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