Steve Kaminski
FounderSteve is a serial entrepreneur, who is passionate about helping companies grow and reach their potential. He’s been building successful companies for over 20 years. He brings to terra20 a vision for a collaborative one-stop eco store that brings together community, modern convenience and technology.
The former Chair, Steve has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Foundation of the Ottawa Hospital for over 20 years. The largest medical foundation in the National Capital Region, the Foundation is responsible for managing approximately $50 million in endowment funds and each year provides more than $20 million for medical research and for patient care equipment.
Bill Stewart
PresidentBill is on a mission to bring green products into the mainstream. He’s backed by over 20 years experience in retail, building distribution strategies and improving the customer experience. He is responsible for bringing the terra20 store concept to life and creating the plan for a national retail chain. A huge advocate of sharing knowledge, Bill believes in training staff as in-store educators, coordinating vendor and customer feedback and allowing the community to influence the products on the shelves. If Bill had a super-hero ability it would be the ability to turn insights into action in a single bound.
Sandra Salter
Vice-President, Merchandise & BuyingSandra has an unerring eye for spotting innovative eco products that our customers love. She is constantly on the search for new and better items – items that save water, reduce waste or help increase our collective sustainability. She seeks out vendors that meet terra20’s strict criteria. With over 20 years of merchandise experience spanning front-line to VP level, we can rely on Sandra’s extensive knowledge of retail trends and best practices to deliver the goods and products that improve lives.
Sandra is a running enthusiast, who loves traveling the world and shopping (naturally!).
Ann McKechnie
Vice-President, Human ResourcesWith 20 years of diversified HR experience, Ann has the skill and expertise to create the terra20 company culture that fosters exceptional customer service, creates opportunity for personal and career development, and community involvement. Ann prides herself on being a hands-on HR leader skilled with the priority to deliver efficient HR programs that effectively support the terra20 team and the goals of the store. Ann is constantly searching for energetic, smart and customer service oriented people to join our green team at terra20, a fun and rewarding place to work!
Rachelle Mesheau
Director of MarketingA marketing communications professional with 15 years of experience, Rachelle oversees all areas of terra20’s marketing initiatives including in-store, print, social and digital communications. We love Rachelle for her innate ability to see the big picture while never losing sight of the details. She has a passion for creating connections between customers and terra20, bringing our story to life.
When she’s not in the office, you’ll find Rachelle exploring Ottawa’s food shops for new and interesting finds, or on a long walk with her Great Dane, Finn.
Pamela Tourigny
Community ManagerPamela is the friendly voice of terra20, online and in the community. She manages the content on our website and online communities. A natural communicator, Pamela loves engaging customers, bloggers and the eco-community in an ongoing dialogue that encourages people to explore a greener way of living.
Pamela is an animal lover and vegan, and held the position of Communications Director for the National Capital Vegetarian Association for several years. She co-founded, and is responsible for promoting, Ottawa Veg Fest.
