Tyler Rollins, Vice President – Key Mortgage Partners DLC

I moved to Wasaga Beach when I was 2 years old and have lived in the area since.  Wasaga is home to me, this is where my family and friends live and I think this area is one of the best places in Canada to live, work and play. Once I finished High school I went off to the University of Guelph and graduated with an honours Bachelor of Commerce degree as one day I wanted to take over the family business. Once I graduated I realized that I didn’t want to run the family business and I tried a few other things till I found my calling as a mortgage agent.  I love being able to sit down with clients and go over their mortgage needs and help them buy the house of their dreams that they can call their own. I have been a mortgage agent for over 5 years now and I love every minute of it and plan on doing this for a long time. I became a chamber member, then a board member as I want to give back to the community and  help keep it a great place for everyone, especially my children.

Leslie Listro, Secretary/Treasurer – Caithkin Treatment Foster Homes

Leslie is the Director of Administration and co-founder of Caithkin Treatment Foster Homes.  Leslie believes that excellent service and quality are imperative in the development and delivery of all administrative procedures and objectives to complement and support Caithkin’s treatment programming.

Leslie and her husband have also opened their home to children in need over a ten year period of time and this enhances her understanding of the challenges that fostering presents to a family.

Since the inception of Caithkin Leslie has drawn on her 40 years experience in Business Administration in the public and private sectors to support the dedicated members of Caithkin’s family as we work to help vulnerable children and youth be the best they can be. 

Jason Ruttan – RE/MAX of Wasaga Beach Inc.

Jason is a fourth generation realtor. Having grown up in the RE/MAX atmosphere the business became not only second nature to him but the foundation to his extensive real estate knowledge and exceptional service.

Since 2004 Jason Ruttan has been a proud member of the Georgian Triangle Real Estate Board and specializes on the Wasaga Beach, Collingwood and Town of the Blue Mountains real estate market's in Ontario, Canada.

In addition to his commitment to provide the highest quality of service to his clients, Jason is a College Photojournalism graduate which has added an extra advantage to help market your home in today's digital marketplace.

 

Erin Fordham – Alta Vista Planning Partners Inc.

Erin is an Employee Benefit Plan Advisor with Alta Vista Planning Partners, and the exclusive advisor for the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan in the Wasaga Beach Region.  Alta Vista is a firm passionate about helping business owners take care of their families and their employees through business tax and estate planning, legacy planning, cash flow planning and employee benefit solutions.  Erin is currently finishing her Group Benefit Associate Designation through Dalhousie University to further her career as a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist.  She understands the huge role small business plays in the community and the impact that can be had by shopping local.

Christina DePalma – DePalma & Associate Legal Services Professional Corporation

Christina moved to Wasaga Beach two years ago with her husband, Salvatore. She owns the paralegal firm De Palma & Associate Legal Services Professional Corporation located in Wasaga Beach where she strives to provide affordable and effective legal representation for her clients. Christina is looking forward to working with the rest of the Directors and the Executive Team of the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce to continue moving businesses forward!

Marlene Parkins – Wasaga Beach Farmers Market

Marlene moved to the beach 3 years ago and became an active member of the community right away.  She is Secretary of the Wasaga Beach Lions Club and one of the original organizers of the Main Street Farmers Market.  Marlene comes from a retail background; family chain of high end bath/bedding stores for over 40 years in the Greater Toronto Area and then a buyer for Party City (formerly Party Packagers).  She has 3 children and 3 step children and is the proud grandmother of 5!  Marlene is looking forward to her new role as Director and being involved with all the great things happening in the beach!

Elijah started this training business three years ago specializing in Emergency Preparedness, CPR, First Aid and much more, including the sale of safety products at competitive prices. He has vast experience in his field and can be contacted to discuss much of the mandatory training required for employees and the potential fines for non-compliance that many small businesses are not familiar with. Help First Aid  provides very flexible and affordable training options that can be tailored for your specific business. Elijah wants to help your business, literally helping to save lives. 

 

Jennie Elmslie – Free Spirit Tours

Jennie Elmslie is an outdoor enthusiast who has made the Nottawasaga River and Metcalfe Rock her "office" for years.
She started Free Spirit Tours in 1998 and it has proved to be the perfect career to share her love of the outdoors with others. Free Spirit Tours offers paddling, rock climbing, caving, snowshoeing and a variety of other programs to people of all ages. For over 20 years the business has continued to grow and expand.
In recent years Free Spirit has started a Forest & Nature School for children ages 4 – 11 years. The school supports children in learning about their inherent, interconnected relationship with the Earth.
Jennie is excited to be part of the Chamber of Commerce and to be working together with other people and businesses.
 

TOWN REPRESENTATIVES:

Council:  Mayor Nina Bifolchi
Town of Wasaga Beach: Ellen Timms, EDO
 
Welcome Wagon & Seniors Group: Janice Ware