LSRCA - Key Persons


Alison Edwards

Job Titles:
  • Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater Management 905 - 895 - 1281

Allanna Yates, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Foundation 905 - 895 - 1281

Alyse Cullen - CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Director, Human Resources
  • Senior Director, Human Resources
As Director, Human Resources, Alyse is responsible for leading the strategic planning and management of the Authority's Human Resou​rces policies, programs, and services, and ensuring that the Human Resources needs of the organization are being met and are aligned with business objectives. Alyse is a graduate of Sir Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She also holds an Honours Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management and is designated as a Certified Human Resources Leader. Alyse has 16 years of Human Resources experience including the last 12 years with the Conservation Authority. Prior to joining the Authority, she worked in the private sector. Outside of work Alyse enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is an avid reader.

Amy Courser

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Councillor

Amy Knapp

Job Titles:
  • Planner

Ashlea Brown

Job Titles:
  • Director, Development Services 905 - 895 - 1281

Ashley Page

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Compliance Officer

Bhavika Patel

Job Titles:
  • Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater Management 905 - 895 - 1281

Bill Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Watershed Plans and Strategies 905 - 895 - 1281

Brian Bollmann

Job Titles:
  • Forest Technician I 905 - 895 - 1281

Brook Piotrowski

Job Titles:
  • Restoration Project Manager

Bryan Widner

Job Titles:
  • Construction Specialist 905 - 895 - 1281

Chandler Eves

Job Titles:
  • Stormwater Monitoring Technician

Cheryl Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Executive Director, Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation
Cheryl connects donors, volunteers and staff with its vision of a healthier Lake Simcoe watershed, ensuring the Foundation is successful in its mission. Cheryl provides strategic direction and leadership for all operations including, governance, fundraising and communications. Under her leadership, the Foundation has grown in innovation, non-profit management excellence and revenue, resulting in more support each year for LSRCA environmental initiatives. Cheryl's success is built on almost three decades of professional experience. Over twenty years at IBM Canada Ltd in sales, marketing and finance has enabled her to apply her passion for strategic thinking to create solutions that enabled customers and staff to achieve their goals. Cheryl has a B.A. in Economics from Western University.​​

Chris Currie

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator, Permitting 905 - 895 - 1281

Christa Sharp

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Restoration 905 - 895 - 1281

Colleen Newton

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Enforcement ( on Leave ) 905 - 895 - 1281

Cory Byron

Job Titles:
  • Forestry Program Coordinator

Dan Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Land and Resource Planning Technician

Darren Campbell

Job Titles:
  • GIS Coordinator

Dave Ruggle

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Planning 905 - 895 - 1281

David Le Roy

Job Titles:
  • Councillor

David Lembcke

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Environmental Science & Monitoring 905 - 895 - 1281

David Price

Job Titles:
  • Field Operation Technician

Elisa Green

Job Titles:
  • IT Project Coordinator

Emmett Yeo

Job Titles:
  • Councillor

Eric Daechsel

Job Titles:
  • GIS Technician

Erin Groves

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Regulations 905 - 895 - 1281

Frank Pinto

Job Titles:
  • Infrastructure Regulations Analyst

Fred Drodge

Job Titles:
  • Councillor

Geoff Peat

Job Titles:
  • Director, Information Services & Technology 905 - 895 - 1281

Glen Learning

Job Titles:
  • Field Operations Technician

Glenn MacMillan

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
  • General Manager, Development, Engineering, and Restoration
Glenn MacMillan graduated from Ryerson's Civil Engineering program as a Civil Engineering Technologist (C.E.T). He spent his first few years in the consulting industry where he was exposed to a wide range of water resource engineering projects. He then joined the Toronto Region Conservation Authority in as a Water Resource Technologist conducting technical review of engineering submissions related to stormwater management, erosion and sediment control and floodplain management. Over the years, Glenn's responsibilities evolved from providing engineering leadership in all aspects of the Authority's role in water management to managing a multi-disciplinary team of technical experts in surface water and groundwater management, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, watershed management, green building design and sustainable technology evaluation, where he has a proven track record of building high performing teams. Glenn has participated on numerous provincial, national and international committees, boards and working groups related to stormwater management and erosion and sediment control. He is currently the President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association and Chair of the Canadian Standards Association Erosion and Sediment Control Technical Committee.

