Our Story
Collis Group Inc. is a sales and marketing organization representing quality manufacturer’s products in the province of Ontario and Western Canada. We are located in Richmond Hill with 4200 sq. ft. of office and warehouse space. Our team will provide you with experienced assistance in selecting specific equipment for food service applications.
Collis Group Inc. was created in 1996 and is dedicated to being a leader in the food service industry while maintaining the highest level of customer service. We respond promptly and professionally to the needs of our customers and provide them with thoughtful and knowledgeable solutions tailored to their particular situation. We believe that selling is really about going the extra mile to discover each and every customer’s particular challenges and then provide solutions that are based on knowledge, honesty, integrity and respect.
Trust is how we’ve built our loyal family of customers over the last quarter century and how we’ll continue to grow into the next one.
Danny Collis, the Principal of Collis Group Inc. has obtained a CPMR designation. Mr. Collis was also elected by the MAFSI membership to serve as the 2012 president of the association and chairman of both the board of directors and the executive committee.
Our Team
Danny
Collis
Sales Representative
Principal
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Danny has worked in the Food Service industry since 1985 working on the order desk of a large cooking equipment manufacturer. From there he has been self-employed since 1996. Danny has a passion to sell and develop strong relationships with his clients, many that he calls friends. Relationships are a core value of Danny’s and over the years traditions have developed such as annual ski and golf trips. Danny has many passions, golf, hockey, skiing, entertaining, work, friends and family. Danny plays hard but works harder. You will catch him on the golf course often with a club in one hand and his cell phone in the other!
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Favourite color:
Blue
Favourite drink:
Red wine
Pairs of shoes owned:
Golf shoes? 6 pair
Pet peeve:
Paying for parking
Favourite hobby:
Golf
Something he’d never say:
I, unfortunately will, say anything anywhere
Lenore
Collis
Principal – COO
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Lenore & Danny developed Collis Group Inc. together when she was pregnant with their daughter Sabrina in 1996. The original company name was Danlen Inc. Danny & Lenore smushed together! Lenore oversees the operations of Collis Group Inc. and enjoys the flexibility of working from home. Lenore will be seen from time to time wearing a tiara as she thinks she is a princess and may show up at your door sporting this fashion accessory! Lenore loves going to her Florida home and also loves gardening, reading, entertaining, family, friends, décor, home design, sunrises, sunsets & palm trees just to name a few things!
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Favourite color:
Pink..anything shiny
Favourite drink:
Vodka, Soda, Cranberry with a lime & Red wine
Pairs of shoes owned:
463 approximately
Pet peeve:
Others chewing loudly…
Favourite hobby:
Entertaining friends and family!
Something she’d never say:
When are we going camping?
Steeve
Dorval
Sales Representative
Toronto, North Ontario
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Steeve joined the Collis Group as a sales representative in 2002. He is a musical prostitute and his sonic elasticity and musical taste spans across many genres of music, from classical, jazz to heavy metal. “Steevie the wonderful” enjoys collaborating and making music with friends such as Stevie Wonder, Tool, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra and many others. He has a passion for collecting guitars, yodelling, traveling (the world is his playground), scuba diving, skiing and overall is a bit of an adrenaline junkie! He also enjoys long walks on the beach.
Always willing to embrace a challenge, he doesn’t back down until all parties are satisfied and the job complete!
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Favourite color:
Black
Favourite drink:
Wine, beer, vodka soda w/lime (update: alcohol menu expanded due to pandemic)
Pairs of shoes owned:
5 pairs of chucks, 1 pair of jesus sandals, 1 pair of galoshes
Pet peeve:
Slow drivers in the fast lane!
Favourite hobby:
Playing live music/recording, painting
Something he’d never say:
Honey your butt is getting big!… j/k I’d never say “Turn it down, it’s too loud”!!
Todd
Murchison
Sales Representative
Western Canada
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Todd started in the food service industry in 1996. The majority of that time was spent as a dealer working on design and contract projects. One of the last projects he worked on was the Rogers Arena in Edmonton, AB. This was an accomplishment he is very proud of. Working on the rep side is something very new to him but something he is excited about and very much looking forward to building new and prosperous relationships with our clients. On a personal note he is an avid cyclist, golfer, fisherman, traveler and enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible.
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+6 Raw Tidbits About Todd
Favourite color:
Blue
Favourite drink:
Soda and Bombay Gin
Pairs of shoes owned:
People actually know this?? I think 8?
Pet peeve:
Not being on time.
Favourite hobby:
Cycling
Something he’d never say:
Would you like fries with that?
