Kathryn M. Craig, B.N., M.B.A. Chief Executive Officer Fundy Linen Service Inc. Saint John, New Brunswick

A lifelong resident of Saint John, Kathy earned her diploma from the Saint John School of Nursing. She then went on to earn her Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Dalhousie University, and Masters Degree in Business Administration at The University of New Brunswick (Saint John Campus). Most recently, Kathy successfully completed the Charter Director Course at McMaster DeGroote School of Business/Conference Board of Canada.

Past achievements include: Recipient of “Top 50 CEO Award” for 2003 from Atlantic Business Magazine; President of the International Association of Hospital Textile Managers (IAHTM), 2001-2003 and 2005–2007; Education Director IAHTM, 1996–1998; Member, Nurses Association of New Brunswick, 1975–1996; Member, Board of Directors of the Nurses Association of New Brunswick, 1984–1990.

Kathy served as Chair of the Mayor’s Task Force on Business/Industrial Parks; Department of N.B. Public Safety Alternative Measures Program, Committee Member representing Community; and Saint John Board of Trade, Board of Directors/ Member of Federal-Provincial Affairs Committee.

Personal and professional success may partially be attributed to her motto “Respect and treat others as I would want to be myself”. She credits her family for influencing both her personal and professional development. Other factors Kathy believes have contributed to her success are a team of competent senior managers; openness to change and belief in constant innovation; receptivity to employees’ ideas; and constantly striving to be the leader in her industry and instill that concept in all Fundy Linen employees.

Kathy enjoys learning and putting new knowledge into practice. “I feel that one should never stop learning; it’s what keeps life interesting.” Kathy thrives on the challenges that come with change, and is continually motivated to create and control change herself. She draws inspiration from hardworking people who are passionate about their work.

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