The County Foundation appoints a new Board President to lead the Board of Directors. Howard Whittaker is assuming the position following tenured Board President Brian Beiles.
Howard has served on the Board of Directors for 2 years and brings with him extensive experience in business, nonprofit and the charitable sector, including leading the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation as Executive Director.
Three new Directors have been officially welcomed onto the Board at the Annual General Meeting including Jane Lesslie, Sarah Moffatt and Teri McNair. Completing the Executive of the Board is Kevin Kelly as Treasurer and Teri McNair as Secretary.
Left Image: Howard Whittaker, Board President
Brian will continue to serve on the Board of Directors as past-President and looks forward to being more involved in specific projects for The County Foundation.
“It has indeed been a great privilege to have been entrusted with the leadership of The County Foundation over the past 6 years. I have full confidence in my successor together with our excellent staff, highly committed and competent Board and our volunteers to sustain the organization and continue to increase the significant impact that The County Foundation is making to our community." Brian Beiles, Past President
