Paul Guthrie

Background

About Paul Guthrie

I started my life with the goal that a lot of Canadian kids have, play in the NHL and win the Stanley Cup. I also had dreams of playing for Team Canada. Needless to say that didn't quite pan out. I started my career in Materials Management as a courier with SleepCountry Canada and then moved to working in the warehouse for the City of Toronto. Since then I have advanced my career through the ranks to include inventory management and ordering, contract management and development, as a Materials Management Supervisor and now as a Manager for Supply Services within the FSWSB (Fleet, Supply and Weapons Services Bureau) of the OPP. I have finally reached my goal of obtaining a Manager role with a group where my heart belongs, with first responders. While I am still learning my role, my eyes are still set on the future and how to further my career into a role that creates direction for an organization. On the side, I love hockey and have experience playing in the OHL. I learned a lot about accountability and responsibility at that level. It was a truly unforgettable experience. I also love cottage life and a nice cigar from time to time as I sit on the deck listening to the wind and waves - the odd cocktail doesn't hurt either;). I am also a family man with 2 teenage daughters (help me), who are pretty good kids all things considered. Trying to teach them the same accountability and responsibility I learned from hockey is not an easy task by any means. I take all the lessons I have learned in life (hockey, career, family etc) and apply them to my career to help ensure I build the best team possible, one that is accountable, comprehensive and enjoyable to work with.