Board of Directors

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Board of Directors

Our board members are individuals who generously volunteer their time, expertise and energy on our Board of Directors and committees. Their dedication and knowledge of the community help guide our work in the community.

Braydon Scully – Chair

About Braydon

Why I Volunteer

About Braydon

Braydon has lived in the County since 2014. He enjoyed a multi-decade career in the financial services industry at the executive leadership level, focused on the retail and mutual fund industry. After retiring from his career and moving full-time to Athol, Braydon has taken the opportunity to delve into his lifelong passion of wine and winemaking by working at local wineries. He is involved in the community as Treasurer of Food to Share and has been contributing to the running of The Food Depot in Picton during the Covid crisis and serving as Treasurer of the Athol Recreation committee. He lives in Athol with his wife Dawn Ayer and their Russian blue cat Cordelia Chase.

Why I Volunteer

I volunteer with the County Foundation because I feel it is important to be involved with the community in which you live. It helps to give me better and broader perspectives on the issues facing people in our community and an opportunity to do things which I believe can make a difference in their and all our lives.

Kevin Kelly CFA – Member & Treasurer

About Kevin

Why I Volunteer

About Kevin

Kevin is an Associate Consultant with IG Wealth Management, working with individuals and families on achieving their financial goals. Kevin has previously worked with Community Futures of Prince Edward Lennox & Addington as a Social Finance Specialist / Financial Controller and served as a volunteer board member and Treasurer of The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corp.

He has tenured experience in the financial sector, where he has made investment decisions for global investment funds. He has also been a consultant, entrepreneur and a social enterprise and technology start-up investor and operator. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the Responsible Investment Specialist (RIS) designation and earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from Queen’s University.

Why I Volunteer

“I volunteer for the Foundation because…”
I hope to contribute to building a sustainable and inclusive community. Especially one where young people can grow up with the tools and support needed to achieve their dreams.

Teri McNair - Member & Secretary

About Teri

Why I Volunteer

About Teri

Teri is a retired HR Professional/Leader. She has 30+ years of Human Resources experience in all facets of Human Resources, across a variety of industries, with companies like Microsoft, AstraZeneca, and CIBC. She is a trained and experienced coach and has coached HR professionals and Leaders.

Teri and her husband purchased a home in Picton in 2015 and moved here full time after their retirement at the beginning of 2019. They feel fortunate to call Prince Edward County home, given its vibrancy and beauty.

Why I Volunteer

I volunteer with The County Foundation so that I can give back to the PEC community. Giving my time and experience to the TCF allows me to contribute in a tangible way and focus on initiatives that matter and are relevant to PEC. I have served on the Alternatives for Women Board and I am currently the Secretary of The Regent Theatre Board.

David Moisey - Member

About David

Why I Volunteer

About David

David has been coming to the County since 2004 and has lived here permanently since 2023, when he retired. As an internationally award-winning customer experience design executive, he has worked with some of the top global consumer goods brands to achieve their consumer satisfaction goals.

David volunteers with The County Food Hub, supporting their Kids Cooking Club and the School Lunch program through the Learning Foundation’s Food for Learning program. Living on the Narrows in Sophiasburgh with his husband Glen, they enjoy the best sunsets in the County and all that this wonderful community has to offer.

Why I Volunteer

The County had always been a welcome escape and respite from the demands of a busy life in the big city. Since calling it home these last few years, I feel compelled to give back to PEC, which has given me so much joy. I believe in the work that The County Foundation does to benefit the many needs of our community, and I’m honoured to be able to support in any capacity

Gail Lynch – Member

About Gail

Gail has joined our Board, bringing extensive experience in human resources from her career with the provincial government. She is also an active volunteer with the PEC Lion's Club and a member of the PEC Solo Seniors Project.

