Board of Directors
Executive Director
President & Board of Directors
President & Board of Directors
Executive Director
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Luke Sedgwick
President Glen Oro Farms Owner of Glen Oro Ltd.
Born and raised in Oro-Medonte A world traveler, working in the tourism industry in amazing destinations of the world, returned home to create Glen Oro Eco Retreat on family farm. A graduate of the University of Carleton in Ottawa with a degree in history. |
Tom Stoate
Secretary
The Hitch House- Owner
Raised in Lindsay, Tom’s initial attraction to Oro-Medonte was born in a calculus class at Wilfrid Laurier University in the fall of 1986. Tom’s attention was drawn to a kind, cute, studious girl who called Oro-Medonte home, Heidi McKee. Heidi didn’t exactly reciprocate the attention. Undeterred, Tom launched a pursuit that was peppered with a heavy dose of salesmanship and a sprinkling of small-town charm allowing him to eventually earn Heidi’s attention – nearly 2 years later!
Tom and Heidi moved to Barrie in 1994 after Heidi’s father and founder of The Hitch House, David McKee, persuaded her to join the family business. Several years later, tired of commuting to Toronto and Ottawa, Tom desired a change from the Information Technology industry where he had held increasingly progressive management and executive roles. Certain that his future was in self-employment, Tom started looking at different alternatives and opportunities in the area. Tom’s father-in-law quietly observed from a distance and at the right moment made his offer. A few months later, Tom and Heidi were partners with her dad in The Hitch House. Over the years they have experienced successes, setbacks, navigated the Great Recession, expanded the dealership, as well as surviving and rebounding from a massive fire. All along the way, there was a lot of support from their family, friends, and the community of Oro-Medonte.
In October 2004, Tom and Heidi moved to Oro-Medonte, near the Village of Shanty Bay, to raise their son. Ever since then, as a family, they have loved everything that Oro-Medonte has had to offer – ski hills, hockey, soccer, lakes, country, wildlife, maple syrup, and community…especially community.
Secretary
The Hitch House- Owner
Raised in Lindsay, Tom’s initial attraction to Oro-Medonte was born in a calculus class at Wilfrid Laurier University in the fall of 1986. Tom’s attention was drawn to a kind, cute, studious girl who called Oro-Medonte home, Heidi McKee. Heidi didn’t exactly reciprocate the attention. Undeterred, Tom launched a pursuit that was peppered with a heavy dose of salesmanship and a sprinkling of small-town charm allowing him to eventually earn Heidi’s attention – nearly 2 years later!
Tom and Heidi moved to Barrie in 1994 after Heidi’s father and founder of The Hitch House, David McKee, persuaded her to join the family business. Several years later, tired of commuting to Toronto and Ottawa, Tom desired a change from the Information Technology industry where he had held increasingly progressive management and executive roles. Certain that his future was in self-employment, Tom started looking at different alternatives and opportunities in the area. Tom’s father-in-law quietly observed from a distance and at the right moment made his offer. A few months later, Tom and Heidi were partners with her dad in The Hitch House. Over the years they have experienced successes, setbacks, navigated the Great Recession, expanded the dealership, as well as surviving and rebounding from a massive fire. All along the way, there was a lot of support from their family, friends, and the community of Oro-Medonte.
In October 2004, Tom and Heidi moved to Oro-Medonte, near the Village of Shanty Bay, to raise their son. Ever since then, as a family, they have loved everything that Oro-Medonte has had to offer – ski hills, hockey, soccer, lakes, country, wildlife, maple syrup, and community…especially community.
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Kevin Le
Director UPS Orillia -Owner Education: Studied in The Netherlands and Graduated from Zeeland University of Applied Science under International Business Management Studies Experiences: 17 years experiences in International Logistics Industries mainly in Sea & Air Freight, Trucking, Customs Brokerage, Warehousing, Distributions. During 17 years working in Logistics Industries, I had been working for multinational corporation: 2007 – 2010: Country Manager of City Ocean Group Indochina, an international Freight Forwarding with head quarter in Shanghai and 70 offices around the world, responsibility for Southeast Asia offices 2011 – 2016: Deputy Managing Director of Hanjin Logistics Group Vietnam, a Global Logistics Company with head office located in Incheon, Korea. Responsible for the development of Vietnam’s business and its performance. Member of Global Account Strategy Development Board of Hanjin Group with responsibility of developing global business accounts. One of the big projects during the time was re-design the supply chain of Fashion Brand Forever 21. 2016 – present: Shareholder / Managing Director of Cargo Care Logistics Corporation with head office located in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam and 5 offices across the countries and representative office in Rotterdam, UK & USA. May 2021: I have decided to move the family to Orillia, therefore acquired UPS Store 107 located in Orillia as the start point, aiming to provide the best quality service not only with shipping but also in printing business. Meanwhile, I had been working on some projects such as “Doing Business in Vietnam” initiated by the World Bank in 2009. Also had acted as consultant for the project “Gateway” of Nova Scotia in 2007 which was aimed to connect the shipping route between Vietnam and Halifax, the project was successfully launched in 2008 and now is one of the major trade routes between Vietnam and Canada ports as well with Canada inland by using CN Rail. |
Eliza MacDonald
Director
Manager of The Ktchn at Braestone Club
Director
Manager of The Ktchn at Braestone Club
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Wanda Bick
Director Bick & Associates Wanda Bick is the Co-Principal of Bick & Associates, a security consulting company which provided loss prevention strategies and investigations to the warehouse, logistics and transportation industries. Her career began in transportation, moving on to the Government of Ontario where she became Special Assistant to the Premier of Ontario from 1985 – 1990. She was involved in many facets of the Premier’s Office, including liaison with the different Ministries in matters of public relations and coordination of meetings and events. In 1991, she was instrumental with the start up of Bick & Associates, helping to develop policies, administration, coordination of investigations, security audits and acting agent to provide security seals for the transport industry. Wanda’s primary focus today is providing pre-employment screening, as well as working with clients on hiring policies relating to security screening. Wanda and her husband Don have lived in Oro-Medonte for several years. |
Bruce Barnes
Director
Par View Property Services
Bruce was born and raised in Oro-Medonte, and grew up as a commercial bait harvester with his family business with his father, mother and siblings. Growing up on the farm and moving to a bait shop has given him plenty of introduction to different forms of physical labour and agricultural living.
