Experience Where it Counts
As a boutique firm we pride ourselves on the ‘co-active’ relationships we develop with our clients and network partners. Together, we make each other better and together we build the most practical and affordable ways to solve real-life governance issues. Amongst our team we’ve seen, done, developed or implemented something that will usually let us begin your project a the “80% ready-to-go” mark. Continuous improvement is built into our DNA and ensures that each new client assignment benefits from the dozens that have occurred before. And, in the rare instance something is entirely ‘new’ we have a vast network of trusted professionals ready to answer our call and lend a hand at a moment’s notice.
Our Team
Brad Quinn, Founder, CEO
Brad holds an honours bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Brock University. He is a seasoned consultant, coach and advisor to boards and executives with decades of hands-on experience in not-for-profit governance, leadership, and strategy.
Mary Swaffield, COO
Mary Swaffield brings over 15 years of transformative leadership experience to her role at tng. Known for her strategic acumen and operational expertise, Mary has a proven track record of driving organizational growth and financial sustainability across various industries.
Sandra Quinn, Controller
Sandra holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration and is an accredited Project Management Professional (PMP). Sandra has a unique blend of private, public, for-profit and not-for-profit perspectives. She has played pivotal, leadership roles in the development...
Bill Harrington, Advisor
Bill has a Bachelor’s degree (major in English) from Carleton University and graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa. He has 40 years of legal experience, both as a litigator and as an in-house counsel.
Darlene Hyde, Advisor
A former chief executive officer and seasoned board director, Darlene brings perspectives from both sides of the board table. With pan-Canadian executive experience in a range of key economic sectors (such as insurance, energy, telecommunications, housing) as well as a background in member-based...
Mary Van Buren, Advisor
Mary holds an MBA in international business from McGill and a B.Com from the University of Ottawa. Fluent in both English and French, she is also a Certified Association Executive. Mary made history as the first female president of the Canadian Construction Association,
Joe McReynolds, Advisor
Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts (pre-medical science) from the University of Ottawa and a Master degree in Social Work from the Wilfred Laurier University. After many years in senior leadership positions with the Ontario Public Service – in Community and Social Services, Municipal Affairs...
Bill Sedgwick, Advisor
Bill has a Degree in Education and post graduate diploma in business and began his career studying education at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. After training teachers in Soweto, Bill joined the Standard Bank Group which employs over 30,000 people.
Suanne Miedema, MBA, ICD.D, Associate
Suanne Miedema has an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, an MBA from York University Schulich School of Business, and the ICD.D designation from the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors. She is a consultant member of BoardSource and...
Cynthia Moffatt, CPCC, PCC, Associate
With over 20 years' corporate experience working alongside leaders in a variety of industries across North America, Cynthia believes the success and sustainability of any business or endeavor is directly related to the effectiveness of those leading it.
Chanel Grenaway, Associate
Chanel has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, and brings a range of expertise from working with Foundations, multi-service non-profit organizations, and within the public sector specifically through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
Diane Slopek-Weber, Associate
Diane cut her communications chops at one of Canada's most respected brands - Tim Hortons. Over 19 years, she managed all aspects of communications - from internal to external - as the chain grew from 1,000 stores owned by Wendy's International, through the IPO and to...
Stephen Hodson, Associate
Steve has worked and is recognized internationally for his abilities to develop compelling visual communications that deliver on increased brand awareness and growth for Fortune 500 corporate entities. Steve also takes pride in assisting smaller, niche companies find their voice within what...