Bret started Group GIS in 1994 as a company focused on Business Geographic Information Solutions – hence “Group GIS”. It was a unique concept at that time and placed the company in a competitive space in the information service market. At that time only large, blue ribbon firms could afford the high costs of large data so its clients included the Wal-Mart’s, Home Depots, Sears, and Bell Mobility’s of the world. As the market changed so too did Group GIS eventually morphing into its current iteration but still close to its roots – a small company that has unique skills reflected in its core team of special people.

He has run businesses in a diverse range of industry segments, including; training and education, publishing, public affairs consulting, geographic information systems, research, communications and political organization. This has provided him an opportunity to develop a perspective and grounded experience in strategy, operations and tactics.

Bret has a pioneering spirit. He began using technology in public affairs and political environments, nationally, provincially and for municipal clients well before the Internet. He has developed custom techniques that are useful in both politics and business. He has managed over forty political campaigns and has worked in over a hundred. He chaired the federal P.C. Campaign Management College in the Mulroney era, responsible for training both candidates and campaign managers. “Campaign in a Box”© is one such innovation.

Mark has been applying GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and geography in general throughout his career. He has worked extensively with databases knows how to use various IT applications and social media to develop computer based solutions that maximize the limited personnel and monetary assets of organizations. He has used his knowledge of cartography and GIS to map marketing results as well as to provide detailed analysis for clients.

Additionally, Mark has applied his strategic methodology for managing serious issues with various clients, helping them to craft approaches that allow them to successfully handle problems that have the potential to destroy organizations. He has helped diverse organizations ranging from various cities, insurance, telecoms, banking and financial companies to small businesses, trade associations and the military.

Mark has helped lead many initiatives with both profit and non-profit organizations enabling them to deal with research-based questions and practical solutions. These groups have included the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network, The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Greater Toronto Incident Management Exchange, the YMCA and various political campaigns.

Ted has over 30 years of visual communications experience in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Creativity, diligence and commitment to his profession have been Ted’s trademark throughout his career.

Ted has been responsible for many highly successful projects created for a large and diverse group of clients. Highlights of his client list include: The Ministry of Education, University of Toronto, George Brown College, Sheridan College, Seneca College, Toronto Rehab, The Michener Institute, Colleges Ontario Network For Industry Innovation, Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, Scotia Bank, Veracap Financial, The Toronto Boat Show, The Toronto Film Festival, The Motion Picture Association of Canada, Toronto Indy, Rochon Genova LLP, Canada China Business Council, and TSX.

His breadth of experience includes designing, consulting, and project coordinating projects such as: brand identity, annual reports, publications, newsletters, brochures, ads, signage, exhibit displays, collateral materials for events and trade shows, and website design. Ted’s multidisciplinary knowledge allows his clients to enjoy the benefits of a complete one-stop design experience.

Tim Daciuk is a Senior Data Mining and Predictive Analytics thought leader. Tim works to help clients, and potential clients better understand the value of Predictive Analytics and how to align that value with business strategies. Tim provides clients with everything from business understanding to in-depth technical reviews of Predictive Analytics action, advising on the best use of technology to solve business problems.

Tim Daciuk has a 30 year history in statistics, data mining and predictive analytics. He has worked in roles as a consultant, trainer, pre-sales, and marketing. Tim has worked with both Public Sector and Commercial endeavours, as well as serving as an advisor to many academic research projects. Of late, Tim has specialized in the use of data and text mining and how these technologies can be applied in a business context, across industries. Tim works closely with industry and software leaders to help business government and institutions understand and unlock the power of predictive analytics.

Tim is an accomplished speaker and has spoken at conferences, meetings and professional seminars throughout Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia. Tim has been referenced in many books and articles, the latest being a discussion of IBM’s use of advanced analytics in Eric Siegel’s book Predictive Analytics: The Power to Predict Who Will Click, Buy, Lie, or Die.