THE BNL TEAM

PATTI FALUS
CTB: President/CEO

As President and CEO, Patti Falus is the founder and driving force of Barter Network Ltd. A Certified Trade Broker (CTB) with over a decade of experience in barter, Patti is a recognized expert in this multi-billion dollar industry: Through the late 90ís, she toured North America, lecturing seasoned brokers on the merits and advantages of a barter economy. Patti also sits on the board of the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness. Starting Barter Network Ltd. in July 2000, Patti's energy, enthusiasm and passion for delivering outstanding service and value, remains the cornerstone of the brokerage, today. BNL stands alone as Canada's largest and fastest growing barter exchange. In 2004 she was awarded Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year in the Start Up Catagory.

DAVE SCHIFF
CTB: Travel Broker/ Systems Manager

Before coming to Barter Network, Dave Schiff spent 10+ years working in the customer service and childcare industry. Considering himself a “people person”, Dave joined BNL in November 2002, as the office manager and administrator. Using the skills he learned from his time here at BNL, Dave moved on to head BNL’s busy travel department in November of 2005.

STEVE BERMAN
Senior Trade Broker/ Print Specialist

Steve joins the Barter Network team with over a decade of sales and customer service experience. He provides assistance for all of our members' Printing and Signage needs as well as brokering the Web Design and Graphic Design members of BNL. As the Print/Web Broker Steve is able to help your company get noticed and have an online presence.

SHANNON NIEBERGALL
CTB: Trade Director, Ontario

In her first few years at Barter Network, Shannon has brought with her an extensive background in customer service. Shannon's day to day responsibilities include overseeing the tradefloor as well as the Media department. She is instrumental in coordinating the sale and purchase of advertising across all mediums available through BNL. Shannon’s experience and knowledge of the barter industry is top notch 

CHRISTINE KANHOYE
Administrator/ Office Manager

Christine comes to BNL with over 19 years of business experience and takes over all of the day to day administrative duties. With a keen sense of customer service and excellent organizational skills Chrsitine is sure to help take BNL to the next level.

ALEXANDRIA FALAGARIO
Reception

Alex comes to us with a background in the retail and customer service sectors. 
She came to BNL after completing her diploma in Special Events Planning at George Brown College and hopes to further her career and education with BNL

FARRAH LOOKMAN
Senior Trade Broker

Farrah joins Barter Network with extensive experience in customer service and sales. Having come from this background, Farrah has the know-how to aid her client’s in meeting all their trade needs.  Farrah’s background has allowed her to develop and flourish in the barter world. Farrah is now in charge of media working directly with her trade director on all aspects of larger media campaigns and promotional buys.

LEIGH WHELAN
Trade Broker

With an extensive Background and many years in the Barter Industry, Leigh re-joins the team of BNL after leaving in 2006 to start a family. She is back in full Force and wants to be sure that all your ‘trading’ needs are met as she also has a background in Customer Service.

DALLAS
Director Of Greetings (D.O.G.)

Dallas brings a very unique skill set to BNL, welcoming clients to our office with a wag of his tail, and what can only be described as a smile on his face. He strives to make each clients visit a pleasant one, and with his willingness to please, has become one of BNL’s most valued staff members.