Tony TornbergPresident & CEOTony is the CEO and founder of LeverageTek. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Tony spent his early childhood living in Charlottetown, PEI. Along with his mother and brother, their small family moved to Calgary, Alberta in the early 80s where Tony spent his formative years prior to moving to the interior of British Columbia to play junior hockey. Tony attended Saint Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, NS where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology in 1998. Prior to settling down in Ottawa in 2000, Tony lived in the GTA where he started his recruitment career servicing the thriving financial district of downtown Toronto. In 2003, Tony founded LeverageTek and has not looked back. He and his wife, Cynthia, make their home south of Ottawa in Manotick with their three children, Alex, Grazia. and Daniela. The family enjoys travel and have visited many countries together, including Croatia, France, Greece, Portugal, Mexico, Spain, and Italy. In his spare time, Tony volunteers as a youth sports coach. He enjoys playing music, reading, golfing, and has recently taken up boating and cycling. |
Lindsay OzeroSenior Manager, RecruitmentLindsay Ozero has over 10 years of International Recruitment experience. She started her career in Amsterdam and has recruited in a broad range of industries including Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Office, Sales & Marketing and Legal. She has specialized in Technology recruitment since joining LeverageTek in 2016. As Recruitment Lead Lindsay works closely with the recruitment team to ensure the fastest and highest quality execution to serve our clients. Lindsay is passionate about people and talent and, given her broad experience in generalist recruiting on a global scale, she knows what good looks like. |
Chris FrancisEVP, Business Development & DeliveryChris Francis is LeverageTek’s VP of Sales and has been with the organization since May 2006. His ability to connect with people both inside and outside of the organization has made him a key member of LeverageTek’s management team since its earliest days. An eternal optimist, he is constantly seeking ways to ensure success for all stakeholders in LeverageTek’s engagements. A displaced Maritimer, Chris completed his BBA and BIS at St FX before moving to Ottawa (1999) and working as an Account Executive at Bell Canada for five years. He returned to the east coast (Saint Mary’s) to complete his MBA and enjoy 18mos living in Halifax, NS. Shortly after his return to Ottawa in early 2006, he reconnected with a good friend from his StFX days, Tony Tornberg - LeverageTek President and Founder, to be the second employee of the organization. His spare time is focused on shuttling his two kids to sporting events and cooking & entertaining with his wife Jasmine. |
Mark ProvenzanoVice President, SalesMark Provenzano is a Sales Professional with almost 20 years of Sales and Business Development experience. As Director of Business Development, he is responsible for managing key customer relationships and customer retention. He is also responsible for expanding LeverageTek’s business through new customer acquisition. Mark works very closely with other members of LeverageTek’s leadership team to develop ongoing Sales strategy with the goal of continuous growth and excellent service delivery to our valued current and future customers.
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Monica ArevianAccount ExecutiveMonica has been connecting her network of contacts with clients for over a decade. Her holistic approach coupled with her deep industry knowledge has allowed her to service clients and candidates successfully across various verticals. |
Lisa GrisdaleAccount ExecutiveLisa is a dedicated, tenacious sales expert with 18 years of sales experience and a reputation for professionalism, exemplary ethics who leads with integrity. Lisa is passionate about people and takes a customer-centric approach when providing solutions to her customers. Throughout her career, Lisa has earned the trust of several companies and maintained strong customer relationships that generate repeat business. She attributes her success to actively listening to her customers, putting their needs first and providing a memorable and positive customer experience. Outside of work Lisa enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. When she has time, you’ll find her improving her golf game, heading out for a family bike ride or in the kitchen whipping up a new creation. |
Shelbie DennisonContracts CoordinatorLeverageTek’s first Co-Op student ever! She joined the team in May 2020 to finish her last semester of the Business Administration Program with Algonquin College, where she majored in Supply Chain and Operations Management. Shelbie has strong Microsoft Excel and Office 365 skills: along with an effective understanding of Government, Crown Corporation, and Private Sector Service Contracts. She is quite organized and driven to make improvements wherever she can. |
Damanpreet TiwanaSenior Staffing SpecialistDaman joined LeverageTek as a Recruiter in February 2022 and moved into a Senior Technical Recruiter role in April 2023. She is originally from India where she completed her MBA from Panjab University, with major in HR & Marketing. She moved to Canada in 2017 and lives in Calgary, AB (early-riser on the team). She worked for a start-up in India where she donned multiple hats at the same time, which has certainly helped her manage an array of responsibilities. This is an asset while working in recruitment as you must juggle between a lot of things through the day. She worked in customer service here in Canada and enjoys being in a customer facing profession. With recruiting, she aims at bettering her skills to mutually benefit the candidate and the organizations.
