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Appointee Biographies

Grant Review Team - Simcoe-York - Ontario Trillium Foundation

NALIN DE SILVA

Nalin de Silva is a 20-year veteran of the Insurance Industry, who is currently employed as a Bodily Injury Claims Representative Level 2. Using strong judgment and investigative skills, Nalin has a proven track record for resolving high value and complex injury and other contentious claims.

XI WANG

is the President for King West Homes. Xi's community involvement includes serving as a board member with Jilin Association of Canada. Xi holds a Master of Science degree from McMaster University.

HEATHER BRECKLES

is a General Manager/Director for Coldriver Manufacturing. Her community involvement includes serving as a Board of Director for Kiwanis Club of Orillia, and a former Chair and board member for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orillia and Area.

RICHARD FARMER

Richard Farmer, of Stouffville, is the owner of The Farmer Group. Richard’s community involvement has included serving as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and as President of Big Brothers Big Sisters of York.

PETER RUTKAUSKAS

Peter Rutkauskas is the President of an innovative digital communications firm in the tech industry operating across Ontario. As an entrepreneur Peter has over 10 years of experience evaluating a wide variety of business proposals and opportunities. Peter has been a volunteer in a number community sports organizations and most recently for a youth mentorship program to provide support and connect recent graduates to the business community. He holds a degree from Dalhousie University.

DUNCAN FLETCHER

Duncan Fletcher is a Professor of Advertising and Marketing Communications at Humber College in the Faculty of Media Studies and Creative Arts, and the General Manager of News Review Media, a community-based news organisation. He is an active member of his community as a member and supporter of a number of business, social, political and sports organizations.

KEN SIMPSON

Ken Simpson (Toronto) est un inspecteur des services d'incendie de la ville de Toronto à la retraite, dans la ville d'Innisfil. Ken a été élu conseiller municipal pendant deux mandats. Il est membre actuel du Rotary Club d'Innisfil, dont il a déjà été président. Ken aime le plein air, la famille, le sport, les voyages et le bénévolat dans sa communauté. Ken a reçu une formation de bénévole de soutien auprès de Cancer de la vessie Canada.