Doug is Chief Executive Officer and Director of Software Development of Omnivex Corporation, the leading manufacturer of digital signage software. Doug founded Omnivex after seven successful years in the LED sign software business to take advantage of the newer screen technologies of plasma and LCD screens. Recognizing the potential for a revolutionary signage market, Doug embarked on developing software to capitalize on the graphic potential of the emerging technology.

Doug has always maintained direct responsibility for the architecture of the software to ensure the product remains at the leading edge, pushing the limits of technology. Combined with his vision, leadership, and experience as an entrepreneur in the LED sign market, Doug has used his understanding of customer requirements and knowledge of technology to create a leading software offering for the industry.

Prior to starting Omnivex, Doug founded BCD Systems Inc., a company that developed software to display information on LED displays such as stock tickers and market wallboards in a global marketplace. BCD Systems and Omnivex merged in 2002.

Doug was born in May of 1966 and grew up in the Toronto area. Doug holds a degree in Engineering from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and is a member of Mensa Canada.

Jeff is the President of Omnivex Corporation, assuming the role in 1998. Jeff is the driving force behind Omnivex’s sales and marketing activities and relationships with its business partners. He previously held senior positions at ESAB and Union Carbide in marketing, sales, R&D, production and operations over a period of 20 years. Soon after joining Omnivex, Jeff established relationships with many of the major hardware manufacturers in Japan and North America. These strategic alliances have enabled Omnivex to enhance its hardware control component of the software, a unique offering with Omnivex software.

Jeff also created and grew the channel program at Omnivex, establishing Omnivex Value Added Resellers in major markets around the world. Jeff has traveled extensively throughout the world speaking at many major industry shows, and is currently a member of POPAI and several other industry organizations. Jeff has been recognized throughout North America and Europe as a leading authority on the digital signage industry.

Jeff was born in 1958 and grew up just north of Toronto. Jeff holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Windsor as well as his Professional Engineer designation.

Corie is Chief Financial Officer of Omnivex Corporation. Corie is responsible for Omnivex’s overall financial activities and for multiple corporate departments including Accounting, Contracts, and Human Resources. Corie played a key role in the amalgamation of BCD Systems and Omnivex Corporation in 2002 making Omnivex a full solution software provider to the display market. In her tenure at Omnivex, Corie has had direct involvement with various departments within the company including technical support, quality assurance, sales, and marketing. With her experience in various areas of the business, Corie is able to bring valuable knowledge to her current position.

Corie joined BCD Systems in 1997 as Controller. Before assuming that role, Corie spent seven years with ESAB Group Canada, a Canadian subsidiary of the former Union Carbide, where she was involved in various accounting and IT roles reporting to the CFO. Her last position at ESAB was Logistics Manager, responsible for Inventory, Distribution, and Customer Service across Canada.

Corie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Corie is actively involved in equestrian sport where she competes on a regular basis at a national level.

Jefferson is the Manager of Quality Assurance at Omnivex Corporation. Jefferson joined the company in 2004 and currently manages both full-time and summer/work-term interns in the department. Jefferson is responsible for the testing environment at Omnivex, managing and coordinating the released versions of Omnivex products. Jefferson is directly responsible for the test teams and test engineering at Omnivex, driving testing standards and methods to new levels.

Jefferson has spent most of his professional life in the Quality Assurance environment for some large Canadian companies including Scotiabank and Delano Technology Corporation. Jefferson graduated from Acadia University in Nova Scotia with a Bachelor of Business Arts, majoring in Finance. He also holds a certificate in Applied Information Technology from the Information Technology Institute in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Outside his work life, Jefferson is an accomplished sailor, competing internationally on a regular basis, including the 2002 and 2004 World Championships. In his spare time, Jefferson enjoys many outdoor sports and spending time with his wife and young son.

Tim Fernandes is the Manager of Technical Services at Omnivex Corporation. Tim joined Omnivex in 2006 as the Manager of Technical Services group, responsible technical support, training, installation, and internal IT infrastructure at Omnivex. Tim was responsible for managing and coordinating the technical aspects of the recent relocation of the Omnivex head office to its new state-of-the-art facilities, including the implementation of Omnivex software to control all A/V-related features and all telecommunications infrastructure.

