Meet the Team

With a solid foundation in financial planning, and risk management, Adrian Rudzikas knows how to turn thoughts into action.

Adrian  founded Business Plans Canada because he knows that it takes a team of experts to develop a solid and effective business plan.  Based on his Masters Degree in Business Administration, an Engineering Degree, and  project management certifications that are recognized throughout the world, Adrian has spent the last ten years  helping small to medium-sized companies grow their business.

A solutions and results oriented thinker, Adrian uses proven project management techniques on every  plan and project. To ensure the best results possible he oversees his team at all stages: consultation, assessment, execution, monitoring, approval, and delivery.

Adrian is very passionate about helping entrepreneurs and he goes the extra mile in order to meet, and exceed customers’ expectations.

With more than 12 years experience working for major corporations in South America, the UK and Canada, Celeste has a breadth of knowledge that strengthens the operations of Business Plans Canada.

Celeste has expertise  in Business Planning and Business Process Re-Engineering. She is an experienced speaker, trainer, and writer, whose strengths lie in working with teams and coaching clients and colleagues.

Celeste’s background includes a Bachelor of Computer Science degree and a Certificate in Project Management. She is fully fluent in English and Spanish, and her excellent communication skills have won her the trust and respect of senior executives and business owners around the world.

Sapphire brings over 30 years of senior business management experience to the team. She has excellent project coordination and leadership skills that were developed in her senior management positions in policy and communications in the Alberta and Yukon governments. She was the Vice President of Public Affairs for the Business Council of BC, and has operated a  successful consulting business.

Sapphire is the key point of contact for clients.  Her strong interpersonal skills and listening abilities are valued by clients and the team at Business Plans Canada.

Donna McMahon has a wide range of writing experience,  including public relations for a community college, freelance journalism, plain language legal writing, grant writing, writing for websites, medical reporting, and publishing popular fiction.

Donna has worked in many different settings, from highly technical industries such as engineering, biotech and the oil industry, to non-profit groups such as the Alzheimer Society of BC and the Vancouver Art Gallery. She particularly enjoys learning about industries that are new to her, and the challenge of explaining complex material clearly and concisely. She volunteers extensively in the community and with nonprofit organizations.

Kathleen is an award-winning researcher and writer with more than 30 years experience in government and corporate communications. A former CBC radio and television journalist Kathleen understands the importance of ensuring that written materials are accurate and relevant to the target audience.

Kathleen has written business plans, proposals, presentation packages and grant applications in areas such as environmental management, infrastructure services,  small business development, consumer affairs, law, and education. Her expert knowledge of government and corporations allows her to recognize key phrases and identify the expectations and principles guiding funding decisions. With a proven track record of excellence in securing funding for various businesses, Kathleen knows that successful business plans are aligned with the expectations of funding bodies.

As a marketing consultant, Kelly has worked with a diverse range of clients, including engineering and architectural firms, wireless technology developers, film producers, and software companies. With these clients, she has developed integrated marketing programs involving media relations, advertising, web and print material content development, and Internet marketing.

Kelly has over 20 years experience in all facets of strategic planning and business development. She is a creative-thinker with proven success at developing client-focussed initiatives. Her articles have been published in trade journals, newspapers, business magazines, and Internet forums.

Greg Welstead is a “coachsultant” to entrepreneurs, business start-ups, independent professionals, and not-for-profits. Educated at the University of Waterloo (Systems Design Engineering) and University of Toronto (M. Ed.), Greg is a Certified Management Consultant, Certified Business Coach, Career Development Facilitator, and specialist in online marketing and customer relationship management best practices.

Greg moved to BC’s Sunshine Coast in 2007 after taking early retirement from his position as Senior Project Manager (Strategic Initiatives) for Bell Globemedia, Canada’s largest media conglomerate. As Associate Publisher for Just Business Magazine, Greg contributed articles and co-ordinated the publication of a monthly glossy magazine focusing on successful local entrepreneurs.

Sue has extensive experience in the travel, healthcare/hospital and community policing sectors, She has worked with Federal and Provincial Governments, the Canadian Military and has over 30 years administrative experience with NPOs. She has been an Executive Director for a number of organizations and has been successful in her own business as a Management Consultant.  Her services include writing grants and obtaining funding for a wide range of businesses in every facet of the economy.

Sue specializes in community development, organizational, volunteer and financial management. She facilitates professional development seminars and workshops at staff and Board levels. She has considerable expertise in working with clients to develop creative funding models.

Cheryl has over 30 years of business experience and a proven track record of success in business development, operations management, risk management and financial management; as well as training and facilitation in a number of industries across Canada and the U.S. Since 2004, she has coached, trained and mentored more than 250 entrepreneurs through the business planning and launch phase of their business. Creating business plans and financial plans that are viable, captivating and financially sound is one of her strengths.

Her education includes an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree and a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Diploma. Cheryl is passionate about working with entrepreneurs and newcomers to Canada.

Ted has worked with businesses in Canada, the U.S.A. and globally, providing management expertise, strategic planning and the proven ability to help businesses succeed in times of turmoil. His primary areas of expertise are in rewards design and implementation, performance measurement/management (company and individual) and process re-engineering/change management.

His education includes a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Windsor and a Computer Information Systems Certificate from Algonquin College. Ted has taught business and human resources courses at two universities, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. He also has experience in curriculum design.

For the past few years, Ted has been a Director at Successful Contracting & Consulting, a Government-sponsored program to assist entrepreneurs in getting a quick start on their consulting or contracting business. He is very serious about preparing entrepreneurs to handle the business decisions that will allow them to succeed.