Appointee Biographies

BRENT SYLVESTER

Brent Sylvester started his first small owner-operator business in Thunder Bay more than 30 years ago. Today, he is the founder and CEO of a growing and forward-thinking engineering company called Secure Orbit Inc. that employs roughly 60 people. Orbit is an advanced design and advanced manufacturing company focused on developing product and service solutions for the physical security industry and distributes these to markets across North America. Orbit also has two regional construction interests in Northwestern Ontario, Northwest Fencing and Lakehead Overhead Door. Brent enjoys mentoring young entrepreneurs and serving business and community associations.

DAVID ELLIOTT

David Elliott, of Kenora, is a Crown Attorney with the Ministry of the Attorney General. He is also a self-employed barrister and solicitor, a Deputy Justice of Small Claims Court at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and Council for the Office of the Children's Lawyer with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. His community involvement has included serving as director and northern representative Ontario Council for Children's Aid Societies.