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Appointee Biographies

Owen Sound Transportation Company Limited

JAMES COLLIVER

James Colliver has over 45 years of experience in capital markets and asset management. Over his career, as a senior executive he has built and managed successful businesses measured by asset growth and industry rankings. He is currently a Public Member appointee to Council for the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. In this role, he chairs the Pension Governance Committee and the Professional Liability Program. He is a volunteer member of the Knox College investment committee. James graduated from Huron University College in London Ontario and has earned numerous investment industry designations.

LARRY MILLER

Self-Employed Beef farmer for 30yrs. Married to wife Darlene for 46years (July 1975) Municipal politics 1991-2004 Councillor, Deputy-Reeve, Reeve, Mayor in Township of Keppel/Georgian Bluffs Warden of the County of Grey 2002. Niagara Escarpment Commission 1998-2004. Member of Parliament 2004-2019 Member of various Committees Chair Standing committee of Agriculture & Agri-Food 2008-2012 Chair Transportation & Infrastructure 2012-2015 Vice-Chair Public Safety Committee Retired from politics in October 2019

RICHARD STIVRINS

Richard Stivrins has dedicated over two decades to his family business as Captain and Operations Manager of the Chief Commanda II, a 320-passenger twin-hull vessel, and owns several shoreside businesses in North Bay. Guided by a commitment to environmental conservation, his business initiatives along the shore ensure that the beauty of the waterfront is preserved for future generations. Richard is Chair of the North Bay Police Service Board and resides in Parry Sound, Ontario. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and Economics from Western University, London, Ontario.

JAMES HEPPLE

James Hepple held various roles in the North York Board of Education including Teacher, Principal, and Coordinator of School Consolidations until his retirement in 1994. Mr. Hepple earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Waterloo and his Master of Education degree at the University of Toronto. He also has a Teacher's Certificate from Toronto Teachers' College and a Principal's Certificate and a Supervisory Officer's Certificate from the Ministry of Education. Mr. Hepple's community involvement has included Communities in Bloom, the Harbour Advisory Committee, Meaford Hall fundraising, and the municipality of Meaford Operational Review Committee.

JAMIE DI LAUDO

Jamie Di Laudo is a graduate of Westen University and holds Bachelor of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Arts in Economics degrees. He resides in Kingsville, Ontario, and is Vice President of Amico Infrastructures, one of the largest civil construction companies in Ontario. A licensed Professional Engineer, Mr. Di Laudo has over 30 years of leadership experience in construction and business management and also sits on the Ontario Road Builders’ Association Board of Directors.

RICHARD LOCKIE

Richard Lockie is former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Insception BioSciences Inc and a former Managing Director at MDS Capital Inc. Richard has an MBA from Richard Ivey School of Business. His community involvement has included serving as a volunteer for Clovelly Point Cottagers Association and Glen Manor Ravine Ice Rink.