Mr. Pellerin is a Chartered Public Accountant and is the Principal Partner and President of one of the largest independent accounting firms in Quebec, Pellerin Potvin Gagnon S.E.N.C.R.L., which he joined in 1998, became Partner in 2003 and was promoted to President in 2006. Mr. Pellerin specializes in many areas including: mandates of assurance, counseling, management, financing, acquisition and sale of business and audit engagements for several manufacturing companies and distributors. Mr. Pellerin is also the owner of several privately owned manufacturing businesses and owns residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout Quebec. Mr. Pellerin holds a Bachelor degree in accounting from Ottawa University and a post graduate diploma in accounting from University of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, and has been a member of the Quebec Order of the Chartered Accountants since 2000.