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Founder and Board Member | MLI (Muskoka Language International) & CISS (Canadian International Student Services)
1994 - Present

Mike started his business career in the ski industry where he owned and operated a rental shop and ski school at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, B.C. While there he served on the board of the British Colombia Rockies Visitors Association. After six years Mike moved back to Ontario where he accepted a position as Director of International Marketing for the Ontario Ministry of Tourism. Mike worked with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism in this capacity from 1984-1994.

In 1994, Mike started MLI – Muskoka Language International with his business partner Bev MacWilliams. MLI is a national inbound tourism and education company that specializes in teaching English to international students during their custom-made study tours which include sightseeing, transportation, and accommodation. MLI host groups from 15 up to 600 students for short and long term stays as well as FIT elementary to high school programs from 1 semester to full school year. From 1994 to present day the business went from 53 students to several thousand students per year.

In 2018, MLI has included CISS (Canadian International Student Services) who operate International Residential Summer Camps in Vancouver, 2 campuses at University of Toronto, Swallowdale Camp at Rosseau Lake College and Lakefield Camp at Lakefield College.

While building MLI, Mike also served as the Chair of the Destination Ontario Marketing Partnership Overseas Committee for a number of years as well as acting as the Chair of the China National Working Group for Destination Canada that lead towards signing approved destination status. He served the Chair of the International Advisory Committee for Destination Canada (Japan, Korea, China, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, UK, Germany and France) where he played an active role providing strategic advise, leading committee meetings and participated in the hiring the general sales agents in Australia, Germany, France, Korea and China. Mike also served as a board member and past President of Hidden Valley Ski Club in Huntsville Ontario and has always made a commitment being an active participant in any committees or boards that he is on.

Mike is a master at relationship building and management, with a deep face-to-face understanding of market and people needs. He is a huge believer in “giving back to the industry that has benefitted him so much”, continuously participates in various boards and committees. Successful in managing projects, problems, people and strategic processes in both public and private sector environments. Mike is recognized for honesty, ability to work hard, and willingness to contribute and give his time to set and maintain high standards and to make a significant difference to the organizations he serves and volunteers with.
Founder and Board Member | MLI (Muskoka Language International) & CISS (Canadian International Student Services) 1994 - Present Mike started his business career in the ski industry where he owned and operated a rental shop and ski school at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, B.C. While there he served on the board of the British Colombia Rockies Visitors Association. After six years Mike moved back to Ontario where he accepted a position as Director of International Marketing for the Ontario Ministry of Tourism. Mike worked with the Ontario Ministry of Tourism in this capacity from 1984-1994. In 1994, Mike started MLI – Muskoka Language International with his business partner Bev MacWilliams. MLI is a national inbound tourism and education company that specializes in teaching English to international students during their custom-made study tours which include sightseeing, transportation, and accommodation. MLI host groups from 15 up to 600 students for short and long term stays as well as FIT elementary to high school programs from 1 semester to full school year. From 1994 to present day the business went from 53 students to several thousand students per year. In 2018, MLI has included CISS (Canadian International Student Services) who operate International Residential Summer Camps in Vancouver, 2 campuses at University of Toronto, Swallowdale Camp at Rosseau Lake College and Lakefield Camp at Lakefield College. While building MLI, Mike also served as the Chair of the Destination Ontario Marketing Partnership Overseas Committee for a number of years as well as acting as the Chair of the China National Working Group for Destination Canada that lead towards signing approved destination status. He served the Chair of the International Advisory Committee for Destination Canada (Japan, Korea, China, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, UK, Germany and France) where he played an active role providing strategic advise, leading committee meetings and participated in the hiring the general sales agents in Australia, Germany, France, Korea and China. Mike also served as a board member and past President of Hidden Valley Ski Club in Huntsville Ontario and has always made a commitment being an active participant in any committees or boards that he is on. Mike is a master at relationship building and management, with a deep face-to-face understanding of market and people needs. He is a huge believer in “giving back to the industry that has benefitted him so much”, continuously participates in various boards and committees. Successful in managing projects, problems, people and strategic processes in both public and private sector environments. Mike is recognized for honesty, ability to work hard, and willingness to contribute and give his time to set and maintain high standards and to make a significant difference to the organizations he serves and volunteers with.
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