Iain Lovatt

Job Titles:
  • Mayor

Jennifer Dawson

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Regulations Analyst

Jessica Chan

Job Titles:
  • Natural Heritage Ecologist ( on Leave ) 905 - 895 - 1281

Jessica Lim

Job Titles:
  • Planning Analyst

Joanne Doyley

Job Titles:
  • Digital Brand Manager ( on Leave ) 905 - 895 - 1281

Julia Marko

Job Titles:
  • Natural Heritage Ecologist

Julie Gerrard

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant / Reception 905 - 895 - 1281

Julie Ingoe

Job Titles:
  • HR / Health & Safety

Julie Jakop

Job Titles:
  • GIS Technician

Kaitlyn Read

Job Titles:
  • Integrated Watershed Management Specialist

Kalpesh Nagrani

Job Titles:
  • Water Resources Analyst

Katarina Zeppieri

Job Titles:
  • Communications Advisor

Katherine Toffan - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director, Finance

Kathleen (Kate) Goodale

Job Titles:
  • Communications Advisor ( on Leave ) 905 - 895 - 1281

Kathy Hillis, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Integrated Watershed Management Team
  • Administrative Assistant, Scanlon Operations and Restoration, 905 - 895 - 1281

Kathy Reynolds

Job Titles:
  • Payroll / Intermediate Accountant 905 - 895 - 1281

Kelin Zhao

Job Titles:
  • Database Analyst

Kelly Nesbitt

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Engineering and Planning 905 - 895 - 1281

Ken Cheney

Job Titles:
  • Director, Engineering

Kevin Kennedy

Job Titles:
  • Land Securement Officer

Kirsten Pellerin

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Monitoring Technician I 905 - 895 - 1281

Kristen Yemm

Job Titles:
  • Director, Corporate Communications and Engagement
  • Senior Director, Communications & Community Engagement 905 - 895 - 1281
A 25-year veteran of communications and marketing, Kristen has spent the majority of her career leading strategic communications, marketing and event management initiatives for municipalities including Richmond Hill, Aurora and Markham and for more than a decade now, the Conservation Authority. With a diverse academic background, Kristen took on roles that allowed her to exercise creativity, leading her to the field of communications and marketing. With diplomas in Graphic Design, Event Management, and university courses in marketing, crisis communications and public relations, Kristen draws on her vast knowledge and experience in communication arts as well as her bachelor's degree in human and physical Geography. Kristen has curated an exceptional team of talent that excels in delivering innovative communication and marketing strategies to engage, inspire and influence individuals and businesses to leave the watershed (and our planet) in better shape than we found it. Outside the office Kristen adores creative pursuits including drawing, painting and photography. Living close to forested trails, she also relishes any opportunity to get out for a run or walk and to hug a tree and give thanks for its gifts - no matter who's looking!

Kristin Nyborg

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Compliance Officer

Lance Aspden

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator, Tributary Monitoring 905 - 895 - 1281

Lauren Grzywniak

Job Titles:
  • Land Management Technician

Lauren Moretto

Job Titles:
  • Climate Change Specialist

Lori McLean

Job Titles:
  • Restoration Project Specialist

Manish Kaushal

Job Titles:
  • Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater Management 905 - 895 - 1281

Margaret Quirk

Job Titles:
  • Mayor

Mark Critch

Job Titles:
  • General Manager / CFO 905 - 895 - 1281
  • General Manager, Corporate and Financial Services
As LSRCA's General Manager of Corporate and Financial Services, Mark's portfolio includes Finance, Information Technology, Geographic Information Systems, and Records and Information Management. Mark sees this portfolio and his team as an enabling partner in completing all the important work being done at LSRCA. Mark is a graduate from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a specialty in Management Economics. He has also received his Municipal Management diploma from the Schulich School of Business at York University and has his accounting designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant. Mark has been a Newmarket resident for more than 30 years and outside of work, likes to spend time with his wife and their 2 kids, while playing, coaching or passionately following almost all sports.