Chris
Kyriakou
Sales Representative
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Chris’ priorities always begin with family. Married in 2009, he and his wife Leni have three incredible daughters. Extended family and friends are the core of his foundation. Chris is extremely loyal and it is evident both in his personal and professional life. He has worked in the Commercial Food Equipment Industry since 1999 and remained with one organization for 21 years until 2020 most recently as Vice President. Looking for a change and new challenge, he decided to pivot his career and join the Collis Group. One of his core beliefs is building and maintaining relationships. It’s hard for Chris to list just a couple of his passions but they always involve ensuring others are taken care of and having a great time. He loves entertaining family and friends, working outside in his yard and participating in many different athletic activities especially a pick-up game of hockey. Having three young daughters his interests and time are now dominated with tea parties, dress up, building Lego sets and not having the ability to watch any movie but Disney!
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Favourite color:
Blue
Favourite drink:
Red Wine, Beer who am I kidding anything with alcohol in it.
Pairs of shoes owned:
20+ but my Favourite are flip flops because it usually means I’m on a beach
Pet peeve:
Many….a few are loading the dishwasher incorrectly :), loud chewers, not finishing what you start…
Favourite hobby:
Entertaining, Travel, Sports
Something she’d never say:
You would never hear me saying: NO to going out to dinner with friends and family or NO I don’t feel like barbequing.
Jensen
Paolucci
Internal Sales/Estimating
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Jensen has been a part of the CGI team since the end of 2019. While still learning and understanding different aspects of the Foodservice Industry, she is putting her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Choreography and Performance to use in addition to her 19 years of dance training and 6 years of dance teaching experience. Though her main passion is dance, Jensen’s love for food is like no other! Thank goodness for all the dancing otherwise those extra helpings of pizza & pasta would do some serious damage! If she isn’t wasting the day away lounging in her bed, Jensen is getting about 3 hours of sleep between spending time with friends and family, working on projects, or adventuring. She’s either doing it all or doing nothing at all!
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Favourite color:
Purple
Favourite drink:
Long island iced tea
Pairs of shoes owned:
Well, wouldn’t ‘shoe’ like to know
Pet peeve:
People who don’t know how to drive
Favourite hobby:
Dance
Something she’d never say:
Wake me up early
Amy
Bachetti
Shipper
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+6 Raw Tidbits About Amy
Favourite color:
Purple
Favourite drink:
Any kind of tea
Pairs of shoes owned:
20 or so
Pet peeve:
Inefficiency
Favourite hobby:
Making Art/ working with my hands
Something she’d never say:
That’s impossible!
Serena
Quercioli
Internal Sales/Estimating
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Serena started working at Collis Group Inc in 2011 and she can honestly say she’s loved every minute! During Serena’s time with Collis Group she has completed a second degree, gotten married and had two children. She has always been one for the arts but is really into healthy baking and cooking the last few years. Serena enjoys being a mother to her son and newborn daughter. She can’t wait to see what life has in store for her from here on out!!
+6 Raw Tidbits About Serena
Favourite color:
Any shade of green.
Favourite drink:
Matcha latte.
Pairs of shoes owned:
Since birth???
Pet peeve:
When people wait for me to get to the stop sign before they drive off at a 4 way stop
Favourite hobby:
Drawing, painting, baking, cooking
Something she’d never say:
Let’s go for a swim!
Grant
Krisman
Filtration Specialist
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Grant has worked in the Food Service Industry for 15 years specialising in filtration and logistics. Grant is a passionate problem solver with a strong eye for details who values teamwork, relationship building and making his clients happy.
Bonus fun fact: Grant’s father founded a filtration manufacturing business when he was a toddler, so his filtration education began even before his formal education. After working in the logistics and sales industry for several years, Grant joined Filtercorp Canada in 2018 and is excited to be part of the Collis Group team and continues to grow his portfolio. Grant is an avid athlete and particularly loves to golf, play basketball, and chase his two young children around.
+6 Raw Tidbits About Grant
Favourite color:
Kelly Green (see: Philadelphia Eagles uniforms in the early 90’s).
Favourite drink:
Morning Coffee.
Pairs of shoes owned:
Probably too many.
Pet peeve:
Slow Walkers
Favourite hobby:
Golf!
Something he’d never say:
Can you put olives on that?
Dolce
That’s it, one name. Like Prince.
Wannabe Mascot
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+6 Raw Kibbles About Dolce
Favourite color:
Tiffany blue
Favourite drink:
Water
Pairs of shoes owned:
1
Pet peeve:
Waking up
Favourite hobby:
Playing fetch
Something he’d never say:
Meow