Team and Board of Directors
ADDERE Service-conseil relies on a team of experienced and committed professionals dedicated to the cause of sustainable development. We can also count on the involvement of renowned and passionate administrators from various companies and institutions.
JEAN-PIERRE GOUIN
Executive Director and Senior Advisor
Jean-Pierre holds a master's degree in environmental management from the University of Sherbrooke and a bachelor's degree in communication and politics from the University of Montreal. In 2009, in collaboration with the SADCs of the Eastern Townships, he participated in the creation of the collective enterprise ADDERE Service-conseil, of which he is now the general manager. Since then, he has initiated sustainable development coaching for more than 300 organizations, including municipal organizations and institutions, in addition to offering customized training to various clienteles. Involved in his community, he was president of the Conseil régional de l'environnement de l'Estrie from 2014 to 2017. He was also a lecturer at the University of Sherbrooke's Centre universitaire de formation en environnement.
VANESSA LACHAPELLE-LAMOUREUX
Assistant General Manager
Vanessa holds a master's degree in environment and a microprogram in environmental auditing from the Université de Sherbrooke, as well as a bachelor's degree in biology from McGill University. She has been working in the environmental field for 12 years, including six years as Assistant General Manager and then Co-General Manager of an environmental social economy company in Montreal. She has expertise in the areas of business and personnel management, environmental health and safety regulatory compliance, and environmental awareness. At ADDERE Service-conseil, her role is to support the team in its professional development while bringing the company's organizational culture to life.
MARTIN BRISEBOIS
Senior Climate Strategy Advisor
Martin Brisebois holds a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences from the Université de Montréal, as well as a Master's degree in Environment from the Université de Sherbrooke, with a focus on climate change. He has been certified as a GHG inventory quantifier by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA), and is also trained in ISO 14064-2 (CSA) and the "GHG-IQ" standard. Corporate value chain (Scope 3) accounting and reporting standard World Resources Institute (WRI) STANDARD.
Martin has over fifteen years' experience in quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and energy efficiency. In particular, he has completed the carbon footprint for Québec Pork, made companies in various sectors (brewing, cheese-making, recycling, manufacturing) carbon neutral, and carried out numerous GHG emissions inventories.
FÉLIX LAURENDEAU-LEBEL
Sustainable development project manager - Espace DD | le portail des entreprises écoresponsables
Félix holds a DESS in management and sustainable development from HEC Montréal, a certificate in environmental sciences from UQAM and other university degrees in journalism and political economy from the Université de Montréal. With over 10 years' experience in private and community sustainable development in Montreal, Félix is passionate about taking action in this field wherever the opportunity arises. As the father of two children, he wants to leave them a planet full of life for generations to come. As Project Manager, Félix's mandate is to animateEspace DD | le portail des entreprises écoresponsables, a Web platform aimed at creating a community of companies committed to sustainable development, and offering a multitude of resources for organizations wishing to integrate sustainable development into their business practices.
DOMINIC GENDRON
Climate and eco-responsibility strategy Advisor
Dominic Gendron holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in environment from the University of Sherbrooke, specializing in climate change and greenhouse gases. During his five-year professional career in engineering, he diversified his skills through a variety of projects in design and testing laboratories. Very concerned about environmental protection, he uses his technical skills and scientific approach to support ADDERE Service-conseil's clients in identifying measures to improve their environmental and social impact. At ADDERE Service-conseil, he has already completed various mandates related to the quantification and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The climate crisis is for Dominic an important motivating factor that leads him to constantly seek to deepen his knowledge in this area.
ÉMILIE ST-ONGE
Eco-responsibility strategy Advisor
Émilie holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the Université de Sherbrooke. As a consultant at ADDERE Service-conseil, she accompanies various organizations in their eco-responsibility strategy. She has already participated in several mandates with various organizations, notably in the fields of horticulture, tourist accommodation, recreation and tourism, administrative and municipal sectors, as well as food retail businesses. Her mandates focus on waste management, stakeholder awareness and obtaining sustainable development certifications. An avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast, she is a great protector of natural environments.
