• Welcome to the Williams Group of Companies

    At The Williams Group we believe in the power of business to create meaningful change. Our mission is to align profit with purpose, driving operational excellence while fostering social and environmental responsibility.

  • Where Innovation Fuels Community and Business Success.

    Welcome to The Williams Group

    As an Indigenous-owned company, The Williams Group merges business excellence with a deep commitment to community empowerment. We’ve built a strong foundation rooted in creating opportunities, supporting sustainable growth, and driving meaningful change in the communities we serve. Through our complimentary business units, we empower organizations to thrive while staying true to our values of inclusivity, integrity, and social responsibility.

     

    Our Divisions at a Glance

    Chamber Supply Company: Your Trusted Business Supply Partner

    For over ten years, Chamber Supply Company has been a trusted partner for schools, non-profits, and businesses across Canada, providing office supplies, janitorial products and furniture. We actively source products and suppliers that prioritize environmental responsibility and support green innovation. As part of our social responsibility commitment, we work with any interested clients to help them discover and review sustainable product options.

    Western Business Solutions: Driving Efficiency for Non-Profits

    Western Business Solutions specializes in delivering custom software, IT security, and data migration services designed for non-profit and charitable organizations. We help them reduce administrative burdens, enhance security, and improve overall efficiency, putting them in a stronger position to achieve their goals and maximize their own social impact.

    Williams Communications: Crafting Stories that Resonate

    Williams Communications helps businesses and organizations connect with their audiences through compelling storytelling and strategic messaging. Through expertly produced videos, social media management, blogging and newsletter content, we bring your brand’s message to life across all platforms, ensuring it resonates where it matters most.

     

    Let's Write the Next Chapter Together

    We understand that every organization has a unique story, and our goal is to support your success as we write the next chapter together. Our divisions work collaboratively to deliver impactful solutions while staying true to our core values. Explore our website to discover how we can align our expertise with your goals, creating a shared story of growth and success. We’re here to support your story alongside our own. Let’s collaborate, explore new opportunities, and create lasting impact together.

     

  • Our Team

    "Denise Bryan-Williams, Indigenous co-founder and owner of The Williams Group, showcasing leadership and commitment to community-driven business solutions.

    Denise Bryan-Williams

    Denise is the co-founder of the Williams Group. With her primary role leading Wiliiams Communications to help our clients tell their stories, she also oversees our Indigenous relations and leads on developmental opportunities that fall within that sector. With decades of experience as a former executive in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, Denise has a unique perspective that enriches the company's strategic direction.

     

    She has been a driving force behind the establishment and growth of our Indigenous scholarship programs demonstrating a deep commitment to fostering education and opportunities within Indigenous communities. In addition, with her dedication to creating impactful initiatives reflects her broader vision of social responsibility and community engagement.

     

    Michael Williams, co-founder of The Williams Group, overseeing logistics and supply chain operations with a focus on efficiency and exceptional service.

    Michael Williams

    Michael is the co-founder and Director of Operations for the Williams Group. His commitment to community service and corporate social responsibility is the driving force behind our organization. 

     

    His goal is to do even more empowering clients that wish to increase their community impact, whether it's through procurement, marketing or internal initiatives. Michael boasts a truly impressive volunteer portfolio but his true happy place is out on the practice field working with young people as a volunteer coach with the U13 Sylvan Lake Bears.

     

    Michael holds a Bachelor of Management degree, a Marketing diploma and is a Certified Bookkeeper.

     

    Liming Qian, IT Lead and Director of Technical Project Services at The Williams Group, with over 30 years of experience in IT project management.

    Liming Qian

    Liming is our IT Lead and Director of Technical Project Services at the Williams Group of Companies. Liming brings over 30 years of unparalleled experience in IT project management to our team. His extensive career has seen him work across multiple levels of government and private industry, where he has consistently demonstrated his expertise in steering complex projects to successful completion.

     

    Liming is the coding architect behind the OrderTrac business software platform, which has been developed to assist non-profit organizations in cost-effectively managing their operations. Liming graciously matches technical support and service time which allows us to provide flexible terms and discounted IT pricing for our non-profit customers.

     

    Liming holds two master degrees in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Computer Engineering.

     

    Richard Adams, managing partner at Chamber Supply Co., overseeing Saskatchewan Government and regional businesses, ensuring seamless supply services.

    Richard Adams

    Rich is a managing partner through Chamber Supply Co. where he expertly oversees the Saskatchewan Government and other regional businesses and organizations. Based out Moose Jaw, SK, Rich plays a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation and growth of our supply services within these key regions.

     

    For over 20 years, Rich has worked with young people as a high school basketball coach and his financial acumen has caused him to be tapped numerous times as a volunteer for multiple organizations to act as their treasurer.

     

    His ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with government entities, non-profits and local businesses in Saskatchewan ensures that Chamber Supply Co. consistently meets and exceeds client expectations.

     

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    Todd Schlender

    Todd along with his wife Krista are the dynamic duo behind Stettler Business Solutions, where they also work as independent agents of Chamber Supply Co.

     

    Todd is an active volunteer as a referee assignor with Stettler Minor Hockey and mentors youth officials on the ice as well. Krista has been a dedicated volunteer for several years with RM Danceology and the Stettler Railway's annual Polar Express Holiday Train Ride.

     

    Todd and Krista combine their expertise to effectively oversee operations and foster strong relationships within the Eastern Alberta region. Their hands-on involvement and personalized attention to each client ensure that Stettler Business Solutions consistently delivers high-quality service, driving success and satisfaction for businesses throughout Eastern Alberta.

     

    Jason Heistad, Channel Partner for the Innisfail/Central Alberta region, soon joining The Williams Group full-time.

    Jason Heistad

    The Williams Group has been fortunate to have Jason Heistad join them in early 2024 as a volunteer connector for the Central Alberta region. As a tireless volunteer for social change in his community of Innisfail, Jason works with multiple non-profit and charitable organizations to help them address organizational challenges and find solutions, often referring them back to The Williams Group when applicable.

     

    As an Innisfail Town Councilor for the past 18 years, Jason's connections to his community run deep, his appetite for social change and making the world a better place makes him an ideal fit for The Williams Group team.

    Patricia Bezel, Indigenous Business Development Representative at The Williams Group, fostering Indigenous to Indigenous business relationships.

    Patricia Bezel

    Patricia is our dedicated Indigenous Business Development Representative for The Williams Group. With a deep commitment to fostering Indigenous to Indigenous business relationships, Patricia plays a crucial role in our mission to support and empower Indigenous communities through meaningful economic partnerships and also worked alongside Denise to help coordinate and execute our Indigenous Scholarship program.

     

    Patricia's responsibilities include building and facilitating strong, sustainable business connections between Indigenous enterprises. Her work involves not only identifying and nurturing new opportunities but also ensuring that these relationships are mutually beneficial and grounded in respect and cultural understanding.

     

    Isiah Williams, creative lead in The Williams Group’s communication division, overseeing video projects and providing voiceover work.

    Isiah Williams

    Isiah leads many of our video projects within the Williams Communications division, lending his talent and creativity to high-profile productions and providing voiceover work.

     

    An accomplished stage actor and musician, Isiah has honed his craft with Prime Stock Theatre Company over several years, performing leading roles in numerous Shakespearean plays, including King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Hamlet. In addition, he has had leading roles in productions for the Central Alberta One-Act Play Festival and most recently, the Edmonton Fringe Festival.