Background Information on the
Officers and Directors for 2009 – 10

 Everest College Canada

• B. Comm., University of Windsor in 1984
  Director of Academics, Everest College Canada
• Involved with NACC/OACC since 1987
• Strong passion for the industry and believe that we provide a great service to our communities
• Member of the OACC Board of Directors since 2005/06
• Chair of the KPI Committee, responsible for seeking moratorium on KPI’s
• Current President of OACC

Medix School

• Director of Medix School Toronto & Medix School Scarborough
• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Ottawa and a Project Management Certificate from George Washington University
• Started his career in private education as an admissions representative first with CDI College and then with Herzing College; achieving top rep status.
• Served on OACC Board for 2006-2007
• Served as Co-Chair of the Membership Committee and member of KPI Committee, Programs Standards and Credential Framework Committee.
• Peter is a supporter of standards and excellence and is interested in carrying forward the initiatives of the board and promoting a strong, healthy private career college industry for years to come.

triOS College Business Technology Healthcare

• Frank Gerencser is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of triOS Corporation, the parent company of triOS College Business Technology Healthcare.
• Frank has a Degree in Systems Design Engineering (minoring in business & entrepreneurship) from the University of Waterloo (1984) and has been running Information Technology companies ever since. triOS entered the career college sector in 1998 with the training completion of 300 students from the Career Academy, followed by several others over the next few years. Based on this experience, Frank became the Chair of the Training Completion Assurance Fund Committee (TCAF).
• Frank has served on the OACC Board for the past 9 years as Board Member, Vice President, President (2003/4 & 2004/5) and Past President and is active in government relations through various Working Groups and currently as the Chair of the Strong Voice Committee and Employment Ontario Skills Development sub-committee.
   

Carol Bruni
RegulatoryMatters

·         Served as a Director for four years from 2004-2008, before being appointed as an External Advisor for 2008/2009 and is presently in her second term as this position.

·         President of Regulatory Matters: an educational and regulatory consulting practice which strives to provide smart ideas and innovative solutions to help career colleges achieve business objectives and consistently maintain quality assurance measures while adhering to regulatory compliance.

·         Extensive background in the private career college sector, working at Everest College of Business, Technology & HealthCare, Canadian Division of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. for 21 years fulfilling roles as the Director of Academic Programs and Director of Regulatory Affairs.

·         Lead a team of regulatory specialists with responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance, policy, and student relations across Canada.

·         Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Ontario legislation, as well as other provinces and a working knowledge of State, Federal, and Accrediting  Agencies in the United States.

·         Carol holds a Bachelor of Arts, Liberal and Professional Studies: Business Concentration from York University, an Ontario Society of Training and Development Human Resource Development Certificate from The University of Toronto, and a Diploma in Fashion Merchandising from Seneca College.

• Doreen established the Halton Business Institute (now called HBI) in 1982 and currently serves as Campus Director. There are two locations – Burlington and Mississauga
• She immediately became active in the Association and served on the original PCEC Board. For the past eight years, she has held the position of Director on the OACC Board.
• On the OACC Board, Doreen has served as Co-Chair of the Membership Services Committee, member of the HRDC Committee, and for the past four years, as Co-Chair of the Conference Committee. She is extremely interested in community and government relations and the role OACC plays in these two areas.
• Doreen is also a member of the Business Advisory Board, Halton Women’s Place, and an active member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Executive Committee.
• Doreen has a broad knowledge of, and passion for the Private Career Colleges sector based on her 26 years’ experience in the industry.

Eddy Della Mora
Director of Private Career Colleges Grade Expectations Learning Centres

• Between December 1994 and June 2004, Eddy was President and Director of Marketing for Novopro Inc. It was through the continuing education division that he discovered a passion for education.
• Eddy’s desire to continue working in the education field culminated in the opening of Oxford North Toronto in July 2005  specializing in dental hygiene education.  As President and Campus Director, Eddy was responsible for all areas of operation including policy, marketing, finance, human resource management and student relations.  His ownership position was sold in August 2007.
• From August 2007 to fall 2009, Eddy worked with Kent College in Toronto. As Vice-President of Operations with the college, he was responsible for overseeing all issues related to management, policy and operations.
• Eddy is currently the Director of Private Career Colleges with Grade Expectations Learning Centres.

