Lock Canada
Our Team
Our Team
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- Richard Lock
- Richard Lock
- Peter Zukow
- Glen Blackwell
- Dahlia Babic
- Julie Bowering
- Olivia Buccella
- Vanessa Cediel De Lozano
- Mike Davis
- David Dureno
- Luba Hamiuka
- Joanne Jones
- Mark Krpan
- Dana Lamanna
- Benoit Lamarche
- Ed Mead
- Kelly Noelle
- Michael Sherwood
- Marsha Sookhoo
- Jessica Tome
- Mark Venters
- Jordan Vukanovich
TORONTO
Richard Lock
They say if you build it, they will come. Well, when Richard builds it, success is what comes. (Good thing he has the energy of 10 men!) The founder of Lock Search Group, Richard has led the company through nearly 30 years of exceptional growth. Today, Lock is the only professional Canadian search firm with offices from coast to coast, extending into the United States. Naturally, Richard invests a significant amount of time travelling to all branches of the company, including the Toronto office, where he works closely with Peter Zukow, his strategic partner on business development and management.
Expertise: President
Peter Zukow
If you don't already know Peter, you should. Because Peter knows all the right people. As the "ringmaster" of all our offices, and with extensive recruitment experience in all industries, Peter knows exactly where to find exceptional talent and exceptional clients. He also plays a key role in providing strategic direction and business development for Lock, working closely with Richard Lock, the company founder. Didn't we say that Peter knows all the right people?
Expertise: General Manager
Glen Blackwell
When you control the money, you control the world. At least that's the way it works around here. Meet Glen Blackwell, VPE. That's Vice President of Everything. Glen has been with the Toronto branch since its inception and as our Accountant is not only in charge but also our most valuable resource. As an integral part of our day-to-day operations, Glen does more than just make sure everybody gets paid — but that's really why we like him so much. Glen's responsibilities extend to all financial matters, our national database, computer network, troubleshooting, training and anything and everything that requires an immediate solution. He really is the brains behind our entire operation. And in some ways, you might even say he's the music behind the operation, with his favourite classic-rock station usually cranked to "eleven" in his office.
Expertise: Vice President of Finance
Dahlia Babic
Is that the faint sound of tambourines you hear? It could be a sign that Dahlia Babic is near – and that’s a good thing. Dahlia’s the kind of person anyone wants around – she is up for anything, always has a joke or funny accent at hand – not sure why that’s helpful but she mentioned it – and plays a mean tambourine (watch your back, Mrs. Partridge!). And those are just some of the reasons we’re happy to have Dahlia at Lock. Her positive can-do attitude is a natural fit in her role as Recruitment Coordinator where she will help ensure the lines of communication between clients, candidates and recruiters are kept clear and open. As well as being a Recruitment Coordinator for Lock, Dahlia attends Seneca College and is fluent in English, French and Serbian. Her outside accomplishments also include winning the Kiwanis festival consecutively for six years for Best Folkloric Dance ensemble and representing Canada globally. Now if we can just get her certified to drive a tour bus we will literally be rocking.
Expertise: Industrial & Engineered Products, Recruitment Coordinator
Julie Bowering
When we were looking for an Office Coordinator and Receptionist, Julie’s confidence, wit and competence singled her out as the perfect fit. As Julie told us herself: with her friendly face, warm welcoming smile and her many years of experience at a reception desk, she had us at “Hello”. Being a devoted movie goer, Julie has a film quote for every occasion. Further to that, Julie claims her greatest personal triumph is being married with a child but then quickly will go on to talk at length about her meeting Keanu Reeves (“had to elbow a few 16 year olds out of the way for an autograph...”) and John Cusack (“dude was tall dark and handsome in his signature black trenchcoat...”). She even went to see Keanu’s band Dogstar (yeah, we know). There’s nothing she likes better than sitting in a matinee with a big bag of popcorn – hey, wait a minute, she does take long lunches and often comes back smelling like butter... As Keanu once said as Hamlet, “Whoa! Something totally stinks in the state of Denmark, dude.”
