Lesley Diana

Publicist (supporting)
Lesley@ThePromotionPeople.ca

Lesley Diana has a diverse career that includes television producing and hosting a talk show. As owner of a Western Canadian retail chain, she was a finalist in the national Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Lesley is also the author of a national published book.

For the past 12 years, Lesley has been a publicist for numerous clients including Rampage Entertainment, Keystone Entertainment and Gray Matter FX. For the publicly traded firm Skinvisible, she conducted interviews with Dr. Christiaan Barnaard, Lord Anthony St, John (British House of Lords) and coordinated European and North American media coverage. She has produced many feature film Electronic Press Kits for use on television including Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood featuring actors Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Stiller, Brooke Shields, Peter Coyote, Wendy Crewson, Oscar nominee Abagail Breslin, Malcolm McDowell, Joe Lando, Kevin Zegers, Kevin Dillon and Tom Green.

The Promotion People has expanded working with Canadas busiest actors including, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Fred Ewanuick, Gabrielle Miller, Terry Chen, Michael Eklund, Sonya Salomaa and many more. Her clients have graced the covers of Maxim, Enroute, Flare, Dolce Vita, Modern Dog and Femme Fatal. Lesley also works with television hosts Fiona Forbes and Michael Eckford, of the award winning national entertainment show Urban Rush.

Vanessa Lee

Road Manager

Vanessa began her accounting training at Camosun College (Victoria BC) in the Business Administration program and continued on to receive her Certified General Accountant(CGA) designation in 1998. She works with her father in a public practice firm in Victoria BC and enjoys assisting small to medium sized businesses and their owners with their accounting needs. She has a strong desire to be community involved and has held volunteer positions in her local chapter of CGAs as the Social Chair and Treasurer, in addition to participating in fundraising events with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters and volunteering at many sports events such as the 24 Hours of Adrenalin and Mind over Mountain Adventure Races. Vanessa has traveled the world and is always planning another adventure. She loves the outdoors and enjoys any activity that gets her moving. She is currently training to compete in a Ironman in Victoria. Together Matt and Steph have created Run for One Planet. They are two of the most passionate individuals I know and through their passion for life, people and their environment they will challenge all North Americans to stretch themselves to take daily action TODAY to contribute to a healthier environment TOMORROW. I'm proud to be part of the team.

Frank Lee

Photographer & Filmmaker

Frank is a photographer and designer based in Vancouver. His photography has been featured at the Diane Farris Gallery and several publications including Let's Go Amsterdam and Lichen Arts & Letters Preview. You can view his latest work at www.flee.com.

Frank M. Lee, CGA

Chief Financial Officer

Certified General Accountant since 1971. Previously have served on United Way selection committees, SPCA board, CGA Chapter positions, Private School position and member of Rotary Club of Saanich. Have run not for profit manpower programs for challenged groups. Principal of Frank M. Lee, CGA public accounting practice: a small accounting practice catering to a broad spectrum of clients from non for profit societies, government agencies reporting, small to medium size business', tax consulting personal/corporate and general accounting, including foundations, trusts, committeeships - construction, service, professional and individual work. Married to Jane for 39.4166 years, three adult children, Vanessa, CGA, Justin, Senior Loans Officer, Jennifer, Professional House Mum, Three Grand Kids. One Dog, Sinchia.

Steve Tait

Director

Steve, a native of Vancouver, started his Banking career following completion of his formal education. It started with a stint with the Toronto Dominion Bank and thereafter he joined the Bank of British Columbia, which was subsequently acquired by HSBC. Steve became the Head of Human Resources for HSBC Bank Canada until 1995 when he moved to the HSBC Group's Headquarters in London England for 3+ years. He returned to line banking in 1998 as HSBC Bank Canada's senior executive, British Columbia region. Thereafter he relocated to Hong Kong, where he still resides, to take on the position of Head of HR, HSBC for its Hong Kong and Asia Pacific businesses. He held this position held until his retirement from the HSBC Group in April 2008.

