Appointee Biographies

PETER MEERVELD

Peter Meerveld is President of The Strategem Consulting Group, providing planning, leadership assessment, mediation, business development and human resources. He is a former Director, Environment and Food Safety Policy with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Mr. Meerveld formerly held roles within the Ministry of Natural Resources including advisor to the Minister, Manager of Youth Programs and Conservation Officer. He holds a degree in Biology from Wilfred Laurier University.

DOUG PIERSON

Doug Pierson has enjoyed a multidisciplinary career with experience in operations, compliance, fiscal oversight, and marketing. Doug has developed skill sets through service on local, provincial, and national boards and understands board responsibilities and impact. Doug currently serves as Chair/Manager of Holy Trinity Cemetery Niagara Falls and a Board Member of Guaranteed Funeral Deposits of Canada (Fraternal)

MARTHA GEORGE

Martha Elaine George is the President of Grand Valley Construction Association. Her community involvement includes serving as a board member and member of the Senate for the University of Waterloo.

JAMES HUNT

James Hunt is a barrister for James T. Hunt Law Office, and has been serving as a Chair of Source Protection Committee for Trent Conservation Coalition since 2016, and a former professor/instructor for George Brown College.