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