Specialized Resources at Your Disposal

At Osborne Interim Management we understand that gaining access to any resource is an overwhelming and time consuming process which can delay business critical needs. Our accomplished team can add quick and effective access to industry best practices, new technologies, process improvement and functional expertise.

Our results-based, solutions-driven approach is tailored to the requirements of our clients; a sudden departure of a senior manager may require an interim executive until a replacement can be sourced. Or maybe an organization needs an executive consultant for a specific project that requires a specialized skill set, but doesn’t call for a full-time position. No matter the situation, we can assist in your time of need.

Our style is open, hands-on and straight-forward; we work alongside our clients, as both managers and advisors, while building strong and meaningful relationships that lead to success.

Our Clients

We’ve been fortunate enough to work with some very impressive organizations.

Agriculture

Agrifoods International Cooperative
Alberta Grains
Alberta Pulse Growers
Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions
AVAC
Barr-Ag
CANTERRA Seeds
DynAgra Corporation
Gowan
Hallet’s Hay and Seed
Nufarm
OPI Systems
Parallel Ag
Stockmens Memorial Foundation
Syngenta Canada
Wheat Growers Association

Business Services/Consulting

10EQS
Amberg Corp.
Calgary Business Women Network
De Novo
Intellidig Research Group
Moodys Gartner Tax Law LLP

Communications/Media

Glacier FarmMedia
Telus

Education

University of Calgary – School of Public Policy
University of Ottawa – PDI

Energy

Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance
DEEP Corporation
First Calgary Petroleum
Husky Energy
Murphy Oil Corporation
New Energy Corporation
Next Hydrogen
NPS Industrial Power
Penn West
Petroleum HR Council of Canada
Western Bio-Diesel
Murphy Oil
Power Eco-Systems

Engineering

Maskell Plenzik and Partners Engineering

Entertainment/Hospitality

Chili’s Texas Grill
Cool Little Towns
Foxy Kickboxing
Lifetime Adventures Travel
Premier Executive Suites
Regina Exhibition Association
Royal Host
Sun Peaks Resort
Tourism Calgary

Finance/Insurance

Kisoniyaminaw Heritage Trust Fund
Collis Insurance Services Group
Fortress Insurance
Rio Partners Management Inc.
Western Investment Company of Canada

Food/Beverage Processing & Distribution

Avena Foods
Bassano Growers
Foothills Creamery
Innovative Food Systems
Lilydale Foods
O&T Farms
Pacific Coast Food Products
Red Shed Malting
Sunrise Soya Foods
Wallace and Carey

Health Care

Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary
Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA)
Richmond Health Services
Vancouver Coastal Health

Manufacturing

Alta Steel
Canfor
FilterBoxx Water and Environmental
Spar Aerospace
Sumitomo

Marketing

B.C. Milk Marketing Board
The Partnership Group

Natural Resources

Genesis Recycling
Zamora Gold

Not-For-Profit/Charities

4-H Foundation
Alberta Fish and Game
AVAC
B.C. Seafood Alliance
Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada
Big Hill Haven
Calgary Addiction and Mental Health Council
Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Calgary Construction Association
Calgary Drop-In Centre
Calgary International Film Festival
Canadian Cancer Society
Canadian Constitution Foundation
Canadian Diabetes Association
Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary
Champions Career Centre
Chiniki Cultural Centre
Foothills Foundation
Garneau United Assisted Living
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Foundation
Habitat for Humanity – Red Deer
Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association
Impact Society
Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council
Lougheed House
March of Dimes Canada
Meticulon/Autism Calgary
Mustard Seed Ministries
Palliative Care Society of Bow Valley
SeedWorks
Simon House Recovery Centre
Stockmens Memorial Foundation
Strathcona Health Society
YouQuest

Public Services

Alberta Innovates
City of Coquitlam
City of Kamloops
County of Strathcona
Economic Development Regina
Momentum (Thrive) – City of Calgary

Real Estate

Lifestyle Property Management

Research

Atlantis Research Labs

Retail

Crop Management Network
Forever Gifts
Fountain Tire
JoCo Interiors

Technology

Baseline Water
ClearMe
Enablence Technologies
FREDsense Technologies
Gemini Position Systems
Line of Fire
Leica Geosystems
Nutraceutical Canada
Radient Technologies
SciMed Technologies
Signal Craft Technologies
UPC Amsterdam
Zephyr Sleep Technologies

Transportation/Logistics

Canaan Group
Friends of CABR

Utilities

Utilities Consumer Advocate

Representative Assignments

These are a sampling of assignments entrusted to Osborne by our clients.

