Management Team
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Brent Brownlee ~ General Manager Brent Brownlee joined the Food & Beverage Operations management team in 2001. Previous to working at Algonquin College, he worked at the Holiday Inn Select in Kanata. He has a degree in Sociology from the University of Ottawa. In 2009, Brent completed his MBA in Hospitality and Tourism from the University of Guelph. Brent is a member of the Canadian College and University Food Service Association (CCUFSA). E-Mail: brownlb@algonquincollege.com Phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 7262 | Fax: (613) 727-7735 |
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Catherine Bell Catering: (613) 727-3932 |
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Gordon Esnard ~ Assistant General Manager Gord joined the College in 1975, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from a well known hotel in the Ottawa area where he was the Food & Beverage Controller. E-Mail: esnardg@algonquincollege.com Phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 5073 | Fax: (613) 727-7735 |
Executive Chef Chef Russell Weir brings enthusiasm, passion and creativity to the kitchens at Algonquin College. Russell was born and raised in Ottawa; however his passion for Great Canadian Cuisine has taken him to all areas of the country. Russell has also competed nationally receiving many awards and recognition for his passion and commitment to the culinary arts. He has guided many young cooks while teaching at Ottawa's Algonquin College and has been involved in raising money for numerous charities including CARE CANADA,CHEO and the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. Chef Russell Weir was proudly named Chef of The year for 2011 by his peers in The Canadian Culinary Federation where he serves as Vice President. In September 2011, Russell Weir was chosen as one of five Ottawa chefs to travel to New York City and cook at The prestigious James Beard House, promoting Ontario food and wine. His philosophy towards cooking relies on using the highest quality sustainable ingredients sourced locally where possible. He also believes in a simple honest approach to highlight those ingredients.
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Helena Ngou ~ Manager Front Line Service, Market Place Food Court and Catering Coordinator Helena joined the College after graduating from the Hotel and Restaurant Management program in 2001. Prior to this, Helena worked 10 years in the restaurant industry overseas. E-Mail: ngouh@algonquincollege.com Phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 5898 | Fax: (613) 727-7735 |
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Riccardo Panarella ~ Manager, 35th Street Market Cafe Riccardo Panarella has spent 15 years in the food service industry most notably as a Store Manager for McDonalds Restaurants of Canada. Riccardo has been with the College since 2003. E-Mail: panarer@algonquincollege.com Phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 6122 | Fax: (613) 727-7735 |
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Mary Baxter ~ Manager, Portable Feast & Thunder Alley/Pita Rally Mary is a graduate of the University of Guelph Bachelor of Commerce Program with a major in Hotel and Food Administration. She has 12 years of customer service experience with 8 of those years in the restaurant industry. Her previous position was that of Service Manager. E-Mail: baxterm@algonquincollege.com Phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 5090 | Fax: (613) 727-7735 |