LEEDS, GRENVILLE - Key Persons


Ann Weir

Job Titles:
  • Economic Development Manager for the Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office
  • Economic Development Manager, Ext. 5365
Ann Weir is the Economic Development Manager for the Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office. Since August 2008, Ann has undertaken a collaborative approach to Economic Development in the Counties. Ann has developed and is currently implementing the corridors of opportunity, a way in which communities see the value of working together. She holds a Business Administration diploma in Finance from Durham College and is currently completing an economic development designation at the University of Waterloo.

Betty Van Beek

Job Titles:
  • Director of Care, Nursing Department

Bill Kingston

Job Titles:
  • Editor

Brandon Mayer

Job Titles:
  • Reporter

Brittany Knowles

Job Titles:
  • Resident Services Supervisor

Bruce.Wyle


Carol Hardy

Job Titles:
  • Small Business Program Assistant, Ext. 5367
Carol brings over 20 years of small business experience to the team, ranging from operating several home-based businesses, mentoring home business operators and working as a partner in her husband's company. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses to success. Carol is a lifelong learner and actively pursues opportunities to increase her skillset, business knowledge and personal development.

Connor Ray


Cristy Nichol

Job Titles:
  • Support Services Supervisor

Cyndy Bolton

Job Titles:
  • Economic Development Officer, Ext. 5368
Cyndy Bolton is the Economic Development Officer for Leeds Grenville. Cyndy's focus is to implement Economic Development strategic areas under its marketing and communication activities. This will include the bi-weekly business e-newsletter, website and social media content development, maintenance and scheduling, along with promotional projects for investment attraction, tourism and business. She will still be providing digital business programming support, as she did for her first three years as a Digital Specialist. Cyndy's formal training is in Graphic Design and Photography from St. Lawrence College with certifications in Interactive Multimedia, Social Media Strategies and Grant Proposal Writing from Algonquin College.

Dale Elliott


David Shanahan

Job Titles:
  • Editor

Dawn Merz

Job Titles:
  • General Manager

Herb Scott

Job Titles:
  • Chairman - Maple View Lodge Committee of Management

Jay Westman


Jeanette Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Small Business Development Officer, Ext. 5363
Jeanette is the Small Business Development Officer for Leeds Grenville. Jeanette has a long history in Small Business starting out as a young adult in the insurance business and eventually having shares in the brokerage. After retiring from the insurance industry at the ripe old age of 30, Jeanette went on to own two businesses over the course of 13 years. Jeanette has also supported her husband‘s small business endeavours since 1998. With a passion for smart marketing and connecting people in the community, Jeanette loves working with Small Business.

Jen Powley

Job Titles:
  • Director of Maple View Landings

Jennifer Westendorp


Jess Almond

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Care

Joanne Poll

Job Titles:
  • Administrator & Communications Support, Ext. 5362
  • the Economic Development Department Administrator
Joanne Poll is the Economic Development Department Administrator and Communications Support for Leeds Grenville. She provides administrative and communications support in the promotion of Leeds Grenville and its ten member municipalities. Joanne oversees the 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Garden Trail, and Tourism Visitor services. Joanne works to ensure the website is an up-to-date central repository of information for Leeds Grenville visitors, residents, municipal partners, existing business and industry, potential investors and site selectors, which includes a Business Directory - a listing of more than 4,500 Leeds Grenville businesses. Joanne has been in the Tourism industry for 20 years, is an IT specialist and holds a Photography Diploma from Algonquin College.

John Fenik

Job Titles:
  • Owner / Publisher )

Jon Vickers Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Publisher
  • Marshall

Kirsten Pollock

Job Titles:
  • Director of Care, Infection Control Lead

Lesley Todd

Job Titles:
  • Term Care Fundraising Coordinator

Maple View Lodge

Job Titles:
  • Member of Committee of Management

Marcus Wolf


Matthew.Boland


Mike Dwyer

Job Titles:
  • Construction Project Administrator

Muriel Carruthers

Job Titles:
  • Editor

Raymond Callery

Job Titles:
  • Chief Administrative Officer

Ron Zajac

Job Titles:
  • Editor

Roxanne Gimera

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Care

Sabrina Bedford

Job Titles:
  • Reporter

Shelbi McFarlane

Job Titles:
  • Business Development Officer
  • Business Development Officer, Ext. 5361
Shelbi McFarlane is the Business Development Officer for Leeds Grenville and joins the team in promoting regional economic development. Shelbi's primary role is to help businesses of all sizes flourish in Leeds Grenville. With her background in municipal planning and investment attraction, Shelbi brings a helpful set of skills to those looking to expand or relocate their business into Leeds Grenville. Shelbi attended Carleton University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, specializing in Development Studies and minoring in Economics. Since graduating she has nearly completed her Diploma in Municipal Administration through the AMCTO as well as an Economic Development certification through the University of Waterloo.

Sherry Haaima

Job Titles:
  • Editor Sherry Haaima

Steve Berard


Tara Gesner

Job Titles:
  • Reporter
  • Editor Sherry Haaima

Tim Baltz

Job Titles:
  • News

Veronica Burchell

Job Titles:
  • Senior Reporter

Weed Control

Job Titles:
  • Integrity Commissioner / Maps

Wendy Wright