Jodie joined the Canadian Ski Patrol in 2009 and has been active in many roles at the zone, division and national levels.
He is a forward-thinking, strategic entrepreneur who embraces change and technology to create efficiency and increase revenue. Jodie is an energetic, bilingual communicator and motivator who builds relationships. He has a track record of empowering employees as well as clients, achieving higher than expected goals.
Jodie has over 25 years’ experience in marketing/communications, promotional merchandise, retail buying and business development. Over the past 10 years, he has dedicated himself to helping companies across Canada create and re-energize their retail shops and merchandising opportunities through his work at Portage Promo in Huntsville, Ontario.
Before joining Portage Promo, Jodie was a Senior Event Manager with over 17 years of experience producing quality events primarily for the Government of Canada. He managed international events involving heads of state, cabinet ministers, senior ranking officials, diplomats and even astronauts. Jodie is known for his good ideas and his ability to implement them. He is a proven trouble-shooter and adept at dealing with officials and their respective offices and agencies at every level.
Jodie lives in Port Sydney, Ontario with his wife and two children. He is an active patroller at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and volunteers with the Lake Louise World Cup.