Michael Bellows

Michael Bellows has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Michael is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of GoMaterials since January 2017. In addition, they hold the position of Board Member at Truxweb since December 2022.

From November 2019 to April 2022, Michael worked as a Chapter Consultant at CorporateConnections® Canada. Prior to that, they had an extensive tenure at PepsiCo, where they held multiple roles including Key Account Manager, District Sales Leader, Customer Marketing for Snacks, Project Manager - Frontline Destination, New Grad Leadership Program, Account Merchandising Manager, and Sales Representative, from August 2013 to August 2019.

Before joining PepsiCo, Michael worked at Xerox as a Sales & Marketing Coordinator from September 2012 to January 2015.

Additionally, they gained valuable experience as a Business Case Competitor and Vice-President at John Molson Competition Committee (JMCC) from January 2011 to April 2014.

Lastly, Michael held a managerial position at Valois Citizens Association from September 2010 to October 2013.

Michael Bellows has a diverse education history. In 2016 to 2017, they attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they obtained a Certificate in Digital Marketing. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2014, they attended the John Molson School of Business (Concordia University) and earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Marketing and Finance. In 2014, they participated in the International Student Exchange Program at the Warsaw School of Economics, studying Business/Commerce, General. Additionally, in 2013, they took part in another International Student Exchange Program at SKEMA Business School, focusing on Marketing & Finance.

Their educational journey began in 2008 at CEGEP - John Abbott College, where they completed a DEC (Diploma of College Studies) in Social Science, with a Commerce Profile.

In addition to their formal education, Michael has also obtained several certifications. In 2010, they became a Spinning Instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics. In 2008, they acquired the Lifesaving Instructor certification from Société de sauvetage - Division du Québec. Michael also holds a National Lifeguard certification, obtained in 2007 from the same institution. Furthermore, they are certified as a Life Support CPR/AED, first aid, and anaphylaxis Instructor under the Heart and Stroke Foundation, achieved in 2010. Lastly, they have a Level 1 Coaching certification from Swimming Canada, although the exact dates of obtaining it are not provided.