Barrhaven BIA began in 2006. This Business Improvement Area is made up of a group of community business leaders who have vision for the area – who see the opportunities and untapped potential.
Jason MacDonald – Chair
Jason is the CEO of the MacDonald Property Group, owning and operating multiple properties locally, together with his amazing wife Renee and raising their two beautiful girls here in Barrhaven. His love for the community is immense and is evident through his participation in many community initiatives, sponsorships, volunteering and charitable donations. Some of his …
Simon Beaulieu – Vice-Chair
Simon has been a Barrhaven BIA board member since 2015. He is a Barrhaven business owner and a proud supporter of the community. Simon holds a B. Eng in Computer System Engineering from Carleton University and spent over a decade in this field before starting his business in Barrhaven. Simon believes in the BIA’s vision …
Marlene Grant CPA, CGA – Treasurer
Marlene has lived in the Barrhaven area since 1999 with her family. Marlene obtained her Certified General Accountant designation in 2002 and the Chartered Professional Accountant designation due to the merger of all three accounting bodies in Ontario. In September 2004 she incorporated her own Barrhaven-based accounting practice – Marlene L. Grant Professional Corporation. Marlene …
Cynthia Ladouceur – Marketing Chair
Cynthia is a veteran of the hospitality industry, supporting properties from Alberta to Ontario, and has spent years honing her craft at multiple properties. She is now serving as the General Manager at the Hampton Inn & Suites Ottawa West and has helped the new property to thrive within the community. She is a dedicated …
Hollie Butcher
Passionate in the belief that great customer service results in long term customer loyalty. With over ten years of service industry experience she worked her way up to a senior management role. She is always eager to learn and grow her experience. It’s in her personality that she fully commits herself to achieve the best …
Kyle Cuthbert
A Funeral Director for 23 years, Kyle is a Senior Funeral Director at Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery by Arbor Memorial. Kyle lives in Manotick and recently moved from the Barrhaven location of Kelly Funeral Home. Kyle has been the past secretary of the Chinatown Somerset BIA and has worked on a variety of initiatives …
Leanne Duval
With over 17 years of Retail Banking experience at BMO, Leanne has committed herself to strengthening the relationships between the Bank and its communities. As the current branch manager of the brand-new Barrhaven West branch (located at 4265 Strandherd Dr.), Leanne is excited to join the BIA to help stimulate the growth of the booming …
John Hannon
John is a Franchise Owner of Tommy Guns Barbershop & Great Canadian Oil Change. He has been in the retail business sector for over 17 years. He is a proud supporter of the community and has been a resident of BARRHAVEN for over 20 years. He is a former NMHA competitive hockey coach. John looks …
Muna Mohammed
In addition to her extensive communications background Muna is also a community builder and volunteers her time in the Ottawa area in both the business community (BBIA brand ambassador) and the non for profit housing sector in Barrhaven (MHI-The Haven). Through her volunteer work she has had the opportunity to work and meet with several …
Jagdeep Perhar
Jagdeep is a Real Estate broker with Royal Lepage Team Realty, President and CEO of Multicorp Realty Inc, a property management company managing a real estate portfolio of greater than $75M. He is also managing director at “Irish Hills Golf and Country Club”. He is actively involved in community service and currently serves on the …
Councillor David Hill (Barrhaven West)
David spent his professional career before being elected to Ottawa City Council as an infantry officer in the Canadian Armed Forces – learning and practicing the values of service before self. He studied politics and economics for his undergraduate degree and focussed on defense and security studies for his masters. Originally from Saskatchewan, David’s military …
Councillor Wilson Lo (Barrhaven East)
Having spent my entire employment journey in customer service, I understand and appreciate the integral role local businesses play in their communities. From fast food and airport security to being a bus operator and communications officer for OC Transpo, I’m grateful those experiences shaped me into the person I am today. As a bus operator, I …
Andrea Steenbakkers – Executive Director
As the Executive Director of the Barrhaven BIA, I am responsible for the success of the association through the effective leadership and overall management of the organization. Constantly striving to be a better leader is important to me. I like to surround myself with great leaders and mentors. There is always more to learn, a …
Crystal Logan – Marketing & Social Media Assistant
In my position with the Barrhaven BIA, I am responsible for the social media and marketing initiatives of the BIA as well as mentoring local businesses to ensure that they are optimizing their social media presence. I come from a background of managing social media accounts for small businesses in the Ottawa area and am …
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