QMR Team

Dan is co-founder and chief executive officer of QMR, where he manages the company’s operations and sets the strategic vision for the company. Dan is actively involved in the community, serving as chairman of the board for the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce in 2009. He has also sat on the Ottawa Vital Signs Advisory Committee for the Community Foundation of Ottawa, as well as serving as a director on the board of The Ottawa Partnership . Recognized as a leader in his field in the national capital region, Dan is also a member of the Government Temporary Help Services Advisory Committee (GTHSAC) managed by PWGSC to develop approaches to government professional services acquisition capabilities. Dan is a 2006 recipient of the Ottawa Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Award and is the University of Ottawa’s School Of Management Young Achiever Award recipient for 2006. Prior to founding QMR, he worked as a strategic corporate alliance director for Nortel Networks, as well as a trade commissioner in the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Dan Moorcroft holds a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Ottawa, as well as a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law from Carleton University.

dan.moorcroft@qmrconsulting.com   extension #: 101

Nancy is a senior associate with QMR, responsible for the human resources consulting practice. Her previous experience includes over 30 years in a government career at senior levels.  Nancy entered the federal government in 1977 with the Solicitor General of Canada - Youth Employment Program, where she successfully managed the national job creation program within the criminal justice system. She also held numerous roles with the Treasury Board Secretariat – special advisor, governance review; director, planning and management; and senior analyst for the program branch – where her recommendations were accepted by department ministers on a variety of challenging portfolios including  Indian and Northern Affairs, Fisheries and Oceans, Justice, and the Canadian Human Rights Commission. A highlight of Nancy's career was her role as director general, corporate services with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, where she was responsible for the creation of the Corporate Services Sector. Nancy holds a master’s degree in public administration as well as a bachelor of arts from Carleton University.

nancy.adams@qmrconsulting.com   extension #: 231

As director, operations, Gail is in charge of the day-to-day activities of QMR, including HR, administration and supplier relationships. She has over 18 years of consulting and staffing industry expertise, having previously worked at MaxSys Staffing, Adecco and Drake International. Gail’s career has involved a series of management roles launching companies into new geographic territories or functional areas with profit and loss responsibility. She has been recognized as an outstanding achiever throughout her career and was presented achievement awards for top performance six consecutive years from 1999 to 2004, as well as the top Atlantic Canada Human Resources Association Award for Greatest Innovation in HR in 2007/2008.  Gail is community driven and much of her spare time is consumed by painting and to international not-for-profit organizations that directly benefit children. Gail is the co-founder and executive director of Fondation Solution Haiti Foundation (FSH) and is directly responsible for providing 400 filled knapsacks to underprivileged children in Grand Anse, Haiti.

gail.pierre-jérôme@qmrconsulting.com   extension #: 204

As Proposal Writer for QMR, Michelle is challenged with preparing responses to requests for proposals from both public and private sector clients. She holds a Master of Arts degree in History from the University of Ottawa, and has an extensive knowledge of Government of Canada procurement methodologies and contracting regimes. Prior to working with QMR, Michelle successfully managed a sales and recruitment portfolio with MaxSys Consulting. In addition to specializing in producing effective proposal responses, Michelle has written successful grant applications and proposals for non-profit organizations, including highly competitive Trillium Foundation grants. Michelle is actively involved in the Ottawa community and contributes her volunteer time to Scouts Canada, the Shenkman Arts Centre, City of Ottawa Committees and various not-for-profit organizations.

michelle.muir@qmrconsulting.com extension #: 232