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Christine Magee

Christine Magee graduated from Western University in 1982 with an Honour’s Business degree. She began her career in 1982 as a commercial accounts manager at Continental Bank and later, moved on to work with National Bank as a senior manager of commercial corporate lending until 1994.

In October of 1994, Sleep Country Canada was founded by Christine Magee and her two partners, Steven Gunn and Gordon Lownds. Since then, Sleep Country has gained tremendous success, expanding to 89 stores in just ten years, with operations in three provinces and employing over 600 people.

Sleep Country and Christine take pride in their commitment to communities across Canada by supporting numerous charities and community initiatives. Some of the programs in which they are involved include:

• Donated Bed Program - As part of their delivery service, Sleep Country Canada provides the free removal of an old mattress. These mattresses are then made available to charitable organizations to assist those in need.

• Give a Kid a Coat Program - Along with certain stations within each of their regions such as CHFI/680 News in Ontario and the Salvation Army, Sleep Country Canada is proud to organize and be involved in this program.

• Backpack for Kids - This program was created and is managed by the Calgary Police Association to provide school supplies for underprivileged children. Backpacks full of school supplies are donated by citizens of Calgary and dropped off at any local Sleep Country location. This program is run each year in August and has provided needed supplies for many of Calgary’s students.

Christine Magee has also been a recipient of many awards for her accomplishments and successes such as, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 and Toronto Business Woman of the Year.