The
Canoe Crew
  • Steve Higgins is the founder and former CEO of Higgins Purchasing Group which completed over 1600 hotels and resorts worldwide, procured over $15 billion dollars of FF&E and OS&E, and worked with nearly every hotel brand the world over. Steve, Sharon and their team at Canoe Hospitality will bring creative ideas, unparalleled global sourcing, quality control and dedicated installation management.
    Steve Higgins, CEO
  • Leading the team in our Hermosa Beach, CA office as Chief Operating Officer is Sharon Arduini. She has worked side by side with Steve for over 18 years and is one of the most seasoned and extraordinary procurement executives. With Sharon at the helm, our select clients are assured their best interests are kept and goals are achieved.
    Sharon Arduini, COO
  • Our OS&E Director, Sue Waivada, comes with over 25 years of unparalleled global experience as an OS&E procurement executive. Sue's former stomping grounds in Europe and Asia, has provided our clients with a extraordinary perspective on all things timeless, genuine and innovative; from concepts and branding through budget building and hands-on installations. As a seasoned Director for hotel developers worldwide, her personalized system does more than achieve goals...it exceeds expectations.
    Sue Waivada
  • With a multi-faceted background in design, development and purchasing, Jenessa Cooke has been with our company from day one of our humble beginnings. Jenessa's exceptional FF&E project management background enables her to navigate some of the most elite projects, such as the Hotel Bel Air, with poise and savvy that only comes through seasoned experience and brilliance for communicating effectively.
    Jenessa Cooke
  • Uniquely memorable, Sonia Dumas is a time tested OS&E procurement concierge for hoteliers and interior designers. Intuitive, focused and creative; Sonia's acumen in project management is able to transform maxims such as "form follows function" and "less is more" into a palatable experience which brings the OS&E operational visions and designs of our clients from concept to reality.
    Sonia Dumas
  • A labyrinth of artistic ingenuity, Randi Curby joined our team with a creative background in design. Randi's unique experiences and strong FF&E project management abilities are spearheaded by her acute eye for details; which provides our clients with successful project installations and resourceful problem solving.
    Randi Curby
  • Preceded by over 10 years of FF&E purchasing expertise, Una Dow's vast knowledge and resourcefulness has been accessed by interior designer and hotelier alike. Una's aptitude to negotiate in an increasingly competitive marketplace and provide best buying strategies while maintaining quality and managing cost, has forged strategic business relationships with key suppliers globally, therefore providing our esteemed clients with uncompromising service.
    Una Dow
Management Team