About Us

HUDSON TEAM

JAMES EVERSHED
JAMES EVERSHEDCEO and Founder
James has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. As the owner of a successful business himself, he has a first-hand understanding of the challenges business owners face. James and his team will work with you to find IT solutions that reduce your costs and increase the productivity of your organization.
Shawn Mears
Shawn MearsCTO and Co-Founder
Shawn brings over 15 years of experience in a broad range of systems, infrastructure and solutions delivery across diverse industries and complex environments. He is responsible for Data Centre Architecture and Maintenance to support the delivery of Hudson’s Cloud Hosting Services and Disaster Recovery Services.
Philip Evershed
Philip EvershedChairman
Mr. Evershed is a Managing Partner at PointNorth Capital, an advisory and investment management company focused on non-bank credit opportunities. Philip joined CIBC in 1990 and eventually became Co-Head of Investment Banking and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions. In 2005, Philip co-founded Genuity Capital Markets and after its sale in 2010, he became Global Head of Investment Banking at Canaccord Genuity. Prior to joining CIBC, Philip was Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Privatization. Philip serves on the Boards of Verticalscope Inc and Iogen Corporation. He is also currently a member of the FOC at Torstar Corporation. He has served on the Boards of Sirius XM ( Canada), Bird Global and Canaccord Genuity.
Sam Techner
Sam TechnerVice President
With nearly three decades launching, owning and running businesses, Sam has served in leadership positions at multi-national companies in the manufacturing, marketing & design and software development sectors. Sam listens to our clients, translates their requirements, and leads the Hudson team to meet their needs.
Paul Girard
Paul GirardVice President
Recognized for challenging norms and improving operations, Paul served in senior technology positions for high-profile organizations such as the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, General Dynamics and Nortel. Paul has a proven record for transforming organizations into high performers through the application of technology and process.
Michelle Fink
Michelle FinkVice President - Revenue
With 20+ years of experience in the Managed Services and Software worlds, Michelle brings to the table an extensive knowledge base, a proven track record of building and managing robust sales and customer success teams, and a deeply rooted passion for developing long-term client relationships.
Barbara George
Barbara GeorgeController
Barbara brings over two decades of accounting leadership to the team and has been involved with the finance and operation of Hudson since the very beginning. Barbara has been instrumental in the company’s growth and overall fiscal health. She brings a wealth of understanding and experience in both Human Resources and corporate culture.
Emily Leutri
Emily LeutriDirector - Client Services
With over 6 years of experience at Hudson, Emily works closely with our clients and technical team to understand and execute solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. Emily is responsible for account management, project execution, and client escalations. With her attention to detail, technical comprehension, and empathy for our client’s needs, Emily ensures our client’s get what they need to be successful.
Shannon Master
Shannon MasterDirector - Administration
During her 10-year career with Hudson, Shannon has gained an intimate knowledge of our internal workflows and processes. She works closely with the Finance Team and brings a fastidious approach to data management and billing. Shannon collaborates with all departments to enhance Hudson’s efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
Mimi Goh
Mimi GohSenior Account Manager
Mimi has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Managing the relationships with most of Hudson’s vendors in the IT channel, Mimi is also our resident software licensing expert. She is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients and working collaboratively to achieve their goals.
Andy Sukhdeo
Andy SukhdeoTechnical Lead
Andy’s career in the MSP industry spans more than a decade. Working with clients to design IT solutions that meet and exceed their expectations, he also helps to mentor and develop Hudson’s Technical Team. Andy has extensive experience in data centre maintenance and is a vital escalation point for critical issues rising from our HelpDesk, as well as overseeing highly complex projects.
Jonathan Chen
Jonathan ChenAccounting Lead
Jonathan has been in the accounting field for more than a dozen years. He has earned both his CGA and CPA designations while bringing the highest standards of financial management to Hudson. His attention to detail and knowledge are an invaluable asset to the Hudson team.
Catharine Daniels
Catharine DanielsExecutive Assistant/Office Manager
In addition to her background in political administration, Catharine brings over 25 years of experience in organizational governance & oversight, financial planning, procurement, contract management and human resources development. Previously, she ensured excellence in the daily services provided to residents and businesses in the City of Toronto through the strategic delivery of efficient operations and environmentally sustainable programs.

