The Executive Team
Ensuring the highest level of expertise in the industry
Bruce Daccord, CPA, CA
CEO & Co-Founder
Co-founder of Transcourt, with more than 25 years in the tank leasing business, Bruce leads the team and is actively involved in all aspects of the company.
Carol Praught, CPA, CA
President
With over 25 years of experience in corporate and operations finance in the transportation industry, Carol provides leadership and strategic vision for the financial, technology and the human resources aspects of the business.
Mike Trianos
Vice President Fleet Maintenance & Procurement
Mike has been in the Tank Trailer industry for over 15 years and during those years has gained a vast knowledge of parts & components, maintenance and shop procedures. Along with managing the Maintenance Dept., his responsibilities include spec’ing, pricing and purchasing tankers for customers and the Transcourt fleet.
Michael Leong, CPA, CGA
Vice President Finance & Administration
Michael Leong is the Vice President of Finance & Administration at Transcourt Tank Leasing and a CPA with more than 20 years of experience, working in various corporate environments. He joined Transcourt in 2016 after many years of working in the retail sector in various roles, including accounting, finance and information technology. In his spare time Michael enjoys travelling, reading, cooking and learning new technology.
The Sales and Marketing Team
Let’s get you on the road
Carlos Duarte
Regional Account Manager, Ontario & Manitoba
Carlos brings over 25 years of Transportation experience to our team. His industry knowledge, professionalism, award-winning performance and strong relationships has made Carlos an invaluable solutions consultant and someone you can trust. During his free time, Carlos enjoys listening to music, playing squash, hockey and traveling with his family.
Warren McDonell
Regional Account Manager, Western Canada
Warren brings over 20 years of valuable experience in the tank trailer industry. His industry knowledge starts with manufacturing, design, and marketing along with providing trustworthy advice and being able to listen and adapt to an ever changing environment. During his free time, Warren enjoys spending time with his family, and caring for horses on their ranch.
Nicole Collins
Sales & Marketing Support Manager
Nicole is an experienced Sales Support professional who specializes in market research, data analysis, data entry and customer satisfaction. Nicole has a Political Science degree from the University of Waterloo and will be completing her second degree in Public Relations, from Ryerson University in the summer of 2020.
Connor Lilley
Director Business Development, USA
Connor serves Transcourt’s US markets by providing creative financial and logistical solutions to clients in need of our mission-critical equipment. Connor is most proud of Transcourt’s work in leveraging our 20+ year industry relationships to support customer’s business growth and fleet optimization across the US. Connor is fluent in Spanish and studied Economics and International Relations at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
Fleet Services and Procurement Team
Lisa Bourke
Fleet Manager, Ontario & USA
Lisa brings 20 years of experience in fleet operations. Lisa’s role at Transcourt includes trailer administration, maintenance, managing repair/service schedules and infleeting our new trailers. “I’m not new to the transportation industry but I’m still new to the tanker industry and am still learning something new everyday. I value the challenges and constant learning experiences that the tanker industry provides and I value the knowledge and expertise that all my colleagues have to offer.” Fleet management – “it’s what Lisa knows”.
Mike Mancini
Fleet Manager, Québec & the Maritimes
Mike brings 15 years of hands-on experience in fleet and equipment management assets. He has honed his skills in optimizing equipment performance, reducing operational costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. He is excited to bring his expertise to streamline our fleet operations, maximize asset utilization, and contribute to the overall success of the company. Mike is committed to driving positive change and delivering results that exceed expectations. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, cooking and bicycling with his family.
Mona Boss, CCLP
Fleet Manager, Western Canada
Mona brings with her over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry as both a Maintenance Advisor and Operations Manager. Mona’s training as a Canadian Certified Logistic Professional has been extremely helpful in her position with Transcourt, where she is responsible for managing our extensive fleet and making sure our trailers are in compliance with safety standards and ready to perform for our customers.
Finance and Administrative Team
Ashish Sethi, CPA
Controller
Ashish Sethi is the Controller at Transcourt Tank Leasing and a CPA with over 7 years of experience in industry and public accounting. He joined Transcourt in 2020. In his spare time Ashish enjoys staying with family, cooking and watching TV.
Mariya Zherebkina
Leasing Specialist
Mariya joined Transcourt in 2021 and brings with her 10 years of compliance and customer service experience to the lease desk. Mariya acts as a key liaison between insurance brokers and other service providers, to ensure the highest data integrity and fast turnaround of lease contracts and sales agreements. Mariya enjoys the arts and in her free time likes attending the ballet and exploring museums.
Archika Bansal
Accountant
Archika joined Transcourt as an Accountant in 2022. She brings with her 8 Years of accounting experience. She is a CPA from India and plans to pursue the same designation in Canada. In her free time, she enjoys travelling with family and watching movies.
Gurtej Badwal
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
Gurtej is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in various industries. He initially joined the organization in 2019 and continued to work for 3 years as a Senior Financial Analyst before rejoining the organization in 2023. He is a cricket player and president of his club. He plays in various professional leagues in Canada and is preparing himself for the Canadian World cup in the 50+ age group. He is very passionate and full of energy.
Transcourt North American Offices
