Chris Bridger

General Manager – Central/East Ontario

Chris Bridger

Experience: Chris Bridger is an energetic and well-rounded leader with an impressive track record of leading complex, multi-location business operations. Chris joined BearCom as a General Manager in 2022 and has been unwavering in his dedication to improving both customer and employee experience. His management experience, coupled with strong analytical, planning, and operational skills have allowed his teams in customer service delivery, sales, and fleet management tremendous success across Ontario.

Prior to joining BearCom, Chris spent 20 years in the equipment rental industry, holding management positions at United Rentals and Herc Rentals across the province of Ontario. During his career, Chris worked with specialized clients including government, hospitality, and entertainment events, which has provided him key insights to being successful catering to diverse industries. Chris was also the recipient of various employee engagement awards during his tenure at both Herc Rentals and United Rentals.

Education: Chris studied Commerce, with a focus in Economics, at the University of Guelph and went on to earn a Master's in Sales Leadership from the top-ranked Schulich ExecEd School of Business.

AlwaysOn Facts: Chris enjoys spending summers on the lake waterskiing in cottage country, and winters skiing in the mountains. Chris also volunteers his time on within his community sitting on different volunteer boards.