Our board of directors

Cindi resides in Niagara-on-the-Lake where she owns and operates her interior design business.

Cindi’s career includes employment with the Federal Government as Chairperson of the Employment Insurance Board of Referees for the District of Niagara, and from 2015 to 2018 she served as a United Nations delegate for the Commission on the Status of Women travelling to New York, New York to represent Canada.

Cindi also serves on the Board of the YWCA Niagara Region and has also served on the Youth Without Secure Housing Committee, Capital Campaign for Pathstone Mental Health and the Niagara Early Years Steering Committee.

Carl resides in Welland and works at Cotton Inc. as a Manager. Carl’s involvement with moving the Habitat for Humanity Niagara Board towards a Governance model has been invaluable. Carl is a past Board member and President of Niagara Construction Association and a past member and President the local Canadian Progress Club.

Harry resides in St. Catharines and is a Senior Partner at Lancaster Brooks & Welch LLP. He has carried on a general practice of law in St. Catharines since 1968. In 2018, Harry attained a milestone in the legal community, celebrating 50 years of practice. His experiences and passion for the Niagara Region and its residents, make him a valuable contributor to the Habitat for Humanity team.

Andy resides in Thorold and is a Business Analyst and CPA, CA, at Walker Environmental group. Andy’s financial background has allowed him to be a contributor on Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s Finance and Risk Management committee. Andy is a passionate and proud resident of the Niagara region and is engaged in multiple local charitable causes.

Frank resides in Fonthill and after an active career in the Healthcare field for over 40 years he now consults in this field with HRI Healthcare consulting and RPG Consulting. Frank currently serves as a volunteer on the College of Healthcare Leaders, 3M Quality Committee. He has served on the Boards of the Niagara Falls Community Health Center and the Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce.

Carolee has been a downtown St.Catharines resident for over 25 years. She and her husband are partners in Startbystarting Business Consulting which serves clients from Niagara to Toronto. Carolee spent many years in the construction industry before starting a business management consulting firm. Carolee has served on school parent councils, church outreach that serves our local migrant worker community and also Grape & Wine Parade committee. She is committed to investing in and supporting local businesses.

Miles has been a resident of Niagara with his family for over 15 years and is passionate about the great community and the opportunities it presents.  He has been in the mortgage brokering industry for over 25 years developing companies, growing the industry and assisting Canadians find their way to homeownership.
 

Melissa was born and raised in St Catharines, and works in the Insurance Industry managing both the St. Catharines and Welland Allstate Agencies. She is very passionate about social causes including homelessness and food security. Melissa also supports and volunteers with Pathstone Mental Health, Community Care as well as multiple initiatives in the school community and minor sports.

Jeff resides in St. Catharines and is a Partner and CPA at Durward, Jones, Barkwell & Company LLP. Jeff’s community involvement includes serving as Treasurer for the Royal Henley Regatta and a member of the executive of Niagara Minor Football Association.

Paul resides in St. Catharines. He has been an ordained minister with the United Church of Canada since 1981. He recently retired and is keeping busy consulting with churches and not-for-profits. Paul has extensive Board and Committee experience with a particular interest in governance.

Carolyn is a professional realtor with Royal LePage N R Realty and is a long term resident of Grimsby. She serves as president of the Grimsby Rotary @Noon, and is proud to champion two habitat builds in Grimsby. She also has volunteered with the Grimsby Benevolent Fund for the past 25 years.

Dave resides in Port Dalhousie and is the President of Dave Wiens Construction and Southport Builders. Dave has been active coaching St. Catharines Minor Baseball and a past Board member of Camp Crossroads. Dave also is a past Board member of Southridge Community Church and remains active there with the homeless shelter outreach.