
	Before&nbsp; joining Tbaytel, Mr. Coffey held the position of controller for GRK Fasteners, the Thunder Bay-based division of ITW Canada. During his tenure with GRK, he helped to implement sound financial policies and procedures to help grow the company under the ITW umbrella.
	He was also controller and VP of administration at DST Group Inc., and director of finance for The Chronicle Journal. Prior to entering the publishing and engineering sectors, Mr. Coffey worked in the automotive industry and held the position of controller with Dieco Technologies Inc. in Brampton, Ont.
	Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Mr. Coffey has a firm understanding of the unique landscape of northern Ontario, both professionally and personally. He graduated from Lakehead University with an honours bachelor degree in commerce and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in administration &ndash; marketing. He remains a member in good standing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario as well as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
