Appointee Biographies
Niagara Parks Commission
ROBERT DOUGLAS GALE
Bob Gale is a lifelong resident of the Niagara Region, raised in Niagara Falls and currently living in St Catharines. He is a Niagara Region Councillor in his 3rd term, having been Chairman of the Niagara Regional Police from 2014-2018 and serving on the Board until 2022. In the 1970's he was a Niagara Region Police Officer then took over the family Oil Company in 1980 until 2014. Bob has been a member of numerous Boards such as the Honourary Boys and Girls Club Board, YMCA Board, Niagara Falls Sunrise Rotary, NF High School Advisory Board, GNG Hospital Foundation Board and more. He stood up against unfair procurement when he was on the NPC Board in 2006-2009, saving the province over $300 million on forcing the Maid of the Mist tender, causing the board at that time to be restructured as well. The local Gale Centre 4pad is named after him as the Lundys Lane Museum Visitor Centre.
GRAHAM COVENEY
Graham Coveney, of St. Catharines, has worked for a large Canadian Financial Institution as a Financial Planner for over 32 years and holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. Graham was a former Public Member with the Council of the College of Optometrists and Community Member of the Canada Pension Review Tribunal. He was also previously a Commissioner and the Chair of the Property and Infrastructure Committee with the Niagara Parks Commission. He is an active volunteer in Niagara with Community Crew which is an organization that provides healthy lunches for kids in local schools. His other long-standing community involvement includes volunteering as a baseball and hockey coach with kids.
SPENCER DEWOLFE
Spencer DeWolfe, of St. Catharines, is a Real Estate Agent with Masterson Realty Ltd. and a former teacher with the District School Board of Niagara. His community involvement has included serving as member of the Board of Directors of St. Catharines Jr B Falcons.
NATASHA DICIENZO
Natasha DiCienzo is a Wealth Advisor with Scotia Wealth Management. She has pervious work experience with MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas and with Falls Avenue Resort in Niagara Falls. Natasha's community involvement includes serving as a member of the Investment Committee of the Niagara Community Foundation. Natasha has a Honours Business Administration, with distinction, from Ivey Business School of Western University.
APRIL COTTON
April Cotton is President of Breakwater Investments Inc., and a former Chief Financial Officer for Breakwater Investments Inc. April’s community involvement includes serving as a Director with United Way Niagara, Radius Child and Youth Services, and the McKeil Family Foundation.
RAYMOND (TED) SALCI
Raymond (Ted) Salci is a former Citizenship Judge for Citizenship & Immigration Canada, and a former Mayor for the City of Niagara Falls. His community involvement includes formerly serving as President for Niagara Falls Rotary Club.
DONATO LA CAPRARA
Donato La Caprara is retired Justice of the Peace for the Ontario Court of Justice, and a former Chief of Staff for the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism (1998-2011). His community involvement includes serving as a Board Member for the Lincoln Humane Society.