Board of Directors

Dianne Nixon

Board Commencement: 2007

CAREER

  • 31 years: Community Manager, Royal Bank of Canada

BOARDS/COMMITTEES 

  • 2007-Present – Board President, Laurencrest Youth Services Inc.
  • 2018-Present – Member, St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation

EXPERIENCE

  • Finance/Accounting
  • Special Events

James Pollock, CPA CA

Board Commencement: 2010

CAREER

  • Chartered Professional Accountant/Partner, MNP
  • 2004-Present – President, SD&G CPA Ontario Association

EXPERIENCE

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

Steve Guindon

Board Commencement: 2016

CAREER

  • Owner, Speedline Communications

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • 2013, Cornwall Lions Club

EXPERIENCE

  • Community Service/Special events

Randy Houle

Board Commencement: 2016

CAREER

  • Manager/Owner – Massey Place Services Inc.

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • Panel Member, Youth Justice Committee

EXPERIENCE

  • Automotive sales, rentals, repairs, car wash/gas
  • Personnel/HR, Administration/Management
  • Community Service/Fundraising

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)
  • 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, Agapè 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 w/core Criminology & Psychology

EXPERIENCE

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

Gregory Smith

Board Commencement: 2023

CAREER

  • Sergeant, Ontario Provincial Police

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • 2007-2012 – Branch Director/Treasurer/Secretary, OPP Association – Branch Executive
  • 2006-2007 – Board Member, Cornwall Sea Lions Club
  • VP Public Relations, Seaway Valley Toastmasters – Branch Executive

EDUCATION

  • BA Social Science – University of Ottawa
  • Basic Constable – Ontario Police College
  • Correctional Officer – Correctional Service Canada
  • Law & Security – St. Lawrence College
  • Management Development Program – Algonquin College

EXPERIENCE

  • 26 years as Police Officer, 11 years as Supervisor
  • Knowledge of community resources; court system/legal contacts
  • Administrative/Management, Education/Instruction, Personnel/HR, Public Relations/Communication, Event Planning
  • Former staff member at Laurencrest

Joshua Eamon

CAREER

  • President, EVB Engineering

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • 2022-Present – Director, Cornwall Hospital
  • 2014-Present – Member, South Stormont COA
  • 2011-2017 – Director/Vice-Chair, Cornwall Hospital Foundation

EDUCATION

  • BA Applied Science
  • Professional Engineering Licence
  • Consulting Engineering Designation

EXPERIENCE

  • Strong community connections, Non-Profit experience
  • Business/Construction/Engineering skillset
  • Administration/Management, Policy development, Public relations/Fundraising

April Warden

CAREER

  • Probation Officer, Government of Ontario (MCCSS)

BOARDS/COMMITTEES

  • 2019-Present – Community Safety Working Group, Vibrant Communities
  • 2018-Present – Member, Human Trafficking Community Mobilization Task Force
  • 2017 – Present – Active Table Member, ACSDG Situation Table

EDUCATION

  • 2009 – BA Social Science w/specialization in Criminology, University of Ottawa
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention/Violent Threat Risk training
  • JHSC certified

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with justice involved youth aged 12-17+ in SDG&A
  • Community service and connections
  • Program/Policy development

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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