Whitehots Team Bios

Edmund Salt, (V.P. Sales & Marketing)

Edmund keeps Whitehots connected to the libraries it serves with his attentive service and in-depth insight into the publishing and library wholesaling industries. He cooperates with each client to ensure the Whitehots experience is customized to meet specific needs.

Having joined the Whitehots team as Russ and Sharon’s first employee in 1990, Edmund has been a substantial contributor to the company’s achievements and expansion over the past 20 years.

Edmund’s wide-ranging, international experience combines involvement in all aspects of business, including manufacturing, operations, sales and distribution. He has been involved in a variety of enterprises in England and Canada in the glass and ceramic industry, from Aynsley China/Waterford Crystal to Corning International.

Russ Culver

Russ Culver has a strong understanding of and respect for the integral relationship between customers, suppliers and staff. He has a progressive approach to business and a broad knowledge of publishing and library wholesaling. This acumen drives the Whitehots vision of quality and service.

Russ’s experience spans nearly 40 years in the industry. He began his career with Canadian Book Wholesale, rising to General Manager and later Executive Vice President of Canadian operations.

His next venture took him to The Book Society of Canada Ltd., a small educational publisher that expanded into general trade publishing, which was subsequently purchased by Clarke Irwin. Russ was a key figure in merging these companies into Irwin Publishing, where he served as General Manager until 1987. It was during his time with Irwin that Russ developed a keen interest in Canadian publishing and comprehensive understanding of the industry.

Russ’ leadership is fostered by the insight he gains as a member of TEC Canada, an international organization for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Sharon Culver

Sharon Culver is committed to building the Whitehots experience. With more than 25 years of expertise in the publishing and library wholesaling industries, she motivates the innovation of Whitehots’ exceptional collection building services. She began her career at Methuen Publishing and McClelland & Stewart Ltd., before joining Russ to found Whitehots Inc.

Sharon’s contribution extends beyond Whitehots to her work in the Aurora community. She is an active committee member for the Hartwell Runners Challenge, an annual half-marathon that has raised over $100,000 for a local charity. She also served on the Board of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce for over five years, including a term as President from June 2007 to June 2008.