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       Ann Trecartin works with suppliers, provincial monopolies and licensees to help assure Atlantic Canadians of a secure supply of first rate beverage alcohol products. She is also responsible for marketing Mainbrace products in Nova Scotia

You can reach Ann Trecartin at:

Phone +1 (902) 422-6193
Fax +1 (902) 423-4367

e-mail          ann.trecartin (at) mainbrace.ca

snail mail:
P.O. Box 27177
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada B3H 4M8
 

       

 He attended Ashbury College in Ottawa, and earned a B.A. in History at the University of Saskatchewan, an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School, and a Ph.D. from the University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.

 He had worked as a professor at Saint Mary’s University since 1974 and attained the rank of tenured full professor.  He also held the CIBC Chair of Entrepreneurship. He taught for many years in the CMA and CMA/MBA program.  He was active in the Faculty Union, serving as its president for a term and was involved in contract negotiations.  He was instrumental in establishing a Ph.D. program in Management and Master of Management in Cooperatives and Credit Unions.  This program was the first of its kind in the world.  John served as director of the MMCCU from 2003 to 2009.

 Before joining the faculty of Saint Mary’s and while there, John was active as a management consultant in the fields of health care, community development, and aboriginal affairs (in both Canada and Australia).  One project of note was Old North End Community Housing, where he spearheaded efforts to renovate houses and build new affordable homes.

 Following a sabbatical year spent in Australia, John returned to Nova Scotia in 1988 and established a wine, beer, and spirits agency.  He thoroughly enjoyed having a small business in the real world in which to apply the theories and principles he taught as a professor.   He also thoroughly enjoyed sampling wines and the occasional travel to wine regions around the world.  He received his Certified Sommelier Designation from the International Sommelier Guild in 2001. 

He is survived by his wife, Ann Trecartin of Halifax; daughter, Dr. Sharon Chamard of Anchorage, Alaska; son John A. (Andy) Chamard (Lisbeth Kuirinlahti) and granddaughter Ivy Amalia Lahti, all of Calgary; and numerous cousins in Ontario, Manitoba, and the United States.  Predeceased by his brother, Alexander, in childhood. 

Wayne Johnson is our new Sommelier who comes with several years of experience as an owner/manager of a pub/restaurant as well as some international experience in vineyards.

Wayne Johnson is at:

Phone +1 (902) 863-1419

Cell + 1 (902) 867-0444

e-mail wj1281 (at) hotmail.com

snail mail:
4516 Hwy 245
Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
Canada B2G 2L1

     Valerie Poirier has many years experience running her own business and more recently in sales in the Nova Scotian publishing industry. She also has experience with beverage/alcohol tastings and promotions.

Valerie Poirier is at:

Phone +1 (902) 576-5009

Cell + 1 (902) 441-3008

e-mail vpoirier (at) eastlink.ca

snail mail:
119 Hall Rd.
Waverley, Nova Scotia
Canada B2R 1N5

       Stanley Laite is our very knowledgeable, indefatigable man in Newfoundland, who works with the Newfoundland Liquor Corporation, visits stores, calls on licensees, liaises with wine societies, and holds wine tastings.

Stanley Laite is at:

Phone +1 (709) 368-1888

e-mail stanley.laite (at) mainbrace.ca

snail mail:
6 Conran Street
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Canada A1E 5G8

    Julia Laite is the new Mainbrace Assistant Manager in Newfoundland & Labrador.  Welcome aboard Julia! Licensees, NLC store and head office staff, and the wine-loving public can expect to see a lot of Julia as she works into her new job.

Julia's contact points are:

Phone and fax: +1 (709) 579-0610

e-mail: julielaite@yahoo.ca

snail mail:
21 Monroe Street
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador
Canada  A1C 1X9

     

Marc Paimpec can be reached at:

Phone +1 (506) 227-0187

e-mail: paimpec (at) gmail.com

snail mail:

20 Cliff Street,
Lakeville,
Westmorland County, New Brunswick
Canada  E1H 1C8

Last updated  July 9th, 2010