Meet Our Leadership Team!
Aaron Anders
President, College Pro
First College Pro Summer?
I ran my first franchise in 2005, so this is summer #18 for me!
Aaron Anders
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
The endless possibilities, and the ability to build something the way that you want it to be built. In the world of entrepreneurship there’s also no perfect right answer, and that gives you lots of options.
Favorite beverage?
I’d have to say coffee, but I also love ginger beer.
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
I love to competitive bass fish, and also work on my family. I’ve got 3 little kids- not sure if that’s a hobby but it’s definitely something outside of College Pro that I spend lots of time on! Continuing to grow businesses is also definitely a hobby for me.
Favorite song?
This one is really hard… Today it’s probably Delorean by Walker Hayes.
Kevin Esau
Regional Director Western Canada
First College Pro Summer?
This is my 7th summer with College Pro, I started as a franchisee in 2017.
Kevin Esau
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
Freedom and Autonomy. The ability to build and grow on my own terms
Favorite beverage?
Old Fashioned
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
I love to hike, ski, play soccer and guitar
Favorite song?
Free Falling - John Mayer
Quinten Mckinley
Regional Director Eastern Canada
First College Pro Summer?
I started with College Pro eight years ago as a window cleaning technician!
Quinten Mckinley
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship allows someone to be in control of their own destiny in a way that nothing else does
Favorite beverage?
I love any hot drink
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
I am happy doing anything outdoors
Favorite song?
Anything by the Glorious Sons
Tony Valle
CEO, College Pro
First College Pro Summer?
Hmm...don't want to answer...1st franchise was in 1984!
Tony Valle
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
The ability for people with drive, ambition, values and intelligence to apply it , work hard and create their own destiny
Favorite beverage?
I sound old. Alcoholic is Scotch, Non is espresso.
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
Lots : Cycling & music ( I have my own band) , love card and board games with friends and family. Love to learn about human performance.
Favorite song?
Fav artist is Springsteen. Fav song that fills me with emotion and brings me back to another time is Blue Monday by New Order.
Clarissa DiGioacchino
Marketing Manager
First College Pro Summer?
I started with College Pro as a Franchise Owner in 2016, this is my 7th summer.
Clarissa DiGioacchino
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
The autonomy someone can gain from running a business, and the way it can influence every part of your life! The skills you learn from being responsible for a business and a team of people are unparalleled in today's workplace environment. No matter what trade or industry, having an entrepreneurial mindset is an asset.
Favorite beverage?
Coffee or Remedy kombucha!
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
I'm a wedding photographer on the side!
Favorite song?
Way too hard to choose just one... Dreams by Fleetwood Mac has been a favorite since I was a kid!
Jesse Kwiecinski
General Manager & Community Success
First College Pro Summer?
I've been with College Pro since 2016 - 7 years!
Jesse Kwiecinski
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
Being able to build something from the ground up and being in control of my time & income through the work I choose to put into the business. I love being able to work with my franchisees and regional managers day to day and see their growth and how far people can come when they commit to a goal.
Favorite beverage?
Cold Brew
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
Audiobooks, Disc Golf, Lacrosse, Football, my fraternity Zeta Psi, investing & hanging out with my puppy Ruby!
Favorite song?
Knocking at the door by the Arkells
Owen Healey
General Manager
First College Pro Summer?
This is my fourth year with College Pro, two as a franchisee, one as a field advisor, and this year as a General Manager!
Owen Healey
What is your official role in College Pro?
General Manager for the Greater Toronto Area
How long have you been with College Pro?
This is my fourth year as a member of College Pro, two as a franchisee, one as a field advisor, and this year as a general manager
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
This program is exciting, as is entrepreneurship in general, because it empowers people to take control of their time and their finances and to create something closer to their dream. I think it's cool helping people accomplish that.
Favorite beverage?
My favorite beverage is whiskey
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
I like sports, the outdoors, and history
Favorite song?
It's not easy to pick a favorite song. Let's say Big Joe Mufferaw by Stompin' Tom Connors to represent my Eastern Ontario origins.
Dan Garner
General Manager
First College Pro Summer?
I started with College Pro as a Franchise Owner in 2017 in Ottawa!
Dan Garner
What is your official role in College Pro?
General Manager and Franchise Owner
How long have you been with College Pro?
I started with College Pro as a Franchise Owner in 2017 in Ottawa!
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
I love that we have the opportunity to achieve our goals in many ways and meet cool people.
Favorite beverage?
Favorite non alcoholic bevy is a vanilla milkshake and alcoholic is anything fruity
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
I am a huge foodie and love to travel when I am not washing windows or coaching my team!
Favorite song?
Pursuit of Happiness by Kid Cudi
Alyson Blain
Field Coach and Franchise Owner
First College Pro Summer?
I started with College Pro in 2021. Since graduating I have had the opportunity to join the full time team!
Alyson Blain
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
Being able to build something from the ground up and being in control of my time & income through the work I choose to put into the business. I love being able to work with my franchisees and regional managers day to day and see their growth and how far people can come when they commit to a goal.
Favorite beverage?
Cold Brew
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
Audiobooks, Disc Golf, Lacrosse, Football, my fraternity Zeta Psi, investing & hanging out with my puppy Ruby!
Favorite song?
Knocking at the door by the Arkells
Cole Olfert
Field Coach and Franchise Owner
First College Pro Summer?
This is now my third year with College Pro, and I have loved it more each year!
Cole Olfert
What is your official role in College Pro?
My official position is a Field Advisor with College Pro
How long have you been with College Pro?
This is now my third year with College Pro, and I have loved it more each year!
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
Entrepreneurship excites me because you get to wake up each day and work for yourself. I find myself way more motivated when I have been with College Pro than I have been even with past jobs. It is a really rewarding feeling at the end of each day to know that you did all you could to improve your team and business that day.
Favorite beverage?
Might be a bit strange but I would have to go with Chocolate Milk.
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
I really enjoy anything to do with sports whether it be watching it live or playing with friends. Over the past few summers I have been getting back into golfing more and that is by far my favorite thing to do now in my free time.
Favorite song?
I don't think I can narrow it down to one song, but any country music I am a fan of!
Jessica Hungate
Marketing Coordinator
First College Pro Summer?
This is my second summer, I spent the first as a copywriting intern and learned so much that I decided to stay for another year!
Jessica Hungate
What is your official role in College Pro?
Marketing Coordinator
How long have you been with College Pro?
This is my second summer- I spent the first as a copywriting intern and learned so much that I decided to stay for another year!
What excites you about entrepreneurship?
The way it connects people through shared experiences and common interests.
Favorite beverage?
I love different kinds of coffee but for now I’d have to say a cappuccino.
Any hobbies/interests outside of College Pro?
As an English and Creative Writing student I love to read for pleasure and write short stories in my spare time. I also stamp collect, and love traveling to new places, in Canada or further afield!
Favorite song?
This is a tough one since I love all kinds of music, but right now I’ve been loving False God by Taylor Swift.