ReForest London's Board of Directors is a hard-working group of volunteers committed to the goals of ReForest London and its long-term viability in the community.

David Crockett, Chair
David Crockett is the Integrated Vice President, Facilities Management at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care, London (SJHC). The hospital programs serve the full spectrum of primary to quaternary care for a regional catchment of 1.5M people and are the major teaching centers for the University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College. London’s Hospitals operate 1070 acute care beds, 470 regional mental care health beds and 930 LTC, Veterans, CCC beds on 7 sites.

Mr. Crockett began his hospital career in 1974 in Pharmacy Services in both community and teaching hospitals in Newmarket, Toronto and London. Senior VP administration positions have included medical operations portfolios leading utilization management, diagnostic, laboratory and therapeutic services. He has served on provincial and national professional associations.

The past 10 years have been spent planning and implementing hospital role changes, fostering sustainable partnerships and implementing restructuring directives. Current accountabilities include planning for all facilities development, infrastructure maintenance and engineering for 6 million square feet of facilities resources for SJHC and LHSC on 7 campuses. When complete in 2013, the community will benefit from $1.2 billion in updated care and research facilities to serve our patients better.
Other mandates include energy management and environmental stewardship with municipal , provincial and national recognition for innovation and leadership in reducing hospital impact on the environment.

Mr. Crockett set a personal goal in 1975 to plant 50 trees per year. He is a former director of the London Chamber of Commerce and Thames Talbot Land Trust and is currently Vice Chair and Governor of Fanshawe College, and Chair, ReForest London. He is a member of CHES, CSHP and CCHSE. He is married to Marcia, a pharmacist and has two sons , Matthew and Mark. He was a volunteer and coach for local soccer, wrestling and hockey teams.

Cindy Graeme, Vice-Chair
Cindy Graeme possesses a B.A, Environmental Resources Management (UWO), and an M.A, Environment and Resource Management (University of Guelph). Her post graduate research focused on agricultural adaptation to climate change and variability. Cindy’s professional career began at First Line Seeds in Guelph, Ontario, and soon after she joined its parent company, Monsanto Canada. During her time with Monsanto, Cindy acted as the National ESH/Training Lead where she was responsible for regulatory health and safety and professional development for the pesticide, seed technology, and swine genetics divisions in Canada.

After leaving Monsanto, Cindy sought out employment in the not for profit sector with the hope of giving back to her community. She has worked as a Development Officer for the Canadian Diabetes Association, a Special Projects Manager with Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and Program Coordinator with London Community Foundation.

Cindy has participated in a number of volunteer activities including the ReForest London Board of Directors, the NICU Parent Support Group at St. Joseph's Health Care, the Canadian Club of London, and The Meal Committee.

Kate Graham, Director
Kate is a recent graduate of the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Western Ontario. Kate currently works at the City of London as a Policy Specialist in the CAO's Office.

Kate is a proud Londoner and enjoys being involved in the community. Kate is on the Pillar Nonprofit Network Board of Directors, is a committee member for the GenNext initiative of the United Way of London and Middlesex, and enjoys volunteering in her spare time.

Kate lives with her husband Matthew in North London.

Ian Greasley, Director
Ian is the owner of Bloomers at the Market, a company he founded over 25 years ago. This floral and gift store is diligent in its efforts to minimize it’s environmental footprint through local buying, aggressive recycling, and through using green energy to power the shop. Previously, Ian was vice president of two major multi family real estate companies in London. He has called London home for the past 35 years.

Paul Knill, Director
Paul was born in Brantford, ON and attended Pauline Johnson High School before proceeding to University studies in Kitchener Waterloo and London. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario Law School and became a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1975. Paul was a member of the Western Mustang Football Team which won the Canadian College Bowl Championship. Prior to commencing practice, Paul played professional football with the Calgary Stampeders.

As a Partner at Siskinds, Paul has served in a number of leadership positions. He has been a Practice Group Leader, a member of the Firm's Executive Committee and was elected by the Partnership to the position of Managing Partner. Paul has been a Law Society Lecturer, an Adjunct Professor at Western University Law School, and a Trustee of the Middlesex Law Association. At the request of the Mayor of London, Paul was a member of a delegation of community leaders that travelled to China to successfully establish a Sister-City relationship with Nanjing, China.

