Reed Aubin
Reed Aubin is Director, Transportation of Sobeys Capital Inc.
Reed is responsible for National Transportation Strategy and Inbound Transportation operations across the Sobeys Supply Chain RSC Network, with accountability for carrier management, transportation technology, and on‑time performance management. In this role, he leads the development and execution of transportation strategies that support service reliability, cost efficiency, and operational consistency across the network.
Reed partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence, industry compliance, and continuous improvement, while enabling broader supply chain priorities. He holds his CITT‑Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Stephen M. Hellsten
Stephen M. Hellsten (“Steve”) is an entrepreneur, lawyer and co-founder of Compcore Law Group Professional Corporation; an Ontario law firm that advises and represents businesses exclusively in Workplace Safety and Insurance law (WSIB) – Workers’ Compensation law matters.
Working in this defined practice area for more than 20 years, Steve has provided legal counsel to public and private sector employers of all sizes including some of Canada’s largest and most recognizable corporations. He has appeared as employer advocate at Board – Commission – Tribunal appeal hearings in all nine common law provincial workers’ compensation jurisdictions. And in recent years, Steve has written extensively on business-oriented WSIB issues; published Compcore Commentaries, an online WSIB newsletter for employers; and created numerous virtual learning center tools to assist companies as they navigate the complex WSIB world.
Steve holds an Honours Degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration, both from the University of Manitoba, and an LL.B. – J.D. from Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law. He is a former member of the Nova Scotia bar, a current Law Society of Ontario licensee, and 1 of 7 Ontario lawyers currently certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Workplace Safety and Insurance law.
John K. Fiorilla
Mr. Fiorilla focuses his practice in the railroad industry and helping to create and present railroad management policy and positions with diversified management and litigation experience as both house counsel and local counsel for Class I and Short Line Railroads. He has specific experience in presenting finance, real estate, operations, engineering, government affairs, and customer service positions. John also served as a Captain in the Transportation Corps, U.S. Army Reserve from 1971-1986.
Chief Jason Gauthier
Jason Gauthier was elected to Council of Missanabie Cree First Nation in August of 2010, and held the whole earth portfolio (Lands and Resources) and went on to be elected as the Chief of Missanabie Cree First Nation in 2013 and Re-elected in 2016. Chief Gauthier graduated from the Sociology Program at Algoma University in 2009 with Honours. Chief Gauthier has continued to create many new partnerships and relationships in his terms as Chief. Chief Gauthier's vision of a balance between economic sustainability and community wellbeing is shared by communities across Canada. On the cutting edge of such projects as Resource Revenue Sharing and First Nation led Passenger Rail service, Chief Gauthier believes that the First Nation communities have to reach out and grasp opportunities to better the lives of our people.
Lawrence L. Herman
Lawrence L. Herman, Cassidy Levy Kent LLP (Ottawa & Washington) and Herman & Associates (Toronto), has practiced international trade and investment law and policy in government and in the private sector for over 50 years. He advises governments, State agencies and international organizations on trade, economic sanctions and investment issues. He has served on numerous federal government advisory bodies, is a Senior Fellow and member of the National Policy Council of the C. D. Howe Institute, a Fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a member of the Executive of the Canada-US Law Institute and of the Expert Group on Canada-US Relations. Larry is on the board of the Council for Business and the Arts, was vice-chair of Jazz FM 91 radio and was chair of the Toronto Summer Music Festival over a number of years.
Matt Judd
Matt Judd is Director, Transportation & Logistics Excellence of Nestlé Canada Inc.
Matt is responsible for Transportation strategy, operations, and carrier selection & compliance for Nestlé Canada. Matt has held various roles within the Logistics function, ranging from LEAN Flow Optimization, Warehousing Operations, and Transportation leadership. He is a passionate sustainability advocate, leading Nestle Canada’s logistics sustainability efforts, working with Nestlé global teams and key suppliers to drive emissions reductions. Matt is also an active contributor with Nestle’s YOUTH Initiative and works with various academic institutions (McMaster University, Smart Freight Centre, etc.), pairing real world business operations with academic and industry leading innovation.
Matt holds his CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP) designation, and H.B.Com. in Commerce with a minor in Transportation & Economic Geography from McMaster University.
Robert Lande
Mr. Lande is President of Tradu, a foreign exchange brokerage firm. Formerly, he was managing partner and Chief Operating Officer of Riveredge Capital Partners LLC. Prior to Riveredge Capital, Mr. Lande worked for over 16 years within the BCE/Bell Canada group where his last position was Chief Financial Officer of Telecom Américas Ltd., a joint venture between Bell Canada International, AT&T (then SBC Communications) and America Movil. Mr. Lande is chartered financial analyst and holds an M.B.A. from the John Molson School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from McGill University. Mr. Lande was on the Board of Paladin Labs from 1995 to 2014.