Steve is now engaged in HR consulting, focusing on executive coaching and human capital development at organizational and Board levels. He is a graduate of the Sauder Business School, University of British Columbia, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers. He holds several directorships in Hong Kong, both in the profit and non-profit sectors.

Married with two grown daughters and two energetic grandsons, Steve's desire to be part of Run for One Planet is driven by many factors including his concern for the state of the environment future generations may inherit.

Greg Ceci

Sponsorship Director

Greg is one of those rare people with a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking - with his left-brain and right brain working overtime, all the time.

Greg spent ten years as a Trouble Shooter / Problem Solver rooted in QA/QC for a multi-award winning Japanese auto manufacturer. Looking for new challenges, he returned to school studying Marketing and Communications and has been freelancing as a writer, idea generator and business development guru for the last 4 years. He firmly established himself in the business world by creatively helping such firms as RIM, Scotiabank, BellSouth (AT&T), Manulife Financial, John Hancock, Sirius Satellite Radio, Johnson & Johnson, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Longs Drugs, Sears, and Punch Integrated Communications.

Feeling unfulfilled in the corporate realm and following his lifelong love of Mother Earth, he turned his focus towards projects promoting green organizations and initiatives while also continuing to integrate a simpler, greener lifestyle. In addition to R41P, Greg is associated with the Green Group helping out with business development for two magazines centered on sustainability: Corporate Knights and Our Green Home.

Greg is also an accomplished dog trainer, musician, fiction writer, an avid environmentalist / conservationist, long distance runner, cyclist and all around exercise enthusiast. When Greg learned of Stephanie, Matt and R41P, he immediately felt a kinship to them and knew he was a perfect fit for the position of Sponsorship Director…luckily for him, so did Matt and Stephanie.

Nancy Kwan

Online Community Manager

Nancy Kwan, a native of Vancouver, graduated from the University of BC with a BA in Psychology (Arts Co-op option) and has taken courses in project management. She has a varied work background doing project management, management and business process improvement consulting, accounting, executive administration, retail management, communications, marketing and business development. Nancy has worked in a variety of industries which include the provincial and federal government, non-profit, big box retail, a crown corporation, shipping, software solutions, post secondary education and organizational behaviour and development in the telecommunications and financial service industries. She currently works in the Aritzia head office as a Product Operations Analyst.

Nancy loves to stay fit and active. In the fall, she plays on a competitive Richmond womens select level soccer team, a dodgeball team and a volleyball team. In the spring, she plays softball on a womens fastpitch team and a mixed slowpitch team. She also likes to play tennis, go hiking and attend aerobics, kickboxing and dance classes in between her sports. Nancys other hobbies include cooking, watching reality tv and fashion she recently took a fashion illustration and sewing class.

Nancy is also currently volunteering with the SOS Childrens Village which supports foster children as well as Volunteer Richmond.

Cynthia Khoo

Marketing Manager

Cynthia is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia, completing a B.A. in Honours English. She has worked as a Communications Assistant at WorkSafeBC as part of the UBC Arts Co-op Program, and is doing her 2007-08 school year on exchange in Lyon, France. Cynthia is interested in the fields of publishing, writing, editing, journalism, media relations, and marketing, and continually finds ways to add to her experience in each of them. The passion she has for reading and writing is matched only by her dedication to the Brazilian martial art capoeira, which she has practiced since 2005.

Lindsay Gardner

Schools & Government Event Manager

Lindsay recently graduated with a political science degree from UBC, with a specialization in environmental policy. She currently works on climate change programs at a non-profit sustainability organization in Vancouver. In her spare time, Lindsay loves to get outside and go cycling, sailing, and play ultimate and softball.

Mao Murakami

Food Manager

Mao Murakami is an international student from Japan, currently studying International Relations at the University of British Columbia. She has work/volunteer experience in event planning, public speaking and project support, and loves working with people! Outside of school and work, she enjoys cooking, dancing and nail art. She has become more conscious about environmental issues in the recent years, and has been trying to make changes to her lifestyle, including taking environmental actions and encouraging others to do the same. With her love for food and the environment, she is super excited to be part of the Run for One Planet team!