Expertise: Office Manager
Olivia Buccella
Olivia is very coordinated. Now, we mean that in a number of ways. First of all, as a dance enthusiast and former competitive gymnast she is clearly physically coordinated. Secondly, as Miss Woodbridge Italia 2004 and long time pageant-eer, she knows how to put the perfect ensemble together so that everything matches and thus she is fashionably coordinated. She also is a great ‘match’ here at Lock as a Recruitment Coordinator. With an undergraduate degree with honours from York in Sociology and Mass Communications, a number of years working at Mercedes-Benz and a post graduate certificate in Human Resources from the Humber Business School, she fits in perfectly with our team in Toronto. Whatever your job or client needs, Olivia will not only be able to help find the right match she likely also has a handbag that goes perfectly with it.
Expertise: Consumer Goods, Recruitment Coordinator
Vanessa Cediel De Lozano
Vanessa will climb mountains, engage in lengthy and difficult negotiations, wander the streets for hours, and sit still in darkness for hours without making a sound in order to see something through to the end – all for fun. Imagine how this helps her in new role of Recruitment Coordinator – not that we make her sit in the dark. How do we know she is willing to do this? Well, she has climbed the second highest mountain in her home country of Venezuela; she won a diplomacy award at the Harvard model UN in Egypt; she loves wandering the streets of her new home in Toronto discovering what the city has to offer; and she loves foreign art films by such masters as Fellini and Wenders. Not only is she adventurous in mind and body, she has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has worked in the Pharmaceutical field for Grupo Farma and has experience in both Venezuela and Canada in executive search and staffing. Vanessa’s commitment and interest in learning from great professionals and helping them meet their goals makes her an exceptional fit at Lock.
Expertise: Life Sciences, Recruitment Coordinator
Mike Davis
There's nothing that Mike Davis likes more than a fixer-upper. We’re talking about houses not clients but hey that works too. Mike loves renovating and has recently redone his kitchen to his great satisfaction. Mike received a B.A. from Queen’s University in Economics and Japanese and decided to apply that degree to time spent living and working in Japan. Upon his return he worked in Marketing and Sales, ultimately as Vice President , Group Sales manager for News Marketing Canada. When not tearing apart his house and rebuilding it he likes to relax by training for the bar sports heptathlon: darts, billiards, salty snack munching, ping pong and sake drinking. Give Mike a call to see how he can apply his genuine love of helping people to what you need - or if you just need someone to play pool with.
Expertise: Consumer Goods, Marketing
David Dureno
One day Dave was minding his own business when he got a call. Come to the dark side the caller said – and he has. If there is a recruiter who understands consumer products it’s Dave Dureno. Working with Cathy Elliot on the CPG desk is easy because he’s walked in your shoes and probably sat in the waiting rooms of buyers in both Retail and Food Service with you. Beginning in Food Service with Kraft Foods in Western Canada, moving to Retail with Evian, and most recently directing the Team of National Account Managers with Abbott Laboratories in his native Ontario, Dave really has been there and done that. Dave is passionate about a lot of things including his family, Michigan football, and long drives on the 403.
Expertise: Consumer Goods
Luba Hamiuka
With a background as a trainer in the insurance industry, and many years working in human resources, Luba doesn't just know people, she knows what makes them tick. In the recruitment field, that's definitely a bonus. As a specialist in her field, Luba has a handful of "hidden contacts" you'll want to tap into. She also has energy to spare, which will help you get the right candidate no matter what.
Expertise: Business-to-Business
Joanne Jones
An important member of the Consumer team, Joanne is a graduate of Queen's University who has recently worked in an entrepreneurial capacity to grow a successful business running several sales teams across Ontario. As a Consultant for Lock, Joanne specializes in facilitating searches and placements within the food and beverage industry for Lock USA. She follows up on client requests and ensures that communication flows between all parties. (She also likes parties, dinner parties in particular, where you'll find her cooking up one of her famous dishes.)