Yves Lacelle
With over 40 years of experience in the customs field and 20 years of experience in CTPAT & PIP in Canada, the United States and Mexico, Yves has a very thorough understanding of everything related to this environment. His meetings with companies from all over the world have allowed him to acquire an extensive knowledge of international trade. He has given several seminars and customs training courses to companies and has found solutions for clients having problems with customs authorities.
Guiding a team to provide the best customer service bears no secrets for Yves. His ability to communicate and educate his business partners makes him a golden ally for those who aspire to comply with customs regulations.
Yuriy Lipchynskyi
Yuriy Lipchynskyi has more than 12 years of experience in various product areas of the automotive industry including electrified powertrain, telematics and aftermarket, in several geographic regions (Europe, North and South America).
Before joining S&P as an Automotive Electrification Strategist he was at several global Tier 1 suppliers such as Continental, Vitesco and Rehau Automotive, where he has engaged in all areas of new business development including market, product and business strategy, as well as planning and execution of sales plans.
Yuriy’s consulting experience also includes time working at Ernst&Young as a Business Valuation and Modelling Analyst, contributing to financial models, market analysis reports, and competitive benchmarking.
Yuriy holds a Master of Science in Automotive Management from the European Business School in Wiesbaden, Germany, along with a Master’s Degree in Finance from Kyiv National University in Ukraine.
Randy Ramkissoon
Vice President, Transportation, NFP, an Aon Company. As vice president of Transportation, Randy brings over 10 years of experience providing insurance solutions to the transportation industry. In his role at NFP, Randy partners closely with transportation companies to deliver tailored insurance solutions that align with their operational and regulatory requirements.
Going beyond traditional insurance placement, Randy serves as a trusted risk management advisor, advising his clients on safety and compliance best practices. His work includes risk mitigation consulting, supporting safety and compliance teams and helping organisations prepare for insurance audits. He also sits on incident reviews and accident committee meetings for the organisations he serves.
Randy regularly attends, supports and speaks at driver and industry meetings to raise awareness of the unique challenges transportation companies face. He also arranges targeted driver training programs based on violations, convictions and accident histories to help improve safety outcomes. Known for his longstanding relationship with insurance carriers, Randy is committed to helping his clients navigate complex risk environments with confidence.
CARLOS SESMA JR.
Attorney at law by the Escuela Libre de Derecho, Admitted to practice in the Federal Republic of Mexico in 2000. Master’s in business Direction and Administration by the Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresa (IPADE), México, 2005 - 2007. Pre-Law and Finance, Nebraska Wesleyan University 1994-1995 Specialization in American Business Law, University of Michigan - 1998.
Areas of Expertise: Transportation and Logistics; Corporate Law, International Agreements; Negotiation, Crisis Management, NAFTA.
Memberships (having presented several papers and being member of steering committees): Transportation Lawyers Association; Canadian Transportation Lawyers Association; American Chamber of Commerce Mexico; Canadian Chamber of Commerce Mexico; Conference of Freight Counsel; National Importers and Exporters Association of the Mexican Republic
Specific Transportation and Logistics Experience: Thorough experience in the design, implementation and follow through of legal strategy for international transportation and logistics companies in doing business in Mexico and Latin America. Draft, negotiation, implementation and pursuit of international contracts surrounding the activities performed in the industry. Regulatory matters, permits, licenses, neutral foreign investment structures, license plates, inspection and audit management. Complex real estate transactions for the industry. Compliance. Accident and crisis management. High-level negotiation skills. Government contracting and government relations.
Lisa Venier
Lisa Venier is the Program Standards Manager for the Carrier Sanctions and Investigations Office within the Commercial Safety and Compliance Branch. With over 30 years of experience in commercial vehicle safety and regulatory compliance, she provides leadership in program standards, investigations, and carrier sanctions.
Lisa has held progressively senior roles, including CVOR Analyst, Senior Regulatory Compliance Administrator, Program Standards Manager, and Acting Senior Manager. She is recognized for her strong analytical skills, sound regulatory judgement, and ability to ensure consistent, fair, and evidence‑based outcomes. Her approach emphasizes collaboration with partners and stakeholders, risk‑based decision‑making, and continuous improvement.
Lisa holds an Honours degree in Psychology from Brock University and has contributed to program development through research, including an effectiveness study of the Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Intervention Model.