Igloo Capital

We work on the business, so you can work in the business.

At Igloo, we pride ourselves on providing superior service built on a foundation of trust, integrity, and first-hand experience. Having spent decades as business owners and operators, we established Igloo with a mission to empower businesses to make informed decisions, sustain thriving operations, and maximize their value during the transition to their next phase. We understand the dedication and hard work required to build a successful business, and we leverage our knowledge and industry expertise to guide our clients toward achieving their financial goals.

Under the Igloo

At Igloo, we actively seek to understand our clients' objectives by investing time and effort into building strong relationships. We provide tailored strategies that deliver concrete and measurable results.

Our goal is to help our clients prepare and position themselves for success, whether that means unlocking expansion opportunities or transitioning to a new phase. We understand the value of trust, which is why we strive to make our clients feel comfortable and informed.

Our team has personal experience working in family businesses, as well as corporations of all sizes. We approach our work with a small-town common sense style, and in the language of your industry while also making an effort to connect with everyone we work with. We value feedback and are always open to adapting our communication style to better meet our clients' needs.

Meet the Team

We'll assemble the best team of experts to stay one step ahead of the curve, and proactively identify and address potential issues before they become obstacles.

Founder and President

Blair Bondar

Founder and President Blair Bondar has over thirty years experience in growing, divesting and acquiring businesses as well as in operational and executive business management.

Executive Vice President

Melissa Westvelt

In her role as Executive Vice President at Igloo Capital, Melissa utilizes her past experiences and keen business sense to find the right solutions for clients and their businesses.

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Principal

Mike Gauthier

Principal of Igloo’s Saskatoon office, Mike has over thirty years of high-level executive experience, including ten years public practice in accounting, auditing, and taxation.

Fractional Services Leader

Ken Blake

As Fractional Services Leader of Igloo’s Edmonton office, Ken plays a key role in bringing our assignments to successful outcomes.

Lean Process Specialist

Alan Matt

Lean Process Specialist Alan Matt has over thirty-five years experience in a variety of management roles, from operations and supervision to safety and Lean, in industries spanning manufacturing, construction, and forestry.

Operational Efficiency Specialist

Darren Borstmayer

As Director of Operational Efficiencies, Darren utilizes his 30+ years of experience in manufacturing and design to assist Igloo’s clients in identifying and implementing productivity optimization strategies.

Associate

Tom Hollinshead

With over forty years’ experience, Tom's professional history includes multinational reporting, accounting, financing, venture capital operations, and business sale advisory, as well as operational management and entrepreneurial endeavours.

Associate

Steve Pugh

Steve combines his entrepreneurial spirit with over twenty years of industry experience to provide outstanding results for our clients. Steve is a part of the Alberta Society of Survey and Mapping Technologists (ASSMT) and is registered with the Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Our Clients

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Our Board of Trustees

Igloo Capital is proud to have a Board of Trustees that embodies the qualities of loyalty and positivity. This esteemed group is comprised of a pack of highly intelligent and cute professionals that bring a unique perspective to the table and work tirelessly to make sound decisions that shape the future of the company.

Vita Westvelt

Asha Hollinshead