Board of Governors

List of 15 items.

• Chair: Alan Bowman

  Alan is a tax lawyer and has been a partner at Goodmans LLP since 2004. Subsequent to his call to the bar, he has specialized in helping clients structure complex corporate transactions to achieve tax efficiencies. Alan holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario (BA 1992) and the University of British Columbia (LLB 1995) and is an adjunct professor at the University of Western Ontario’s Faculty of Law.
  
  

  Number of years on the board and past roles: 4 Years.  I have served on the Finance and Governance Committees and I chaired the Senior Campus Committee.  Currently, I am the board chair.

   

  Affiliation to KCS? Two of my children are at the school and two others have graduated.

   

  Volunteering at KCS is important to me because?
  Volunteering at KCS is a 360-degree experience.  KCS is a better school because of its volunteers. I have also learned a tonne from my experiences as a KCS volunteer.  I get what I give.

   

  Which of the Habits of Mind, Body and Action do you most align with and why?

  I'm a big fan of perseverance.  Keep trying and you will get better.  And getting better is what learning is all about.

• Vice-Chair: Brian Burlacoff

  Brian is a Certified Financial Planner at Sun Life Financial with dual Masters Degrees in Accounting and Finance and Business Administration. Since 1989, Brian's professional focus has been the installation of employee benefit programs for companies and counselling individuals on investment, retirement and insurance matters.
  
  

  Number of years on the board: 6

  Affiliation to KCS: Current Parent and alumni parent

   

  Which of the Habits of Mind, Body and Action do you most align with and why?

  Habits of Mind – Take Responsible Risks – by doing so we challenge our ‘comfort zones’ and grow as individuals benefiting our families, friends and communities.

   

  What are you passionate about professionally? Personally?

  Professionally I am passionate about making sure my clients have financial security, especially in times of economic uncertainty and lengthening retirement horizons. Personally, I am passionate about continued learning, astronomy, photography, golf, scuba diving and travel. 

• Treasurer: Allen Church

  Allen Church is a Chartered Professional Accountant. He provides tax planning and wealth advisory services to a select group of families. Prior to starting his current practice, Allen held various leadership roles at EvansMartin LLP, a local chartered accountancy and MNP LLP, a national accounting firm.

   

  Allen holds a Bachelor of Commerce from U of T (1985) and has a CPA, CA designation.  He is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

  
  Number of years on the board: 2 + Several years on Finance Committee

  Affiliation: Alumni Parent

   

  Volunteering at KCS is important to be because?

  KCS had a significant positive impact on both our daughters. Volunteering is an opportunity to say thank you, help the school have a positive impact on others.
  
  

  What are you most passionate about professionally and personally?

  Professionally I am passionate about helping families deal with the challenges associated with financial success. Personally, I am passionate about seeing my children grow into responsible kind adults. 

• Jenn Butters

  Jennifer currently owns an editing consulting firm that works primarily with research scientists and doctors at St. Michael’s Hospital. Prior to this she was the Director of Research at the Centre for Urban Health Initiatives at the University of Toronto (U of T) and worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in a variety of research positions. 
  
  Jennifer was educated at Havergal College, Western University and obtained her Doctorate in Sociology at the University of Toronto where she was the inaugural recipient of the Edie Yolles Award for Dissertation Excellence. 
  
  Number of years on the board and past roles: 2; co-chair parent network, chair social and community portfolio, advancement committee, class parents, gala committee
  
  

  Affiliation to KCS? Current and alumni parent.

  
  Volunteering at KCS is important to me because?

  I value being an active participant in the partnership between parents and the school. I know that with parent involvement, more can be given to the students of KCS and I am happy to give back to a school that is giving so much to my children.

   

  Which of the Habits of Mind, Body and Action do you most align with and why?

  Listen to Understand, Find Humour, Persist, Be Active and Do what is Right. Taken together, I believe these Habits will one to make contributions in an effective, collaborative manner and live a health life. (mind, body and soul)

• Jamie Cameron

  Jamie Cameron graduated from KCS in 1997. He is an engineer by training and currently works with KPMG as a consultant on large infrastructure projects. Jamie has served on the Advancement Committee and the Alumni Engagement Sub-Committee.

• Greg Dunn

  Greg Dunn is a Partner with Adamson Associates, Canada’s largest architectural firm. He specializes in international large-scale project working primarily in London on such signature projects as the Shard and Canary Wharf. He has lectured on tall building design internationally. He is a registered architect in five states and two provinces.

   

  He received two degrees from McGill University, including his professional architectural degree where he graduated with honours and was awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Medal for Achievement.
  
  

  Number of years on the board and past roles: Third year on the board and fourth year on the Senior Campus committee

   

  Affiliation to KCS? Current parent to three students

   

  Volunteering at KCS is important to me because?

  Firstly: I love what the school is doing for our kids, so it’s payback.

  Secondly, I feel it offers me a chance to show my kids that I am engaged at their school

  But mostly, it’s just a great bunch of people to work together with for common cause.

   

  Which of the Habits of Mind, Body and Action do you most align with and why?

  To Persist, Adapt and ... Find Humour

  To Persist:  Our projects are long and can be a grind. We need to persist through many challenges to see things ultimately get built

  To Adapt: Every day is a new challenge: In a week as an architect, I can be a lawyer, developer, accountant, engineer, promoter and politician.

