Your Advisory Board Members

Dr. Gilles LaMarche

2009-10 Chairman

An avid student of the psychology and philosophy of success for more than 25 years, Dr. Gilles Lamarche speaks to audiences throughout Canada, United States, Mexico, and the Bahamas. He is the author and co-author of more than nine books including the Parker System for Professional Success (PSPS). A member of the Parker College postgraduate faculty since 1990, Dr. Lamarche was named Canadian Chiropractor of the Year for 2005-2006 by the readers of the Canadian Chiropractor magazine. In October 2008, he accepted the position of Vice President of Parker Seminars.

Dr. LaMarche was introduced by past president of the Canadian Club, Gordon MacLennan.  Gilles brings a special vision and enthusiasm to his new role and good things are expected to happen during our inaugural year.

Joseph G. Scott ~ MBA Global Management

Founder, President & Corporate Secretary

A professor of Business Management at University of Phoenix, Dallas Campus and Business Development Specialist formed the Canadian~American Chamber of Commerce after discovering gaps in service between local Canadian offices and Canadian residents of Dallas.  Joe Scott moved to Texas in 1984 to pursue a degree in Theology and business.  Professor Scott was named Ambassador of the Year 2005 for the Greater Irving - Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and 2005 Dallas Business Development Specialist of the Year.  The CACC was formed in November 2008.

Professor Scott currently teaches five courses of business management at University of Phoenix including Critical Thinking, Functions of Management, Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics, Business Communications and Global Business.  He is currently working on seminar materials for Fundamentals of Business Acumen.

Sandi Galloway  - Canadian Tourism Commission

Love of travel compelled Sandi Galloway to enter the travel industry.  She is a graduate of Florida International University, where she majored in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management and Food Service Management.  She spent the first part of her career working for international airlines including Air Canada, Braniff International, Pan American World Airways and British Airways.  Sandi joined the Canadian Tourism Commission in 1992 as Director of Meetings, Conventions & Incentive Travel Sales Development.

Sandi currently serves on the board of directors for the DFW Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) as Vice President of Leadership and on the Texas Society of Incentive Travel Executives (SITE) as Vice President of Events.