Board of Directors

Dave previously worked as a manager in six General Motors of Canada manufacturing facilities. Dave has been a volunteer at Habitat Niagara’s Grimsby ReStore and construction sites for the past eight years and also volunteers on the health and safety committee. He has served on the board of directors for many non-profit organizations including United Way of Canada, United Way boards in Windsor, London and York Region, several educational advisory boards, and several horse racing associations. Dave is currently a community representative on the Town of Grimsby planning and development committee. He looks forward to expanding Habitat Niagara’s reach into the community.

Mike is a former elected official, having been elected as the youngest City Councillor in St. Catharines history in 2014 and later becoming a Niagara Regional Councillor in 2022. While no longer elected, he remains active in the government realm, currently serving as the Manager of Government Relations for ONpoint Strategy Group.

Mike strongly believes in giving back to his community and serves on almost a dozen charitable and not-for-profit volunteer boards. He is also a proud member of other community groups like Rotary, The Royal Canadian Legion, and Crime Stoppers.

Doug is a CPA, CA and is the vice president of finance at CAA Niagara. He has previously been involved in the community with youth sports in Lincoln for many years. He was a former treasurer of Niagara Child and Youth Services (now Pathstone Metal Health) and was on the board for Niagara Squash. Doug is eager to contribute further to the community by helping to foster the goals of Habitat Niagara.

Bruce is a retired urban planner who has taught at Brock University and worked at the municipal and provincial levels of government. He has served on several volunteer boards including the RAFT, which operates a youth homeless shelter and provides a number of programs for youth in Niagara. He has also worked in the cooperative housing sector as a board member of Niagara Peninsula Homes and several co-op housing developments in Niagara in the 1980s. Bruce has volunteered for Habitat Niagara in the St. Catharines ReStore and has been a member of the kitchen salvage crew since 2021.

Bob was the Town of Grimsby’s longest serving Mayor (15 years). He has over 24 years of experience as an elected official and has been involved with many charities, including Habitat Niagara, whether in a volunteer capacity or through fundraising efforts.

Bryan is a values-driven leader with 10+ years of experience in client strategy, government relations, and community economic development across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. A Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) with an undergraduate degree from Brock University and a master’s degree from the University of Waterloo, he has held senior roles at Destination Canada and Niagara Region.

Passionate about people-first leadership and equitable housing, Bryan is committed to empowering families and brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to his work with Habitat for Humanity.

Antony is the Operations Manager at Centennial Homes Niagara Inc., where he brings a lifelong passion for construction and home building that began in his teenage years. With extensive industry experience, he leads a team dedicated to delivering high-quality homes throughout the Niagara region and beyond. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Niagara Home Builders’ Association and is an active member of the cabinet for the Help Kids Shine Campaign at Niagara Children’s Centre, demonstrating his strong commitment to community involvement.

In 2024, Antony led a partnership between Centennial Homes and Habitat for Humanity Niagara to build and donate four townhomes in Thorold, Ontario, further reflecting his dedication to community development and affordable housing initiatives.

Tyler is a CPA, CA and a Senior Manager at Root Bissonnette Walker LLP. He works closely with both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, with a focus on locally owned and community-based organizations across the Niagara region. He is passionate about using his professional expertise to support the advancement of access to affordable housing and is eager to contribute his skills in support of the mission of Habitat for Humanity Niagara. Tyler has previous board experience, having served as Treasurer of the Niagara Falls Rowing Club and as a board member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Soccer Club.

Andrew is an entrepreneur focused on building mission driven social businesses. He is deeply committed to the success of the charitable sector. With a firm belief that “no one does better work for our communities than the amazing charities like Habitat Niagara”. Andrew has dedicated over 25 years to helping charities navigate operational and strategic complexities. His expertise allows these organizations to focus on their mission and make a greater impact in their communities.

Aneta is a local Realtor with Realty Executives Plus Ltd. Brokerage. Her past volunteer board and committee experience includes, Attractions Ontario, Niagara Association of Realtors and the Heart and Stroke Association. As an avid volunteer, you can find Aneta busy preparing food at The Soup Kitchen of Niagara Falls, helping local families and children affected with life altering illnesses with Heater’s Heroes or at one of the many Habitat for Humanity since builds since 2018. In 2025, Aneta participated in an international build in Honduras through Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village program.

Sue retired from a 30+ year career with Meridian Credit Union that involved leading the team responsible for retail lending adjudication including mortgage lending and audit/regulatory compliance.  A lifelong resident of Welland, Sue is committed to giving back to the community.  In addition to being involved with Habitat for Humanity Niagara, Sue is also a member of the Welland Kiwanis Club, focusing on improving opportunities for children and families to thrive, prosper and grow.  Sue has participated in a Habitat Build Day with Habitat Niagara which provided the catalyst for greater involvement and commitment to the overall mission of the organization.

Calvin works as a pharmacist at Niagara Health Systems and occasionally in community pharmacies across the Niagara region. As a healthcare professional, he has seen firsthand the importance of affordable housing for the health of his patients. He also volunteers with the Niagara Workforce Planning Board and enjoys volunteer work with immigrants and students.

Mark brings over a decade of experience in creating various housing development and social services programs. As a seasoned professional with a history of collaborative arrangements Mark meets the needs of agencies and organizations he has worked for to ensure that the programs and services contribute to the organization’s mission and vision.

As Chief Executive Officer of Habitat for Humanity Niagara, Mark is deeply committed to advancing the organization’s vision of a world where everyone has decent place to live. Through meaningful engagement with individuals, community groups and businesses, he fosters collaboration to build not only homes, but also stronger communities and renewed hope.