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TEC 465: Empowering CEOs, Founders and Owners

Here’s what being part of TEC 465 includes:

  • Monthly Peer Group Meetings: We meet for 12 full-day sessions per year, including a two-day annual retreat. That means one month without a meeting, giving members time to reflect and apply what they’ve learned. Each session is designed for open discussion, tough questions, and real results.

  • Expert Speaker Workshops: Throughout the year, members have access to expert-led sessions at up to eight of the one-day meetings. These thought leaders bring deep knowledge and fresh thinking on the issues that matter most to CEOs today.

  • One-to-One Coaching: Every member gets dedicated time with me each month. These confidential coaching conversations help clarify priorities, explore blind spots, and support leadership development with a steady, experienced hand.

  • Annual Retreat: Our two-day retreat gives us the chance to step back, dig deeper, and strengthen the bonds that make this group so effective. We typically include a guest speaker to help spark new thinking and elevate the discussion.

As the leader of TEC 465, I am deeply passionate about the transformative power of peer collaboration. I firmly believe in the potential of collective wisdom to navigate the complex challenges of leadership. I am thrilled to be building this group in Ottawa, fostering a safe and stimulating environment where we can learn, grow, and innovate together.”

Dwight Mihalicz
TEC CEO Chair
Ottawa, ON

Why Should You Join TEC 465?

Unleashing potential, driving growth, and forging impactful connections.

Joining TEC 465 gives you more than just access to smart people — it gives you the space and structure to think clearly, strategically, and without distraction. In the day-to-day demands of leading an organization, it’s easy to get stuck reacting. This group creates a rhythm for stepping back, challenging your assumptions, and gaining outside perspective on your most important decisions. The result? Better choices, clearer priorities, and more confidence in the path forward.

The leaders who join TEC 465 are already successful — but they’re not satisfied with business as usual. They’re curious, growth-minded, and open to being challenged. These are Founders, Presidents, and CEOs who value high-quality conversations and know the value of asking for help. They want to learn from the experience of others and share their own hard-earned insights. What they don’t want is surface-level networking or posturing. This is a confidential, non-competing group where you can be honest, go deep, and get real.

One of the most powerful aspects of TEC 465 is the ability to help others succeed. When you bring your knowledge to the table — whether it’s a hard lesson learned or a smart system you’ve developed — you’re not just giving back, you’re sharpening your own thinking. And when others do the same for you, the effect is exponential. The shared wisdom of the group helps everyone navigate challenges faster, avoid common pitfalls, and uncover opportunities that might otherwise be missed. It’s like having a private Board of Advisors that understands your business, your pressures, and your world — because they live it too.

Meet the TEC 465 members

Michael Alam

Director, BSD Corporate Development,

Mentor.

Brent Bolger

Owner & President,

Brender Properties Inc

David Bouchard

Managing Partner,

PureLogic IT Solutions Inc.

Thom Bourne

President & General Manager,

Nutri-Lawn Service Group.

Barry Doucette

President,

Orangutech Inc.

Peter Osborne

Chief Executive Officer,

Carleton Technologies Inc.

Shelley True

President,

TRUEdotDESIGN.

Elliott Gillespie

President,

The Gold Bar Spirits Company, Inc.

Susan Richards

Managing Partner,

numbercrunch inc.

Brian Vlaming

Owner/Chief Executive Officer,

LTR Industries.

Kelly Koroluk

Partner,

KWC Architects Inc.

Adam Sarumi

Co-Founder,

Ethos Developments.

Travis Moriarty

President,

Prestige Home Improvement

Jay Swayze

Chief Executive Officer,

CompareABill.ai.

Do you think you can benefit from the benefits of TEC 465?

TEC 465 has some by-invitation openings. If you think you can benefit from the transformative power of peer collaboration, personal coaching, and leadership development, please reach out to Dwight.

Click below to submit your contact information to Dwight Mihalicz, Chair, TEC 465.