An international reputation precedes Dr. James Norrie for his expertise in social networking. He is well regarded for both his academic, published work and teaching, and real-life business credentials. It’s no surprise he’s found a welcome home as a member or chairman of the Board of Directors for various organizations, non-profit and for-profit. He routinely speaks on issues of social media to both private and public sectors such as the Empire Club and the Conference Board of Canada.

The founder of Site Dudes Inc. (formerly known as 121 Ltd.) has been online for as long as he can remember—back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. As a graduate of Ryerson University, John Lennie enthusiastically approaches every opportunity to encourage the success and professional growth of current students and the University. Naturally, he seized the opportunity to support the diffusion of the Speechbobble technology and to weave his way into numerous other social media technologies, when nudged by clients. An enthusiastic proponent of social media, John has a strong understanding of complex technologies and has introduced many innovations throughout Canada and the United States. John’s specialty is explaining progressive solutions to “non-propeller heads,” so that productivity solutions aren’t stonewalled out of fear.