Our Team

As a team, we have over 100 years of human resources expertise. If we’re not having fun, it’s not worth it. Click here to view photos of some of the fun stuff we do as team.

Cori Maedel, Chief Executive Officer – HR Executive

Cori’s diverse professional experience in human resources and in business development has benefited many business owners at all phases of start-up and development. She takes the often overwhelming subject of human resources and delivers practical and realistic tools for small- to medium-sized organizations to implement, from recruiting and retention to development and training.

Throughout her career, Cori has been able to assist employees, colleagues and senior executives alike to reach their own and their organization’s greatest potential. When coaching, Cori has a gift of seeing what is hidden below the surface, teamed with an ability to bring that which is hidden into view. Cori’s career has come full circle as the founder of the Jouta Performance Group.

Cori’s latest adventure is The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation. The cycling journey takes riders from Vancouver to Seattle over a two-day journey. Click here to read more about this exciting adventure…

In her spare time, Cori gives back to the community by participating in fundraising activities, such as the Easter Seal Kids Drop Zone event. Read more …

Get the inside scoop on Cori from her profile in the Business in Vancouver newspaper.

Credentials
MBA – Masters in Business Administration, specializing in Strategic Human Resources Management from Royal Roads University
CEC – Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, from Royal Roads University
PCC – Professional Certified Coach, the 2nd level of credential as a professional coach through The International Coach Federation.
CHRP – Certified Human Resources Professional

Jim Maedel, HR Director

Jim offers a wealth of knowledge in many areas, gained through 25 years in management. These areas include human resources, training and development, business development, call centre, marketing, and customer service.

During his career, Jim took on under-performing operations and regions and turned them around to high-performing and profitable operations in very short time periods.

Jim knows that the key to success in an organization is the level of dedication and motivation of staff. In each of his management positions Jim worked hard to create a positive and motivating work environment for his staff, which always translated positively towards the bottom line.

Credentials
CEC – Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, from Royal Roads University
BA – Bachelor of Arts from University of Waterloo

Sheri Kashman, HR Director

Offering more than fifteen years of human resources expertise in a variety of industries, Sheri brings a diverse and comprehensive range of HR knowledge to Jouta.

Well versed in all areas of human resources from the day-to-day handling of HR operations to strategic HR / business planning, Sheri’s strengths lay in relationship building, swift knowledge acquisition, employee relations and HR infrastructure development/implementation.

Sheri believes that the key to success in an organization, regardless of size, is genuine relationship building along with respectful, honest communication. In her professional dealings, she strives to know people as the unique individuals they are, in addition to the important roles they fulfill at work.

Outside of work, one of Sheri’s greatest passions is traveling to cultures across the globe and has collectively spent over two years doing so. Most recently, she had the opportunity to work in Australia and she adds international human resources experience to her portfolio. Closer to home, she spends as much time as possible in the mountains (rock-climbing, mountain biking, and skiing) and practising yoga.

Credentials
BA – Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University (Major: Psychology)

Brenda Maloney, HR Director

With more than 15 years in a variety of human resources roles in many different industries, Brenda brings a wide-range of human resources knowledge to Jouta.

From employee relations to policies and procedures and everything in between, Brenda understands that each organization and their employees are unique and strives to create the delicate balance required to maintain an optimal employer/employee relationship. Brenda loves being a part of The Jouta Performance Group and looks forward to assisting organizations to achieve their Human Resources goals.

Brenda spends her free time outdoors with her husband, sons and furry child.

Credentials
CHRP – Certified Human Resources Professional

Jennifer Mudd, HR Director

Jennifer has been in the Human Resources field for over 15 years and has enjoyed working in a variety of industries including hospitality & tourism, engineering, public sector and grocery retail. Her experience includes working with companies in locations from Whistler to Washington State.

Jennifer has worked in all facets of Human Resources ranging from managing the day to day operations of an HR Department to partnering with senior management to set organizational strategy. She has particular expertise in the areas of performance management, employee relations, policy and procedure development, training, compensation, safety program improvement, change management and communication.

One of Jennifer’s greatest HR passions is to see companies flourish when they create and communicate an inspiring Vision of their future. Shaping organizational Culture and company Systems to align with the Vision is a recipe for success – and HR can help you get there!

Jennifer lives for summer where she enjoys spending her spare time outside on a beautiful hiking trail, a quaint restaurant patio, or in her vegetable garden.

Credentials
CHRP – Certified Human Resources Professional
Honours Diploma Human Resources Management – BCIT

CHANTAL DEMONTIGNY, Senior HR Generalist

As well as being an experienced recruiter and qualified CHRP, Chantal also brings a heart-warming level of genuineness and compassion to both the team at Jouta and to all of our clients. Add to this an innate enthusiastic attitude, exceptional client service and a love for taking on new challenges, and you have the very essence of human and resources.

We love her unique resourcefulness, sharp sense of detail and amazing creative streak.

Chantal spends her free time exploring Vancouver or enjoying her latest project of choice. You never know what she’ll be up to around town. Feel free to check out some of her artwork one of which has found a home in our Yaletown office!

Credentials
CHRP – Certified Human Resources Professional
Diploma in Human Resource Management – Ashton College

Emiline Willson, HR Administrator

With over 10 years of management experience in industries ranging from retail to food and beverage, Emiline brings energy, positivity and a unique perspective gained from direct, in-field experience.

She understands the incredible value of engaged and motivated employees and is excited to bring her skills and strengths to Jouta in order to help organizations develop HR best practices.

Emiline spends her free time knitting and taking photography day trips while spending time with her husband and baby (Bubbi the Schipoo).

Credentials
Currently working on her Human Resource Management Diploma with BCIT, she is also certified in Situational Leadership.

Olivia Bevan, Marketing Manager

Olivia comes to Jouta with a varied background in marketing, writing and editing, and is well-positioned to lead Jouta’s marketing. From writing press releases, to blogging, branding and tradeshows, she’s a jack-of-all-trades and loves keeping busy.

She originally hails from northern England and was only meant to be in Vancouver for six months; it was the first stop on a round-the-world tour. Three years later she’s no further around the world but has fallen hard for the city and hopes to make it a permanent home.

She mixes a passion for writing and marketing…with mixed martial arts and is currently training to compete. In addition to her work at Jouta Olivia also does voluntary marketing for a local publication called Room (a magazine written by and for women). And, when not juggling all this, she is a regular contributor to Vancouver Observer. Life is certainly busy, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Steven Santana, Accountant

(photograph coming soon)

This Lawnbowls fanatic began developing his skills in the field of Financial Storytelling at BCIT in 2005. Since then he has acquired his diploma in financial management and has been working in this field since June 2007. Working alongside accounting greats such as Thomas Arnould, CA he has been gathering the real life experience and knowledge to be able to organize and tell the financial story. He is working on furthering his education and looking forward to acquiring his designation as a CGA.

To further expand on the note of lawnbowls, he has been playing this great sport since 1994 and has represented Canada at five international events and would like to be part of the next Canadian World Lawn Bowls Team. Come try it sometime!

Brodie Maedel, Chief Security Officer

Brodie comes to Jouta with several months of field training in Edmonton where he crafted and honed his skills in the area of Security. Although Brodie is undersized relative to his peers he makes up for it with motivation, guts, determination and a unique ability to be at your feet without ever knowing he is even in the vicinity. This skill has been a real asset to his success as Chief Security Officer for Jouta.

In his spare time Brodie enjoys running on the Beach at English Bay terrorizing the sea gulls.