Prior to joining Omnivex, Tim was a Senior Technical Consultant for KPMG Canada where he spent 4 years in various supervisory roles in the IT and Operations groups. Tim was a key member of many enterprise project teams, including deployments in Risk Management, Human Resources, Tax, Audit, Marketing, and Operations.

Tim is a graduate of CDI College in Toronto, Ontario. Tim is also an accomplished professional chef, attaining the Red Seal of Canada and serving as Executive Chef at restaurants across Canada and the Caribbean. In his spare time, Tim is an avid fly fisherman, bow hunter, and enjoys volunteering his time to rehabilitate Ontario’s trout streams and wetlands.

Andrea is the Manager of Human Resources and Administration at Omnivex Corporation, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, Corie Bannister. Andrea joined Omnivex in 1999 in the Administration department. Andrea is currently responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Credit departments as well as the Human Resources department. She oversees all aspects of the payroll and benefits programs for all employees of Omnivex Corporation and its US subsidiary.

Andrea previously worked in the sign industry as a customer service professional for national accounts. Prior to that, Andrea worked for the Ontario Securities Commission in the Corporate Finance department. Andrea started her professional career at Blake, Cassels & Graydon, a top-tier law firm in Toronto.

Andrea is an honors graduate from Humber College, attaining the highest grade in her graduating class. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons in their country home north of Toronto.

Aldo is the Director of North American Sales for Omnivex Corporation and joined Omnivex in 2005. Aldo is directly responsible for all sales revenue in North America through sales teams in both Canada and the US. Aldo has traveled extensively throughout North America to familiarize himself with the existing customer base and potential market opportunities during his time at Omnivex. Under Aldo’s guidance, the N.A. sales have grown exponentially over the past two years, where he has also been responsible for strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Prior to joining Omnivex, Aldo was Regional Director for Kronos Inc, a Canadian subsidiary of an international software company. Aldo’s professional career has spanned 25 years in the technology arena, including hardware, software, channels and distribution with leading technology companies throughout North America.

Aldo holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Engineering from the University of Toronto as well as his Professional Engineer designation. Aldo is an avid golfer and enjoys family time with his wife and three children.

Elizabeth joined Omnivex Corporation in 2006 and is responsible for the execution of Omnivex’s world-wide advertising and marketing campaigns, reporting to Jeff Collard. Elizabeth manages marketing relationships and events for Omnivex, delivering highly integrated marketing communications campaigns and global relationships to improve marketing effectiveness. She is an integral part of the team responsible for the marketing effort to launch the newest version of Omnivex software to the global marketplace in 2008.

Elizabeth brings valuable experience as an entrepreneur to the company with her ability to understand the various aspects of the business from a strategic point of view. Her work on various projects has earned Omnivex several awards in the industry, recognizing the company as a leading provider of software for digital signage.

As an entrepreneur, Elizabeth developed a niche business, establishing new standards within the industry to which other competitive companies strived to achieve. Her innate people skills and competitive nature combine to create a natural fit for her Marketing role at Omnivex.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and is an accomplished equestrian competitor in the international arena.

Grant recently joined Omnivex Corporation as Channel Manager in December 2007. In this newly created role, Grant is responsible for the Omnivex partner program with the goal to build an effective channel sales vehicle through which to better serve our customers. His responsibilities include the execution and delivery of the Value Added Reseller (VAR) program at Omnivex as well as overseeing the measurement and accountability of the VARs. He also orchestrates the company’s efforts to ensure that partners are properly supported as part of the channel program.

Grant comes to Omnivex from PlateSpin Ltd., an international software company, where he helped grow their channel program with triple digit percentage growth on an annual basis. Grant has significant sales experience in the North American technology sector, which coupled with his focus over the past seven years on partner management, has lead to early success in his career.

Grant attended university in Ottawa, Ontario and moved to Toronto soon after his schooling. In his spare time he is an avid golfer and enjoys building custom clubs for friends and family. Grant and his wife reside in Toronto.