About the Board

Langs is governed by a board of up to 15 board members who are elected at the Annual General Meeting in June of each year. Governance is the process that the board uses collectively to meet community needs. It is the Board of Director’s role to govern the organization.

Langs operates under an adaptation of the Balkwill and Associates Governance Model which outlines three levels of responsibility in a non-profit organization: governance, management, and service delivery.

The primary purpose and functions for each level are defined:

Governance:  The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance level.

Management:  The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the management level or the day-to-day operations of the organization.

Service Delivery:  The front-line staff, in partnership with volunteers and other organizations, provides programs and services to the community.

Current Board Members

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Brad Ratz, Treasurer

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Brendan Wylie-Toal

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Denise Carter,

Vice-Chair

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Jaspreet Chauhan

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Jennifer Davis,

Board Chair

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Juliette Coughlan

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Kristina Butler

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Nana-Afia Agyeipah, Secretary

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Robert Huc

Sabrina McGregor

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Sandeep Kalirah

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Stephen Paniccia,

Past Chair

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Yvonne Brown

Becoming a Board Member

Board members are expected to possess relevant expertise, experience, leadership skills and have an understanding of local health issues, needs and priorities. A total of 15 members are nominated from our community which may include living or working in Preston, Hespeler and North Dumfries. Members are appointed for a three-year term and can renew for an additional 3-year term.

The Langs Recruitment Committee is responsible for reviewing applications for the Langs Board of Directors. If you would like more information on becoming a board member, or to obtain a Board Application Package, please contact Sarah, Executive Assistant, at 519-653-1470, x 240 or complete the online form below.

Below are useful resources related to being a board member at Langs:

Apply to become a Board Member

Board Member Job Description

Please click here to access the Board Member Job Description document.

Langs By-Law No 1

Please click here to access Langs By-Law No 1 document.