Saba Ahmad. Saba was appointed Chair of EBC in 2020, and has served as a Director since 2013. In accordance with EBC's bylaws, Saba is CEO. Saba has practiced law as a civil litigator for 20 years, licenced in New York and Ontario. She has extensive experience with shareholder disputes and other complex commercial litigation, as well as board governance, regulatory,...
Samantha Angel. Samantha is the incoming CCO at EBC, overseeing the communications team. Previously she served as Chair of the Western GTA Summit's Live Task Force and was Vice Chair of the Mississauga Arts Council. In 2014, Samantha ran for City Council in MIssissauga. Samantha is the CEO of Folio Interiors, a Design-Build firm in Mississauga. She has 30 years...
Ted Cowan. Ted is a founding director of EBC and has served as its Treasurer since 2020. Consistent with EBC's bylaws, Ted is CFO. Ted is retired from his former career as an Economist. He earned his Ph.D. from the London School of Economics in 1980 and in 2022, the Province awarded him the June Callwood volunteer award in recognition...
Beth Anne Currie. Beth Anne Currie, M.A.Sc, B.Sc.N, has been a board member with EBC for 3 years and is committed to supporting fundraising and strategic land acquisitions, particularly in Grey and Bruce Counties. She provides leadership to the EBC Stewardship Committee, collaborating with EBC staff to ensure that nature preserves have appropriate signage, Indigenous recognition, up-to-date stewardship plans, species...
Jo-Ann Davis. Jo-Ann joined EBC's Board in 2020 and currently sits on the Executive Committee in her role as Vice-Chair. She brings with her 15 years of experience as a management consultant, leading successful strategic change initiatives for some of Canada's largest corporations, provincial ministries and agencies. She previously served as Chair of the Board and elected trustee for the...
Marg Gaviller. Marg is a long-time director of EBC, as well as being an early land donor. She is a retired school board trustee and is an avid photographer, specializing in wildflower photography, particularly on the Bruce Trail and other conservation areas. Marg is a member of the Owen Sound Field Naturalists and the Sydenham Bruce Trail Club.
Jason Harlow. Jason Harlow joined the Board in 2022 and currently serves as EBC's Secretary. Jason is faculty in the Physics Department at the University of Toronto St. George campus. His focus is physics education research and he is responsible for delivering one of the largest physics courses in Canada. He is the Chair of Public Outreach in Physics, serves...
Roy Jeffery. Roy has been a board member of EBC for over 20 years and and is now an officer, serving as Director of Land Stewardship. He and his wife Cathy have contributed personally to every major land acquisition on the island and north shore! He has also created and maintained nearly all of EBC's public hiking trails on Manitoulin...
Karen MacDuffee. Karen joined EBC's board in 2015 and since that time has served as chief steward at the Alvar Bay site, near Tobermory. Together with her partner, Catherine Lake, Karen donated considerable resources to establish a consistent revenue stream for the charity. Karen recently retired after a career, working on behalf of vulnerable people at the Office of the...
Robert Patrick. Robert Patrick joined the EBC Board in 2016 and brought with him extensive experience as a retired Capital Projects professional who worked with the Ontario government on the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy. He has a sociology degree from U of T and an Industrial Management Certificate from Ryerson University. Robert has been a community volunteer for over...
Chris Peabody. Chris Peabody joined the board in 2021, shortly after making a significant land donation to EBC. He is also the current Mayor of Brockton, and has a history of public service. He has served on several boards, including the Police Service Board, Bruce County Long Term Care, Brockton Environmental Advisory Committee, Board of Health, Bruce County Women's House,...
Beth Savan. Beth Savan, Ph.D. joined the EBC board in 2022 and participates on the two committees. Beth was the inaugural Sustainability Director at the University's St. George campus and has held leadership positions in various NGO and government agencies, including serving as Chair of the Environmental Assessment Panel for the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Co-Chairing the City of...
Linda Willson. Linda has been an EBC Board Member since 1998 when she worked on the preservation of the Cup and Saucer/Michigiwadinong on Manitoulin Island. She is a retired educator, with qualifications from Toronto Teachers College, a BA in Sociology from McMaster University, and a certificate from OISE. In her retirement, Linda put together a Kids Can Grow program, now...
Sean, a geologist from Manitoulin Island, successfully managed the implementation of EBC's FedNor grant. He continues to demonstrate dedication as a volunteer, actively stewarding land on the island. Sean's collaborative nature and fresh perspective make him an invaluable addition to EBC's Board, especially as the youngest member.
Marie is an Anishinaabe Kwe, a member of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Manitoulin Island, BA, MBA, CELTA. Serving her second year on EBC's Indigenous committee. A housing advocate, Marie is committed to ending homelessness for Indigenous women. She is a valuable resource as EBC builds relations with Indigenous communities.