Interim CFO for an environmental services company
VP Operations and Acting COO for electrical equipment rental company
Interim Director of Finance for an equipment services company
Senior Controller for a not-for-profit retirement and affordable housing organization
Interim President for an oil well drilling rig component manufacturer
Interim Director of Human Resources for an international exploration company
Senior IT Advisor for infrastructure support services in warehousing and transportation
Interim CEO for provider of integrated supply chain software solutions
Interim Director of Marketing for an agri-services company
Senior finance/investment banking support for a technology component manufacturer
Interim Plant Manager for a food processing facility
Target market survey development for a social enterprise launch
Interim Executive Director for a not-for-profit retail industry association
Established province-wide consumer advisory council for government department
Interim VP of Engineering for bio-technology start-up organization
Corporate wide IT review and strategy planning services
Developed financial controls for international apparel distributor
Management team development fact-finding and diagnosis; HR function audit and assessment for mid-sized packaged food enterprise
Interim Operations Manager (plant re-location, stewardship program compliance, capital equipment replacement) for small recycling company
Interim General Manager for a medium-sized food processor
Sales and business development for a social enterprise

I want to express our gratitude and my gratitude for how Mark Olson of Osborne Interim Management has led us through the last six months. There is no denying his expertise is exactly what we needed and has us on the even footing we needed to pass the baton to our first ever Alberta Grains Executive Director. Thank you isn’t enough but I say it most sincerely.

Tara Sawyer – Chair, Interim Board of Directors, Alberta Grains
Osborne brought both expertise and capability to help us validate and plan some significant organization changes which we felt we needed to meet operational challenges and position the business for the future. Osborne helped us communicate the changes to our wider leadership team and then fielded an Interim Executive to help us deliver them. The Interim Executive adapted well to our organization and successfully stabilized and improved our hospitality operation so that we are entering the winter 22/23 season with much-improved capability and confidence. He also ran a successful recruitment process for us to fill the role on a permanent basis with a strong candidate joining us in time for the start of the winter season. I would highly recommend the services of Osborne Interim Management for both consultancy projects and provision of interim executives.

Darcy Alexander – Vice President & General Manager, Sun Peaks Resort LP and Sun Peaks Grand Hotel LLP
Osborne Interim Management was able to provide us with interim leadership during a period of significant transition and organizational rejuvenation. In addition to the Principal who acted as Interim Executive Director, they provided resources as required to facilitate a strategic planning session and update our Personnel Policy manual. The Interim then led the recruitment process that helped us find and onboard our new CEO. I would highly recommend the services of Osborne Interim Management.

Victor Benz – President, Alberta Fish and Game Association
“Osborne Interim Management supported our recruitment efforts for a new CEO from start to finish. They helped us develop the right profile for the individual we needed and then oversaw a process that resulted in a significant number of very qualified applicants. Their engagement in the screening and interview process led us to hiring a terrific new CEO, bringing much needed relief to the Board and invaluable momentum to our Society. I’d highly recommend their services to any other charitable or not-for-profit organization.”

Julie Hamilton – Board Chair, Palliative Care Society of Bow Valley
“Osborne effectively employed a team approach in assisting our company with several significant projects in 2021. Their ability to communicate with stakeholders internally and externally really helped our leadership team validate and focus our needs.”

Bob Wilcox – President, Glacier FarmMedia
“We engaged Osborne Interim Management to redesign our outdated website, wanting to modernize the design and make it easier to read and understand. Working with little direction and with a short time frame, Osborne was able to produce a dynamic, fresh and user-friendly website on time and under budget.”

David Dial – VP Corporate Services, Next Hydrogen
“Osborne Interim Management provided invaluable assistance to us as we merged three different operating entities into the new 4-H Alberta. Mark Olson as Interim CEO of the 4-H Foundation and Judy Williams as communications strategist played a significant role in our transformation and I would highly recommend their/Osborne’s services.”

Kim McConnell – Former Interim CEO, 4-H Alberta
“The Osborne Principals assisted us in identifying areas of improvement, then worked with us to make their recommended changes. Their actions have had a positive impact on the way we operate our business.”

Andy McKnight – Partner, Maskell Plenzik & Partners Eng.
“We engaged Osborne Interim Management to assess the capacity of our Canadian Operations in the wake of ambitious five year growth plans. Not only did the Osborne Principals deliver a thorough report, but they provided us with valuable tools to undertake ongoing analysis and forecasting based on a number of Canadian market variables.”

Elias Partyka – Director of Global Marketing, Gowan Company, Yuma Arizona
“As a young charity, early guidance from the Osborne Interim Management team provided timely direction as we developed the YouQuest service in support of younger families living with dementia. It was energizing to learn from each team member and very rewarding to feel their personal interest in our progress and future success.”

Myrla Burlman – Co-founder, YouQuest
“I would recommend Osborne Interim Management’s approach for any organization looking to add coaching and mentorship into their workplace for senior and mid-management staff.”

Randy Williams – President, Premiere Suites Western
“We engaged Osborne to undertake a thorough assessment of our business and the marketplace which involved interviewing multiple stakeholders in the development of a five year strategic plan. We were more than pleased with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to refer the quality of their work to others.”

