Our Board of Directors
The Creemore Community Foundation is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors with diverse business and community leadership skill sets. There are currently five directors, each with their own deeply-rooted history in the Creemore area.
Tony Arrell, C.M.
Director
Kelly Willis Green
Director
Stuart Lazier
Director
Bob Macdonald
Director
Tony Arrell, C.M.
Director
Tony grew up in a small town, Caledonia, attended the University of Guelph where he graduated with a degree in Agricultural Economics and where he met Anne, his wife of 52 years. While a leader in business, and founder of one of Canada’s most highly regarded investment firms, Burgundy Asset Management, Tony’s heart lies at his farm in Mulmur. He has been very involved in the local community, including the medical center, the log cabin, various arts initiatives and St. Lukes Church. Tony has held many leadership positions including as a Director of St Michael’s Hospital and his alma mater. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 2017 for his achievements and community contributions.
Kelly Willis Green
Director
Kelly is a second-generation Creemore area resident and has lived in the area since 1981. She and her husband, Robert, have been active fundraisers for Conserve Our Rural Environment (CORE) and were founding donors to the Creemore Community Foundation.
Kelly is an independent marketing and communications advisor and former Chief Marketing Officer for one of Canada’s largest private wealth firms. She has been a volunteer for most of her life and received the Governor General’s 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal for community contribution. She currently serves on the Board of Governors of Trails Youth Initiatives.
Stuart Lazier
Director
Stuart has lived in the Creemore area for 17 years. In our community, he has served on the Board of the Toronto North York Hunt Club; he was also a Board member for Conserve Our Rural Environment (CORE) which successfully with others fought the Mega Quarry near Shelburne. He currently is also involved, together with his wife, Victoria, in personally supporting many of our local charities in Creemore. His background is in the commercial real estate investment business. Over the years he has had experience in real estate investing, managing, leasing, and developing many properties across Canada. He is currently the Chair of Northbridge Capital and on the board of a few private companies.
Bob Macdonald
Director
Bob is the Founder & CEO of Bond, a global data analytics and marketing services business headquartered in Toronto with over 800 employees. He has been in the Mulmur and Clearview area since 1984 and has been active in the community as a member of C.O.R.E. Bob has a fascination with history, people and cultures. He and his wife, Victoria, are the proud parents of 5 kids, ages 26 to 11.
Professional Services
The Creemore Community Foundation uses the following professional services:
Accounting: RMG Bookkeeping & Accounting
Independent Auditor: Kriens-Larose LLP
Legal Counsel: Keith Boulter
Financial Institution: Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank
CRA Charitable Number: 735056889RR0001
Contact
The Creemore Community Foundation
PO Box 2013
Creemore ON LOM 1G0
manager@creemorevillagegreen.ca
705-466-6555