Meet the Owners

Bruce Hein, Franchise Owner & Developer 

With over 35 years of business experience, Bruce has owned and managed multiple businesses.  As a Certified Sales Professional from the Canadian Professional Sales Association, Bruce purchased an independent staffing company in Sarnia called Best Personnel Services in 2000.  This company joined the Express franchise family in 2006.  In 2008, Bruce partnered with fellow Express Franchisee, Ted Maksimowski, to open the Brantford Express office.  The office is currently a member of ACSESS and ACSESS Safety Groups.  Bruce and his team are active community supporters, and are involved with many local charities and nonprofit organizations.  Bruce is married and has a son, who also works in the business.  In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, travelling and spending time with his family.

Ted Maksimowski, Franchise Owner & Developer 

Ted first purchased the Express Employment Professionals Hamilton office in 2003.  In 2005, he partnered with Theresa McLaughlin and together they opened the Express office in Burlington/Oakville.  In 2008, he joined Bruce Hein and opened the Brantford Express office. Prior to getting involved with Express, he held the position of President, Bell Mobility Investments - the corporate venturing arm of BCE focused on wireless data and internet opportunities. He has held senior operating and staff functions in Bell Canada, Telus, Peat Marwick, Thorne, and Dominion Stores.  His educational background includes a B. Commerce from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the University of Windsor.