Our Team

photoDennis McKnight - President

Meet Dennis McKnight.

Agent of discovery. Master of introductions. Purveyor of relationships. Driving force behind The Innovators.

Dennis knows his way around the food and biotechnology industries, not only here but around the world. His background in agriculture started early in his life as he grew up on a Canadian prairie farm. Since then he has had more than 30 years of great business and life experiences and used them to create The Innovators.

Believing that people should change what they do every ten years, Dennis has traveled most of the world; worked as a political operative in both Canada and the USA; ran a successful market research company; provided consulting services for leading Fortune 500 companies; made a living as a futurist; produced television documentaries and now does what he enjoys most - connecting smart people with a smart world.

It is obvious that Dennis loves his work. He is a dedicated professional that always delivers, thriving on the challenges to make things work. Dennis can smell a trend a mile away and understands how it will filter down and impact on business, governments and consumers.

Approachable.  Down to earth. Innovative.  That's Dennis McKnight.

 

photoBrandy Howell - One Smart Operator!

Brandy makes things happen.

Brandy has more than 12 years of experience, both managerial and service experience, in the hospitality industry. She is invaluable in setting up our networking opportunities, both here in Canada and around the world.

At the Innovators, Brandy is responsible for booking, coordinating and managing all The Innovators networking events, international symposiums and global travel. Brandy is highly organized, a stickler for details and demands nothing but the best for our customers, clients and sponsors.

As a volunteer, Brandy has for the past eight years spearheaded and coordinated a major financial drive to raise money for needy individuals and families during the December holiday season. The campaign now takes in over $1 million annually and is considered one of the most successful campaigns of its kind in Canada.

Efficient. Organized. Customer focused. You can count on Brandy Howell.

 

photoDavid Walley

David Walley is The Innovators' technology and new media consultant.

David specializes in providing complete systems solutions for managing database, website and workstation design integration.  He is working with The Innovators to develop new ways to help clients scattered around the globe to connect, learn and share over the Internet and with new technologies.

David has extensive experience in custom software and hardware development, especially in innovative product development in the scientific and engineering fields, and in business, risk management and marketing systems analysis, automation design, development and deployment.

Insightful. Technology skilled. Web-wise. David brings new ideas to the concept of staying connected.

Contact us to see how the Innovators can help you be successful, or check out our upcoming networking opportunities.