Board of Directors
The Greater Niagara Chamber board of directors is a strong, balanced blend of local business leaders and community influencers whose knowledge and experience strategically guide the organization. They welcome the opportunity to speak with local business professionals, hear their issues and concerns, and share the purpose, initiatives and significance of the GNCC.
Noel Buckley
President & General Manager, Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Chair
Stephen Otten
Regional Vice President, Business Banking, Meridian Credit Union
Vice Chair
Lisa Benger MBA CHRL
Senior Vice President Human Resources & Health and Safety, Walker Industries
Director at Large
Kevin Hooiveld
Hayfield Consulting
Director at Large
Rob DePetris
Tax Principal, Wormald Masse Keen Lopinski LLP
Honorary Treasurer
Vita Gauley
Partner, Lancaster Chown & Welch LLP
Honorary Solicitor
Janice Arnoldi
Social Media Storyteller, Strategist, Trainer, and Partner in Janice & Robin Digital Communications
Todd Dougall
Owner, FreshCo
Jeremy Dunn
Commercial Vice President, Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
Alexis Kleiman
Manager, ihub Community Relations & Student Experience at District School Board of Niagara
Emily Kovacs
Executive Director/CEO, Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre
Roseanne Morissette
Regional Marketing Strategist, Performance Auto Group
BA MBA(MktgMgt)
Dr. Marc Nantel
Vice-President – Research & External Relations, Niagara College
Rick Nero
Partner, Baker Tilly Niagara LLP
Bruce Peever
Partner, KPMG Canada Public Sector Practice
Luis Romero
Senior Partner, Advisory Services, BDC
Colleen A. Smith
CEO, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Taylor Wilson
Broker of Record, Colliers International Niagara Ltd.
Dr. Barry Wright
Dean, Goodman School of Business, Brock University
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