executive bios
Market Access Canada's management and operations team are located in Toronto, Canada. We have representatives located in the following local metropolitan areas: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Regina, Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Halifax.
Dwaine Chrustie
President
As the Principal Owner of Market Access Canada, Dwaine brings over 25 years of business development, sales, marketing and channel management experience. He has managed Fortune 500 Company’s sales and marketing operations in Canada, possessing senior management skills and experience with channel knowledge in all aspects of business.
Dwaine has experience in multi-channels in Canada, including Consumer Electronics, Office Products, Office Furniture, Hardware, Industrial, Healthcare & Personal Care Products, Pharmaceutical OTC, Outdoor Living and Consumer Packaging. He partners closely with his clients to streamline the process of expanding markets and introducing products to the right decision makers in their respective channels.
Email: Dwaine@marketaccesscanada.com
Shanleigh Makonnen
Trade Analysist
As the Trade Analysist, Shanleigh Makonnen is responsible for New Channel Market Analysist and market share reporting. Shanleigh has 10 years of retail sales experience working for two of the top luxury department stores in the world. She is brand-focused, knowledgeable and attentive to customer’s needs and focused on exceeding their expectations. Shanleigh is dynamic and passionate about bringing manufacturer’s products to the storefront and introducing them to the Canadian Market.
Email: Shanleigh@marketaccessca.com

Teague Chrustie
Senior National Account Manager
As a Senior National Account Manager with Market Access Canada, Teague leads account management and new channel development. Teague manages our fast paced Mass Market, Technology, E-Commerce, Reward and Incentives Channels. He has a B.A. in Political Sciences from University of Guelph. Teague is a nationally published award-winning landscape and food publisher and photographer. He is strategic and successful executing manufacturer's products using omni tactics.
Email: Teague@marketaccesscanada.com

Clement Lee
Account Manager
The Account Manager, Clement Lee is responsible for New Channel Development in the OTC, Grocery, and Health Care, Personal Care, Home Living and retail sector. Clement has 2 years of retail sales and customer service experience. He has a successful track record in the position of ProSales Specialist Appliances and Biotech Territory Sales Representative, including but not limited to, managing the growth of clients, preparing various sales reports, and arranging meetings between high ranking executives.
Email: Clement@marketaccessca.com