Board Of Directors

Rick is a banking professional with 30 years of experience. He has held various positions, including in risk management and sales leadership. Currently with The Royal Bank of Canada, Rick leads a team of commercial lending specialists supporting businesses across Southwestern Ontario.

Now a resident of Burlington, Rick and his family have lived in the Halton Region for more than 20 years. A father of 4, Rick was a long-time coach of minor sports in the Halton Region and now looks forward to working with the dedicated board members, staff and volunteers of the Compassion Society to assist those in need in the Halton area.

Tony accepted one of his many transfers in 1979 to help establish an office in Hamilton. He and his family settled in Burlington, and 43 years later, they are still here.

Tony retired in 2002 after 35 years with a large international insurer. He and his wife travelled extensively during the early years of retirement. Eventually, he decided to become much more involved in his community.

Tony has spent much of his retirement years volunteering with the Red Cross and the Canadian Cancer Society before deciding to devote all his time to the Compassion Society. He has been at CS for about 9 years and has seen many welcome changes in the organization. He looks forward to continuing to participate as needed with this great organization.

Moira is an experienced accounting professional with 20 years of experience with international finance companies in Oakville and Burlington. She has experience in multiple accounting and treasury roles.

Originally from Oakville, she now lives in Burlington with her family. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family and supporting her daughter in competitive cheerleading.  She is an active community volunteer and is excited to contribute to the Compassion Society’s work in Halton.

Brian retired in 2008 after a 37-year management career at Scotiabank, including roles in Branches and Head Office, Domestic and International, while earning an MBA. After completing a 2-year post-retirement contract with Scotiabank (Bahamas), he finally retired in 2011.

With no prior musical experience, he has since learned to play baritone sax, performing in 2 local bands for several years. He looks forward to serving our community through the Compassion Society of Halton.

Brian and his wife Jane have been Burlington residents for 37 years, raising their own two children and are now proud grandparents of two. They have previous pets (a Bernese mountain dog & a cairn terrier) and served for several years with St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. Although no longer involved with that organization, their busy household presently includes 2 border collies and one cairn terrier.

Christine is a senior Human Resources professional with over 30 years of experience working with globally recognized organizations, such as General Electric, Molson Coors, Tim Hortons, DuPont, Samsung, and HarperCollins.

After leaving her corporate career, she is now the Owner of CGG Executive Coaching & Consulting. In addition, she dedicates her time to a few community organizations as the Co-President & Board Chair of the Not-for-Profit Strategic Capabilities Network, as a volunteer board member of the City of Burlington’s Mundialization Committee, and as a board member of What’s Next 50. She is enthusiastic about her community and is looking forward to working with the team and board of the Compassionate Society of Halton.

Christine and her family have called Burlington home for over 25 years. Spending time playing pickleball, sailing, hiking, cooking, and walking her two family dogs are some of her favourite activities.

Diana is a finance professional with over 30 years of experience at various marquis Canadian companies.  Diana recently retired from her Chief Financial Officer role, where she oversaw the finance and IT functions.

Diana has a passion for continuous improvement and has held prior volunteer community and  Board roles.  She is excited about supporting the Compassion Society’s mission by leveraging her past experience.

Along with her husband Richard, two children, Matthew and Jennifer and golden retriever Cody, Diana resides in Halton (and has called it home since 1999).  Spending time at the lake, nature walks and trying new recipes are just a few of her favourite activities.

Heather is the owner of Heather Angel & Associates, a leadership development and executive coaching practice located in Burlington, Ontario.  With over 25 years of experience in multiple industries, growing leadership capability, developing human resource strategies, and leading organizational change initiatives, Heather is passionate about helping leaders achieve excellence in their careers.

Prior to establishing her consulting firm, Heather held executive leadership positions in human resources with Golder & Associates, the Canadian Diabetes Association, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Monsanto Canada, and Frito-Lay Canada. 

Before joining the Compassion Society of Halton’s board, Heather served on the Board of Governors of Sheridan College, Oakville Hydro, and is currently the Chair of the Oakville YMCA.

Heather and her husband have lived in Halton for 40 years.  In their free time, they love to sail, golf and play with their wonderful poodle, Willow.