Peter J. Byrne

Mr. Byrne is the Executive Chairman (Acting CEO) and a Director of Rocky Mountain Liquor Inc. and Andersons, a company for which he was co-founder.  He previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer for both companies until 2019.  Mr. Byrne has previously been Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Channel Drugs Limited, a private company that owned and operated the PharmaCare franchise until its sale in 2004.

Allison Radford

Allison Radford is the current President and CFO of Rocky Mountain Liquor Inc. and Andersons. She was the CEO from April 2019 to January 2024, Chief Operating Officer from February 2009 to April 2019, and Vice President of Operations at Andersons from April 2007 to February 2009. Before joining Andersons, she worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP, receiving her Chartered Accountant designation in 2005. Mrs. Radford is the Chair of the board of the Edmonton Humane Society, as well as a director of ParticiPACTION. Mrs. Radford holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Memorial University and the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Courtney Burton

Courtney Burton is a corporate/commercial partner at Blue Rock Law LLP. Her practice involves advising public and private companies on governance, M&A transactions, corporate structuring/reorganizations, and regulatory compliance. She regularly assists her clients with risk management and strategic decision-making. Courtney is a trustee (director), corporate secretary, and governance committee member for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation. She has experience sitting on private corporation boards and not-for-profit boards.

Gene Coleman

Mr. Coleman is the Director of Food Operations for the Coleman Group of Companies (“Colemans”), a retail food, home furnishings and clothing company based in Newfoundland and Labrador. Mr. Coleman holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University and has been granted the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors. He’s currently a board member of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers and has experience on a number of Newfoundland not-for-profit boards.

Max Schapiro

Max Schapiro is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wolfson Partners LLC, where he advises leading companies and entrepreneurs on growth strategies, capital raising, and mergers and acquisitions. Max began his career as an analyst and associate at Goldman Sachs in the firm’s Industrials M&A investment banking group and later served as a Vice President at the Raine Group. Max’s clients have included General Electric, United Airlines, and Softbank. Additionally, Max has extensive experience working in the hospitality sector for companies such as Margaritaville and Planet Hollywood, among others. Max earned a BSE in Finance and Management from The Wharton School and a BA in Political Science from the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.

Chris Queitsch

Chris Queitsch is an accomplished investor, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor with a proven track record of success. Throughout his career, Chris has founded and led multiple businesses, demonstrating his leadership and business acumen. Most recently, Chris has served various roles at Kitopi since 2019, during which time the company emerged as one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in the Middle East. He has been involved with growth, acquisitions, integrations, and fostering strategic partnerships. Furthermore, Chris is an advisor to Lens.me, a leading global beauty e-commerce platform, where he provides strategic counsel and guidance to support the company’s growth and expansion initiatives. Chris earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Babson College, where he honed his entrepreneurial skills and nurtured his passion for innovation. He remains dedicated to shaping the future of business, driving impactful growth, and creating lasting value for organizations and communities alike.