Wayne Hein Retires After 45-Year Career

OAKVILLE, Ont. — After a career that spanned 45 years in foodservice, Wayne Hein has announced his retirement. Hein most recently represented VGM Club Canada — a North American member service and marketing organization for membership-based clubs — since its formation in 2003.

While serving as a vice-president of VGM Club, Hein’s Oakville, Ont., operation expanded the Waterloo, Iowa-based purchasing group’s services across Canada, including the golf, tennis, yacht, city and athletic-club sectors.

During his career, Hein held positions with Versafoods (Aramark), Hospital Dietary Service, and founded Ontrak Services Inc., a group-purchasing organization subsequently sold to Sodexo in 1993. Hein plans to continue his involvement on various boards, assisting suppliers and contributing to foodservice educational events.