Our Team

Walter has been in the printing industry for more than 35 years. He is one of the founding partners of Allegra Marketing Print Mail. His education and experience as an Economist compliment his primary responsibilities of customer service, human resources, and finance. With a keen focus on developing quality products to customers in an evolving industry, Walter has actively served on several boards impacting industry trends and standards including his role as Chair of the Allegra Network (600 locations) Advisory Council. Founded in 1987, Walter and the entire staff at Allegra continue to be mindful of the loyalty and trust the Ottawa community has placed on its services throughout the years. For this reason, Allegra is firmly committed and proud to give back to the Ottawa community by supporting several important local charities yearly. Walter is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys travel. He recently enrolled in university to pursue a second degree, this one in history.

Simon joined the Allegra team 26 years ago and he is one of Allegra's managing partners. With an Undergraduate degree in Sociology, Simon utilizes his sharp active listening expertise and superior interpersonal skills to gain a clear understanding of his clients needs and goals and is able to accurately translate those goals into action. Simon understands the value of marketing in the promotion of his clients businesses. Simon stays current on client related matters through his energetic membership in the Ottawa Executives Association, the Canadian Society of Association Executives and Meeting Planners International. Simon enjoys time with his family and playing golf. Simon is also an avid musician and singer.

Catharine has been with Allegra since 1990. Over time, her consistent dedication and commitment to both her clients and to the company earned her the position of managing partner of Allegra. Catharine is well known and regarded for her outstanding, personalized service to her clients and has vast experience and knowledge of both printing and marketing. With a focus on quality she offers viable and practical solutions for all your business marketing pieces. Catharine enjoys helping clients find the right promotional products to brand and promote their business. In her spare time, Catharine enjoys time with her family and friends, cooking, traveling and getting out into nature.

Jane has been working in the printing industry for over 25 years. She began her print career at Union Engraving and Printing, joined VSP Printing in 2003 and later purchased the company in 2005. In 2014, VSP Printing merged with Allegra. She has established a reputation in the printing industry for her high quality work, attention to detail and commitment to superior customer service. She brings to the table a vast knowledge of print formats which she applies to each project to produce exceptional results. In her spare time she loves relaxing with her family and volunteering with her children's sports teams.

Matt has worked in a variety of roles as a student at Allegra since 2016, from deliveries, job assembly to marketing and social media. After graduating from Ashbury College in Ottawa, Matt went on to Bishop’s University where he studied Entrepreneurship and Psychology. Matt also played on the Bishop’s varsity football team! After graduating Matt was hired by the large multi national corporation, Linde Canada. Matt was Linde’s number one summer student in Canada and after university he was hired as a retail store lead in Toronto. Matt was promoted to territory manager and transferred to Timmins Ontario. Matt enjoys spending time with his family, walks with his German Shepard Koda and anything to do with sports.

Michael brings over 40 of industry experience to his position. Michaels years of experience have made him adept at developing a respectful and long lasting rapport with clients which is founded on trust and loyalty. Michael has outstanding attention to detail to ensure that every product delivered to the customer is of the highest quality. He is cognizant of the importance of respecting timelines and deadlines and is a skilful professional in delivering on time. Michael enjoys sports particularly golf and curling.

John has nearly 50 years experience in the print industry. He graduated from the Graphics Technician Program at Algonquin College. John's understanding of the entire print production process from start to finish helps ensure that Allegra maintains a high standard of quality and timeliness completion of orders. In his spare time, John enjoys many sports, especially baseball and hockey.

A graduate of the Graphic Design & Illustration program at St. Johns Central College in County Cork, Ireland, while a relative newcomer to Canada, Daniel is not a newcomer to the industry. He has several years of experience as a graphic designer within a print environment, he also has worked with website and social media content management, Daniel is a seasoned professional when it comes to graphics and pre-press. He is a keen outdoor enthusiast and in his spare time he enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding and climbing at his local climbing gym.

Dan brings almost 35 years of experience in the printing industry to his position as Operations Manager at Allegra Print and Imaging. Dan incorporates his superbly developed time management skills to ensure that all aspects of operation are executed in a precise and efficient manner. Dan is effective at managing deadlines and prioritizing the production schedule in respect of Allegras policy to consistently deliver a flawless, quality product to its customers. Dan is a family man who enjoys being outdoors and playing sports.

Chris is one of our most experienced employees. With 35 years in the graphics business, has a vast knowledge of all aspects of the industry. Whether your project is a business card or a major corporate branding project. Chris has the expertise in design to manage a project creatively and efficiently. He has worked closely with clients in both the private and public sectors. In his spare time he can be found behind the camera as an accomplished commercial and wedding photographer. He also is a die hard skier and also volunteers as a ski guide and instructor for visually impaired skiers in the National Capital Region.