Duncan Bays

Biofuels Manager

Originally from Cochrane, Alberta, Duncan is a second year B.Sc. student at UBC majoring in Cognitive Systems. His motivation to encourage people to live sustainably started in high school when he was part of a sustainable development initiative that raised over $35,000 to install solar panels on the schools roof in order to reduce its carbon footprint. Since then, Duncan has been eager to become a part of Vancouver's sustainable living movement. Once he finishes University, he hopes to forge a career as a management consultant and, ultimately, start his own business. When he is not studying, Duncan divides his time between the UBC varsity track and field team and attending some of the many UBC musical theatre performances.

Rebecca Li

1% for the Planet Manager

Rebecca Li is a UBC graduate student, with a concentration in Finance. Throughout her undergraduate years, she has worked in retail, banking, and the restaurant industry. What she enjoys most about her work experience is the satisfaction of helping others, whether it's completing a financial transaction or helping them select the perfect outfit. Her volunteer history involves working with the CIBC Run for the Cure in raising money for breast cancer research, and non-profit organizations such as the B.C. Special Olympics. She has also volunteered at a call center for the B.C. Provincial Election Campaign, in addition to acting as a scrutineer on election day. Her future aspirations include pursuing her passions, launching her own business and traveling the world at least once. In her leisure time, she enjoys jogging, watching horror flicks, shopping and eating sushi.

Adam Hill

Facebook & Running Groups Manager

Adam was born in Vancouver, BC and is currently attending a Broadcast Journalism Program in London, Ontario at Fanshawe College. He can be heard voicing newscasts on (www.1069fm.ca) and the weekly Saturday night hockey show on (www.fanshawemedia.ca) He is glad to be representing the Run for One Planet Facebook group.

Bonnie Doucette

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Events Manager

Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta, left a couple of times but always came back. Spent my working years in various admin positions but left that world behind when I suffered a cerebral aneurism in 1999. Since that time I've worked mostly in a volunteer capacity and don't know how I ever had time for a full time job. I teach fitness classes, am a director with Mad Hatters' Running Club and a director of the Bustin' Loose Race To End Breast Cancer which began in 2006. Bustin' Loose is the local equivalent of the CIBC Run for the Cure, raising funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. We were very proud to see participants nearly double and dollars raised nearly triple in only two years. I've been a runner my whole adult life; have done several half marathons, 5 marathons and 2 - 50 km ultra marathons, headed for ultra #3 in July. I live with my supportive husband Tim and two non-supportive cats, Barney & Mario. Tim and I love to travel, in Canada, US, many warm weather destinations and treated ourselves to an Italian adventure last year. Our chance meeting with Matt, Steph and Vanessa has changed our lives (thanks Adam) and it is an honour to be part of the Run For One Planet team.

Alison Shepherd

lululemon Events Manager

Alison lives near Cochrane, Alberta with her two children, two dogs, two cats and a goldfish. After earning a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education, she became an elementary school teacher. Alison has recently returned to the University of Calgary in the hopes of pursuing a graduate degree. In her spare time Alison enjoys running, skiing, tennis, scrapbooking and reading. As a mother, teacher and animal lover, Alison recognizes the importance of keeping our planet healthy for future generations. By joining the R41P team she hopes to inspire others to actually get out there and help preserve the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Laura Mousseau

School Events Manager

Laura firmly believes in making a difference for the environment. In her full-time job with an environmental not-for-profit, Laura communicates the challenges facing our environment as well as the progress being made, to a public audience. Because of her awareness of the issues and her personal dedication to environmental causes, Laura both understands and appreciates Stephanie's and Matt's enormous effort, as well as that of the rest of the team. Laura, a native Canadian, has lived in Australia and traveled well, and has seen the same issues affecting otherwise vastly different countries. She hopes that as she continues to travel she will see the same rallying efforts and positive changes emerge as well.

