Appointee Biographies

CARRIE MCEACHRAN

Carrie McEachran is the Chief Executive Officer of the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as the Executive Director of Sarnia-Lambton Rebound and held leadership positions at Community Living Sarnia and Pathways Health Centre for Children. Mrs. McEachran has a master’s degree in leadership from Royal Roads University, a developmental services worker diploma from Loyalist College and a non-profit management certificate from Western University. Her community involvement includes Rotary Club of Sarnia since 2006, where she served a term as President. She currently serves as a board member for the Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnership, Community Living Sarnia-Lambton and Ontario Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on the Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity.

KELLY ASH

Kelly Ash was appointed to the Sarnia Police Service Board in October 2021 and currently serves as Chair, having previously held the role of Vice Chair beginning in January 2023. A resident of Sarnia since 1996, Kelly has long demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. She has been recognized with several local honors, including the Women of the Year award at the 2014 International Women’s Day event and Member of the Year by the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce in 2015. Her leadership experience includes service on multiple boards, such as the Women’s Interval Home and Crime Stoppers. She also spent five years as host of YourTV’s Talk Local, highlighting community organizations and issues. Kelly is the Branch Manager of the Southwest Regional Credit Union’s Wyoming location, where she also coordinates community initiatives such as the Community Clean Up and Dragon Boat Races. A dedicated supporter of the Sarnia Police Service, Kelly welcomed the opportunity to contribute to the Police Services Board and is committed to understanding the challenges facing the service. Kelly is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and brings the same dedication to her professional, community, and board roles.