Paul has contributed his leadership skills to the community through his participation with Big Brothers, Scouts Canada, ReForest London, Rotary International, United Way and by coaching Youth Hockey & Baseball teams. He, together with his spouse, Mary Lynne, serves on the council of his Church. Paul is also a member of the Board of Directors of  Foundation Western and  Westminster Mutual Insurance Company.

Paul's hobbies include golf, travel and a wide variety of outdoor activities. He is interested in environmental conservation and is a member of a number of associations that support and promote wildlife conservation and habitat recovery. He is also a charter member of London Garrison Community Council.

Stephanie Lentz, Treasurer
Stephanie Lentz is a Senior Manager of Assurance and Advisory with Deloitte & Touche LLP in London. In her eight years of auditing at Deloitte, she has gained extensive knowledge of numerous industries, including not-for-profit organizations, public sector, manufacturing and technology companies. Stephanie specializes in Assurance and Advisory for emerging technology companies. She is a member of Deloitte's Southwestern Ontario Green Technology Team, which specializes in serving companies with ‘Green Technologies.' Deloitte has a National initiative to support Green Technology companies.

A graduate from McMaster University in 1999, Stephanie holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce, and later achieved a Chartered Accountant designation in 2002. Her zest for learning has led her to plan and facilitate local, national and international learning sessions, such as teaching auditing concepts to Deloitte's New Hires in Shanghai, China in 2005.

Relatively new to London, Stephanie is currently a Board member of Emerging Leaders and is an alumni of ENGAGE! London's 09-10 programme.  She has also volunteered with Women's Community House, London and created opportunities for her Deloitte colleagues to contribute their time and talent as well. Stephanie has always been active at her local church, and was responsible for counting and reconciling weekly offerings at St. George's Anglican, Kitchener.

Stephanie and her husband, Robin, are living in London's west end.

John Nolan, Director
John Nolan is a Development Officer at the University of Western Ontario.  After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa and spending some time abroad, he returned to his home city of London where he has worked in the non-profit sector for the past 8 years.  He continues to take courses at Western -- he recently completed the Graduate Diploma in Ethics, and is currently working towards the Project Management Professional Certification.  He and his wife Karen, a teacher, are passionate about volunteering and John has done committee work with organizations such as the Big Brothers / Big Sisters of London and the United Way of London and Middlesex.

Mitchell Schurmans, Director
As Vice President for Oak Trust Company, Mitch is one of the original founders. With an entire working career spent in the financial industry Mitch has undertaken many different roles and responsibilities. At Oak Trust, Mitch draws on these many years of experience in these different roles to meet the many unique needs of his clients assisting them with their wealth accumulation, preservation and transitioning strategies.

Mitch graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1980 with a B.A. and B.Ed. He  has completed his Canadian Securities Course through the Canadian Securities Institute and acquired his certificate of Financial Counseling through the Institute of Canadian Bankers. As a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners he maintains his Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner status.

Mitch has volunteered for many charitable organizations serving as Chapter Secretary for the Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation, Southwestern Ontario Chapter. He has also served as a member of the Audit Committee for the London Community Foundation and as an original Ambassador in their Engage London program. Now with ReForest London, Mitch sits as a board director.

Mitch has lived in London most of his life with his wife Karn and three children.

Fred Wideman, Director
Fred was born in the Kitchener Waterloo area and attended the University of Western Ontario in London.  Fred completed his studies at the IVEY business school in 1986. Upon graduation he started out as a financial consultant but quickly moved into the entreprenurial world, opening up a dairy distribution company and later a printing company that he operated with his wife for 9 years. Currently he is employed at the Thames Valley District School Board as the Supervisor Document Services Department.

Fred has sat on the Board of Directors for the Ivey Alumni Associaton and the Association of Records Managers and Administrators. At the TVDSB he is active in a number of committees and Co-Chairs the Joint Health and Safety Committee. He is also currently the Conference Director for ARMA Canada.

In his spare time he coaches his son's soccer team and enjoys travelling, hiking and playing soccer. An avid cyclist Fred bikes to work year round. Fred lives in London with his wife Caroline and there 3 sons.