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Simranjeet Kaur SidhuSenior Staffing SpecialistSimran hails from India where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Accounting before moving to Canada. She further completed her Post Graduation in Human Resources and Project Management from Algonquin College. A true go-getter, Simran strives to achieve success on all fronts and is always willing and able to face challenges head on. Simran has acquired four years of experience in administration and customer service management and brings vast knowledge and experience to the table. She firmly believes that one must always make a difference in people's lives which in turn will make the world a better place to live. During her free time Simran enjoys trying out new recipes in the kitchen, learning the piano, and spending time with her friends. As a true adventurer she is always out exploring the outdoors and is an ardent admirer of sunrises and sunsets. On most weekends she puts her creativity and imagination into painting canvases. |
Scott DomenicoStaffing SpecialistScott joined LeverageTek as a Technical Recruiter in September 2022. Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, he attended Algonquin College and completed his education at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. During his time at RMC, Scott was fortunate to partake as a varsity hockey player where he finished his 20+ year competitive career. His business background allowed him to kickstart his career in sales where he has built up over 7 years of experience in industries such as Fitness, HVAC, and now Technical Recruiting. Aside from his passion to engage and help people with their goals, Scott is a huge advocate for sports, movies, and his family. |
Caroline WilliamsStaffing SpecialistCaroline joined LeverageTek as a Technical Recruiter in August 2022. She is originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she attended College of the North Atlantic, and Memorial University for Business Administration, Marketing, and Management. She has an extensive customer service & sales background and thrives in client-facing roles. This has benefitted her while she lived and worked in several different countries such as Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, and now France. Away from her desk Caroline enjoys cooking, exploring new cities, and traveling with her husband Zack and their rescue pup, Joey. |
Nate ThompsonStaffing SpecialistNate joined LeverageTek as a Technical Recruiter in July, 2023. Born in Mississauga, Ontario and growing up in Ottawa, Ontario; he went on to attend Algonquin College where he completed the Business Marketing program. Following his time at Algonquin College, Nate worked in sales and management as a General Manager for several years in the fitness industry. Nate's accumulated knowledge and business application and has always ensured his success in customer facing roles. He values relationship building with his clients and putting their needs first to achieve the desired outcome. Outside of work, Nate is a fitness advocate who has competed in several body building competitions winning national titles, as well as track & field, basketball, and football in earlier years. |
Nicole ShteinbahStaffing SpecialistNicole joined LeverageTek as a Technical Recruiter in April 2024. Born and raised in Calgary Alberta, Nicole graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors Degree in Sociology, and a Postgraduate Degree in Human Resources Management from George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. Since graduation, she has become a seasoned Recruiter in various sectors of the market. Nicole has a passion for helping others, and building long-lasting relationships with both customers and consultants while achieving success Outside of work, Nicole was a former provincial level rhythmic gymnast for over 10 years, and is currently a Pilates and HIIT enthusiast. Nicole loves spending time with her family and friends, also plays multiple instruments with a focus on piano and the drums. |
Irlana ArantesPayroll & Finance AdministratorOriginally from Brazil where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Accounting, Irlana emigrated to Winnipeg in 2016 where she completed post-graduate studies in Human Resources at the University of Winnipeg. Irlana and her family visited in Ottawa in 2019 and fell in love with the city. They made the decision to move here permanently in August 2022. Helping others is one of her greatest strengths and Payroll is the area she loves most! While in Winnipeg, she gained 3 years of payroll administration experience in the real estate industry. Irlana loves to travel and spend time with her 2 year-old daughter and her husband, Rodrigo. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting different places and making friends in our beautiful city. |
Eman MetwallyAdministrative AssistantEman joined LeverageTek as the Administrative Assistant in August 2023. She graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Minor in Sociology. Shortly after, she started working at an Embassy where she gained over six years of experience in administration, public relations, and event planning. Eman later ventured into other types of work related to customer experience and front desk right before joining the team. She enjoys helping people, writing, and planning memorable events. While away from the office, Eman enjoys travelling, spending time with friends and family, and going on outdoor adventures. |
Emilie BrochuAccount ExecutiveEmilie is a highly personable and relationship-driven Account Manager with a passion for connecting people and creating meaningful, long-lasting partnerships. She excels at understanding client and candidate needs alike, building trust through genuine communication, empathy, and a deep commitment to delivering value. Her approachable nature, strategic mindset, and people-first attitude make her a trusted partner in achieving recruitment and business goals. Outside of work, Emilie is an avid outdoor enthusiast who finds balance through hiking, running, swimming, and camping—often accompanied by her rescue pup. She’s passionate about healthy living, loves cooking (especially experimenting with sourdough), and brings the same curiosity and care to her personal life that she offers her clients and colleagues. |