  I am a true believer that you need to find some humour in everything. It can help everyone lighten up. And... it keeps you sane.

• Karen Dockrill

  Karen Dockrill is Director of Business Development for Butterfield & Robinson, the world's leading luxury active travel company where she oversees strategic partnerships with international luxury brands and high net worth membership groups and executes customized tours for corporate rewards, incentives and client hospitality groups. 

  
  Number of years on the board and past roles: 2 years on the board and 2 years on the KCS Gala Committee
  
  

  Affiliation to KCS? Alumni and Current Parent

  
  What is your favourite quote?

  “What’s meant to be, is up to me” – M Dockrill

  
  Volunteering at KCS is important to me because?

  I love my kids and I love this school. 

• Bronwen Evans

  Bronwen is a Founding Director and CEO of True Patriot Love Foundation (TPL), which has been raising record funds to support military families since 2009.  Under her leadership, TPL has spearheaded Expeditions to the Himalayas, the North Pole and Antarctica, partnering prominent business leaders with wounded veterans. TPL secured the bid to host the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto.    

  
  Number of years on the board: 2

  
  Affiliation to KCS: Current Parent

   

  Which of the Habits of Mind, Body and Action do you most align with and why?

  I am most aligned with the KCS Habit of Action ‘make the world a better place’ because I believe that everyone has something of value to contribute, especially when we come from a privileged society, like Canada.

  
  What do you and your family do when you have free time?

  When our family has free time, we enjoy reading and playing board games. 

• Diane Kazarian

  Diane is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's Canadian International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) practice leader and a partner in its Audit and Assurance Group, working in the Toronto office. She also leads the national Banking and Capital Markets industry practice.  As the Canadian firm's IFRS national leader, Diane's role includes leading the firm's functional, industry and geographic teams for clients moving to IFRS as well as PwC's internal training initiatives.  Diane has over 20 years of extensive banking audit experience spanning both the U.S. and Canadian markets.
  
  Number of years on the board: 7

  
  Affiliation to KCS: Alumni and current parent

   

  Volunteering at KCS is important to me because?

  Supporting KCS through my governance expertise, to be part of the school community and because I care.

   

  What are you most passionate about professionally? Personally?

  Professionally I am most passionate about the growth of PwC’s Financial Services Practices and my PwC team. Personally, I am more passionate about my family. 

• John McGraw

  John McGraw has a PhD in neuroscience. He has held executive leadership positions in several health sciences companies in roles focusing on strategy, innovation, marketing and sales. Currently, John operates his own consulting company, specializing in helping organizations with their own strategic plans. John has served on the Strategic Planning Committee for the past two years.

• Susan Richardson

  Susan has extensive senior executive experience with over thirty years’ experience in information technology, insurance, finance, telecommunications and software industries. Her diverse areas of focus include; leadership, sales, operations, professional services, business development and customer service. She is currently, President of Leadership That Matters which is an executive coaching & leadership development firm.

   

  Susan first attended Richard Ivy Business School at Western where she earned an Honors Business Degree. During her career at IBM she also earned an Executive MBA at Harvard. 
  
  Number of years on the board and past roles:12 years, Chair of Communications Committee, Board Chair, Head Search Committee, Member of Strategic Planning and Governance

  
  Affiliation to KCS?Alumni Parent

  
  Volunteering at KCS is important to me because: It makes such a difference in children’s lives. KCS made a lasting impact on my children and I want to pay it forward. I also believe in the staff, which makes volunteering at KCS so meaningful.

  
  What are you most passionate about professionally? Personally?

  • Professionally: Helping people get to their next level of success. I enjoy helping clients to change their brand and own their career.
  • Personally: I am passionate about my family, friends and giving back

• Mark Rogers

  Mark earned his Chartered Accountant designation with KPMG and has been a Vice-President at Empire Life Insurance Company since 2016, with divisional CFO accountabilities for the individual insurance and segregated funds business. He is a seasoned financial services executive, with progressively senior experience launching new businesses, leading transformational change and delivering profitable growth. Prior to his current role, Mark was a Vice-President at Scotiabank with P&L accountability for the bank’s Caribbean insurance companies (2012-2015).

• Geraldine Rossiter

  Geraldine Rossiter is Director of Assessment and an affiliate faculty member at Union Institute and University. Prior to that, Geraldine held leadership positions in major technology companies, focusing on strategy, product and business development, marketing, and communications. She has a track record of creating innovative solutions to technology problems such as internet-based technical support, mobile and wireless services, and touch computing.  She chaired a community engagement committee for St. Joseph’s Health Centre and recently completed a term as a director of the Boulevard Club. 

• Krista Vriend

  Krista Vriend is a marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry where she has developed a number of sustainable, forward-thinking brands. She is a long-standing director and current president of the Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance. She currently is a member of the KCS Advancement Committee and past and current gala committees.

• Michael Washinushi

  Michael is a seasoned finance executive with a strong track record and experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, P & L ownership, employee performance management tools, subscriber management systems and investor relations. For the past two years he has been the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to a Toronto based technology company, FreshBooks.  His previous experiences include CFO to a public company (SiriusXM – Canada) and real estate executive.