Our Team
Origine Nature is managed by a solid team of experts made up of entrepreneurs, investors, master growers, quality assurance professionals and seasoned managers. What unites them all is a passion for excellence, research and development, and the will to explore all the properties of cannabis for responsible recreational use.
Meet our executive team
David BowPresident and CEO
Board Member
Board Member
With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner, David has generated over $85 million in sales and created over 3,000 jobs throughout his career. Today, David continues to be a leader in the business world; he has been involved in the cannabis industry since 2016 and is one of the founding members of the Quebec Hemp and Cannabid Industry Association.

Dominique LaverdureVice President, Sales & Marketing
Board Member
Board Member
A seasoned entrepreneur who’s known and respected across Quebec, Dominique is the founder and president of Rouge marketing, a communications marketing agency. Born in Mont-Tremblant and with projects across North America and Europe, Dominique has invested in Origine Nature since the very beginning and has helped spread the word about the business and all its brands.

Rachel DursoVice President,
Administration
Administration
With over 20 years of experience in administration and HR, Rachel ensures smooth organizational operations at Origine Nature. She also oversees recruitment and the overall management of our work teams. Efficient, organized and with a keen business sense, Rachel has an understanding and passionate nature that helps her skillfully administer the organization’s daily management.

Jon ChiniborchVice President of Operations
With over 10 years of experience in operations management, Jon Chiniborch has held strategic positions in leading organizations, including CN, MSC Canada, and Groupe Robert. Passionate about operational excellence and a strong advocate of Lean Six Sigma principles, he stands out for his ability to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and maximize team performance.
His leadership has led him to spearhead major projects and implement innovative initiatives in safety, automation, and continuous improvement.
Today, Jon applies his expertise at Origine Nature, a company aligned with his values of sustainable growth and community impact. Based in Québec, he balances professional commitment with a fulfilling personal life, sharing his time between family and his passion for sports.

Sylvain BenoitVice President, Finance
With 37 years of experience in financial and strategic management, Sylvain Benoit has held positions as Finance Director and Vice President across various industries. He has worked for 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry, 8 years in manufacturing, and several years in the service sector.
A trained CPA, he expanded his expertise with a university degree in management information systems and is currently pursuing studies in Data Science and IT. Proficient in information systems, ERPs, and multiple programming languages (SQL, Java, Basic), he excels in data analysis and business process optimization.
A dedicated trainer and mentor, he actively supports the next generation in accounting and management while leveraging his leadership to drive organizational performance.

Our Boardof Directors
David Bow
President and CEO
Board Member
With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and business owner, David has generated over $85 million in sales and created over 3,000 jobs throughout his career. Today, David continues to be a leader in the business world; he has been involved in the cannabis industry since 2016 and is one of the founding members of the Association québécoise de l’industrie du cannabis.
Michel Timperio
Chairman of the Board
Michel Timperio is a renowned administrator who plays an essential role in the positioning of many fast-growing companies and organizations, as well as in large business segments. Michel worked as Chairman of the Board and Vice President of Business Development for 16 years at Neptune Solutions Bien-être Inc., where he contributed to creating a new line of products. Gifted with a keen entrepreneurial spirit, he founded a company in the residential construction sector and distinguished himself in large companies such as Armstrong World Industries and Reichhold Chemicals, where he held senior management positions in business development. Michel also worked as a municipal councillor and member of the executive committee of one of the largest cities in Quebec for 20 years. In addition to his role as Chairman of the Board for Origine Nature, Michel Timperio is one of the co-founders of the Quebec Hemp and Cannabis Industry Association (AQIC).
Dominique Laverdure
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Board Member
A seasoned entrepreneur who’s known and respected across Quebec, Dominique is the founder and president of Rouge marketing, a communications marketing agency. Born in Mont-Tremblant and with projects across North America and Europe, Dominique has invested in Origine Nature since the very beginning and has helped spread the word about the business and all its brands.
Anthony Farrow
Board Member
Owner of the Casey’s Bar and Grill franchise in Mont-Tremblant, the Saint-Hubert restaurant in Saint-Jovite for over 20 years, and Aviva Solutions Inc., Anthony leverages his entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen, as well as his extensive experience in the technology field. Throughout his career, Anthony has been the founder, major investor, business broker, buyer and seller of dozens of companies. These experiences have shaped his belief in building winning teams and a sound private equity strategy. His mantra is a quote from Samuel Smiles, author and British government reformer: “We learn far more wisdom from failure than from success.”
John C. Campbell
CPA, CA, ICD. D
Independent Board Director
John C. Campbell is an experienced professional who has worked in Canada and other countries assisting companies in corporate governance, public listings, mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting and internal controls. He brings his knowledge and expertise to numerous public and private companies by advising and serving on boards of directors. From 1992 to 2017, he was a partner with PwC, an international network specializing in auditing, accountancy, tax and consulting. John is a licensed CPA, CA in Québec and a CPA in the State of Illinois. He also holds the ICD. D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.