Chris Tilley

Facts Researcher

I grew up in Vancouver, BC and now live in Kelowna. I went to University Northern BC and obtained a Bachelors degree in Computer Science. I currently work in sales and marketing as well as teach as a contract instructor. I have long since followed and am greatly concerned with global warming. It is a problem that I believe we can solve but is going to take everyone working together to fix. Individuals can make a large difference in the world. I have two children that are going to have to deal with the decisions we make now.

Jessica Happl

Schools Event Manager

Jessica lives in Woodstock, Ontario with her hubby, two children and two cats. As an environmental technologist she is keenly aware of environmental issues. She has worked for several years at a municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant and now works for the Drinking Water Dept. in her community. In her spare time Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering for the City’s Environment Advisory Committee and a local conservation group called Friends of Pittock that has recently succeeded in accelerating a review of the local Conservation Authority’s policy that could change urban development along the Thames River watershed! As a mother and environmental activist Jessica recognizes the importance of keeping our planet healthy for future generations and has already integrated all of the R41P’s Top Ten Environmental into her daily life for many years! By joining the R41P team she hopes to inspire others to conserve the natural heritage that surrounds us and to help Matt and Steph communicate their important, positive message that "Small Steps Add Up" and we really can all have a part in improving our environment

Matt O'Donnell

Pomarex Solutions Inc. Web Communications
President

Matt's business acumen comes from a combination of real world experience and the theoretical knowledge provided by a degree from Simon Fraser University. These resources have helped Pomarex Solutions to better understand the business requirements of our clients, as well as to develop new ideas. Matt also brings 5 years of programming experience to the table, giving him the expertise required to co-ordinate the web- and desktop-based application development cycles.

Adam Pucek

Pomarex Solutions Inc. Web Communications
CTO

Adam has many years of industry experience under his belt, and has developed unparalleled skills as a network administrator and technician. He handles on-site service and remote management, and manages the preventative maintenance packages that Pomarex provides. Adam's expertise in the field of IT is extensive and varied, and he is instrumental in allowing Pomarex Solutions to offer such a wide range of products and services.

Tony "the Donkey" Gozra

Personal Trainer

Hello, my name is Tony Gozra. I am Matt & Stephs personal trainer and have been working with them to get in tip-top shape for their incredible journey. I have been the owner of my own personal training company (One on One personal training) here in Vancouver for 10 years.

Before that, I spent 3 1/2 years in England playing Division 3 soccer and getting my certification in Human Performance. I am very much an outdoors person and love running and playing sports.

That is why this cause is very important to me in order to help preserve the beautiful world we all live in. I will continue to keep Matt & Steph physically strong, so they can achieve their goals and bring awareness and ACTION to all!?? Good luck guys!!!

Sam Vincent

Promotional Video, DVD Voiceover

Sam began acting in high school doing improv and stage plays. At 15, he landed his first agent and started working professionally on TV series such as Wiseguy and 21 Jump Street. His first foray into animation was voicing the character of Moku for the Anime series, Dragon Warrior.

Since then Sam has worked on numerous radio commercials and animated series. Some of his favorite characters are Martin and Billy (Martin Mystery), Athrun (Gundam Seed), Baby Bugs, Daffy and Tweety (Baby Looney Tunes), and Double D (Ed, Edd & Eddy).

Outside of acting, Sam enjoys spending time with his family on Vancouver Island, playing his guitar and learning languages. You can listen for him on the upcoming shows Storm Hawks Quantum Ray and the Sushi Pack.

Advice to those seeking a career in the entertainment industry would be to develop a professional attitude. Talent is only part of the equation! Your ability to collaborate and work hard will be the keys to your success.

Tanya Zboya

Zboya Design
Graphic Design, Branding

Zboya Design is a professional Graphic and Web design company based in Richmond, BC Canada. For the past 3 years, we have specialized in Graphic design, website design, marketing, Flash multimedia, corporate identity and print graphics. Our Design-driven approach will bring a creative and distinctive look to your company. When you see the end product, it is clear our passion for design is transformed into every media we develop. www.zboyadesign.com.

