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Contact Information:
Kitchener: 519-743-6090
Cambridge: 519-621-7993
or E-mail: click here
Board of Directors
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Board Members are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. James Hilgendorff, President James Hilgendorff is a graduate of Wilfred Laurier University with a BBA degree. He has been with The Literacy Group for the past three years and enjoys applying his skills as a professional accountant to the not for profit sector. He has over 10 years of experience working in various finance roles. Currently he works as a Finance manager at The Economical Insurance Group in Waterloo. In his spare time, James enjoys travel, bowling, curling and summer barbecues with family and friends. |
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Crystal Brown, Vice President Crystal has a B.A. From the University of Waterloo and spent a number of years in Human Resources as a Certified Human Resources Professional for local hi-tech and insurance companies before pursuing her passion: teaching. Crystal is now a teacher with the Waterloo Region District School Board and The Upper Grand District School Board. She is also actively involved as a language instructor at Conestoga College. In her spare time, Crystal coaches her children's soccer teams, reads and travels. She lives in Kitchener with her husband and two children. |
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Evelyn Peng, Treasurer Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo, specializing in Biotechnology. She is a Chartered Accountant and has over four years of experience in financial and control audits. Evelyn recently joined the Economical Insurance Group in the finance department. Prior to that, Evelyn articled at Ernst&Young LLP as a senior accountant. Evelyn has a passion for the arts and is an avid painter in her spare time. Combining her skills in financial reporting and interest in teaching and mentoring, Evelyn is excited for the opportunity to serve our community through TLG. |
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Robert Johnson, Secretary For the past 15 years Robert has contributed to the design of numerous medical products, mostly in the area of image assisted technologies. He has managed design verification and quality assurance teams and has developed policies that govern the design, validation and risk management of products that meet various medical standards. Currently, Robert is a consultant in the area of human factors in medical product validation. Robert has a passion for education and has taught at the University of Waterloo and has been a small group tutor with The Literacy Group since 2006. |
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Nancy Valla, Director Nancy is a Certified Professional Human Resources Practitioner, CHRP and works as a Director, Human Resources for a large local automation company. She has experience in general and strategic Human Resources practices, policies and procedures. Nancy lives in Kitchener with her husband and soon to be three children. Nancy loves to spend time with family and friends, traveling and working out. Mike Farwell, Director Mike is the Kitchener Rangers broadcaster for 570 News. Mike worked at radio stations in Brantford, Salmon Arm, BC, Thunder Bay and Toronto befor returing home to Waterloo Region. A self-professed news junke, Mike loves bringing stories about the people and places in our community to the community. Michele Way, Director Michele for almost 15 years was involved in the ownership of a local healthcare furniture manufacturing company while primarily being responsible for people management. She is a grad of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Honours Business Program and a Certified Human Resources Professional. Currently, as an independent HR Consultant, Michele focuses on coaching and employee development. She’s also involved in Care-e-On Bags, a small local start-up company, as well as a variety of community-based volunteer organizations. She resides in Kitchener with her wonderful husband and two amazing sons. |
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