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Accelerator Centre Team

  • Tim Jackson - Chief Executive Officer

    Experienced in several executive leadership roles, Tim Jackson has acted as CFO, CEO or board member for numerous technology companies including: ecobee, FibreTech Telecommunications, LiveHive Systems, Metranome, PostRank, Q9 Networks, Sandvine, and VideoLocus. Based on his hands-on experience, Tim assists AC clients with financings, human resource issues, M&A transactions and exits.

     

  • Tim Ellis - Chief Operating Officer

    As COO for the Accelerator Centre, Tim Ellis provides daily guidance to AC clients on a range of business and operational issues, and oversees the Accelerator Centre's education, business development and mentoring programs, as well as the AC's financial and facility operations.

     

  • Gary Pooley - Chief Financial Officer

    As CFO of the Accelerator Centre, Gary Pooley assists the AC management team in the planning and oversight of the Centre's finances and plays a role in strategic planning. Gary is a retired Ernst & Young partner who spent 34 years in public practice with a focus on technology and manufacturing clients.

     

  • Andrew Jackson - Manager, Client Programs

    Andrew Jackson spearheads the Accelerator Centre's educational curriculum and manages the Centre's in-house mentorship program. Andrew's educational programs leverage industry experts and Centre mentors to facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development for Centre clients and guide fledgling companies on a path toward business success.

     

  • Barb Muise - Manager, Administrative Services

    Barb Muise oversees all daily administrative functions at the Accelerator Centre and is the primary point of contact for all AC clients on admin related issues. Barb's strong customer focus allows AC clients to concentrate their efforts on driving the growth and development of their companies with the assurance that they will be able to do so within a first-class and highly professional environment.

     

  • Carolyn Nolan - Manager, Facilities

    Carolyn Nolan is the primary point of contact for all AC residents' facilities needs, working closely with clients of the Centre and its service providers. Carolyn brings to the Accelerator Centre many years of experience in customer service and management cultivated through her career in the insurance industry.

     

  • Karen Perry - Manager, Bookkeeping and Client Services

    Karen Perry is responsible for bookkeeping, human resources, payroll administration and other administrative services on behalf of the Accelerator Centre and its clients. Karen joined the Accelerator Centre in April, 2007 bringing with her many years of hands-on entrepreneurial experience, having been a co-owner of her own business for 26 years.

  • Kathy Thomson - Receptionist

    Kathy Thomson is the front line contact for Accelerator Centre residents and their visitors, as well as serving as the administrative coordinator of events and services for Communitech, Waterloo's high technology association and a resident and key innovation partner of the AC.  Kathy's extensive experience in the technology industry  understands the needs of the AC's technology focused client companies. Prior to joining AC and Communitech, Kathy was with CheckFree i-Solutions in Waterloo.

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