Tracy is an experienced leader with 25-plus years in sales and marketing leadership within the tourism and hospitality sector. She is the Director of Recruitment Operations and a member of the Professional and Management Recruitment team at People First HR Services, a Winnipeg-based company that provides human resources solutions to businesses across Canada.
Tracy has successfully cultivated strong relationships and collaborated with industry, focusing on business development and client services. She has extensive experience in hiring, training, and mentoring staff, and has a deep understanding of sales and marketing roles.
Get to Know Tracy
Q: What inspired you to join the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce board, and what impact do you hope to make (or to have made so far)?
A: In my previous role as Director, Partnerships & Visitor Experiences with Travel Manitoba, I worked very closely with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and its members. In this experience, I gained a great deal of respect for the organization and what it does for our province, our business leaders, and the economy. I am hoping my tourism background and HR experience will help to support our members and make our province even stronger.
Q: What is one key challenge or opportunity you see for businesses in Manitoba right now?
A: Pending Tariffs. The upcoming changes will have a negative impact on our business community, and we need to be prepared to help businesses navigate through those challenges and protect our local economy as well as the workforce.
Q: What is one piece of career advice that has shaped your professional journey?
A: So many! “You can’t listen if you are talking” would stand out to me. It is key to learning, growing and understanding when building relationships, both business and personal.
Q: If you could have dinner with any influential person, past or present, who would it be and why?
A: Arlene Dickinson – she is a strong business leader who has overcome challenges and has worked her way up to being one of the most successful businesswomen in Canada. I would love to know more about the hurdles, the successes and her strategies!
Q: What is your favorite local Manitoba company, restaurant or event to support?
A: For local companies, I love Anne Mulaire Boutique, De Luca’s, and Forks Trading Company. I enjoy any non-branded/chain restaurant that offers local products in their recipes. And I am a strong supporter of all of our local non-profit organizations – I attend about 40-50 galas or fundraisers each year! I believe in making the world better for the future, and I hope that my support will help to do just that.
We’re spotlighting the dedicated members of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Board of Directors in our “Meet the Board” series by sharing their insights, the reasons they’re committed to driving business success across the province and some fun facts. Get to know the faces shaping Manitoba’s future, in the boardroom and beyond! Read more Meet the Board profiles and watch for more every few weeks!
