Board of Directors - Uni-Select

Brent Windom

President and Chief Executive Officer, Uni-Select Inc. & President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group - Director

Brent Windom joined Uni-Select in June 2017 as President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group. He was appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, Uni-Select Inc., on May 1st, 2019.

Mr. Windom has over 30 years of experience of transformational change in the automotive aftermarket industry. During his career, he has held various leadership roles and served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Auto Plus ǀ Pep Boys, an important automotive aftermarket parts distributor in the U.S. His previous experience includes the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer of Uni-Select USA, Inc., Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Uni-Select North America, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Uni-Select USA, Inc. and Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising for Middle Atlantic Warehouse Distributor, Inc.

Brent Windom is Second Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA). He also served on several industry boards in the U.S., of which the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF).

Board of Directors (2019)

David Bibby

Director

Mr. Bibby is the Head of Global Digital Services at Finning International Inc., the world’s largest Caterpillar equipment dealer. Prior to joining Finning full-time in 2016, he was a consultant to Finning. From 2012 to 2015, Mr. Bibby was Chief Information Officer at Vancity Savings Credit Union, responsible for Enterprise IT Services and Operations. From 1997 to 2015, Mr. Bibby was the Senior Vice President, Technology at Canaccord Genuity Corporation.

Mr. Bibby has completed the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers Course (PDO) from the Canadian Securities Institute.

Board of Directors (2018)

Michelle Cormier, CPA, CA

Chair of the Board

Michelle Cormier is a senior-level executive with experience in financial management, corporate finance, turnaround and strategic advisory situations and corporate governance. She possesses capital markets background with extensive experience in public markets in Canada and the United States. Ms. Cormier is currently operating advisor for the Québec-based investments of Wynnchurch Capital Canada. Prior to Wynnchurch, she was CFO of a family office, spent 13 years in senior management and as CFO of a large North American forest products company. She spent 8 years in various management positions with Alcan Aluminium Limited.

Ms. Cormier sits on the Board of Directors of Cascades Inc. and is a member of its Audit and Finance and Human Resources Committees. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Champion Iron Limited and is a member of its Audit and Human Resources Committees. Ms. Cormier also sits on the Board of Directors of Dorel Industries Inc. and is a member of its Audit and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committees.

Ms. Cormier holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Bishop’s University. She is a member of the Québec Order of Chartered Professional Accountants. She articled with Ernst & Young LLP. She is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors, Women Corporate Directors (Québec Chapter) and of Diversity 50.
Board of Directors (2016), Chair (2018)

Stéphane Gonthier, LL.B., M.B.A.

Director

Stéphane Gonthier is Chief Executive Officer of GardaWorld Cash Services. GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned business solutions and security services company, offering cash management services, physical and specialized security solutions. From September 2013 to May 2015, he served as President, CEO and director of 99 Cents Only Stores Inc., a leading extreme value retailer in California and the Southwestern United States. From September 2007 to September 2013, Mr. Gonthier was Chief Operating Officer of Dollarama Inc., Canada’s largest extreme value retail chain. Earlier in his career, Stéphane held numerous senior executive positions within Couche-Tard, one of the world’s largest convenience store chains.

Mr. Gonthier holds an LL.B. in Civil Law from the University of Montreal and an MBA from the University of Sherbrooke. He is a member of the Québec Bar Association. Mr. Gonthier was recognized as a recipient of the prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” award in Canada. He has served on numerous boards of directors of both public and private companies. He has been acting as strategic advisor for global and regional retailers, in North America and abroad.

Board of Directors (2019)

Jeffrey I. Hall, BASc, P. ENG., ICD.D.

Director

Mr. Hall has over 35 years of experience in the distribution industry. He was the President and CEO of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc. from 2005-2014 and the Chairman of Rexel North America Inc. from 2014-2015. Rexel, with its banners Westburne and Nedco, is one of the largest distributors of electrical, automation and telecom supplies in Canada. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Hall was Vice President of Westburne.

Mr. Hall graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering with Honours Standing.

Board of Directors (2015)

George E. Heath, M.B.A.

Director

Mr. Heath is a corporate director. Until his retirement in 2015, he was President of the Global Finishes Group at Sherwin-Williams. After serving as Director of Marketing at PPG Industries between 2002 and 2004, he joined Sherwin-Williams as the Vice President of Marketing for the Product Finishes Division, then its President & General Manager from 2005 until 2008 when he became Group President. Mr. Heath is a broad-gauged commercial leader with extensive and relevant coatings expertise both in North America and abroad.

Mr. Heath holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Miami University.

Board of Directors (2017)

FREDERICK J. MIFFLIN, B.Comm., M.B.A., AMP, ICD.D

Director

Mr. Mifflin is an experienced public company director. He has been the Vice Chair of Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc., an independent investment banking firm in Canada since 2007. Prior thereto, he worked in increasingly senior roles in international banking, most recently as Vice Chairman and Global Head of Investment and Corporate Banking for one of Canada’s major banks, responsible for that firm’s business in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Mr. Mifflin is the Lead Director, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Compensation and Governance Committee of Altius Minerals Corporation.

Mr. Mifflin holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School. He was also Executive in Residence at INSEAD in 2005.

