Michael Harrower resides in Muskoka with his wife Fiona and has three children.  A multiple scholarship recipient, he was educated in Canada, Switzerland and England and is a graduate of the Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario (H.B.A.) and the University of Reading, England (M.Sc. Urban Land Appraisal).  As President of Harrower Properties Inc., and a director and officer of a group of related companies, Mike has been engaged in property development and management for over 35 years. He has developed, redeveloped, and managed residential, retail, office, storage and industrial properties. His current portfolio includes office and industrial properties as well as retail and residential lands. Harrower Properties has acted as a third party property manager for national clients such as The National Bank, Standard Life and C.M.H.C. and for a variety of private clients. He is also a Certified Shopping Centre Manager accredited by The International Council of Shopping Centres.  In the late 1980’s Mike took a sabbatical from his own group of companies and joined The Imax Corporation as Vice President of Corporate Development. Reporting directly to the Chairman, and, as a member of the Management Committee, he led the company’s worldwide initiative to develop entertainment Imax theatres. Over the years Mike has been active in several community and charitable organizations and is a student of world religions. He stays active skiing, waterskiing, playing basketball and trekking.

 

Carolyn is a Chartered Accountant in private practice. She has volunteered on several boards including: Bloorview Children’s Hospital, Centennial Infant and Child Centre, Moorelands Community Services, and the Emily Duff Scholarship Foundation.

 

Chantelle has been a Huntsville resident for the past 10 years, working and playing in a community that has so much to offer. She currently works with Drive Muskoka as the Health and Safety Risk Manager, which is the umbrella corporation for four local automotive dealerships. Chantelle’s event organizer/planner aptitudes and experience began with her days at the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce and continues as an independent Event Planner sought by many local charity organizations and out-of-town corporations to assist with their special occasions. A background comprising extensive legal, municipal and governance environments has aided many not-for-profit organizations when reviewing by-laws and policies, as well as assisting with strategic planning and media/promotional material. Chantelle, along with her husband Jason, and children, Madeleine and Molly, value and cherish the spirit and uniqueness of the area. Creating deep roots in the community for the future growth and potential, their family sponsor and donate to many causes and events. Chantelle volunteers with many organizations including The Table Food Bank, Community Living, All-Abilities Dance Troupe, Huntsville Skating Club, Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournaments and many more that have requested her support and dedication. The Huntsville Hospital has been an important element in Chantelle’s personal and professional life, and she looks forward to helping the Foundation in any way to make the Hospital vibrant and strong for this community.

 

Tom joined the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club and Oilers Entertainment Group as President, Business Operations & Chief Operating Officer (COO) on June 10, 2019 responsible for all aspects of OEG’s day-to-day business operationsIn May of 2021, he transitioned into a new role with OEG as Vice Chair & Alternate Governor, shifting out of day-to-day operations and into a senior advisory and support role with the company, to utilize his tremendous experience and expertise in sports and entertainment.

He is former President and CEO of the Ottawa Senators and former President and Chief Operating Officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).  Tom originally joined the MLSE in 1996 responsible for the overall development of Air Canada Centre, the critically acclaimed home of the Leafs and Raptors. A passionate leader of people, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 1999 and President in 2012 Born and raised in Toronto, Tom received an Engineering Degree from the University of Saskatchewan after graduating from Ryerson University. In 2012, Tom was inducted into the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame. Tom is also a recognized community leader and is a member of the board of Canada’s Walk of Fame. He led the development of MLSE’s Team Up Foundation, was previously a Vice-Chair of the Toronto Board of Trade and a Board member of KidSport Canada, Molson Indy Foundation, Basketball Canada , Covenant House and a variety of other community initiatives.

 

Pat is a registered Professional Engineer and graduated with Honours from Lakehead University. Owner of Greystone Project Management, a Huntsville based general contracting and development firm established in 1995. Primarily involved in the design and construction of commercial buildings ranging in size and complexity located throughout central and northern Ontario. Pat is an accomplished developer with land holdings and development projects including multi-residential condominium projects in Muskoka, Parry Sound, Haliburton and the Kawartha Lakes District. He is a Member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario with Certificate of Authorization from the Professional Engineers of Ontario. Pat enjoys spending downtime with his family as a dedicated father of four, is an avid skier, and a fitness enthusiast.