Hudson Team

JAMES EVERSHED
JAMES EVERSHEDCEO and Founder
James has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. As the owner of a successful business himself, he has a first-hand understanding of the challenges business owners face. James and his team will work with you to find IT solutions that reduce your costs and increase the productivity of your organization.
Shawn Mears
Shawn MearsCTO and Co-Founder
Shawn brings over 15 years of experience in a broad range of systems, infrastructure and solutions delivery across diverse industries and complex environments. He is responsible for Data Centre Architecture and Maintenance to support the delivery of Hudson’s Cloud Hosting Services and Disaster Recovery Services.
Philip Evershed
Philip EvershedChairman
Mr. Evershed is a Managing Partner at PointNorth Capital, an advisory and investment management company focused on non-bank credit opportunities. Philip joined CIBC in 1990 and eventually became Co-Head of Investment Banking and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions. In 2005, Philip co-founded Genuity Capital Markets and after its sale in 2010, he became Global Head of Investment Banking at Canaccord Genuity. Prior to joining CIBC, Philip was Chief of Staff to the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Minister of Privatization. Philip serves on the Boards of Verticalscope Inc and Iogen Corporation. He is also currently a member of the FOC at Torstar Corporation. He has served on the Boards of Sirius XM ( Canada), Bird Global and Canaccord Genuity.
Sam Techner
Sam TechnerVice President
With nearly three decades launching, owning and running businesses, Sam Techner has served in leadership positions at multi-national companies in the manufacturing, marketing & design and software development sectors. Sam listens to our clients, translates their requirements, and leads the Hudson team to meet their needs.
Paul Girard
Paul GirardVice President
Recognized for challenging norms and improving operations, Paul served in senior technology positions for high-profile organizations such as the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, General Dynamics and Nortel. Paul has a proven record for transforming organizations into high performers through the application of technology and process.
Michelle Fink
Michelle FinkVice President - Revenue
With 20+ years of experience in the Managed Services and Software worlds, Michelle brings to the table an extensive knowledge base, a proven track record of building and managing robust sales and customer success teams, and a deeply rooted passion for developing long-term client relationships.
Barbara George
Barbara GeorgeController
Barbara brings over two decades of accounting leadership to the team and has been involved with the finance and operation of Hudson since the very beginning. Barbara has been instrumental in the company’s growth and overall fiscal health. She brings a wealth of understanding and experience in both Human Resources and corporate culture.
Emily Leutri
Emily LeutriDirector - Client Services
With over 6 years of experience at Hudson, Emily works closely with our clients and technical team to understand and execute solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. Emily is responsible for account management, project execution, and client escalations. With her attention to detail, technical comprehension, and empathy for our client’s needs, Emily ensures our client’s get what they need to be successful.
Shannon Master
Shannon MasterDirector - Administration
During her 10-year career with Hudson, Shannon has gained an intimate knowledge of our internal workflows and processes. She works closely with the Finance Team and brings a fastidious approach to data management and billing. Shannon collaborates with all departments to enhance Hudson’s efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
Mimi Goh
Mimi GohSenior Account Manager
Mimi has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Managing the relationships with most of Hudson’s vendors in the IT channel, Mimi is also our resident software licensing expert. She is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients and working collaboratively to achieve their goals.
Andy Sukhdeo
Andy SukhdeoTechnical Lead
Andy’s career in the MSP industry spans more than a decade. Working with clients to design IT solutions that meet and exceed their expectations, he also helps to mentor and develop Hudson’s Technical Team. Andy has extensive experience in data centre maintenance and is a vital escalation point for critical issues rising from our HelpDesk, as well as overseeing highly complex projects.
Jonathan Chen
Jonathan ChenAccounting Lead
Jonathan has been in the accounting field for more than a dozen years. He has earned both his CGA and CPA designations while bringing the highest standards of financial management to Hudson. His attention to detail and knowledge are an invaluable asset to the Hudson team.
Catharine Daniels
Catharine DanielsExecutive Assistant/Office Manager
In addition to her background in political administration, Catharine brings over 25 years of experience in organizational governance & oversight, financial planning, procurement, contract management and human resources development. Previously, she ensured excellence in the daily services provided to residents and businesses in the City of Toronto through the strategic delivery of efficient operations and environmentally sustainable programs.

Skills & Certifications

Hudson maintains numerous accreditations and certifications including:

  • Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) – Government of Canada
  • ProServices – Government of Canada
  • Secret level Security Clearance – Government of Canada
  • AWS Select Consulting Partner
  • Microsoft Silver Certified Partner
  • VMWare Solution Provider Partner
  • Veeam ProPartner
  • Ruckus PartnerPro Solution Provider
  • And more

Partnerships

Hudson has established partnerships with just about every major industry player, including equipment manufacturers like HP, Lenovo, and Dell; service providers such as Rogers, Bell, and Beanfield; and distribution houses like Ingram Micro and TD Synnex.
We also have hundreds of other relationships that we are happy to leverage on your behalf.

Clientele

Our clients operate in a wide range of industries. We provide IT services and support in the healthcare and not-for-profit spaces, as well as in the financial, legal and corporate arenas. We work closely with clients in real estate and property management. Our passion is working with organizations of all sizes, shapes, and cultures – learning what makes them tick and applying the right IT and security solutions for each unique environment.

CASE STUDY

CHARITABLE/NON-PROFIT

Re-design: From scattered and vulnerable to centralized and secure

CASE STUDY

CHARITABLE/NON-PROFIT

Re-design: From scattered and vulnerable to centralized and secure

CASE STUDY

HEALTHCARE/PHARMA

Migration: On-premise to private cloud

CASE STUDY

HEALTHCARE/PHARMA

Migration: On-premise to private cloud

CASE STUDY

REAL ESTATE

Migration: Proprietary cloud to public cloud

CASE STUDY

REAL ESTATE

Migration: Proprietary cloud to public cloud

CONTACT US

Hudson Technology

Toronto
70 The Esplanade
Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5E 1R2