Board MEMBERS

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The Centre is governed by a Board of Directors made up of dedicated community volunteers who have a commitment to Great Lakes conservation. The Directors represent a diverse group of professionals who provide strong leadership and representation.

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Bruce Wallace

Chair

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​Bruce Wallace worked as a journalist, news executive, and strategic communications leader across North America, Europe and Asia for over three decades. As a journalist, he wrote broadly on politics and conflict, economics and the environment for Maclean’s, the Los Angeles Times and Reuters. More recently, he was President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute in Saugeen Shores and, before that, a special advisor to the Ontario government for economic development, research, science and technology. Bruce is now a consultant on energy and environment technologies. He lives in Southampton.  

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Susan Ross 

Vice-Chair

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Susan Ross is a partner at ISM Access, a Toronto based marketing consulting firm and a Contract Lecturer at Ryerson University’s RTA School of Media. A life-long summer resident in Oliphant, she has over 25 years’ experience in the Canadian television industry most recently as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Corus Entertainment. Susan is a member of the Board of Governors of Humber College, chairing the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and past Chair of Women in Film and Television - Toronto. She has also served as a board member of Concerned Children’s Advertisers, Youth Media Alliance, and the Canadian Media Fund.

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Frank Burrows, B.Sc., M.Sc.

Treasurer

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Frank Burrows is the Parks Manager with the Town of Saugeen of Shores. His portfolio includes leading a great team of Parks and Recreation staff that care for the Town’s parks & green spaces, gardens, trails, waterfront and sports fields. Frank was with Parks Canada for 26 years working across Canada (and a stint in Australia) as a Park Ecologist. His last 6 years were as the Superintendent of Bruce Peninsula and Fathom Five Marine National Parks. He was a founding director of the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association and maintains a section of trail for the Bruce Trail.  Formal education includes an Honours BSc in Biology from Trent University and MSc in Forestry from Lakehead University. He does his best to spend time adventuring on the ski hills or getting lost paddling the wilderness with his wife and two sons who are his favourite tripping partners. He calls Southampton home after a recent move from Lions Head.

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Patrick Donnelly, M.Sc., RPP

Director

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As co-founder of the Lake Huron Coastal Centre, Pat provides advice and guidance to staff as the Coastal Science and Stewardship Advisor, as well as participating on the Board of Directors. His past employment with both provincial and municipal government plus with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority as Planning Supervisor, has provided a broad perspective on government programs and policies, incentives and disincentives. As a private consultant working with the Lambton County Planning Department as an Environmental Planner, and as an environmental consultant in Kitchener as a Senior Environmental Planner has provided Patrick with considerable expertise related to provincial natural heritage and hazard policies, shoreline stewardship initiatives, and conservation projects. His experience has been focused on community environmental awareness, shoreline stewardship and water management. After 20 years of service Pat has retired from the City of London as the Manager of Watersheds and Climate Change, to focus more intently on his paddling and sailing.

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Larry E. Walton, BaSc, P.Eng

Director

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Larry Walton, P.Eng, is the owner of cheVron solutions, which provides technical, quality and consulting services.  A structural engineer by training, Larry has held a variety of energy sector positions in Engineering, Construction, Quality and Supply Chain.  An avid photographer, drone videographer and camper, he is passionate about the environment and protection of our natural spaces.  Larry is a long-time resident of Kincardine where he resides with his wife Nell.

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Brian R. Kelly, B.A., LL.B.

Director

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Brian has over twenty-five years of legal experience in and out of the courtroom. He operates a general practice and has extensive experience practicing family law, civil litigation, business and commercial law, employment, appellate litigation, personal injury, wills and estates, municipal law and administrative law, real estate, human rights, criminal law, enforcement/collections and controlled goods. Brian has advocated in cases before all levels of court in Ontario including the Supreme Court of Canada as well as before various boards and tribunals and is experienced in mediation, arbitration and negotiation. Brian was born and raised in Kitchener and is pleased to give back to the community. Brian presently serves on the Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region Foundation Board of Directors, is a member of Ducks Unlimited Canada and also serves on the Board of Directors of Hager Hinge Canada Limited.​

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Jennifer K. adams, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Director

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Jennifer is a freshwater scientist with more than 15 years of experience studying and protecting lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Her work has focused on how climate change, water flow changes, and pollution, including microplastics, affect freshwater ecosystems across Canada and internationally. She currently works as the Scientific Advisor at the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association. In the past, she has held research roles at the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto, leading teams, working with community partners and government agencies, and sharing findings through scientific publications and reports. She brings strong scientific expertise, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to freshwater stewardship to the Board.

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Andrea Goold, HBESc., M.Sc.

Director

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Andrea is a senior environmental professional with nearly 20 years of experience in sustainability, regulatory compliance, and community engagement. At Ontario Power Generation, she leads Indigenous engagement, while also supporting environmental permitting and strategic planning across multiple energy sectors. Andrea holds a Master of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Lakehead University, and her work has been recognized through several leadership and achievement award nominations. She has also demonstrated strong community leadership through long-term volunteer and board service, including a decade as President of the Lakehead Conservation Foundation. Andrea brings deep governance experience and a commitment to environmental stewardship to the Board.

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Erik Downing, B.ES.

Director

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Erik is the General Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, where he oversees day-to-day operations, finances, and field programs supporting watershed health and natural resource protection. He brings more than 20 years of experience in environmental planning and conservation, with a career spanning land use planning, natural hazard management, shoreline protection, and regulatory oversight. In his leadership roles, he has worked closely with municipalities, agencies, and community partners on complex environmental and development issues. Erik holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from York University and has contributed sector-wide leadership through his work with provincial conservation authority initiatives, including co-chairing a Great Lakes coastal working group. He brings practical governance experience, regulatory insight, and a strong commitment to environmental stewardship to the Board.

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Interested in joining the Board?

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LHCC’s Board is composed of dedicated volunteers from the Lake Huron coast with diverse backgrounds and expertise in business, environmental science, communications and other areas critical to its operations. Each Director’s term of office is two years and Directors can serve a maximum of 3 terms. Please contact us if you are interested in applying. 

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