Eugene Dupuis

Since graduating from the Sports Administration program in 1979, Eugene Dupuis has spent more than 25 years in the advertising sector with the country’s largest suburban newspaper chain, in addition to being involved in numerous community initiatives, associations and sports organizations for the past 35 years. After completing his studies at Durham College, Dupuis made his way to Ottawa, Ont. where he helped launch the CKQB Virgin Radio 106.9 FM (formerly CJSB – The Bear) radio station in 1982 as the promotions director. He helped the station grow and capture the leading market share in its listening area. In 1985, he returned to the Greater Toronto Area where he helped develop the Metro Home Show, the first-ever consumer show held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Dupuis joined Metroland Publishing in late 1985 where he served as manSports Administration, 1979ager and director of sales within several divisions of the newspaper chain. He currently works as an advertising consultant with Metroland, developing advertising programs for a senior client list. An avid member and volunteer for a wide range of community organizations and committees, Dupuis works with Boy Scouts of Canada, Darlington Soccer Club and the Rotary Club. In 2001, he founded the Achievement Institute where he implemented his executive coaching program, Time and Self-Management: The Masters Program that was recognized by the Ontario Society for Training and Development as one of the year’s best new training programs.