Our Team

RAFAËL GENDRON

General Manager

With a bachelor’s degree in business administration and over 15 years of experience supporting and training entrepreneurs, Rafaël Gendron is well known for his passion, his vision, his drive and his leadership in regional development. 

Rafaël has supported projects through the launch, growth and succession phases in fields as varied as agrifood, tourism, sustainable development, the social economy and innovation. He brings to the SADC his wide-ranging knowledge of the socioeconomic landscape and his ability to identify the needs, issues and challenges experienced by businesses and organizations in order to implement relevant, innovative solutions. He focuses on a planned approach, effective cooperation between services and collaboration between stakeholders to achieve maximum impact in the local area. 

Alongside his other roles, he has forged a military career as an officer in the Canadian Army Reserves for over 13 years. 

Privacy Officer in compliance with Bill 25.

direction@sadccoaticook.ca
819 849-3053, ext. 127

Manon Bergeron

Administrative Assistant

Having grown up in a local entrepreneurial family, Manon Bergeron was already working with numbers at the age of 15, after the family business’s accountant taught her bookkeeping. Ms. Bergeron holds a college diploma in computing and has built up her professional skills through a diversity of work experiences.

In 1992, she was hired by the Municipality of Compton, where she worked for 10 years, first as Assistant Secretary and then as Executive Assistant. In 2002, she became General Manager of the Municipality of Barnston West, a position she held until she joined the SADC in 2012. Her contagious smile, energy and professionalism are valuable assets for both our organization’s work team and our clients.

adjointe@sadccoaticook.ca
819 849-3053, ext. 125

andréanne courchesne

Business Advisor

Andréanne Courchesne holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (international profile) and has worked in the fashion industry for over 10 years. She specializes in commercial development, retail sales, online marketing, and market and business development for small- and medium- sized local businesses.

In the course of her career, she has had the opportunity to launch two business projects that confirmed her strengths as a coordinator and her ability to manage muliple aspects of a business. In turn, this background has given her a keen understanding of the realities facing entrepreneurs. She has always felt a strong attraction to business strategy, planning and analysis, which is why she completed a microprogram in business finance at HEC Montréal to further develop her expertise in financial analysis. This puts her in a perfect position to provide entrepreneurs with advice and support so that they can soundly develop within both local dans international markets. 

conseiller3@sadccoaticook.ca
819 849-3053, ext. 126

HÉLÈNE GINGRAS

project manager

Hélène Gingras holds a bachelor’s degree in applied politics and a master’s in public management and local development from Université de Sherbrooke. She has two years of experience in project management, and has worked primarily in sustainable development, increasing industrial businesses’ awareness of these issues and helping them to adopt responsible and innovative practices.  

Hélène comes from a family of agrifood entrepreneurs, and she developed a desire to have a positive impact on local areas and communities from a very young age. She embraces a pragmatic and strategic approach in order to design projects that are tailored to communities’ needs while also seeking a sustainable economic future that protects the environment. Through her drive and vision, she actively helps to develop promising initiatives for the region’s future.

projet@sadccoaticook.ca
819 849-3053, ext. 123

ISSAKA OUMAROU HAROU

Business Advisor

He holds a master’s degree in management from Université du Québec à Montréal and is passionate about helping businesses grow and develop.

Harou’s many years of experience as a business management and collective entrepreneurship consultant have given him an in-depth understanding of financial management, operations management, human resources management and growth strategies. He takes a keen interest in new trends in entrepreneurial guidance and strategic analysis in his continued effort to better support businesses.

Thanks to his collaborative, personalized approach, Harou is able to pinpoint the needs of businesses and devise effective strategies to foster their sustainable development and long-term success.

Virginie paul

communication Officer

The holder of a dual bachelor’s degree from Université de Sherbrooke, Virginie Paul studied literary and cultural studies in addition to applied communications. During her student years she was closely involved with the Fédération étudiante de l’Université de Sherbrooke and CFAK student radio. Today she continues to live out her dedication to her community as a member of various committees in the Municipality of Martinville and the Coaticook MRC.

Having gained communications experience while working in the brewing industry during her studies, Virginie has a keen understanding of the workings of social media. She is known for her way with words, whether on the radio or in writing, and is an expert at raising the profile of the organizations with which she works.

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YANNICK PIVIN

collective enterprise ADVISOR

Yannick Pivin is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience in the social economy.

As a business management graduate, he has served on boards of directors for several collective enterprises, demonstrating a deep commitment to the values of cooperation and solidarity. He has expertise in strategic management, human resources, business governance and implementing innovative projects within non-profit organizations.

Joining the SADC is the perfect way for him to continue to learn something new every day through contact with the community and to share and pass on his skills to local organizations and businesses.