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Pembroke, ON. June 14, 2024: WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd., is pleased to announce new ownership of WINMAR® Pembroke.

WINMAR® Pembroke, established in 2010 and located at 205 Paul Martin Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W4 Phone: 613-732-9874, is under new ownership as of May 17, 2024, by Rory Gleason and Sam McCrea, both lifelong residents of the Pembroke area.

With 11 years of experience as a journeyman and estimator, Rory Gleason also serves as a volunteer firefighter in his local community. He is a father of one, with another child expected in December 2024.

Sam McCrea has been a business owner since 2009 and has experience in various family businesses. He is also a new father to a three-month-old.

Both Rory and Sam’s deep community ties and extensive industry experience are expected to drive the growth of WINMAR® Pembroke. They are both proud to take on ownership of WINMAR® Pembroke and believe their combined experience further enhances the successes of this local franchise.

“I am overjoyed to witness this next generation of young, successful, seasoned entrepreneurs take on the new challenges of our industry while maintaining the consistency of our brand. Part of the growth in any organization is the importance of succession planning. With family and their relationships within the Pembroke community, Rory and Sam will be well supported.” stated Glenn Woolfrey, President, “WINMAR® is very fortunate to have a large network of entrepreneurs passionate about growth and opportunity. The strength of our ownership group enhances our brand nationwide”.

Please join us in congratulating this next generation of our ownership group.