Board of Directors (2019)

Robert Molenaar, BSC, AMP

Director

Mr. Molenaar has been Interim Vice President, Reorganization of FinishMaster, Inc., a subsidiary of the Corporation, since January 2019. He was Chief Executive Officer of Tradebe Management Limited, a multinational hazardous waste management company from 2015 to July 2018 when he retired and joined its Board of Directors. Prior thereto, he held several international management positions at AkzoNobel N.V., including General Manager Automotive Refinish Asia Pacific, Vice President Automotive Refinish North America and with the most recent being Global Managing Director, Marine & Protective Coatings, from January 2010 to December 2014.

Mr. Molenaar holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer Science from Saxion Hogeschool Enschede in Enschede, The Netherlands as well as the executive AMP of Harvard University.

Board of Directors (2017)

Pierre A. Raymond, LL.L

Director

Mr. Raymond was originally appointed to the Board on March 18, 2019. As a partner of the law firm of Stikeman Elliott LLP, he was a seasoned Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance and Securities lawyer with public company board experience. He served as Chair of the firm from 2006 to 2012 and as a member of the Partnership Board and the Executive Committee from 1997 to 2012. Mr. Raymond was counsel to various corporations with regards to national and international transactions, securities offerings and financings and has significant M&A experience both as a lawyer and a member of boards of directors. After he stepped down as Chair of the firm, Mr. Raymond continued to coordinate the firm’s multiple country and regional initiatives and maintained a management role in the Montréal office, with a focus on client relations. He retired from the firm in 2014.

Mr. Raymond has served on the boards of directors of Imvescor Restaurants, Rona, Catalyst Paper Corporation and Pethealth.

Mr. Raymond holds a Law Degree from the University of Montreal.

Board of Directors (2019)

Richard G. Roy, FCPA, FCA

Director

Mr. Roy was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Select until July 31, 2015. Prior to January 2008, he held the positions of Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Administration and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation.
Mr. Roy sits on the Board of Directors of Dollarama Inc. and is the Chair of its Audit Committee. He sits on the Board of Directors of GDI Integrated Facility Services Inc. and is a member of its Audit and HR and Governance Committees. Mr. Roy also sits on the Board of Directors of Toromont Industries Ltd. and is a member of its Audit and Corporate Governance Committees.

Mr. Roy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from HEC Montréal. He is a member of the Québec Order of Chartered Professional Accountants. He was awarded the title of Fellow in 2012.

Board of Directors (2008)

Dennis M. Welvaert, B.S., M.B.A., MAAP

Director

Mr. Welvaert is President of Welvaert Business Solutions, LLC, a consulting company. He acted as Interim President of Uni-Select USA, Inc. from April to July 2013 and as Chair of the Board of Uni-Select USA, Inc. from July 31, 2013 to December 31, 2014. He retired as President of Dayco North American Aftermarket and Australian Operations Division of Dayco Products, LLC in August 2011. With Dayco, Mr. Welvaert held senior executive-level positions in the OEM, Industrial and Aftermarket divisions.[1]

Mr. Welvaert holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Wayne State University, a Master in Business Administration from Eastern Michigan University and a Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional designation from the University of the Aftermarket.
Board of Directors (2013)

[1] Mr. Welvaert was President of Dayco Products, LLC, North American Aftermarket Division, when its parent company, Mark IV Industries, Inc. declared bankruptcy in April 2009. Mark IV Industries, Inc. emerged from bankruptcy in November 2009 and Mr. Welvaert continued his role as President until his retirement in August 2011.

Michael Wright, BSC

Director

Mr. Wright is a Corporate Director. Until his retirement in 2016, Mr. Wright was a member of Jaguar Land Rover’s executive committee from 2002 and held global business leadership, strategy and customer service roles.

Mr. Wright sits on the Board of Pendragon PLC is chair of its Remuneration Committee and a member of its Audit and Nomination Committees.

Mr. Wright holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science & Linguistics from Aston University and has completed the Strategic Management Programme at INSEAD.

Board of Directors (2018)

MEMBERS

Brent Windom

David Bibby

Michelle Cormier, CPA, CA

Stéphane Gonthier, LL.B., M.B.A.

Jeffrey I. Hall, BASc, P. ENG., ICD.D.

George E. Heath, M.B.A.

FREDERICK J. MIFFLIN, B.Comm., M.B.A., AMP, ICD.D

Robert Molenaar, BSC, AMP

Pierre A. Raymond, LL.L

Richard G. Roy, FCPA, FCA

Dennis M. Welvaert, B.S., M.B.A., MAAP

Michael Wright, BSC

Committees

Brent Windom

David Bibby

Michelle Cormier, CPA, CA

Stéphane Gonthier, LL.B., M.B.A.

Jeffrey I. Hall, BASc, P. ENG., ICD.D.

George E. Heath, M.B.A.

FREDERICK J. MIFFLIN, B.Comm., M.B.A., AMP, ICD.D

Robert Molenaar, BSC, AMP

Pierre A. Raymond, LL.L

Richard G. Roy, FCPA, FCA

Dennis M. Welvaert, B.S., M.B.A., MAAP

Michael Wright, BSC