Board of Governors Members

The Georgian College Board of Governors consists of 12 members, together with the President and CEO of the College, one student, one faculty members, one support staff member and one administrative staff member. Effective October 1, 2010, one-third of its membership will be appointed through the Public Sector Appointment process and two-thirds will be appointed directly by the Georgian College Board of Governors.

The Board of Governors is a corporation. In a legal sense, it is the College. The Board is a Schedule III Agency of the Government of Ontario and is accountable through the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to the people of Ontario.

In general, a college Board has the power to govern the College and in law, is responsible for the College’s activities. However, the College administration, which derives its authority from the Board and is accountable to the Board, manages the day-to-day activities of the College.

Charlotte Wallis, Chair

Ms. Wallis has been a member of the Georgian College Board of Governors since 2006, was appointed Vice Chair in 2009, and Chair in 2010. Previously, she served as Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.

With an extensive background in the financial industry, Ms. Wallis currently holds the position of Regional vice President for RBC Insurance, Greater Toronto. She has held progressively senior leadership positions across Ontario, specializing in such areas as commercial and small business lending and personal financial services during her 26-year career with RBC. She has achieved significant results in each division in which she has worked.

Ms. Wallis is a strong advocate for lifelong learning. She holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and a diploma from Seneca College.

She has a strong focus on giving back to the community. In addition to her contributions as a member of the Georgian College Board of Governors, Ms. Wallis has worked closely with Small Business Enterprise Centres in many communities within Barrie and Muskoka. She has assisted with local fundraising for Juvenile Diabetes, Habitat for Humanity and local shelters and hospitals.

Ms. Wallis resides in Orillia

Brian Tamblyn, President & CEO

Appointed as Georgian College President in June 1999.
26 years of management experience at Georgian College including Vice President portfolios in Human Resources and Organizational Change, Student Services and Community and Business Development.
Active involvement on numerous provincial committees including an appointment as Chair of the Lake Simcoe Co-ordinating Committee in 2010.
B.A. (Psychology), B.A.S. (Business), M.Ed. (Education), C.H.R.P. (Certified Human Resource Professional).
Orillia resident since 2005; previously lifelong Barrie resident.

Gwen Strachan, Vice Chair

Appointed to the Board of Governors on September 1, 2007. Has served as Vice chair since September 1, 2008.
Retired Provincial Commander, Corporate Services with the Ontario Provincial Police.
Hawkestone resident.

W. R. (Bill) Van Wyck

Appointed to the Board of Governors on September 1, 2008. subsequently appointed as Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee on September 1, 2009 and has been Vice-Chair since September 1, 2011.
Owner of The W. R. Van Wyck Group Limited; management consultant/mentor on IT and best practices to several Ontario businesses. Former owner of Duurstede, Van Wyck Packaging and Blue Seas Boat Company Limited.
Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto.
Lifelong Owen Sound resident.

Peter Craig

Appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2010, subsequently appointed Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee on September 1, 2011.
Currently the President of Healthcare Media Partners.
Actively involved in the community serving on a number of boards and committees
Graduate of Georgian’s Advertising program.
Orangeville resident.

Brandon Lander, Secretary-Treasurer

Brandon Lander is the Vice President, Administration, at Georgian College.
He joined Georgian in October 1984 as a Financial Planning Analyst and shortly thereafter became Director, Financial Planning. He moved to his current position in 1992.
Brandon previously worked in the university sector and banking sector in management positions. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Business Administration from York University.

Jamie Crichton

Appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2008.
Currently the Vice President, Elcan Optical Technologies in Midland, Ontario since 1999.
Chartered Accountant
Received a BA and a Diploma in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier and also graduated from the Executive Education Program at Queen’s University.
Midhurst resident.

Chris Gariepy

Appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2010.
Currently the Vice President, International Marketing and Client Services with Global Electric Electronic Processing in Barrie.
In addition, Chris is Chair of the Royal Victoria Hospital Capital Redevelopment Steering Committee and previously was Chair of the RVH Board.
Barrie resident.

Terry Heittola

Elected to the Board of Governors as the Academic Representative on September 1, 2006 and re-elected on September 1, 2009..
Currently employed at Georgian as the Co-ordinator of General Education. He is also President for the Faculty Union.
Barrie resident.

Sandra Horney

Appointed to the Board of Governors on September 1, 2009.
Currently the Director, Corporate Service for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit in Barrie.
MSc in Nutrition and Adult Education from the University of Toronto
Barrie resident.

Stephen Junkin

Elected to the Board of Governors as the Administrative representative effective September 1, 2008.
Employed at Georgian College as the Registrar since 1999.
Received a M.Sc. from the University of Guelph and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education from Laurentian University
Midhurst resident.

Pamela Krause

Appointed to the Board of Governors on September 1, 2009.
Barrister and Solicitor
Previously, Pam was the Senior Legal Counsel and Director of Legal Services for the Children’s Aid Society of the County of Simcoe.
L.L.M. from York University; called to the Ontario Bar in 1988
Barrie resident.

Tom McBride

Appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2011.
President, McBride Financial Services Inc.
Previously, Tom was Chair of the Gilda’s Club Capital Campaign for Simcoe-Muskoka.
Barrie resident.

Shaun McCracken

Elected to the Board of Governors as the Student Governor on September 1, 2010.
Currently entering the first year of the Laurentian at Georgian Bachelor of Business Administration program graduate of Georgian’s Professional Golf management program.
Shaun was the Vice President, Residence Life on the Students’ Administrative Council for two years.
Barrie resident, although originally from Burlington.

Doug McKee

Appointed to the Board of Governors on September 1, 2006.
Retired elementary school teacher and Vice Principal for the Peel District Board of Education.
Owen Sound resident.

Bruce Naylor

Appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2011.
Retired transportation executive from Tippett Richardson Limited.
Graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College with a degree in Agricultural Economics.
Founding President of the Probus Club of Orillia.
Orillia resident.

Dale Plett

Appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2011.
Currently the Recreation Manager at Rama First Nation/
Graduated from Regent College with a Masters of Christian Studies and a Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Counselling.
Coldwater resident.

Debbie-Jane Stansfield

Elected to the Board of Governors as the Support Staff Representative on September 1, 2009.
Employed at Georgian since 1989. Currently the Academic Officer for the School of Business.
Graduated from Georgian in 1988 from the Tourism Management Program.
Barrie resident.

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