Meet the AFA Canada Leadership

AFA Canada is guided by a passionate group of volunteer leaders representing retailers, brands, agencies, and distributors from across the footwear, apparel, and accessory industries. Together, they help shape the direction of the association and support the community that brings our industry to life.

Becky Collins, President - National Account Executive, Workwear Outfitters

David Locking, 1st Vice President / Treasurer - Account Executive, Workwear Outfitters

Sean Edelstein, 2nd Vice President - Managing Partner, TAXI Shoes & Shoemax Trade

Directors

 

Thomas Arn - Director of Sales, SBO Distributors

Karina Bogle - Owner, White Balmer Shoes

Bradley Becker - Assistant Buyer & Website Manager, Becker Shoes

Michael Dingman - President, Propet Footwear Canada Inc.

Alexandre Favreau - President & Founder, Montreal Mercantile

Debbie Williams - Footwear Sales Agency

Gail Grant - Sales Executive, Derek Alexander Group Inc.

Michelle Kofman, Director - Operations & Events

Stuart Sugar - Exceptional Goods, Past President

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