Expertise: Recruitment Consultant
Mark Krpan
Can you really take a guy seriously when he's wearing a pink shirt with an orange tie? If his name is Mark, you most certainly can. Once you get past his questionable fashion sense, you'll find that after 12 years of service in the transportation and security industries, he does know a thing or two. After graduating from McMaster University, Mark joined Purolator Courier, where his "go hard or go home" work ethic garnered considerable success as he rose to National Account Executive. Moving to G4S Cash Services, Mark then applied his knowledge to the security industry, where he rose to National Sales Manager, directing a sales group across Canada and contributing to the overall operations and security departments. When he's not busy conquering new challenges in the recruitment industry, Mark enjoys long walks on the beach with his cat.
Expertise: Business-to-Business, IT & Telecom
Dana Lamanna
Lock is known for scooping the competition but that has nothing to do with us hiring Dana “The Scoop” Lamanna. The nickname actually comes from her legendary ice cream scooping skills (she has the right arm of a Jai Alai player!) honed by running a family ice-cream store for years. That said, having Dana at Lock is a scoop in itself. With a background in both Science and Business, Dana has an HBA in Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business (UWO) and she brings her patented ringleader skills to her position as Project Manager. Dana’s a people person always willing to lend a hand and her role at Lock enables her to apply this quality. Give her a call anytime and she’d be pleased to help you (except when “So You Think You Can Dance” is on TV. Don’t call her then. No, really. It won’t be pretty if you do.)
Expertise: Consumer Goods
Benoit Lamarche
A former drummer and crazed April Wine fan, Benoit spends most weekends behind the tour bus. But from Monday to Friday this groupie spends his time in our Toronto office, where he is known simply as Ben. With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Relations, a Master's of Science in Human Resource Management, and 10 years at Merck Frosst Canada, Ben works with Ed Mead, who specializes in the same sector. Ben brings extensive marketing, specialty sales and human resources experience to Lock.
Expertise: Life Sciences
Ed Mead
It's not just what you know, it's who you know. And Ed knows both. With years of experience working in the United States and Canada for high-profile companies like Trudell Medical, US Surgical Corporation, GE Medical, Ingram and Bell/Source Medical, Ed is very well connected. Including his connection and partnership with Benoit Lamarche at Lock, who specializes in the same sector.
Expertise: Life Sciences
Kelly Noelle
Kelly has a long history in the areas of Transportation, Logistics and Operations. As a competitive pool player (8 and 9 ball), Kelly had to Transport her own cue to various pool halls where she had deploy her Logistics skills to garner opponents, arrange some lucrative wagers and then escape with her winnings. She clearly knows how to Operate. She has also worked outside of these environs with major Canadian brands and managed multi-million dollar operations and accounts for both national and international organizations. Her most recent position was Director of Sales and Operations for a leading wholesale petroleum products company. She received her Master’s degree from Royal Roads University and a HBA with Distinction from the University of Toronto. She is a firm believer in continuous learning and has not only received numerous certifications post university, she has educated a few frat boys on the importance of a lightning break when a bar tab is on the line. Kelly demonstrates exceptional customer service skills and an intrinsic understanding of the operational needs of various industries. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to solve complex operational problems using innovative thinking. She is fluent in English, French and Pool Cue.
Expertise: Operations
Michael Sherwood
Michael brings 20 years of Sales, Operations and Management experience to Lock Search Group where he now leads the Hospitality/QSR/Food Service Practice. He is also likely to bring a Fairway wood with him – you never know when you can squeeze in a few practice swings. An avid student in the game of golf, Michael attended the University of Guelph School of Hotel and Food Administration as well as a graduate of Humber College with a focus in Business Administration and Hospitality Management. The good news for Mike is that even when the first 18 holes don’t go well, all those years in the hospitality sector ensure that he always succeeds on the 19th hole!
