Appointee Biographies

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.

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.

SPENCER DEWOLFE

Spencer DeWolfe, of St. Catharines, is a Real Estate Agent with Masterson Realty Ltd. and a 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.

HUNTER CORCORAN

Hunter Corcoran was born and raised in the Niagara region. He works in the investment industry at an independent investment manager where he researches investments all across Canada. He also was a part time reservist in the army. Hunter has an undergraduate degree from Western in business and economics.

DAVID DIAMOND

David Diamond is a Canadian entrepreneur and business executive with more than two decades of experience founding and leading companies across the creative, healthcare, media, technology, and culture sectors. He is the founder and chief executive of one of Canada's premier creative agencies and serves in active leadership roles across a portfolio of ventures in healthcare and emerging technology. Mr. Diamond holds a degree in Film Studies from Queen's University and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School executive leadership program. He is a board member of Plan International Canada, and a member of YPO, having served as Chapter Chair and currently serving on its regional board. David lives in Canada with his wife and two daughters.