Board of Directors

Dianne Nixon

Board Commencement: 2007

CAREER

  • 28 years: Branch Manager, Royal Bank of Canada – 300 Pitt St., Cornwall

BOARDS/COMMITTEES 

  • Board President, Laurencrest Youth Services Inc.
  • Tri-County Literacy
  • Parent Council/Secretary, St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School
  • Lead for Community Involvement with RBC; Cornwall Hospice, St. Lawrence River Institute, several days of service grants
  • Previous Board Member; Cornwall Minor Football, Cornwall Minor Lacrosse Association, Cornwall Minor Hockey

Paul Marleau

Board Commencement: 2009

CAREER

  • Owner, Marleau Mechanical Ltd.

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • Volunteer Coach – Competitive Hockey, Lacrosse
  • Previous Treasurer, Seaway Rapids AA Minor Hockey

James Pollock, CPA CA

Board Commencement: 2010

CAREER

  • President, SD&G CPA Ontario Association
  • 2005 – Became partner with Craig Keen Despatie Markell LLP
  • 2001 – Obtained CA

EXPERIENCE

  • 20 years – Public Accounting experience with non-profit organizations funded by MCSS
  • Auditing, Tax experience with various municipalities, individuals and commercial enterprises

Brian Hunt

Board Commencement: 2015

CAREER

  • 2015-Present: Partner, McDougall Hunt Insurance Brokers, o/b McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd.
  • 2010-2015: Partner/VP, Hunt Commercial Insurance, o/b Upper Canada Commercial Insurance Group Inc.
  • 1995-2000 (approx.): Director/VP, Insurance Brokers Association of SD&G
  • 1990-1999 (approx.): Director/VP, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce
  • 1983-2010: Partner/VP, Hunt Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Steve Guindon

Board Commencement: 2016

CAREER

  • Educator, Public Secondary System
  • Self-Employed, Speedline Communications
  • Business Owner, O2togo Dive Centre

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • Active Member, Seaway Valley Divers
  • Chairperson, Ducks Unlimited – Community Fundraiser
  • Director, Cornwall Lions Club

EXPERIENCE

  • Raisin River Institute – River Cleanup

Randy Houle

Board Commencement: 2016

CAREER

  • 27 years – Owner/Operator, Family-owned automotive business

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • Executive Member, Cornwall Minor Lacrosse Association
  • 10 years – Volunteer, Youth Justice Committee
  • Previous Member, Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise

EXPERIENCE

  • Automotive Industry – Petroleum, Car Wash, Auto Service, Sales and Rentals

Gabriel Perreault 

Board Commencement: 2019

CAREER

  • Police Constable, Cornwall Police Service

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • 2018-Present – Initiation Program Coordinator/Head Coach, South Dundas Minor Hockey Association

EDUCATION

  • Police Foundations diploma, Ontario Police College
  • PMAB training
  • Workshop on Youth and Cognitive Brain Functions with Dr. Elana Bloom (Psychologist)
  • CPS Courses; LEAD Team Training, ASIST, SFST, HealthIM, CIT Training

EXPERIENCE

  • Thorough knowledge of Youth Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Child and Family Services and Police Services Acts
  • Community Service, Program Evaluation, Outreach/advocacy experience
  • As a former employee of Laurencrest, has a good understanding of the positive impact they provide to the community and surrounding areas. As a police officer in the city of Cornwall, has a great deal of exposure and experience relating to systemic issues involving at risk youth and dysfunctional family dynamics. Can provide relevant mindset and contribute to the board by sharing his passion for youth development and rehabilitation through excellent programming

Andrew Guindon

Board Commencement: 2021

CAREER

  • Lawyer/Owner, Guindon Law

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • Dec. 2018-Present – Deputy Mayor, Township of South Stormont
  • Feb. 2019-Present – Board member, Lost Villages Historical Society
  • June 2020-Present – Board member, Children’s Treatment Centre
  • May 2021-Present – Board member, Agapé Centre

EDUCATION

  • Juris Doctor (law degree), University of Ottawa – 2018

EXPERIENCE

  • Extensive experience assisting local non-profit organizations; developing policies, reviewing budgets and negotiating contracts.
  • Administration/Management, Outreach/Advocacy, Non-profit experience

Josée Payette

Board Commencement: 2021

CAREER

  • Partner, Johnston Beaudette Chartered Professional Accountants

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • 2015-Present – Chair, Cornwall Community Hospital
  • 2009-Present – Secretary, SDG CPA Association
  • 2017-Present – Board member, CMHA Finance & Audit Committee
  • 2016-2019 – Board member, Caisse Populaire de Cornwall Inc.

EDUCATION

  • CA, CPA designation – 2009
  • B. Com w/specialization in Accounting, University of Ottawa – 2006

EXPERIENCE

  • Background in Finance and Accounting
  • Personnel/Human Resources, Administration/Management and Non-Profit experience

Charlene Davidson

Board Commencement: 2022

CAREER

  • Sergeant, Ontario Provincial Police

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • 2022 – Director, Social Development Council of Cornwall & Area

EDUCATION

  • Resiliency Coach Certification – Leadership Wellness Group
  • BA Social Services – Core Criminology & Psychology

EXPERIENCE

  • Extensive Police education, training & instruction
  • Community service & seminars

Do you need help?

Parents

Get more info on available support services through the My Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) program or visit our Community Programs section to find out more.

Youth

Reach out to the Kids Help Phone if you need urgent help or need to talk to someone right now.

Kids Help Phone:

1-800-668-6868

Suicide Line:

1-833-456-4566 or text: 45645

Crisis Line:

1-866-996-0991

211 ONTARIO.CA:

Dial 211

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