Board of Directors

A seven-member Board of Directors manages the Causeway Foundation. Board members are all volunteers who are committed to the support of direct-service community mental health and other disability programs. The Board is responsible for the building at 22 O’Meara Street and it’s up keep and maintenance, as well as raising funds through events and campaigns. There is expertise in finance and investment, legal matters, fundraising, management, mental illness, property maintenance and construction on the Foundation Board.

Board President

Dianne Breton began volunteering as a Work Centre Board member in 1994, becoming President of the Board for a two-year term in 1999-2001. She joined the Foundation Board in 2002 and became President in 2003.

Vice-President and Secretary

Donna Campbell has had extensive experience working as a Health Administrator and Occupational Therapist. She brings both leadership and community service experience to the Foundation Board.

Treasurer

Robert Petrie is a partner with Smith, Petrie, Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers Ltd. and joined the Board as Treasurer in 2006. Robert has experience on not-for-profit boards and has an interest in assisting community organizations..

Directors

Peter Woollings joined the Board in 2003. As President of Warlyn Construction Ltd., Peter brings construction and building maintenance expertise to the Board table, as well as a keen interest in the well being of Causeway. Chair of Building Committee.

Bruce Hiney joined the Board in 2004. A communications specialist, Bruce now retired, was a founding partner of Banfield-Seguin Ltd. He is Chair of the Public Relations Committee and acts as editor of the Causeway Connection, the Foundation newsletter.

Len Leeks joined the Board in 2006 and acts as the Causeway Work Centre Board Representative. He also continues to serve as the Work Centre Board President, therefore providing an important link between the two boards.

Don Palmer was the Causeway Work Centre’s Executive Director from 1992-2008. Don joined the Foundation Board at its inception in 1998, and continues to provide guidance and experience in the field of mental health and disabilities. Don also provides an important link between the operating needs of the Work Centre’s programs and the Foundation Board.

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