Dave Hansen – President & CEO, CANTERRA SEEDS
“For organizations looking for interim executive support, I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management. They provided us with a quality CFO until we could hire a full-time replacement for this position. It was a seamless, effective process.”

Sandip Lalli – CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce
“We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.”

Reiny Kristel – Board Chair, Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation
“The Osborne Principals our business has engaged have delivered important support to our business in a number of areas and provided excellent value.”

Barry Schmitt – President, Barr-Ag
“On behalf of the Chiniki Nation, I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude for the remarkable work you have done in creating the Chiniki Cultural Centre. Your contribution to bringing our culture to the public, in an authentic and respectful way, has been invaluable. We appreciated your approach and your ability to bring people together in creating this special Centre where our people can celebrate their culture. We take great pride in our traditions, our culture and our history. You have created a place where those traditions can be celebrated and shared.”

Chief Aaron Young – Chiniki First Nation
“The interim management resources we brought in for a short time provided an organized overview of our HR functionality, helped to achieve a couple of senior level executive transitions without disruption and generally helped us to build a stronger organization going forward. We feel better prepared for next steps now.”

Peter Joe – CEO, Sunrise Soya Foods
“Mark Olson has completed his work as Interim CEO for Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation. This is his third assignment as an interim CEO for a not-for-profit organization that I am involved with as a Director, so I am familiar with his work. The fact that I have engaged him twice more after the first speaks volumes. You can count on a good result.”

Andy Crooks – Chairman of the Board, Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation
“I want to convey that Osborne would be a valuable resource for entities looking to engage the types of services they offer. I would not hesitate to refer someone to Osborne in the future.”

Heather Gore-Hickman – Trustee & Chair of Audit Committee, Kisoniyaminaw First Nations Heritage Trust Fund
“Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.”

Dr. Kevin Maloney – Board Chair, Line of Fire Inc.

Specialized Resources at Your Disposal

Our Clients

Agriculture

Business Services/Consulting

Communications/Media

Education

Energy

Engineering

Entertainment/Hospitality

Finance/Insurance

Food/Beverage Processing & Distribution

Health Care

Manufacturing

Marketing

Natural Resources

Not-For-Profit/Charities

Public Services

Real Estate

Research

Retail

Technology

Transportation/Logistics

Utilities

Representative Assignments

Tara Sawyer – Chair, Interim Board of Directors, Alberta Grains

Darcy Alexander – Vice President & General Manager, Sun Peaks Resort LP and Sun Peaks Grand Hotel LLP

Victor Benz – President, Alberta Fish and Game Association

Julie Hamilton – Board Chair, Palliative Care Society of Bow Valley

“Osborne effectively employed a team approach in assisting our company with several significant projects in 2021. Their ability to communicate with stakeholders internally and externally really helped our leadership team validate and focus our needs.”

Bob Wilcox – President, Glacier FarmMedia

David Dial – VP Corporate Services, Next Hydrogen

Kim McConnell – Former Interim CEO, 4-H Alberta

“The Osborne Principals assisted us in identifying areas of improvement, then worked with us to make their recommended changes. Their actions have had a positive impact on the way we operate our business.”

Andy McKnight – Partner, Maskell Plenzik & Partners Eng.

Elias Partyka – Director of Global Marketing, Gowan Company, Yuma Arizona

Myrla Burlman – Co-founder, YouQuest

“I would recommend Osborne Interim Management’s approach for any organization looking to add coaching and mentorship into their workplace for senior and mid-management staff.”

Randy Williams – President, Premiere Suites Western

Dave Hansen – President & CEO, CANTERRA SEEDS

“For organizations looking for interim executive support, I would highly recommend Osborne Interim Management. They provided us with a quality CFO until we could hire a full-time replacement for this position. It was a seamless, effective process.”

Sandip Lalli – CEO, Calgary Chamber of Commerce

“We contracted Osborne Interim Management to help transition our Foundation into the future with stronger processes, plans and leadership. We were very pleased with the results and would highly recommend their work.”

Reiny Kristel – Board Chair, Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation

“The Osborne Principals our business has engaged have delivered important support to our business in a number of areas and provided excellent value.”

Barry Schmitt – President, Barr-Ag

Chief Aaron Young – Chiniki First Nation

Peter Joe – CEO, Sunrise Soya Foods

Andy Crooks – Chairman of the Board, Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation

“I want to convey that Osborne would be a valuable resource for entities looking to engage the types of services they offer. I would not hesitate to refer someone to Osborne in the future.”

Heather Gore-Hickman – Trustee & Chair of Audit Committee, Kisoniyaminaw First Nations Heritage Trust Fund

“Osborne provided us with the interim management and business advisory services we needed at a critical juncture for the company. I would highly recommend them.”

Dr. Kevin Maloney – Board Chair, Line of Fire Inc.