Allan has lived for most of his life in Burlington. He was in the automotive business for over 43 years and was president of Discovery Ford Burlington. He sold the company to the Leggat Auto Group in 2019 and retired.
He has sat on numerous Boards, including the Carpenter Hospice, Burlington Foundation, Burlington Performing Arts Centre as Chair, and is currently Vice-Chair of the Canadian Ford Dealer and Associates Pension Board.
Allan and Denise enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren in Quebec and California and spend much of their summers in Muskoka and winters in Naples, Florida.
Jen Ross is the founder of The Brand House Inc., where she helps organizations build meaningful connection by getting clear on what they stand for.
After more than 20 years in wealth management as a Creative Director in brand marketing, she developed a deep understanding of how trust is built over time. She believes the most effective brands don’t rely on persuasion, but create relevance and a sense of belonging.
That perspective carries into her work as the Founder of Collective Photo Co., where she redefined the traditional mini session through her ‘Take 10’ Signature Sessions, a modern format that has gained strong traction across Toronto and the GTA. Her portraits are known for capturing people in a way that feels natural, connected and deeply human.
Jen works with leading Canadian brands, executives, and community organizations to create work that is thoughtful, relevant, and rooted in real connection.
Oz Zafar is an experienced Commercial Banker with a proven track record of servicing mid-market commercial companies. In his current role as Vice-President, GTA West, Oz leads a strong team of Business Bankers covering Halton Region. Oz has been with TD Bank for 16 years, having started his career as a Customer Experience Associate while attending the University of Toronto.
Oz is an active volunteer and supporter of United Way Halton & Hamilton. He has served as an Executive Member of the Campaign Cabinet for the last two years and is also Chair of their New Business Committee. Oz currently sits on the Board of the Halton Catholic Children’s Foundation.
Oz and his wife Courtney have lived in Burlington for over 20 years and have two children. Oz enjoys reading, golfing, and traveling with his family.
Andy Vanin, P.Eng., is an Executive Vice President and Partner with Pinchin Ltd., one of Canada’s largest environmental, engineering, building science, and health & safety consulting firms. Andy has over 30 years of engineering consulting experience covering a wide spectrum of projects involving environmental due diligence reviews for financial, insurance, real estate and legal clients across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Europe. He is a graduate of McMaster University with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is a member of Professional Engineers Ontario.
Andy served as Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for Mark Preece Family House in Hamilton, Ontario (a not-for-profit low-cost residence for families with loved ones in critical care) from 2018 – 2023. Andy and his wife, Tanya, have lived in Burlington for over 25 years and have two children. Andy enjoys golfing, scuba diving, fishing, hiking and travelling.
Eric Vandewall is President and CEO of Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) in Burlington. Under Eric’s leadership, several major accomplishments have been realized at JBH. An ongoing focus on improving quality, safety, and service excellence is evident throughout the hospital. Joseph Brant Hospital has received Accreditation with Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for over 12 years. In addition, JBH recently completed the largest redevelopment and capital expansion project in the hospital’s history. Phase 1, the Halton McMaster Family Health Centre, was completed in the Fall of 2014, and Phase 2, the redevelopment and expansion of the hospital, was completed in the fall of 2018. Joseph Brant Hospital is proud to partner with St. Joseph’s Health Care Hamilton and will join its award-winning clinical information system instance of Epic in the fall of 2026.
Prior to joining JBH, Eric served as Senior Vice President at Trillium Health Centre and as Vice President of Planning and Corporate Services at Trillium Health Centre. Eric has held a number of other senior management positions, including Director, Glaxo Wellcome; Director, Health Reform Implementation Team and several other senior positions at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care over an 11-year period.
Eric is a graduate of Queen’s University and holds a master’s degree in Public Administration, Health Policy. He also has an undergraduate degree from Toronto Metropolitan University in Architectural Sciences, and he holds a Chartered Director designation from the Directors College, McMaster University.