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Tom is founder and past CEO of the Vancouver-based consulting firm, Entrepreneur Coach Inc – a company that specializes in strategic joint ventures with uniquely socially responsible businesses, primarily through franchise development. Tom has helped some two hundred businesses start and expand over his twenty years of entrepreneur coaching.

After launching Entrepreneur Coach Inc. in 1995, his first joint venture was with Puckmasters Hockey Training Centers, the world’s first one-on-one hockey training franchise, now operating in more than a dozen states and provinces, with an average 3-year growth of 71.2% per year while Tom was involved. The growth in golf led Tom and the founding team from hockey to golf and in 1999, the concept of Parmasters was born.

As Co-Founder in 2000 of our predecessor Parmasters Golf Training Centers, Tom was then appointed President & CEO of Parmasters in July, 2002.  

An international speaker and best-selling author, he is considered by many to be an inspiration, motivator and a strong force in the push towards ethics in our modern business world.

As President and CEO, Tom manages strategic growth and franchise awarding at Aegis Investment Management Team Headquarters, is Chairman of the Board, and sits on the Human Resources & Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. 
 

 

 Michael is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England and Wales) and holds a Franchise Executive Certification with the International Franchise Association.

He was co-founder, President and C.O.O. of Uniglobe Travel International. He was with Uniglobe from before day one, and was key in its growth to over 1,000 franchised locations, over 6,000 staff world wide and combined sales of in excess of $2 billion. Uniglobe achieved its growth through a Regional structure similar to Parmasters Golf Training Centers.

Prior to Uniglobe, Michael was Vice President of Finance for Century 21 Canada, and was with that company from 6 offices to over 300 franchised offices in Canada. During the past ten years, Michael has run his own Regional franchise operation in the U.K. and provided support in raising financing for a variety of companies. Michael is a keen golfer and loves his new Straight-Line Golf swing.
As Chief Investment Officer, Michael coordinates financing programs for our Franchise Owners, and supports them in their management of their wealth strategy. Michael is also a member of the Human Resources & Compensation Committee, the Audit Committee and the Environment, Safety & Health Committee.
 

 

John is a skilled management professional with over 17 years direct experience in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. John has been involved with several chain restaurants such as The Keg, Earl’s, Cactus Club Café and the Hog’s Breath Café (Australia). 

He has also had the opportunity to train staff at several high-end, overseas hotel properties such as The Cairns Hotel and the Gagudju Crocodile Resort. John has been involved in the opening of 5 different hospitality venues and has been responsible for training and development of staff complements up to 150 strong.

In recent years, he took on the role of Regional Manager for the Vancouver Destinations Tourism Placement Program, a unique partnership between Grant Thornton LLP, The Council of Tourism Associations of British Columbia and the Ministry of Human Resources to connect people on Income Assistance with Tourism jobs across the Province of British Columbia.

John is also an accomplished trainer having facilitated workshops and seminars for both the Vancouver School Board and corporate clients on such topics as  “Solving People Problems”, “Pursuing Service Excellence”, “Conflict Resolution” and “Dealing with Difficult People”. His direct and honest style, coupled with his work hard-play hard attitude always ensures lots of fun and excellent results.

As Chief Operations Officer, John coordinates all system-wide training, product development, and franchise operations support at Aegis Investment Management. 
 

 

Scott is a Class A PGA member, a Master Teacher, and a Master Player. Scott is recognized as the SAGE (Single Axis Golf Expert), and is the Chief Golf Professional at Aegis Investment Management Team Headquarters.

With his eighteen years experience teaching: LPGA Players, Australian Tour Players, Senior Players, Junior Programs, Weekly Clinics and his extensive knowledge in physics, anatomy, kinesiology and psychology, Scott is sought after as a public speaker lecturing on the science of the golf swing. He continues to conduct golf clinics nationwide.

As Co-Founder and Chief Golf Professional, Scott creates the training programs that allow Straight-Line Golf and our lessons to guarantee a 25% reduction in handicap to golfers of all skill levels, and coordinates the golf training certification at Aegis Investment Management Team Headquarters.
 

 

 

Andrew Winston joined the Aegis Investment Management team in May, 05 and his work history, education and entrepreneurial spirit were a perfect fit. He has worked in the golf industry since July 1993, where he learned to play at Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club in Vernon under the instruction of Mark Ciupka and became an Assistant Professional at Predator Ridge Resort in 1995.

After moving to Vancouver, he became a senior corporate consultant for Rogers AT&T and then for Tri-West Resorts in Alberta, he completed a contract to open Gleniffer Lake Golf & Country Club. 

He created and launched Sea to Sky Golf.com and continues to spend time as a film and TV actor in Vancouver with a notable appearance as the suited dancing guy, in the “Good Morning” Viagra Commercial Campaign.

As Director of Key Accounts, Andrew coordinates group buying programs for our Franchise Owners to help save them money.
 

 

Allen has an extensive background with two global companies, Motorola and GE, and is a very creative and goal oriented professional with senior level management, sales & marketing experience.

His 15 years major account sales and strategy experience and international large project and business experience led him to practice the art and science of great “business golf” for many years.

In addition he was extensively trained in a great many technology and management courses ranging from Systems Integration & Project Management to Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

A well rounded and diverse background in business and a strong work ethic combined with a commitment to excellence in all areas undertaken, Allen is a team player.

As Director of Business Golf, Allen will develop, launch, and coordinate marketing and training for our Quantum Business Golf program. 
 

 

Robert is currently a Managing Director of Aspen Capital Partners, LLC, a private business consulting company located in Tampa, Florida, specializing in capital formation, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, strategic planning and new business start-ups. He is also serving as the Chief Financial Officer for two clients of Aspen Capital Partners, LLC, Diatect International Corporation (OTCBB: DTCT) since March 2008 and Innovative Software Technologies, Incorporated (OTCBB: INIV) since June 2008.

From June 2005 to November 2007, Robert was the Director of Finance of D.P. Martin and Associates, Inc., a private company engaged in the business of financial consulting located in West Palm Beach, Florida. From July 2006 to August 2007, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and as a director of Medical Makeover Corp. Of America, a client of D.P. Martin & Associates, Inc.

Robert joined SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) a high technology development company based in Richmond, British Columbia in March 1993 as the Chief Financial Officer. In January 1996, he was appointed as its President and Chief Executive Officer and served in that capacity until June 2005. He was also a director of SmarTire Systems Inc. from September 1993 until May 2007. In addition, Robert was appointed Chairman of the Board in June 1999 and served in that position until May 2007.

Robert is a Canadian Chartered Accountant and a member of the British Columbia Institute of Chartered Accountants.

As acting Chief Financial Officer, Robert will develop, launch, and coordinate financing programs and coordinate public market compliance for Aegis Investment Management until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is in place.
 

 

Marc Hobler is Chief Internet Officer for Aegis Investment Management, tasked with revolutionizing golf game improvement and entertainment services and the monetization of those services through the power of the internet.

Marc has over 15 years of business, technology and product development expertise at Intel Corporation. Most recently, Marc managed key joint-development programs between Intel and other leading ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) in the development of advanced solution vehicles, often with new and innovative business models that demonstrate the compelling value proposition, business viability and market potential of these leading-edge solutions, all of which based on next generation hardware and software platforms.

Previously, Marc held numerous leadership and management positions in Intel product management, marketing and Intel IT, one of the most innovative IT organizations in the world.