Organizing committee
Driven by a passion to promote the meat industry, the members of the organizing committee are making every effort to make this tournament a success!
Learn more about those you will have the chance to meet during the tournament!
Martin Provost
President, Meat Industry Golf Tournament / Food Momentum
Martin Provost has more than 30 years in the food industry. Initially specializing in sales, over the years he has developed expertise in product and market development and marketing positioning.
It’s difficult to have a career in food without being a food enthusiast. Martin is an epicurean who knows how to spot opportunities and quality products!
His wealth of knowledge gave rise to the current partnership with Food Momentum / Aliments Momentum. Today, his company has grown into a product and brand development brokerage, bringing together absolutely all of Martin’s passions and skills.
Jean-Hugues Demers
Vice President and Treasurer, Meat Industry Golf Tournament /
Sani Marc
Jean-Hugues holds a certificate in business administration, combined with a career that began at the age of 23 with the multinational Weston. He joined Milibec Distribution for 8 years, a family business that has undergone superb expansion over the years.
The last 2 years took him to duBreton and Bœuf Québec, but he is now with Sani Marc, where he is in charge of sales for Quebec and the Maritimes in the agri-food division.
He already has 4 editions of the Tournament under his belt, and works tirelessly to make every event a success!
Louis-Philippe Rocque
Montpak International
Louis-Philippe Rocque, holder of a Bachelor’s degree in communication with a Marketing profile from UQAM, has worked in the food industry for more than 20 years, including 13 years in the meat industry.
To date, he has held the following positions: Molson Brewery 2002-2005, McAuslan Brewery 2006-2010, Maple Leaf Foods 2010-2018, DMB Food Distribution 2018-2021 and, finally, Montpak International since 2022.
David Migneault
Lauzon Colabor
David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Politics from the University of Montreal obtained in 2011 and has been working in the meat industry for more than 20 years.
He acquired his technical knowledge by working as a butcher from 2003 to 2013. He then rose through the ranks in a company specializing in the field of “food service”, first as a sales representative, to reach the position of Major Accounts Manager (2013-2017).
From 2017 to 2020, he held a business development position for another industry player, eventually taking on the role of sales team management.
Since 2020, he has been Director of Protein Supply and Purchasing for the Colabor Group.
Samuel Gosselin
Fumoirs Gosselin
Samuel grew up in the food industry, proud representative of a 3rd generation of grocers. From the age of 12, he smoked fish!
After completing a business management technique at Cégep de Sherbrooke, he worked for a school bus company. He rose through the ranks and at 26 became the youngest subsidiary manager in the company’s history.
However, he cherishes the dream of starting his own business… and it was in 2018 that he created Fumoirs Gosselin and thus came closer to his first love.
Samuel joined the committee in 2022.
Peter Zytynsky
Consultant
Peter has 42 years in the meat industry. He has been immersed in the industry since childhood, through his father and grandfather. His first summer job with the family business European Sausage Ltd (est. 1922) at the age of 12.
After studying food processing at the University of Guelph, he worked for various companies (Edelweiss Foods, Le Bifthèque, SNC Lavalin), in addition to being a municipal councilor and now mayor of the municipality of Pointe- des-Cascades, in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. He has been a golfer for over 50 years and his involvement in the committee for 30 years is more than noticed!
He has been a golfer for over 50 years and his involvement in the committee for 30 years is more than noticed!
Taras Zytynsky
Consultant
Taras Zytynsky hails from a distinguished lineage in the meat industry dating back to 1922, when his grandfather, a master butcher, immigrated from Ukraine. This rich legacy was passed down through generations, from his father Walter to his brother Peter Zytynsky. Taras consistently played a vital role in the family processing plant, particularly excelling in the retail sector.
After an impressive 18-year career as a professional hockey player in the United States and Europe, Taras founded Sandwich Deli Inc., a thriving food service enterprise. Over 15 years, he expertly led the company, ultimately becoming director of Metro’s charcuterie department. He also served as Regional Director of Sales and Technical Support for World Pac International Canada from April 2022 to June 2024, overseeing operations in Quebec and Eastern Canada. Taras’s journey reflects his deep commitment to family heritage and relentless pursuit of excellence in every endeavor.