 Kim Drake, Co-ordinator, Business Program
Kim Drake is originally from Ottawa, Ontario. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Economics from McMaster University and an Honours degree in International Studies from York University, Kim went on to work full-time for General Motors.
It was during this first year, that Kim’s natural ability in accounting and her love for continual learning, thrust her into the Certified General Accounting program. Kim has worked in Accounting, Budgeting, Inventory Management, and as a production planner for an outdoor clothing company.
Kim came to the College in 1998, and has continued to share her knowledge with the students in a laptop environment. She enjoys challenging the students to work independently, to explore technology, and to apply all they learn in the Business Program toward a sustainable and rewarding career.
Kim continues to pursue lifelong learning, and is in the final year of completing her Masters of Education through Charles Sturt University in Australia.
On the personal side, Kim spends many hours a week helping out on various fundraising and not-for-profit organizations. She is the Team Captain of the Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley staff superhero Relay for Life team which raised $15,000 in 2008, and works closely with one of the local ski hills on a volunteer basis. Kim is a firm believer in family and works hard at achieving a well-balanced life, both physically and mentally.
Contact: 613-735-4700, Ext.
2769 or email: mantifk@algonquincollege.com
 Jay McLaren, Professor, Business Program
Jay McLaren has over 35 years of business experience as the owner and general manager of Sunset Nursery in Pembroke. He has been a professor at Algonquin College in Pembroke for over 10 years, where he teaches a number of business courses including Marketing and Customer Service, Professional Sales, as well as courses in the Forestry program which include Soils and Landforms and Forest Ecosystems.
Jay has presented business seminars for Canadian Forces Base at Petawawa, and Renfrew County Business Development Corporation among others, and does consulting in Marketing for small businesses.
Jay is the Past Chair of the Ottawa River Power Corporation and Past Chair of the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke. He is a charter member and past president of the Business Network Inc. Pembroke Branch. In 2007, he was the recipient of the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce Award for Citizen of the Year.
He is an Able Toastmaster and is a popular guest speaker for many organizations and business groups. Jay brings a practical approach, hands-on experience and a sense of humour to any of his presentations.
Contact: 613-735-4700, Ext. 2719 or email: mclarej1@algonquincollege.com
Vicky Faught, Professor, Business Program
Business subjects are incorporated into many Algonquin College programs, and students across a wide career spectrum have benefitted from the expertise of Vicky Faught.
Vicky has 15 years’ teaching experience at the Pembroke Campus, having taught several Accounting, Finance, Math, Entrepreneurship, and Taxation courses. She has enjoyed teaching students in the Business Program, Office Administration – Executive, General Arts and Science, Commercial Pilot and Aviation Management, and Outdoor Adventure. In addition to teaching in full-time day programs, Vicky has brought her business and accounting background to a number of Continuing Education evening courses over the years.
In 1991, she obtained her Certified General Accountant professional designation and worked in a public practice firm in Peterborough for 5 years before returning home to Renfrew County. She and her husband Dean set up their own practice in 1993 and continue to serve a varied clientele providing bookkeeping services, personal and corporate tax preparation, tax planning, and financial statement preparation and analysis.
Vicky is both an enthusiastic professor and learner herself, saying: “I am a firm believer in lifelong learning and am eager to keep up-to-date with accounting principles and tax legislation. Moreover, I enjoy sharing real world examples with my students in the classroom.”
On the personal side, Vicky enjoys camping with her family and spending time on their family farm.
Contact: 613-735-4700, Ext. 2713 or email: faughtv@algonquincollege.com
 Ross Meadows, Professor, Business Program
Ross Meadows’ educational background and experience in the financial industry give him exceptional qualifications to instruct in Algonquin’s Business Diploma Program. Ross is a Professor in the Business Program but is also active in other departments, teaching in the General Arts & Science, Continuing Education, Police Foundations, and Social Service Worker programs.
Ross has an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Psychology, a post-graduate degree in Business Administration, and a Master of Arts degree specializing in International Political Economy and Business.
Ross’ work experience includes financial planning and management positions with Great West Life, Scotiabank/Scotia Securities and a consultant position to the banking industry. He currently sits as a director on the Canadian Youth Business Foundation board and Literacy Plus board.
Ross is also an active entrepreneur running his own successful business The Meadows Unique Decor & Gifts in Eganville Ontario.
The Meadows won the Best New Business Award for 2008 from the Chamber of Commerce.
It is evident that Ross enjoys teaching and offering his skills, knowledge and experience to such a wide diversity of programs and students. He believes that "Algonquin is the first step to securing a successful future."
Contact: 613-735-4700, Ext. 2716 or email: meadowr@algonquincollege.com
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