Alumni Association of Lakehead University

Saif Khan

Director, Professional Services
Aegis Technologies Inc.
Toronto, ON

Saif Khan assumed his role as Director of Professional Services in January 2006. Prior to joining Ageis, he had worked as a Sr. Consultatnt at IMS Group in providing clients with IT Staff Augmentation Services. With significant IT experience, Saif's role is to provide professional services to Ageis' clients within North America. Furthermore, his mandate is also to keep a pulse on the IT Industry for cutting edge technologies so Ageis is prepared in providing consulting services to its clients. Saif's experience in dealing with clients internationally has given Ageis the edge to enter untapped markets. Saif is married to another proud Lakehead graduate, Tina Ieraci (BA/BEd '03).

Michael Nitz; BADM 2004

Branch Manager
Royal Bank of Canada
Thunder Bay, ON

Originally from Scarborough, Michael Nitz relocated to Thunder Bay to attend Lakehead University on the basis of high praise the Kinesiology program received from friends who are alumni of the program. After some time in the program, Michael realized his skills were better suited to the corporate world and transferred to the Business program.

Upon graduation, while many graduates look elsewhere on the map for career opportunities, Michael understood the importance of retaining Lakehead graduates in the North and chose to stay in Northwestern Ontario. After a very successful year with a local Financial Institution, Michael was offered a Branch Manager opportunity with RBC in Nipigon and Geraldton. An active member of each community he has lived in, Michael has held seats on more than a dozen different boards and committees, including his primary role as President of a regional Chamber of Commerce. For his efforts, the community of Nipigon recognized him with a Lakehead Fellowship nomination in 2006. Although unsuccessful, he was very honoured to be nominated and recognized that his achievements to date were due, in part, to the excellent experience he received while at Lakehead.

Lou Pero; BA '69, GDIPB '70

Lakehead University Department of Athletics
Thunder Bay, ON

Lou Pero hails from Thunder Bay Ontario and is in his 39th year of coaching at Lakehead University. Lou coached 14 years as head coach of Mens' LU Program and 19 years as high school coach in Thunder Bay. Lou was also an assistant coach of Canada Student Team at World Student Games in 1995 that won bronze medal. Lou is currently in his fifth year as assistant coach of the Thunderwolves Women's Team.