Mary Quattromini

Job Titles:
  • Account Payable Clerk

Matthew Figuerres

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Regulations Customer Service Analyst

Michael Dennis

Job Titles:
  • Systems Developer

Michael Thompson

Job Titles:
  • Councillor

Mohammad Hajiseyedjavadi

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Integrated Watershed Management Team
  • Stormwater Management Technician

Natasha O'Dell

Job Titles:
  • Communications Advisor

Nicole Hamley

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Education 905 - 895 - 1281

Pamela Strong

Job Titles:
  • Integrated Watershed Management Specialist

Paul Cottenden

Job Titles:
  • Forest Technician II 905 - 895 - 1281

Peng Du

Job Titles:
  • Systems Architect / IMS Coordinator 905 - 895 - 1281

Peter Shuttleworth

Job Titles:
  • Restoration Project Specialist

Phil Davies

Job Titles:
  • Director, Conservation Lands 905 - 895 - 1281

Phil Thase

Job Titles:
  • Water Resources Engineer - Stormwater Management 905 - 895 - 1281

Randy Greenlaw

Job Titles:
  • Mayor
  • Vice Chair

Ray Bolton

Job Titles:
  • Hydrology Technician

Rob Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Aquatic Ecologist
  • Resident Fish Expert
  • River Researcher
Rob Wilson is our resident fish expert and has been with LSRCA since 2002. As our Aquatic Ecologist, Rob oversees our aquatic sampling program, which includes monitoring fish populations across the Lake Simcoe Watershed. Rob received his Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, from Trent University in 1996 and started his career working with Conservation Authorities over two decades ago. When he's not in the office, Rob can often be found near the rivers and streams in the watershed, collecting information about fish and the other organisms they share the water with. You may have also spotted Rob wading through our local watercourses while electrofishing, one of his favourite sampling methods. also known as River Researcher Rob, our aquatic ecologist and resident fish expert

Robert Baldwin

Job Titles:
  • Chief Administrative Officer
  • Chief Administrative Officer ( CAO ) 905 - 895 - 1281

Rod Aubin

Job Titles:
  • Acting Coordinator, Facilities and Greenspace 905 - 955 - 4033

Sandra Ingott, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Office of the CAO 905 - 895 - 1281

Sara Rawski

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Monitoring Technician II 905 - 895 - 1281

Sarah Clark

Job Titles:
  • Environmental Regulations Analyst

Sharon Lun

Job Titles:
  • Senior Accountant

Shawn Filson

Job Titles:
  • Planner

Sheida Moin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Integrated Watershed Management Team
  • Stormwater Management Specialist

Sherri Bell

Job Titles:
  • Councillor

Shira Harrison-McIntyre

Job Titles:
  • Councillor

Sinem Connor

Job Titles:
  • for Media Enquiries, Contact
  • Senior Communications Advisor
Get in touch with our Senior Communications Advisor to connect with highly regarded environmental experts at the Conservation Authority. Focused on the Lake Simcoe watershed and with more than 70 years of experience in watershed protection, we have skilled and experienced staff able to comment on a variety of environmental topics.

Steve Auger

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Integrated Watershed Management Team
  • Stormwater Management Coordinator

Susan Jagminas

Job Titles:
  • Senior Communications Advisor ( Media Relations ) ( on Leave ) 905 - 895 - 1281

Tammy Bartley, Sr.

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Corporate and Financial Services 905 - 895 - 1281

Taylor Stevenson

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator, Infrastructure Permitting 905 - 895 - 1281

Tom Vegh

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Mayor and Regional ​Councillor

Toshia Fleischaker

Job Titles:
  • GIS Analyst

Trevor Stanford

Job Titles:
  • Education Coordinator

Trish Barnett

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff

Victor Lam

Job Titles:
  • Water Resources Engineer - Flood Management 905 - 895 - 1281

Virginia Hackson

Job Titles:
  • Mayor

Wayne Emmerson

Job Titles:
  • Regional Chairman

Xiaowen Fei

Job Titles:
  • Systems Integration Analyst