Don Grant & Associates – including Dr. Stefan Sigalet

Chiropractic Support

1981-1984 Premed at Simon Fraser University
1984-1988 Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College?1988 Doctor of Chiropractic
1996 Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner

Member in good standing of:

• BC College of Chiropractors
• BC Chiropractic Association
• British Columbia Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Alumni
• International College of Applied Kinesiology - USA Division
• International College of Applied Kinesiology - Canada Division

I have hundreds of hours in post graduate education including craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation therapy, acupuncture, nutrition, and applied kinesiology.

I enjoy projects of all kinds from home improvements to restoring old cars. I also enjoy my time at Cultus Lake and flying.

Born in Vancouver in 1953 and has been my home since. I have a beautiful wife and a soon to be chiropractic son.

Ferg Hawke

Physical Training, Nutrition Consultant

To understand the caliber of Ferg Hawke the man and the quality of his athletic accomplishments, one should consider the stress of organizing and preparing for these strenuous feats as well as the physical and emotional demands and, usually, distress that endurance athletes have to contend with.

Ferg is an affable, self-effacing family man who has so many friends that they clamor to be a part of his racing crew, despite the potential for their own meltdown.

His racing resume includes sub 10 hour Ironman Triathlon finishes and a top three finish at the Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii. However, it is in the sport of ultrarunning that his name has become synonymous with talent and toughness. He was the winner of the inaugural Eagle 100 miler, one of Canadas toughest trail runs. In the world-renowned classic multi-stage Marathon des Sables, held in the Moroccan desert, his eighth place performance was the highest ever by a North American. Amazingly he has managed to even top that in taking on the 216kms Badwater Death Valley run, which, given the temperatures and climbs is considered by many to be the worlds toughest road race. Ferg has twice placed second overall to two of the worlds very best and it took uberultrarunner Dean Karnazes and a new course record by seven-time Western States winner Scott Jurek to beat him.

There is no doubt this Canadian has arrived on the world stage in his chosen sport and in doing so he has destroyed the previous National record for the course.

Despite being well into the masters division, Fergs entry into the 2006 event has put all challengers on notice that things could get really hot on what is possibly his final run to the Mt. Whitney finish line.

Matt Corker and Steph Corker Irwin

The Dream Team is made up of Matt Corker and Steph Corker Irwin, an energetic brother-sister combo that finds inspiration in helping people succeed.

Matt - a graduating student at UBC in Human Resource Management and International Business that has traveled the globe while studying value-based leadership and international marketing abroad. He has been actively involved in the UBC community throughout his degree in all areas of student development as well as in his current role as Sponsorship Director for UBC Athletics & Recreation. He finds enjoyment in giving out Free Hugs, having dance parties where ever possible, and making people smile.

Steph - an established recruiter working for Business Objects, an SAP company, has a true knack for creating innovative business solutions. She strives to become an expert baker, to continually push herself with new challenges, and to change the world.

This pair fully endorse a healthy and active lifestyle and have partaken in marathons, tri-athlons, and snowshoeing endevaours themselves - but nothing lives up to what Ms Tait and Mr Hill are embarking on. The Dream Team is extremely excited to be on board for this journey to change the world, one step at a time.

Steve King

Promotional Video, DVD Voiceover

Has a B.Sc. degree in Health & Human Services, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and has worked for over 18 years at Pathways Addictions Resource Centre in Penticton.

He is an avid athlete with an interest in healthy balance and wholism and has authored/edited two books - Rapid Recovery and Running in the Zone (Trafford Publishing, Victoria, BC).

Steve is an Ironman and Ultraman triathlete who was only the second ever Canadian to have finished the Badwater Death Valley 135 mile run. He has held six Canadian age group records and has been on Canada's 100kms running team. He was a Centurion race-walker (100 miles in 24hrs) as well as being a respected TV, radio and print sports commentator and race announcer.