Gwen Benjamin - Member

About Gwen

Why I Volunteer

About Gwen

Gwen has made the County her full-time home since 2022, having lived here part time since 2015. Having lived in several communities across Canada, the County stood out, with all it has to offer, as the place where she and her husband wanted to settle. After 39 years in private practice, Gwen has recently retired from the practice of law. While practicing, she worked in the area of trusts and estates and headed up her firm’s trust and estates group for several years. Gwen coached other lawyers in the area of trusts and estates through various courses put on by the Law Society of Ontario and others. She has many years of experience working with charities – both pro bono and otherwise – and has acted for donors in structuring their philanthropic gifts. Gwen has been volunteering on committees of the County Foundation since 2023.

Why I Volunteer

Volunteering has always given me a sense of purpose and belonging. Since making the County my home, it has been the volunteer work which has given me that sense of belonging here. I have come to understand some of the challenges faced by the community and I feel passionate about helping to fulfill the mission of the County Foundation.

Jane Lesslie - Member

About Jane

Why I Volunteer

About Jane

After a 30-year career in Finance, Jane retired to Prince Edward County in 2018. The last few years of her career were spent analyzing national governments around the world for their vulnerability to environmental, social and governance risks, known as ESG, as part of her firm’s commitment to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investing.

Jane is a Charter Holder of the CFA Institute and has a Masters Degree in Finance and Investment from the Bayes Business School, part of the University of London (City University) in the United Kingdom.

Her early career also included time as a journalist, a communications advisor to a federal cabinet minister and a public affairs advisor to a Canadian chartered bank.

Since moving to the County Jane has chaired the Environmental Advisory Committee to County Council and participated in the County Foundation’s Food Bank activities at the Picton Town Hall during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Why I Volunteer

Growing up in Kingston, I spent summers in the County from the age of 5. As decades wore on, I increasingly valued its unique character and the gifts it offers to residents and visitors alike. Moving here following my retirement in 2018, I sought ways to protect the community and its environment while putting the skills I had developed through my career to work on its behalf. Volunteering has introduced me to the amazing people that make up the County community.

Sarah Moffatt – Member

About Sarah

Why I Volunteer

About Sarah

Sarah grew up in Trenton and has watched the County change and grow. Today she lives in Bloomfield with her husband Dan. Sarah has always had a passion for volunteering and community service. She has volunteered and sat on boards of other community-based charities focused on supporting children and families in the area. Sarah holds a master’s degree in Psychology and began her career as a psychotherapist working with children and youth in residential care. Since 2016 she has worked as a child protection worker with Highland Shores Children’s Aid. Sarah became interested in working with The County Foundation as she frequently sees the hardships so many individuals and families in our community face. The Vital Signs report has been crucial in shining light into the needs in our community and working towards addressing and mitigating these gaps.

Why I Volunteer

My work with Highland Shores Children’s Aid allows me to see where the gaps are in the support, services, and programs currently offered in our community. I want to help shed a light on this, identify these needs, and be an advocate for under-served and marginalized groups. I want to work towards creating a community where every individual is provided with equal opportunities to be well and thrive.

Thomas Harrison - Member

About Thomas

Thomas Harrison has joined our Board, bringing a diverse background as a lawyer, teacher, and artist. With expertise in law, public administration, policy, and education, Thomas recently completed his term as a Board volunteer for theROC where he served as the Chair. He also has volunteer experience running concessions at The Regent Theatre and assisting with fundraising for the Picton Library expansion.

William Edmunds - Member

Past Chairs/Presidents of The County Foundation

Howard Whittaker – 2023 to 2024

Brian Beiles – 2017 to 2023

Joan Pennefather – 2012 to 2017

Carlyn Moulton – 2008 to 2012

Committee Members

In addition to our Board members, our committee members are dedicated volunteers who contribute their time, skills, and insight to support our organization’s mission. Their commitment and deep understanding of our community play a vital role in shaping our initiatives and guiding our efforts. Thank you to our current committee members which includes Linda Conley, Brian Beiles, Andy Janikowski, Faye Moxam, and Michèle Maheux.