• Rudy Florio was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario. After high school, Rudy was awarded a full athletic scholarship (football) to Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, USA; Rudy completed a Degree in Business Administration and immediately upon graduation was drafted to play for the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL.
• Rudy’s distinguished football career spanned 8 years and two teams as he finished at the BC Lions. During his pro football years, Rudy was the Special Teams Captain and a Montreal media darling. Rudy has a Grey Cup ring for his team’s win in 1974.
• In addition to football, Rudy owned and operated RWF Marketing, which specialized in team and licensed sportswear and promoted the Ravensknit product line.
• In 1984, Rudy returned to Ontario and took on part time coaching duties at the University of Guelph where his team, The Gryphons, won the national championship, the Vanier Cup, and another ring.
• 1986 was the first year that Rudy began part time instructing at The Toronto School of Business (TSB). As a marketing and business instructor, Rudy found a love for adult education and private career college industry.
• In 1988, Rudy acquired a TSB franchise and over the next few years, added two more locations.
• Liaison College was founded in 1996 when Rudy sought out additional training options and discovered a niche market in culinary arts. Since 1996, Rudy has franchised the concept of Liaison College and there are now 10 campus locations in Ontario making it the largest trainer of chefs in Canada. With many award-winning students, it is clear that Rudy has found the recipe for success.
• Rudy is a philanthropist and believes in giving back to the community he calls home. Following is a listing of boards and other volunteer activities that keep Rudy busy:
  
  • Assistant Coach – Winston Churchill High School Football Team - Hamilton
  • Board Member – John Howard Society – Hamilton
  • Chairman of the Board – Brantwood Foundation – Brantford
  • Director – Canadian Chef Educators Association
  • Board Member – CFL Alumni Golf Committee
  • Board Member – Ontario Association of Career Colleges
  • Member – Hamilton Club
  • Member – Hamilton Tiger Cats Alumni
• Rudy lives on a farm in rural Milton with his wife and an assortment of animals.

• 2005 – Present
  Archer Education Group – Diamond Institute Division
  Director of Registered Colleges, Responsible for overseeing all issues related to registered colleges including management, policy, operations, acquisitions and new startups.
• 1991 – 2005
  Diamond Institute of Business and Computer Technology
  President, Responsible for all areas of operation including program design, marketing, finance and human resource management
• 1975 - 1991
  Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
  Senior Management, Hired initial as a technical instructor, held progressive positions including program consultant, department general manager, divisional dean, acting vice president and campus principal in the 16 year college tenure.
• 1974 – 1975
  Lovat Tunnel Equipment, Rexdale
  Machine Designer, Designed detail and assembly drawings for tunneling equipment used in such projects as sewers, subways and underground/water road systems.
• 1973 – 1974
  Dominion Aluminum (Indel Canada)
  Structural Designer, Designed detailed drawings of aluminum structures such as bridges, moving platforms, helicopter hangers, and lighting structures
• EDUCATION
  University of Toronto
  Master of Business Administration
  Trent University
  Administrative Studies
  Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
  Mechanical Engineering Techniques (Diploma)
  Business Administration (Certificate)

• President of Canadian Operations for EFC Trade Inc, which operates 5 "Medix School" campuses throughout Ontario.
• Randy's experience in PCC's dates back to 1969 when he began as an enrollment representative for The Hartford Airline Personnel School and Atlantic Airlines Training, representing those two firms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
• In 1971, with a move to London, Ontario he continued his PCC career and became a partner and Director of Admissions for Westervelt Travel Institute.
• Elected to the board of PCEC which evolved to become OACC, in it's second year of operation.
• Left the PCC field in 1977 to pursue a career in the insurance field and operated R.A. Henry and Associates Insurance brokers until 1993 at which time he re-entered the PCC field with the purchase of the former Southwestern Business College in London, Ontario which later became the first Canadian Medix School.
• Served on both the NACC and OACC boards and was president of OACC in 1999 and 2000.
• Randy and his wife Cindy make their home in London.

• Farid Jenabieh has been the President of Durham Business and Computer College since 2003.
• Farid’s educational background includes; a Masters Degree in Business, a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from York University as well as Diplomas from Seneca College in Systems Operations, Computer Programming and Systems Analysis.
• Farid gained professional experience as a programmer with both the Ministry of Housing and the Swiss Bank of Canada. He also managed several successful software companies.
• From 1991 - 2003 he taught programming part time at Seneca College, Centennial College and Durham Business and Computer College. Farid held almost every position within the college before finally settling on President in 2003.
• Having experienced learning as a student and as a teacher in both private and community colleges, Farid has identified and incorporated the most effective teaching strategies for today’s every-changing world.

