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Trustee Profiles
Doug Duke
The newest member of
the Heritage Community Trust, Douglas Duke has been a proud resident of
Upper Stoney Creek since 1997 when he and his wife determined
that the community’s many wonderful amenities and lovely open
spaces provided the ideal environment to raise a family. Over the past
few years, Doug has worked as a volunteer for Stoney Creek Jr. B Warriors
and enjoys his role as the team’s public address announcer for
home games played at Valley Park Arena. Currently the executive officer
of the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association, Doug is acutely
aware of the importance of finding ways to strengthening a community
for the benefit of its residents, its businesses and its various groups
and organizations. It is for this reason that he chose to get involved
and assist the tremendously dedicated citizens already sitting on the
Trust. As a new father of a beautiful baby girl, Doug is keen to ensure
that Upper Stoney Creek remains a wonderful
and vibrant community so that future generations will be able to enjoy
it to its fullest potential. By sitting on the Heritage Community Trust,
it is Doug’s hope that he’ll be able to play a small role
in helping to realize that goal.
Brad Clark
Brad is a highly skilled and well-respected community leader. With 18
years of extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, Brad is
eager to assist his clients with their fund development management,
public relations, volunteer coordination or marketing needs. His extensive
experience and knowledge has benefited several charities and associations
including Catholic Missions in Canada, the Knights of Columbus, the
Conservation Foundation of Hamilton, the Songwriters Association of
Canada, St. Peter's Health System, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle
Association and the Canadian Standards Association. Brad Clark has served
the people of Ontario as MPP for Stoney Creek, Minister of Labour, Minister
of Transportation, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health
and Long Term Care, Commissioner on the Board of Internal Economy, Vice-Chair
of the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly, and Assistant
Deputy Government Whip. Currently, Brad is serving as the elected Councillor
for Ward 9 in the City of Hamilton. He sits on many committees including
Council: Committee of the Whole, Board of Health, Licensing, Audit and
Administration, Economic Development and Planning, Facility Naming Sub-committee,
Hamilton Day, Hamilton Future Fund, Development Charges, Pesticide,
Social Services Downloading, Parkway Implementation, Provincial Gas
Tax Transit Master Plan, Truck Route Sub-committee, Hamilton Housing,
DARTS, Hamilton Renewable Power, Heritage Green Community Trust, Taro
Neighbourhood Liaison, and the Hamilton Conservation Authority.
Eileen Kowalyshyn
Eileen Kowalyshyn and her family have resided in the community of Upper Stoney Creek for 29 years. With Eileen’s passion
and love for the youth in this community, she has committed her time
to volunteering in the capacity of Trustee for the Wentworth County
Board of Education for over 9 years. She has been involved in many projects
such as the delegation for acquiring Janet Lee and Saltfleet High School,
Leader in both Girl Guides and Pathfinders, was first Chair for the
Albion Community Parents Association and in 1997 was the Co-Chair for
the Stoney Creek Referendum Committee. In 1988 Mrs. Kowalyshyn was presented
with a Volunteer Award from the City of Stoney
Creek. Eileen has been a Trustee with the Heritage Green
Community Trust for the past three years and has been instrumental in
helping the Trust look for better ways to improve the community of Upper
Stoney Creek
John Herring
John Herring and his family have been residents of Upper Stoney Creek
for the past thirteen years and have enjoyed the many services the community
of Upper Stoney Creek provides. John has spent the past 4 years volunteering
his experience and love for the game of hockey by assistant coaching
hockey for the Stoney Creek Minor Hockey Association. Mr. Herring starting
with the trust a year ago in 2004 in hopes of better understanding the
communities needs, wants and desires. This experience has provided the
opportunity to truly see what a wonderful community we have and the
dedication of those who would like to see it even better. This trust
was started by a dedicated and focused group of community members who
planted the seed for what could become one of the greatest Trust's this
community has ever seen. John feels very excited for what it has to
offer and looks forward to receiving your grant request.
Mike Jovanovic
Michael Jovanovic has recently stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Heritage Green Community Trust; which he has held since 2001. In addition to his role as Trustee and Company Representative on the Heritage Green Community Trust, Mike is Regional Manager of Hamilton Operations for Newalta Industrial Services Inc, which owns and operates the Stoney Creek Landfill. Mike and Newalta are firm believers in providing opportunities for the community of Upper Stoney Creek through the principles established in the Heritage Green Community Trust Indenture and the efforts of the local community members also on the Trust.
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