 

Shelly is a retired senior executive from a Canadian Financial Institution.  She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph, a Masters of Business Administration from Athabasca University and the Chartered Director designation.  She has been a community volunteer for the Muskoka Stay at Home Gala and the Hamilton Health Sciences Integrated Research Ethics Board.  She is an avid golfer, curler and snowshoer.  Shelly and her husband are permanent residents of Muskoka.

 

Sharon has a professional background that includes Marketing Communications, Public Relations and Finance for a variety of organizations in the manufacturing, hospitality and sports and entertainment sectors. She is active in supporting community initiatives in both Toronto as well as the Huntsville-Lake of Bays area. In 2014 she joined the board of directors after co-chairing the first annual charity golf tournament at Bigwin Island Golf Club in support of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation.

 

Dr. Rowshani lived in Toronto while attending University of Toronto for his Honours Bachelor of Science and his Dentistry degree. Upon graduation as a dentist, he worked in small towns across Ontario and eventually moved to Huntsville in 2013. He has lived and worked in Muskoka as a full-time dentist since then. He is an avid volunteer and has been involved in not-for-profit initiatives in the community. He participates in variety of causes both as a donor and volunteer. Health care causes, animal causes and feeding the ones in need are close to his heart. In 2017, he went back to university to obtain his Executive MBA degree at Rotman School of management, University of Toronto. In summer of 2020, in response to PPE shortages early on the pandemic, he launched PPE Supply Inc, a PPE manufacturing company, in Huntsville. They produce medical grade surgical masks and face-shields for health care professionals across Canada. He has been a supporter of HHF as a business care partner and joined the board in 2017. He enjoys the beautiful outdoors in our county while biking and running. And he recently ventured out to learn bass guitar, a childhood dream of his.

 

Geoff has been a lifelong seasonal resident of the Huntsville and Lake of Bays area. His family and forefathers share a long history in the Town of Huntsville and the Lake of Bays. Geoff is a partner at the firm of Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP where his practice focuses on commercial litigation specializing in franchise law. He is described in Who’s Who Legal as the “go to guy” for class action defence. He is a frequent author for various industry publications and a regular speaker at international and domestic franchise law conferences. Geoff is recognized as a leading lawyer by the Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border, Corporate Lawyers in Canada, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who Legal, and he was named a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times in 2014 and 2015. Geoff graduated from Queens Law School in 1984 after completing 3 years of Commerce and Finance at the University of Toronto. Geoff received his Masters in Law specializing in ADR from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2011. Geoff has two sons aged 21 and 24 both of whom have spent every summer of their lives at the Lake of Bays. He and his spouse, Pascale, are seasonal residents of Dwight and look forward to spending more and more time in the Region.

 

A Registered Nurse by background, Cheryl Harrison has been the President and Chief Executive Officer at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare since May 2022. She holds a Masters degree in Health Policy, Evaluation & Management from the University of Toronto, in addition to the Certified Health Executive designation.

Cheryl has served in the healthcare sector with distinction as an experienced senior executive with a progressive track record of roles in health care in large- and medium-sized community hospitals.

Most recently, Cheryl served as the Executive Vice-President of Patient Programs & People Strategy at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital where she led a variety of regional programs and services in North Simcoe Muskoka, and was a key member of the hospital’s pandemic response command team. Cheryl and her husband live in Severn Bridge at their cottage turned home where they enjoy family time with their three daughters and three delightful grandchildren.

 

Born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario I am the oldest and only girl of six children. I have been a resident of Muskoka since 1984 and live with my husband Ray. Collectively we have three children two of whom live in Muskoka and the oldest in Vancouver BC.  I am the proud grandparent of Henry, born September 11, 2022.  

I graduated in Physical and Health Education from University of Western Ontario and became a certified teacher through Althouse College.  I have worked in education, in Muskoka, since 1984 and retired in 2009.  I have my Primary Education Specialist and Special Education certificate, and was a Principal for over eight years at Glen Orchard and Gravenhurst PS. 

Upon my retirement I joined the Huntsville Hospital Auxiliary as a volunteer.  I have been actively involved with this organization for over 10 years.  I am currently the President of the Auxiliary and chair of the 50/50 Lottery committee. 

Throughout my retirement I worked part-time at Windermere Garden Centre and at Fabricland.  I have a passion for gardening and quilting hence my reasons for working at the above.  Cross-country skiing, swimming, physical fitness classes and cycling are also important activities that I actively participate in.