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Appointee Biographies

Niagara Parks Commission

APRIL JEFFS

April Jeffs has been serving on the Niagara Parks Commission as Vice-Chair since 2019. April is a Photographer/Owner/Operator for April Jeffs Lakeside Studio, and an Office Manager for Member of Parliament Tony Baldinelli. April’s community involvement includes formerly serving as Coach for Wainfleet Minor Softball Association.

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.

JESSICA FRIESEN

Jessica Friesen is the owner/operator of Gales Gas Bars and Gales Fuels, located in Niagara, Ontario. She has helped shape and advance the company’s corporate and community presence and continues to explore ways to give back to the community. A published author and gifted speaker, Jessica is a proud Paul Harris Fellow, Quantum Shift Alumni, and the recipient of various recognitions including the 40 Under Forty Award, Star Woman in Convenience, Fuelling Change Award – Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, etc. An experienced board member, Jessica sought and obtained her Chartered Director designation in 2021 and over the past fifteen years has served as a director for organizations such as the Niagara Community Foundation, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre, the Niagara Parks Commission, etc.

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.