Terry Miosi, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
Qualifications Framework Project, United Arab Emirates

• Michele Pressé has over twenty five years of professional, business, management, training and entrepreneurial experience. Since 1994, she has been actively engaged in the education and training sector. As Canadian Director of Education for Redken NYC (a professional products division of L”oreal) she developed, implemented and facilitated many extensive professional training programs. In addition, she has developed and executed training plans for large corporate organizations with locations and employees located across Canada.
• As a Business Management consultant within the Beauty Industry she has provided consulting services to independent spa and salon owners, to assist them in introducing best practices for optimum success in their business, including overall business and financial analysis, implementation of systems as well as coaching and management training for owners and their employees.
• Michele has been actively involved and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for French Connection a not for profit organization in the Toronto District. She is the owner of Salon & Spa CAREER COLLEGE - CHAMPLAIN INSTITUTE a private career college in Toronto. She has a passion for lifelong learning and is committed to providing students with exceptional educational experiences.
   

• Brian holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Commerce & a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, as well as a Chartered Accountant (S.A.) designation.
• Prior to immigrating to Canada over 20 years ago, Brian was the Group Accountant for the largest furniture manufacturer in the southern hemisphere, a publicly listed company.
• Upon arriving in Canada he was employed in the Auditing profession, joining William Isenberg & Co, which was subsequently acquired by K.P.M.G. Brian, left K.P.M.G to go into commerce to broaden his Canadian experience, where he worked for several years. Prior to joining Academy of Learning, Brian held the position of Vice President Finance in one of the largest promotional merchandising companies in Canada.
• Brian has been with Academy of Learning for 13 years and has served on the Academy of Learning National Advisory Committee for 11 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business over the years and has worked extensively with various government officials during that time.
• Brian is committed to excellence in training and looks forward to utilizing his expertise and experience to the benefit of the industry as a whole.
• Brian has served as a director on the OACC Board of Directors since 2006

Cheryl Russell-Julien
Hands On Practical Solutions

·   Hands on Practical Solutions offers consulting services to private vocational colleges, through the application of expertise, research, education and a collaborative approach to dissemination of best practices.

·   Cheryl has 19 years of progressive experience in the successful growth of a multi-divisional education organization.

·   Cheryl engaged and monitored monitored regulatory, academic design and development and school operation teams to ensure the 17 academic health care programs met or exceeded required skill-based competencies and learning outcomes.

·   Cheryl has expertise with programmatic regulatory, accreditation and association requirements.

·   She was the previous Director of Health Care, Everest College (formerly CDI College) and National Course Director for Dental Assisting Programs, CDI College, from 2001 to 2008.

·   Cheryl was a Dental Assistant Instructor/Dental Director for CDI College (formerly Career Canada College) from 1989 to 2002 and has an extensive background in Dental Health Education and Coordination.

·   Currently, Cheryl is enrolled in Brock University's Adult Education program, Career Canada College, Level II Dental Assisting, and Adult Training and Teaching Certificate from Algonquin College. 

• Marcello graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1991 with an Honours Degree in Mathematics specializing in Computer Science and Accounting.  Marcello received the Award of Distinction for Academic Excellence in the Faculty of Mathematics.
• For the last 8 years, Marcello was instrumental in the growth of one of Canada's largest single location Private Career Colleges:  The International Academy of Design and Technology in Toronto where he held the position of President of the IT Division (SoftTrain College) in 2000 and was then promoted to Vice President of Operations for the larger Design Division (IADT) in 2002.
• In 1999, Marcello was employed by CDI Education Corporation, as Director for the Brampton Campus.
• From 1992 to 1999 Marcello took one of Canada's oldest career colleges, Shaw College, from a traditional business school into the growing field of technology.  Starting as an instructor he quickly progressed into the management of the College as Campus Director of the Toronto location and then VP Operations for all 3 locations.
• In 1987 to 1992 as a coop student in University, Marcello was employed by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants as a senior public accountant and auditor. 
• Marcello joined the OACC Board of Directors in 2006/07 and participated on the following committees: Student Protection, TCAF and Transcript Storage.