OACC Board Bios - OACC

Background Information on the
Officers and Directors for 2011 – 2012

• Vice President of Operations for Medix Schools
• Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Ottawa and a Project Management Certificate from George Washington University
• Has served on OACC Board of Directors since 2006 as Director, Vice President/Director of Finance and President 
• Peter is a supporter of quality and is committed to carrying forward the initiatives of the membership and promoting a strong, healthy Private Career College industry for years to come.

• Michael Bateman is the President, Chief Executive Officer and owner of Grade Expectations Learning Systems Inc.
• Grade Learning Centres was founded in 1993 under Michael's vision and leadership, developing the business from one learning centre working with children to an organization with 53 learning centres that educate and train children, adults, corporations, insurers and government.
• Prior to his work with Grade Learning, Michael worked for 15 years in marketing and research for major multi-nationals.
• Intensely focused on quality, customer service and team values, Michael is committed to helping OACC achieve its goals.

• Director of Finance & Administration, triOS College
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA), 2004
• Bachelor of Commerce, Entrepreneurship Specialization, University of Victoria, 2001
• Craig joined triOS College in 2008, having formerly held District Controller roles with BFI Canada, a publicly traded waste and recycling company.
• Craig oversees all aspects of MTCU and OSAP regulatory affairs for all triOS College locations. Craig also oversees the Financial Aid Offices and leads the Accounting team at triOS. Craig lives in Burlington with his wife and daughter

• Holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in International Hospitality Management from Florida international University.
• Spent ten  years with Hilton International Hotels in progressively more senior positions in the Mediterranean, European and later the Canadian divisions.
• In 1993 joined PRI (Pepsi Restaurants International) which later became Tricon and YUM and held various divisional positions on the East and later the West coast.
• When Priszm Canadian Income Fund was founded in 2003, became the President and COO of the company.
• In March 2010, joined Everest Canada as the Division President for Canada overseeing the 17 Canadian Everest campuses.

 Rui Cunha
Director of Operations
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute

• Rui Cunha is one of the founders of the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute which has served the training needs of the skilled trades industry for the last 6 years.
• Currently Pre-Apprenticeship Training Institute has three locations across Ontario and represents one of the smaller colleges that train in the area of trades. The training focus is hands-on, which has defined both the training and their graduates.
• Rui Cunha, has a BA, and his passion for training comes from his work with a multinational company.
• His 15 years in training, Human Resources and Operations culminated in successful outcomes of a series of global projects.
• Since 2006, he has been on the Board of the Youth Apprenticeship Council, an organization dedicated to promoting trades in Ontario.
• Strong believer in education as a pathway to success and the Career Colleges’ potential to service the training needs of Ontario

• 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 11 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.

• 2010 – Present: CDI College of Business, Technology & Health Care Campus Director
• 2005 – 2010 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)

• Frank has served on the OACC Board for the past 11 years as Board Director, Vice President, President (2003/4 & 2004/5) and Past President and is active in government relations through various Working Groups and currently as the Co-Chair Employment Ontario Second Career & WSIB sub-committee and the Online Training sub-committee.
• Frank also sits on the Deputy Minister’s Advisory Committee and the TCAF Advisory Board
• Frank Gerencser is the Chairman, 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).

• George H. Hood is the President of Herzing College Toronto. Mr. Hood has a long and distinguished career in both education and business with more than 20 years experience in leadership roles at career colleges.
• Prior to joining Herzing College, Mr. Hood was President of International Academy of Design and Technology, Toronto.
• From 1998 Mr. Hood served as Director on the board of the National Association of Career Colleges and served as Vice President and President of NACC. He has served on the OACC board for the past 12 years as Director, Vice President, President and Past President. Mr. Hood has served on several educational sector committees including the Deputy Minister’s Working Group, International Committee and TCAF.
• Prior to International Academy, Mr. Hood was Director and National Director of Trebas Institute where he worked since 1989. Prior to the career college sector, Mr. Hood was a business owner, operating Entertainment Centre, one of the largest and most successful entertainment agencies in Canada.
• George has a passion for the career college industry where changing people’s lives for the better and creatively overcoming business challenges are what he considers his greatest rewards.
• President of NACC for 2006/07 and 2007/08
• Currently Past President of NACC

• Previously the Manager of the Quality and Partnerships Unit in the Private Career Colleges Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
• Provided high level curriculum, accreditation and compliance services across Career Education Company as well as to public institutions
• Served as Director of Education at a large independent institution in New York City
• Holds a Masters degree in Educational Studies from the University of British Columbia
• Currently completing her Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the University of Toronto. She will defend her dissertation in early 2011
• Now Dean of Academics at RCC/Yorkville U, she is responsible for the development and delivery of Yorkville Education’s on-campus programs of study, including student retention, quality assurance, faculty performance and program outcomes.

Brian Rosenberg
Executive Vice President - Finance & Admin
Academy of Learning, Franchisor Office

• 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 16 years and has served on the Academy of Learning National Advisory Committee for 13 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

 Dean Tremain
Director, Graduate and Career Services
CDI College Business, Technology & Health Care

• Dean is currently the Director, Graduate and Career Services for CDI College supporting all campus operations and implementing corporate initiatives.
• He began his education career in the public system doing Marketing and Recruitment at Georgian College. He has also held leadership roles in private career college operations in both Canada and the U.S.
• He was also the Campus President at the Mississauga location of Everest College where he managed a team of 90 staff and grew the campus population to 675 students.
• Dean believes in creating a strong student experience that aids the private college student in recognizing their career goals and aspirations. He also promotes the advantages of the career college graduate to the business world and ensures that employers are considering the PCC graduate as a viable solution to their staffing needs.
• He has held a number of Board positions since 2006 in Guelph where he resides. Currently he is the board President of a multimillion not for profit organization.

• Program Director at the Ontario Dental Education Institute, an accredited dental hygiene program, since inception in 2004, and responsible for all ministry and accreditation documentation, compliance and submissions, instructor and staff hiring, curriculum management and all other functions of the PCC
• Holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Waterloo, a Dental Hygiene Diploma from the Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene, and is in her last term of study for a Masters of Science in Instructional Design for Online Learning from Capella University
• Member of the Education Advisory Committee with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
• Director-at-Large on the Board of Directors and Hamilton and District Ambassador with the Ontario Dental Hygienists Association.
• Item writer for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board.
• Actively works as a Self-Initiating Dental Hygienist.
• Focused on quality and compliance, and committed to promoting effective communication