 |  UFC Fighter
Mark 'The Machine' Hominick is a Canadian mixed martial artist who currently fights for the UFC. He lives in London, Ont., with his wife Ashley, who are enjoying life with their newborn. He co-owns and runs a gym in London called Adrenaline Training Center.
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 Country Music Singer/CMT Host
A successful singer, songwriter, actress, model, and television host, Beverley Mahood is truly a dynamic entertainer. Though in many respects a seasoned veteran of the entertainment industry, Mahood’s career is has taken off in 2011. A mutually exclusive management and production deal with Nashville-based All Entertainment promises a new foray for Beverley into the competitive US market, a step she has been preparing for since the release of her award-winning debut album in 1998. |  |
 |  Choreographer
Amy Wright is one of Canada’s most in demand choreographers. Her work includes feature films, movies of the week, television series, reality TV, commercials and stage musicals.
Amy’s choreography has been featured on several episodes of So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Up and coming in theatres: Grey Gardens Amy created several dances for Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange; The Time Traveller’s Wife a romantic duet with Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana; Kit Kittridge: An American Girl Mystery Amy worked with Broadway star Jane Krakowksi. Over the years, Amy has been fortunate to work with some of the hottest stars in the business: Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan, Colin Farrell, Molly Shannon, Will Ferrell, Selma Blair, Alicia Silverstone, Taye Diggs, Shelley Long, Selma Blair and a movie produced by Britney Spears. Amy has choreographed ten Academy Award Winners/Nominees: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Sissy Spacek, Richard Dreyfuss, Peter O’Toole, Joan Plowright, Jeremy Irons, Virginia Madsen, Ellen Page and Jessica Lange! Amy’s commercial choreography includes the “Happy Dance” campaign for Lotto 6/49, The Pepto Bismol dance, spots for Hasbro, Hellmann‘s Mayonnaise, Nestle’s Ice Cream, Trident Gum, AT&T, Bud Light, Canada‘s Wonderland, Disney World, Molson Canadian, Kit Kat to name a few. |
 Reality TV Star
Hailing from Sarnia, Ontario, Craig McKinnon joined The Bachlorette season 6 as one 25 men competing for Ali Fedotowsky's heart.
Craig was most noted for his big hair and his playful antics-- which didn't sit well to the other suitors especially with Jonathan, who cautions Ali about his "dangerous" attitude. As one of the villains of The Bachelorette season 6, Ali ultimately sent him home in the second episode of the season. He remained in the spotlight as part of the cast of the first season of Bachelor Pad, where he competed with other contestants from the franchise for $250,000. Again, he was sent home in the second week of the competition. |  |
 |  Detective Sergeant
President, Ontario Provincial Police Association In October 2007, Jim Christie was elected as Director of the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) followed by a term as Vice President from 2008 to the spring of 2011. Jim is currently the President of the OPPA , winning the elections in October 2011. The OPPA represents approximately 8,100 uniform and civilian members who provide community-based policing and specialized policing services to residents in over 300 municipalities across Ontario.
Jim joined the OPP in October of 1994 and served in general law enforcement until he was promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2001. Prior to joining the OPP, he worked in the coal and oil industry in Northern Ireland. During his career with the OPP, Jim has instructed at the OPP Academy on the Criminal Investigators Course. Jim has completed numerous Criminal courses including Homicide Investigation, Major Case Management and sat on the Provincial Youth Criminal Justice Act Committee. Jim also served on his local Branch Executive of the OPPA as Branch President and Treasurer. He was also a member of the Canadian Police Association Board of Directors. Jim is currently the President of the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation and recently graduated from the Harvard Trade Union Program. Jim is the recipient of the Commissioner’s Citation for Bravery and the Commissioner’s Citation for Lifesaving. Jim and his wife, Caroline, have two sons, James and Mark and reside in Midland, Ontario. |
MUSICAL GUEST
Bob Reid
| Bob Reid has been writing songs for over 20 years, but only began recording and performing as a solo artist within the last few years. His first release, “Highway of Heroes,” hit #1 on the Canadian singles sales chart in 2009 and remained Top 20 for four months. In 2010, Bob was invited to visit the Canadian Forces mission in Afghanistan where he performed for the troops - a journey that inspired his second single, "Soldier, Welcome Home." A public relations professional, Bob is heard on radio in the London area every Friday morning on AM 980's "McArthur In The Morning" show in a segment titled "Touchdowns & Fumbles."
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