Peter works as a consultant providing business development, strategic advice and labour relations services to companies, and co-founded an early stage business developing hydrogen/ammonia facilities. He started his career as a Powerline Technician with Hydro Ottawa and then as a union representative with the IBEW.

Peter has served on a number of boards including the Electrical and Utilities Safety Association Board, the Horizon Utilities Board, and the OMERS Board. He is a graduate of the Directors College and the proud father of Crystal who lives within the CLGW family.

Joe and his family live in Elora. He is a retired management consulting professional bringing over 35 years of finance, operations and organizational design experience. He also brings his perspectives as a father to an adult son with a developmental disability sustained through a brain injury.

Joe is currently the board vice chair for a local charity and the team manager and assistant coach for a Guelph Special Olympics basketball team. Past volunteer roles included an executive position in a grassroots not-for-profit family support network which assisted adults transitioning to supported independent living.

Joe brings a parent’s voice and his finance, quality assurance and risk mitigation experience to CLGW’s vision of “people with developmental disabilities live their best life.”

Chris has filled the role of community representative on CLGW’s Finance, Risk & Quality Committee since 2020. He is a program coordinator and project manager with deep international market, trading, sales and operational experience. His management and transfer of thoughtful leadership in solution development, complex analysis, project navigation and leadership within large, complex financial organizations will assist the board in guiding CLGW.

Chris is an entrepreneurial, polished senior manager with experience in communicating integrated strategies, processes, concepts and delivery of long-term goals across multiple lines of business. As an accomplished influencer, Chris streamlines collaboration and cooperation across businesses and is an effective negotiator and conflict resolution manager.

Pauline Busby has lived in Guelph for the past 30 years. She has had previous experience working on a number of community boards and committees, with previous experience on the CLGW board and sitting as a SEAC representative for the Upper Grand District School Board.   Pauline currently works as an Office Manager in downtown Guelph.  Pauline is a parent and primary caregiver for a person supported at CLGW and she is looking forward to sharing her perspective with the Board as the Board strives to make the best decisions for CLGW.

Kerri is currently employed with the Township of Centre Wellington as the Manager of Legislative Services & Municipal Clerk. In this role, Kerri oversees the administration of the Legislative Services and By-law Enforcement Divisions within Corporate Services, including management of the day-to-day operations and staff, and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services and programs. In addition to providing a visible and positive leadership example in her managerial role, Kerri also provides  leadership and expertise as the Municipal Clerk.

Kerri brings to the board strategic plan, reporting, leadership, and corporate policies and guidelines development and implementation skills, making her a great resource for our board and staff. Kerri’s experience with elected officials and government agencies will prove very helpful as we continue our advocacy efforts and look to increase our revenue streams.