Appointee Biographies

RENA SPEVACK

is a former Veterinarian with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Rena's community involvement includes serving as a former Chair and member of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Grant Review Team for Grey, Bruce, Huron, Perth. Rena is a former member of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario.

DOUGLAS REYNOLDS

Mr. Douglas Reynolds retired from the Toronto Police Service (TPS), with the rank of Superintendent. He was an Adjudicator with the Ontario Parole Board (OPB) for 11 years. During his time with the OPB he was the lead for High Profile and Aboriginal Circle Hearing. He also has served on the Committee of Adjustment for the City of Mississauga and the Board of Governors of the Ontario College of Trades. Presently, he is a member of the Council of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association and a member of the accreditation panel of the Ontario College of Teachers. He holds two graduate degrees: Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Master of Business Administration. He also, received a diploma from the FBI National Academic and an Advanced Certificate in Adjudication for Administrative Agencies, Boards & Tribunals from the Osgoode PD. He was a past Director, of the TPS Credit Union and the FBINAA (FBI National Academic Associates) Charitable Foundation. He was also the past President of the TPS Senior Officer’s Organization and the FBINAA-New York State & Eastern Canada Chapter.

CATHERINE KNIPE

Catherine Knipe currently owns a consultancy focused on global technology implementations. Her background includes senior management, professional services, and operational experience in private and public sectors. Catherine has previously served on the Milton Hydro Distribution board and on the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and the Senate at the University of Guelph. Additionally, she has served on a variety of not-for-profit board through out her career. Her interest in governance is focused on board evaluation and improvement.

CATHERINE HECIMOVICH

Catherine Hecimovich is a physiotherapist by training who has taken numerous Healthcare Leadership roles throughout her career up to and including 2 different CEO roles. Also experienced in governance and performance of a regulatory colleges with over 10 years’ experience with leading disciplinary committees.

JOHN DE BRUYN

John de Bruyn, of Salford, is the owner of J. De Bruyn Farms Ltd. His community involvement has included serving as Chair of the Land Division Committee for the County of Oxford and as Club Leader for 4-H Ontario.