VALÉRIE HOULE
Eco-responsibility strategy Advisor
Valérie holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies as well as a certificate in communication, writing and multimedia from the Université de Sherbrooke. She has a good knowledge of waste management and has worked in the event, hotel and restaurant sectors, as well as in the administrative and municipal sectors. She also has skills in awareness and communication, which is a major asset for involving stakeholders in client projects. In addition to her concern for the environment, Valérie places great importance on the human dimension of ecoresponsibility.
CATHERINE GAULIN
Climate Strategy and Eco-responsibility Advisor
Catherine Gaulin holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from McGill University and a Master's degree in Environment from the Université de Sherbrooke. Catherine previously worked as a sustainable development consultant, carrying out mandates for businesses, municipalities and organizations. Now, as a climate strategy and eco-responsibility consultant, she is developing her expertise in greenhouse gases and climate change and has already completed several greenhouse gas quantification mandates and emission reduction plans for various organizations. Motivated to take action on climate change, Catherine is committed to applying her scientific and business knowledge to support organizations in achieving their eco-responsible vision.
GABRIEL ARGUIN
Climate strategy and eco-responsibility consultant
Gabriel holds a multidisciplinary bachelor's degree with a major in political science and a master's degree in environmental management from the Université de Sherbrooke and the Université de Troyes, in France. With over 10 years' experience as an environmental and sustainable development consultant for municipal institutions and manufacturing companies, Gabriel joined ADDERE Service-conseil as a climate strategy and ecoresponsibility consultant. His mandate is to develop strategies adapted to the needs of partners in a move to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote eco-responsibility. He is passionate about both small- and large-scale transition initiatives.
ROSANNE BERGERON
Eco-responsibility strategy Advisor
Rosanne Bergeron holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies and a certificate of general studies in education from the Université de Sherbrooke. In July 2023, she joined the ADDERE Service-conseil team as an eco-responsibility strategy consultant, supporting organizations from a variety of backgrounds in the development of their eco-responsible practices.
In the course of her past employment, Rosanne has acquired experience and developed knowledge in various sectors, especially in water management and mining. She also has skills in awareness-raising and consultation, and is involved in volunteer work to protect the St. Lawrence River.
JÉRÉMIE BOURGAULT
Eco-responsibility strategy consultant and sustainable development project manager - Hub Numérique
Jérémie holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the Centre universitaire de formation en environnement of the Université de Sherbrooke. Since then, he has accumulated nearly 8 years of varied experience in the vast field of the environment. Whether in the municipal sector, in private enterprise or with NPOs, he always prioritizes the advancement of the environmental cause in his projects. In particular, he has provided support in the achievement of environmental certifications, conducted studies on residual materials and led custom projects in sustainable development. Jérémie is passionate about optimizing practices in order to effectively reach environmental objectives. In addition, he aims to carry out projects that bring people together by focusing on the development of quality human relations and the dissemination of knowledge.
CLOÉ FORCIER
Administrative Assistant
Cloé holds an Attestation of Collegial Studies in Office Automation - Administrative Assistant from Cégep de Sainte-Foy. She also obtained a college diploma in Agricultural Business Management and Technology from the Institut de Technologie Agroalimentaire du Québec.
Having grown up on a dairy farm, she has always taken the preservation of natural environments and animal species to heart. Climate change is an issue of great concern to her, which is why she was keen to work for a company that takes concrete action to protect the environment. Cloé started at ADDERE in July 2023, and her main role is to support the Assistant Director in her duties.
Our Board of Directors
SÉBASTIEN RICHER
CHAIRMAN
Owner of Bio-Solutions CR
RÉAL DESAUTELS
VICE-PRESIDENT
General Manager, CAE Memphrémagog
MARC GRIMARD
SECRETARY-TREASURER
General Manager, SADC des Sources
ISABELLE COUTURE
DIRECTOR
Director of Local Development and Communications, SADC du Haut Saint-François
DANIELA SÉVERIN
DIRECTOR
Finance Director, Bromont Montagnes d'expériences
SÉBASTIEN DUTILLY
DIRECTOR
Sustainability and continuous improvement consultant at Soucy
MÉLANIE GIRARD
DIRECTOR
Sustainable tourism advisor, SADC et CAE de l'Estrie
MARC CANTIN
DIRECTOR
General Manager, SADC de la région de Mégantic
