Faculty of Business - John Molson MBA International Case ...

Laurier School of Business & Economics - Wilfrid Laurier University
David Rose (Coach)
David Rose teaches marketing courses at Laurier School of
Business & Economics, focusing on marketing strategy, and is
the author of numerous case studies, with several appearing in
marketing and strategy texts. He holds an MBA from Wilfrid
Laurier University and a B.Math from University of Waterloo.
He has been teaching at Laurier since 1998, following more
than 20 years in marketing and management positions primarily
in the petroleum industry. David’s research and consulting
interests involve the use of language analysis software to better
understand the voice of the customer.
drose@wlu.ca
Andre Jean-Louis Belisle (Competitor)
Andre Belisle has an Honours Bachelors of Medical Sciences
Specialization in Physiology and a Masters in Anatomy and Cell
Biology from the University of Western Ontario. His research
focused on characterizing a rabbit model of atherosclerosis and
developing MRI imaging techniques for imaging vascular plaque.
He managed three Home Hardware Stores and was general
manager of a Home Hardware Building Centre. He aspires to a
career as an entrepreneur where he can grow his own business
and seeks opportunities where he can further develop and
improve his skills.
andre@jlshomehardware.ca
Matthew John Davies (Competitor)
Matthew holds graduate degrees in Sport Psychology and Sport
Management; his research on job satisfaction was published
internationally. In addition, he holds undergraduate degrees in
Psychology and English. Matthew spent the last seven years
working in the Sport Industry, gaining experience in fundraising,
relationship management, project management, and marketing.
Currently involved on-campus as the VP-Academics for the
MBASA, he is also an Assistant Coach with the university’s men’s
basketball program. Matthew intends to pursue a career that
combines his interest in strategic management and marketing.
matthewdavies@live.ca
Left to right: Eric Humes, Heather Gawel,
Andre Belisle, Matthew Davies
Heather Ann Gawel (Competitor)
Heather Gawel holds both a Bachelor and Masters of Applied
Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of
Waterloo specializing in biomechanics and biomedical material
interactions. Heather’s work experience includes quality control
and process optimization for the automotive industry and
managing an orthopedic implant research program operating out
of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Heather is currently the
Director of Business for the University of Waterloo Alternative
Fuels team where she manages fundraising, sponsorship and
business development for the team
heathergawel@gmail.com
Eric Fabian Humes (Competitor)
Eric Humes has earned a Bachelor of Science degree, general
studies, with concentrations in Chemistry and Community
Health Science, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Science
degree in Biology. This led to a Masters of Biotechnology, which
resulted in Eric’s research into genetically modified yeast strains
being internationally patented in April 2010. Eric is currently
embracing the new experiences of the MBA curriculum and life.
He is the MBASA President, which offers many challenges and
opportunities to grow as an individual, expanding his abilities to
be a team player and to evolve as a respected leader.
ericfabianhumes@gmail.com
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