Board of Directors
The Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation is led by a diverse and committed volunteer Board of Directors who give of their time and resources to help support our vision of a cleaner and healthier Lake Simcoe watershed that will inspire, motivate and enrich us all.
If you would like more information on how you can serve on our Board, please
contact Cheryl Taylor to receive a Board Recruitment Package.
2021-2022 Board of Directors
Marvin Geist, President
Lawyer, Marvin Geist Barrister and SolicitorMarvin has been practicing law since 1975. With offices in the city of Vaughan and the town of Innisfil, his expertise is in corporate/commercial and real estate law. Marvin lives on Lake Simcoe, and has enjoyed it immensely since boyhood. He has been President of the largest ratepayers group on Lake Simcoe and former Director on the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association. Marvin has served on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2017.
Kerigan Kelly, Vice President
Senior Planner, Groundswell Urban Planners Inc. Kerigan is a Senior Planner at Groundswell, a boutique land use planning firm based in York Region. Kerigan manages the operations of the company, key clients and project files, and overseas staff and resources. Kerigan is passionate about giving back to the watershed community that she has lived in for several years. Kerigan has served on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2019.
Lee Ann Waterman, Secretary Treasurer
Editor-in-Chief, Metroland Media, York RegionLee Ann has almost 20 years of experience in journalism. She has worked at Metroland Media since 2001, and is currently Editor-in-Chief at Metroland Media, York Region, which publishes 11 community newspapers and yorkregion.com. Lee Ann has a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University. Lee Ann is an avid outdoorsperson who is keen to protect the natural environment and has served on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2016.
Debbi Conzelmann, Past President
CEO, King Cole Ducks
Debbi has been in Agribusiness since 1982. She was General Manager of Queensville Farm Supply, a feed manufacturer and supplier, for over 20 years prior to joining King Cole Ducks as CEO in 2009. King Cole Ducks is Canada’s largest duck producer and is unique because of its’ vertical integration and sustainability model. Debbi has served on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2015.
Debby Beatty
Lake Simcoe Philanthropist
Debby is a fifth generation cottager who is passionate about the health of Lake Simcoe. Her past volunteer endeavors are board member of the Lake Simcoe Coalition, Toronto Community Foundation and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. She is presently Chair of the Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation. In 2013, Debby was awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition for her lifelong dedication to environmental projects to protect Lake Simcoe and its watershed. Debby has served on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2002 as Director, Vice President and President.
Bruce
Buchan
CEO and Founder, CleanRiver Recycling, Aurora, ONBruce founded CleanRiver Recycling over 31 years on the basis of the importance of taking care of the environment through recycling and has been heavily involved in sustainable and environmental projects since then. Bruce is a Lake Simcoe watershed resident and is a member of a number of associations such as the College and University Recycling Coalition and TEC Canada. Bruce has been a member of the LSCF Board of Directors since 2021.
Peter Ferragine
Sales Representative, Royal LePage
Peter is the Vice Chair of the
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors. He is also the Ward 5 Councillor in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. A local real estate agent, Peter is passionate about taking care of the Lake Simcoe watershed and is proud to serve on the Foundation Board of Directors. Peter has served on the LSCF board of directors since 2019.
Sarah Kurtz
Senior Engineer, SCS Consulting Group
Sarah is a Senior Engineer at SCS Consulting Group and leads a group of engineers that are responsible for the management and technical execution of a wide variety of engineering projects, many in the Lake Simcoe watershed. Sarah has a strong connection to nature and incredible desire to give back to the community. Sarah has served on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2019.
Clarence Lui
Partner, Reain Lui Stock LLP, Toronto ON Clarence has practiced law for the last 19 years and has served on many local committees. Through his professional and personal experiences, he has developed a keen interest in environmental preservation and protection. Living locally in the Lake Simcoe watershed, Clarence is a frequent user of our trail systems and see's first hand the impact of the work of the Foundation and the Authority. Clarence has been serving on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2021.
Allan 
MacPherson
Business Development Representative, Philip Morris International / RBH Inc.
Allan has lived in York Region for the past 20 years and enjoys exploring Lake Simcoe and our watershed. It is through his appreciation for nature as well as his participation in a number of local community charitable events and activities that he has developed a keen interest in environmental protection as well as a desire to make it healthier by helping raise funds to support our mission. Allan has been serving on the LSCF Board of Directors since 2021.
Tom Vegh
Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor, Town of NewmarketTom was first elected to municipal office in 2000. Raised in Newmarket, Tom holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree from York University. He has a 25-year track record as a community leader in the non-profit sector, holding both executive and consulting positions. He has extensive experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and working with all levels of government. Tom is passionate about the health of the Lake Simcoe Watershed and is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of both the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation.
