Peter Sandica - President
Strategy & External Relations
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Peter brings disciplined leadership and strategic vision to RBTT. As President of Renolux Restore Group, he ensures the Board's initiatives are impactful — building strong bilateral ties between Romania and Canada.
LINKEDINGeorge Vasilache - Chair
Board Governance
Entrepreneur and Mortgage Broker with 30+ years of experience. Since 2005, he has provided mortgage solutions and has co-owned Signarama Richmond Hill since 2010.A co-founding director of ORCA and President of YRCC 572, he has been actively involved with the Richmond Hill Board of Trade for over 16 years, serving as Chair and Past Chair. In 2025, he received the Community Leadership & Contribution Award from the Mayor of Richmond Hill.
LINKEDINRaluca Neagu - Vice-Chair
External Communications
Raluca Neagu is a Real Estate Broker in Toronto and the GTA with nearly two decades of experience in residential resale, pre-construction, and commercial sales and leasing.Known for her direct approach and strong network, she has built her business on trust, relationships and consistent results. Raluca is a founding member of the LeTip Toronto chapter and served as Vice President from 2019 to 2021, supporting business growth and professional connections. She is also an active contributor to the Romanian-Canadian community, writing a monthly column in Observatorul, where she shares insights on real estate and market trends.
LINKEDINAnca Rotaru - Director
Treasurer, Finance & Budgeting
Anca Rotaru is a Romanian-Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant and founder of Anca L Rotaru CPA Professional Corporation in Ontario. She advises entrepreneurs and growing businesses on financial strategy, performance, cash flow, and decision-making, offering high-level CFO-style guidance alongside strong tax and accounting expertise, while supporting stronger connections within the Canadian-Romanian business community.
LINKEDINDan Ifrim - Director
Government Affairs & Membership Liaison
A construction engineering professional with over 40 years of experience in design and construction management for above and underground projects. P.Eng. accredited in Ontario, Alberta, BC, and Nevada. His work spans the Romanian Ministry of Transportation, Canada, the US, Europe, and Asia.
LINKEDINCarmen Ognean - Director
Membership & Member Engagement
Carmen is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership in manufacturing, quality systems, and operations. Currently General Manager and Managing Partner at Astra Mobilier’s Castaly Division, she has held senior roles across GFX Woodworking and Ground Effects globally. Her expertise spans ISO systems, supplier quality, and lean manufacturing. Carmen combines strong operational leadership with a background in marketing and continues to contribute actively to community and cultural organizations.
LINKEDINMichelle Herscu - Director
Business Development, Sponsorship & Young Professionals
Michelle Herscu is the founder and CEO of MLHC Professional Corporation, where she serves as a Fractional CFO & CPA with a mission to revolutionize the traditional accounting industry. With over 20 years of diverse experience in finance — starting as a bank economist and risk manager for Visa, to leading accounting departments and serving as CFO for a medium-sized construction company, Michelle provides small business owners with the confidence and resources they need to not only understand their numbers but make decisions that contribute to their long-term growth.
LINKEDINAmorena Minculescu - Director
Social Media & Media Relations
Public relations and communications professional with over a decade of experience in multimedia storytelling. Skilled in journalism, PR, and client-focused consular support, currently contributing to the General Consulate of Romania in Toronto. Media experience includes Noi Românii, OMNI TV, Rogers TV, and Romanian Public Television (TVR). Contributor to Observatorul, Lettre Internationale, Kitchener Public Library, and the National Library of Romania.
LINKEDINCristina Podariu - Director
Board Operations & Internal Communications
Cristina is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience, holding Certificates of Practice in in Ontario and New Brunswick, and leading projects from concept to completion. Over her career, she has built a reputation for strategic thinking, community-focused design, and strong professional leadership. She brings experience in business operations, regulatory coordination, and collaborative problem-solving.
LINKEDINSergiu Hirtescu - Director
Strategic Membership Relations & Marketing
Financial Consultant with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, holding CFP®, FCSI®, CIM®, and RRC® designations. Experience includes leadership and advisory roles with Manulife, Montreal Trust, RBC, and currently IG Wealth Management. Specializing in wealth management, high-net-worth portfolios ($1M–$5M), and guiding business owners through corporate exits. Dedicated to providing strategic, objective, and long-term financial planning solutions for individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs. Built on strong Romanian-Canadian values, with a commitment to integrity, fiduciary care, and personalized client service.
LINKEDINMaxim Sasu - Director
IT & Digital Operations
Maxim Sasu is a Romanian-Canadian entrepreneur with a background in Computer Science and hands-on experience in information technology, e-commerce, and business management. As a Canadian business owner, he has developed practical expertise in digital commerce, online business operations, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and support business growth.His interests and work focus on IT solutions, business process automation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. He combines technical knowledge with an entrepreneurial perspective to identify practical solutions, simplify workflows, and help businesses make better use of digital tools.As Director of IT & Digital Operations at the Romanian Board of Trade Toronto (RBTT), Maxim contributes to website development, digital infrastructure, internal systems, and operational improvements. He is passionate about connecting business and technology, supporting RBTT's digital development, and helping strengthen the Romanian-Canadian business community.
LINKEDINMirela Cojoaca -Director
Events & Volunteer Engagement
Mirela Cojoaca is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist™ and founder of Zoom-in Nutrition, with more than 10 years of experience helping clients improve metabolic health through science-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle strategies. With a background in Chemical Engineering and expertise in functional nutrition, she focuses on blood sugar regulation, cholesterol optimization, digestive and hormonal health, and sustainable weight management. Mirela currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals (CAHN-Pro). She brings experience in organizational development, project management, volunteer engagement, and event coordination. Committed to fostering meaningful connections, encouraging collaboration, and implementing efficient processes that support the organization's growth and strengthen the Romanian-Canadian community.
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