our team
Our Leadership Team
With more than 40 Years of delivering engagement and event planning services, when you work with VGN, you will hear the voice of experience.
Vanessa Ong
Director of Engagements/Principal
For nearly 20 years, Vanessa has combined a big-picture view with attention to detail. She is a multi-tasker that brings a high level of tact and diplomacy to every project she works on. Vanessa ensures projects meet and exceed the expectations of clients.
Gary Reith
Director of Corporate Services/Principal
Gary has more than 45 years’ experience as a community planner, applied sociologist, business advisor, designer of engagements and events, and project manager. He leads business development and partnership activity, along with managing administrative functions.
Nicole Pelland
Director of Project Management/Principal
As a financial administrator and project manager, Nicole’s formidable organizational skills enables us to offer a rare combination of speed and accuracy. Nicole is driven by process and is committed to service excellence.
A passionate team of specialists support VGN on a daily basis
Engagement and Event Management Team
Niki Etherington
Senior Engagement Manager
Jemma Galt
Events and Communications Manager
Caitlin Bergh
Lead Notetaker and Report Writer
Project and Financial Administration Team
Leanne MacDonald
Chief Financial Officer
Clare Dwyer
Project Manager
Christine Klassen
Project Manager
Rosalia Reginato
Bookkeeper