Before he started working, you could find him in his young years volunteering at the ODAS park roller rink any chance he had.
He began his career in tower rigging across Ontario and after became a full ICI journey man with commercial drywall and steel stud framing in Southern and Western Ontario. Learning all different types of tricks to trades along the way.
You can now find him spending his time working away in the business, or volunteering with his Sundays at church.
Now living on the outskirts of Oro with his wife and children, he and his family are always looking for things to do within or to be involved with the community.
You can be sure that if you are near Bruce, adventure is not too far behind, as learning new things and places are part of his charm.
Bruce has always been passionate about positive change for the community and going above and beyond to assist the change when needed.
Someone who knows and loves the community, Bruce is very personable and a great conversationalist.
Director
Par View Property Services
Bruce was born and raised in Oro-Medonte, and grew up as a commercial bait harvester with his family business with his father, mother and siblings. Growing up on the farm and moving to a bait shop has given him plenty of introduction to different forms of physical labour and agricultural living.
Before he started working, you could find him in his young years volunteering at the ODAS park roller rink any chance he had.
He began his career in tower rigging across Ontario and after became a full ICI journey man with commercial drywall and steel stud framing in Southern and Western Ontario. Learning all different types of tricks to trades along the way.
You can now find him spending his time working away in the business, or volunteering with his Sundays at church.
Now living on the outskirts of Oro with his wife and children, he and his family are always looking for things to do within or to be involved with the community.
You can be sure that if you are near Bruce, adventure is not too far behind, as learning new things and places are part of his charm.
Bruce has always been passionate about positive change for the community and going above and beyond to assist the change when needed.
Someone who knows and loves the community, Bruce is very personable and a great conversationalist.
Councillor John Bard
Oro-Medonte Township Councilor Representative ( appointed by Township)
John Bard grew up on a family dairy farm in the township. Today, John and his wife Rosalee are raising their two teenage children on the same family farm. Family and community involvement are very important to John as demonstrated through over 30 years of coaching 80 local teams in the community.
Locally, John attended Marchmont Public School and Park Street Collegiate Institute. John's post-secondary education includes earning a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major in Geography and Biology, and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. John has been a dedicated high school teacher in Orillia for over 22 years.
John has held a variety of leadership roles including coach, trainer, manager, and Minor Sports Executive Board member. His volunteer experience in Oro-Medonte has solidified John's belief in the importance of teamwork.
John believes recreation and service opportunities Oro-Medonte's beautiful farms, forests, and lakes provide are precious. He is committed to conserving these vital ecosystems and will engage with local residents and organizations to raise awareness and take steps toward the preservation and restoration of these environments.
John is excited to be representing Oro-Medonte in his role as Ward 2 Councillor. He encourages diversity, inclusion, and open mindedness in the community. John values the different perspectives of residents, and looks forward to listening to, and working with local residents to make Oro-Medonte an even better place to live; both now, and in the future.
Oro-Medonte Township Councilor Representative ( appointed by Township)
John Bard grew up on a family dairy farm in the township. Today, John and his wife Rosalee are raising their two teenage children on the same family farm. Family and community involvement are very important to John as demonstrated through over 30 years of coaching 80 local teams in the community.
Locally, John attended Marchmont Public School and Park Street Collegiate Institute. John's post-secondary education includes earning a Bachelor of Science Degree with a double major in Geography and Biology, and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. John has been a dedicated high school teacher in Orillia for over 22 years.
John has held a variety of leadership roles including coach, trainer, manager, and Minor Sports Executive Board member. His volunteer experience in Oro-Medonte has solidified John's belief in the importance of teamwork.
John believes recreation and service opportunities Oro-Medonte's beautiful farms, forests, and lakes provide are precious. He is committed to conserving these vital ecosystems and will engage with local residents and organizations to raise awareness and take steps toward the preservation and restoration of these environments.
John is excited to be representing Oro-Medonte in his role as Ward 2 Councillor. He encourages diversity, inclusion, and open mindedness in the community. John values the different perspectives of residents, and looks forward to listening to, and working with local residents to make Oro-Medonte an even better place to live; both now, and in the future.
Andrew Emmans
Vice President
Emmans Law
Vice President
Emmans Law
Past Presidents
Matt Young- Webb & Young Realtor President March 2023 - January 2024
Lynda Chan- Lynda Chan Photography Interim President January 2024-May 2024
John Crawford- Oro World's Fair President March 2022- March 2023
Greg Groen-President March 2014-March 2022
Co-Founders of The Chamber
Don Hanney
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Bruce Chappell
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