Expertise: Consumer Goods, QSR, Hospitiality, Retail
Marsha Sookhoo
To (mis)quote the old song, Marsha knew you were coming so she baked a cake. Well, actually she would have baked the cake anyway – she regards cake baking as a relaxing way of making edible art. As our Marketing Manager/ Communication Specialist, Marsha knew you were coming… to the site, that is – it's her goal to make Lock more searchable and put exceptional clients and candidates together. With a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph specializing in Marketing Management and with an Event Management Designation from Ryerson University, Marsha has managed projects using TV, print, social media and the web and has executed events for 50 to 60,000 people. On top of all the cake baking, she is an enthusiastic dancer and Zumba instructor which allows her to shake the cake from her hips and maintain her fitness goals. Her main goal however has already been realized by having you check out Lock in your quest for an exceptional career.
Expertise: Marketing Manager
Jessica Tome
Jessica Tome is the classic cheerleader. There’s nothing she likes better than attending her friends’ dodge ball games and cheering them on. She claims that it isn’t the chance to see blood that draws her but, as she is an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) aficionado, we have our doubts. Besides her thirst for blood, she is very sociable, funny, and loves sharing celebrity gossip and telling jokes and making her co-workers laugh. Sure, she’s funny but we’re also a little scared of her so sometimes it’s more nervous laughter. She has over four years of industry experience and attended school for Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources and is working towards obtaining her CHRP. She began with us as a Front Office coordinator and has been promoted three times based on her hard work and accomplishments and not just because we’re kind of scared of her - and you certainly shouldn’t be; Jessica is bound to bring all of her skills to helping you with your recruitment needs. If that includes the occasional leg lock and eye gouge then who are we to complain? We suggest you don’t either.
Expertise: Business-to-Business, National Business Support & Training Manager
Mark Venters
Hailing from the Maritimes, Mark isn't a fisherman or a barman. Instead, this graduate of Acadia University (go Axemen!) has an extensive and progressive Industrial background. Transportation, Custom Millwork, Industrial HVAC and Commercial Fire Protection are where he's made his mark (get it?). With a proven track record, Mark is a results-oriented sales leader and business sector manager. Mark will be heading the Ontario Industrial Group from the Toronto office — that is, when he's not cruising the 400 Highway on his motorcycle or perfecting his putt on the golf course.
Expertise: Industrial & Engineered Products, Operations
Jordan Vukanovich
What do you need to know about Jordan ‘Da Concierge’ Vukanovich? First question you might ask is, why do we call him ‘Da Concierge’? His answer? “No one calls me that.” OK, maybe not but, it’s a great nickname – it suits his personality – outgoing, friendly, social and always trying to help. Also, he lives in a condo in downtown Toronto that contains 3 bars and 3 restaurants – clearly this guy knows the score. It also works with his role here at Lock – as a Recruiter in our B2B practice area. With extensive experience in clothing sales in Canada and the US at Joe Rocket; Client Center Selling at Xerox (“How about you guys call me ‘Bloody Knuckles’? From all the cold calling I did?” Our response, Euw.), and as a National Account Executive at Purolator where he managed the automotive vertical accounts, Jordan brings a wealth of experience to the job and can help direct you to your best possible match. (“How about ‘MC’? I have a photographic memory for hip hop lyrics and a deep music collection.” Yeah, no.). We also suggested “Fats” as a nickname, given his remarkable piano playing skills. That didn’t go over well, at all. What else do you need to know? Jordan holds a degree in Science from the University of Windsor and, most importantly for your needs, is his credo: Stick to the plan and never give up. So, we’re still working on the nickname but we think he’s going to go for ‘Da Concierge’ when he sees the cool uniform we’ve picked out; it has epaulettes and everything.
Expertise: Business-to-Business
