Our People

Expertise, Experience, Community: Meet Our Foundation's Dedicated Team.

Meet Our Team

At the heart of Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation is a team of dedicated individuals who believe in the power of community, collaboration, and purpose-driven work. Passionate staff work alongside engaged volunteers and a committed Board of Directors – all focused on creating meaningful impact.

Our staff brings a wide range of expertise—from fund development and grant-making to communications and operations. We work together to support our community partners, donors, and stakeholders with care, transparency, and a shared commitment to our mission.

Heidi Culliton

Executive Director

Darryl Blake

Grants and Communications Coordinator

Board of Directors

Our volunteer Board of Directors provides leadership, oversight, and a connection to the communities we serve. Their diverse perspectives help guide our work and ensure that we remain rooted in integrity, connection, and impact.

Lee Anne Andriessen

Director
North Perth

Mae Brooks

Past Chair
North Perth

Sylvia Chrominska

Vice Chair
Stratford

Don Hathaway

Director
Stratford

Lisa McClelland

Director
St. Marys

Roy Norton, PhD

Secretary
Stratford

Debb Ritchie

Director
North Perth

Brent Shackleton

Director
Perth South

Rob Steinbach CPA CA,

Treasurer
West Perth

Marcel van Hulle, PhD

Chair
Stratford

Paul West

Director
Stratford

Honorary Patrons

Founding and Honourary Chair
Tim MacDonald, C.M.
First Legacy Donor
Bo Sibold
Honourary Patrons
Lloyd and Nancy Robertson

Committees

Experts help us see the big picture about important areas of our work. Standing committees aremade up of board members as well as non-board members

Executive

  • Marcel van Hulle, Chair
  • Sylvia Chrominska, Vice Chair
  • Rob Steinbach CPA CA, Treasurer
  • Roy Norton PhD, Secretary
  • Mae Brooks, Past Chair

Finance and Investment

  • Marcel van Hulle, Chair
  • Joel Baker, CIM, MBA
  • Dennis DesRosiers
  • Jeff Keller, CFP, FMA
  • Martin Kern
  • Doug MacDougald
  • Rob Steinbach, CPA, CGA
  • Chip Vallis

Governance

  • Don Hathaway, Chair
  • Lee Anne Andriessen
  • Debb Ritchie

Grant Advisory

  • Paul West, Chair
  • Lisa McClelland
  • Roy Norton

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