MIke Parent
President
With over 40 years experience in a variety of fields including Construction, Agriculture and Transportation, Mike has a strong understanding of many industry needs with experience from multiple perspectives. Over the many years his resume has included holding roles of Branch manager of a local construction supply company, as well as heavy equipment dealer. He has experience from a customer prospective having owned his own trucks as well as a tool business, supplying many of the local automotive shops & truck dealerships. Now as Account Manager for Rush Truck Centres for almost a decade – Mike represents Rush Truck Centers with focus on the International and Isuzu Truck Brands, providing solutions to a variety of local transportation needs. Mike has been privileged to be on the WTC board of directors since March 2020.
Grant Wolf
1st Vice President
Educate, guide and provide various services for trucking companies. Services include helping trucking companies understand critical safety factors on legislation that regulates them, executive level guidance on trucking operations, DOT /MTO and mock audits, compliance assessments, driver training, ELD monitoring. Involved in the trucking industry since 1989, a member of WTC since 2000 and serving on the Board since September 2006.
Ana Solis
2nd Vice President
Ana has over 20 years of experience in sales support, customer service, marketing, and key account management in the manufacturing sector in industries like truck bodies and transportation, mining equipment and hydraulics. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Monterrey, Mexico) and a Master’s in Marketing and Commercial Distribution from the Polytechnic University of Cataluña (Barcelona, Spain). She also completed a Certificate in Business Process Management from the University of Toronto. Currently holds the position of Regional Sales Manager for GTA-West at Morgan Transit Canada, a subsidiary of Morgan Truck Body. Morgan has been the premier producer of truck and van bodies in North America for 73 years. We manufacture Class 3 to Class 7 (GVW) box truck/straight truck bodies to serve the dry freight and refrigerated product markets.
AJ Wachna
Past President
A.J. Wachna, Past President of the Windsor Transportation Club, is a lawyer specializing in the transportation sector. His practice focuses on civil litigation, assisting trucking clients with contract disputes, insurance issues, liability claims, and employment matters. He also assists with collection of outstanding accounts. A.J. delivers decisive, efficient, and innovative legal solutions. He is responsive to client needs, with clear communication and strategic case management for businesses navigating civil litigation.
Sean Penhale
Treasurer - Board Member
Growing up in Rural Alberta, I was fortunate enough to come from a family that had open discussions around money. Like any hard-working Canadian family, we had our struggles, sometimes there was more month than money. After my own mistakes after college I took it upon myself to learn about the world of finance and how it worked. I was in awe of the difference a properly structured financial plan could do for a family. Freeing up dollars, that were going to taxes or debt, and instead saving them was a huge deal for some of my first clients. I fell in love with the ability to teach Canadians what was never taught to my family. It has been over 10 years and that passion continues to burn inside me for helping families and business owners understand the options they have in reaching their financial goals. With the launch of Spectre Financial Inc. I am excited to continue to provide the same great service and value to my clients for decades to come. Contact me for further information and let us work for you!
Simone Ledenac
Board Member
I have been in the truck dealership industry for over 25 years now. We are a full-service heavy-truck dealership with long roots in Windsor. Our business was originally established in 1980 as a small repair facility. We are now a Mack & Volvo Franchised dealership serving the Windsor-Essex & Chatham-Kent area. In addition to our Windsor & Chatham dealerships, we have a full-service. Body-shop / Collision repair facility in Windsor as well (401 Collision Centre) plus two locations in Michigan. Our services include anything from minor running maintenance to engine overhauls and accident rebuilds. My main area of focus is in new & used truck sales for the dealership, plus financing.
Matt Bendfeld
Board Member
Matt is an equipment sales professional with Innovative Trailer Design Industries Inc (ITD) and brings more than five years of experience in equipment sales, along with a strong background in equipment financing. Born and raised in Guelph, Matt is known for his deep industry knowledge and solutions-driven approach, helping businesses secure the right equipment to support their operations and growth. Beyond his professional experience, Matt is a proud parent of two young children, which shapes his strong sense of responsibility, long-term thinking, and commitment to building meaningful relationships.
Ryan Ruffner
Board Member
With an extensive background in equipment finance, Ryan specializes in delivering creative financing and non-covenant capital at Uplend, specifically tailored to the needs of Southwestern Ontario fleets and Owner Operators. He has spent over a decade fostering deep-rooted relationships and helping businesses navigate complex financial landscapes. Outside of his professional life, Ryan is a proud father of two and an avid ultra-runner, a hobby that reflects his disciplined approach to both business and personal growth.
