Gerry is Human Resources Manager at AOC Resins and Coatings Company in Guelph. She’s also active on AOC’s social committee that raises funds for local charities.

Gerry has a wealth of knowledge in the field of Human Resources. She has professional certifications including: Human Resources Management, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Ergonomic Specialist.

Currently, Gerry is also a Board Member with the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation. After serving a one-year term as CLGW Vice President, Gerry is now sharing her expertise as our Board President.

A father of three, David has lived in Guelph for 28 years.

For 25 years, David worked in international sales. Currently, he owns and manages rental properties.

Now that he is semi-retired, David has time and expertise to share as a Board member. He brings his perspective and and experience as the parent of a 27-year-old son with special needs.

Scott is a partner at the law firm of Miller Thomson (Guelph). His practice includes: land development, municipal law, real estate and general corporate law. 

Scott has lived in Guelph and Wellington County for 15 years. During this time, he has assisted various nonprofit and charitable organizations.

As a CLGW Board Member, he is eager to share his expertise in real-estate and legal matters.  Scott is dedicated to giving back to the community.

For over 45 years, Otto and his family have lived in the Guelph area.

Otto is a member of the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

For 30 years, Otto worked with Siemens Canada Limited in finance, administration and audit.

He says, “I believe it’s important, where possible, to give back to others with special needs.  I look forward to working with other members and the Board at CLGW.”

Janet Kaufman has lived in Guelph since 1976 when she accepted a position in the University of Guelph Library, retiring after thirty-five years of service. She and her husband have three adult children, all U of G alumni, and two grandchildren.

Janet has been a volunteer board member and served in leadership roles with a number of community benefit organizations in Guelph for over twenty-five years. She currently serves on the boards of the Guelph General Hospital and PIN:The People and Information Network, as well as the CLGW board.

Janet brings her experiences in library service and management, as well as knowledge of the community, to board discussions. Her involvement on the board of CLGW draws on her desire to make a contribution to building a healthy and inclusive community.

Vanessa brings an executive background to the board – she has been Vice President of various auto/transport industry companies (eg Daimler Trucks Canada Day & Ross, total Care transport Services Inc) in her career.  Since 2009 she has also had her own consulting company which she is now full-time at.  Her company is focused on small business – she assists owner/operators in sales development, human resources utilization and general management.  She has had success in strategic marketing, new business and fund development areas as part of her career.  Vanessa’s volunteer involvement includes 10 years as a member of the Erin Community Theater Board of Directors and more recently 3 years on the East Wellington Community Services Board of Directors.