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Newsflash May 2021
THE RUNDOWN
The Windsor Classic Chorale (WCC) made the necessary transition, in 2020, to a completely virtual format for its season and now is preparing to present its second virtual concert, “Awakening,” on June 4, 2021 via YouTube and Facebook. The concert will serve as a reflection of this period of challenge and growth — for the WCC and its community — through some uplifting music and beautiful imagery from nature. To make a donation please go online and select “Awakening 2021” as the fund. A portion of donations made before June 19 will be given to W.E. Care for Kids. WCC believes in honouring the tradition of choral music by singing it well, contributing to its growth, and promoting it in our community, find out more online.
ON THE MOVE
Libro Credit Union is delighted to welcome Matthew Pepin in the new role of Home Financing Advisor for the Windsor Essex region. Pepin has over seven years of experience building trusting relationships and providing advice on lending and investing to personal and business owners. As a coach he specializes in mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers or those re-financing, new construction mortgages and mortgages for those that are self-employed. Pepin holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a designation in Finance and Marketing from the University of Windsor. He is extremely passionate about helping owners at LIBRO reach their financial goals and fulfill their dreams of owning a home. Reach him by emailing: [email protected].
The WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation’s (WE EDC) Chair of the Board, Tom Bain is pleased to announce that Alexandria Tolton has been selected as the Young Professional Representative to join the WE EDC board. Tolton obtained her Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, from the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business and is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration. She has an automotive background having worked at a Detroit-based automotive-focused venture consulting company as the Director of Emerging Technology. “I’m looking forward to serving our community on the WE EDC Board of Directors because Windsor-Essex has the talent and resources to build, attract and invest in advanced automotive technologies,” Tolton expresses. “While on the board, I will support driving this strategy forward.” She joins the following directors for her first board meeting on May 28, 2021: Tom Bain, Mayor of the Town of Lakeshore; Drew Dilkens, Mayor of the City of Windsor; Diane Reko, CEO of Reko International Group; Chris Savard, General Manager of Devonshire Mall; Kevin Laforet, Regional President and CEO of Caesars Windsor; Tal Czudner, Vice President of Landscape Effects Group; Paul J. Mastronardi, Red Sun Farms; Peter Roth, former Managing Partner of Roth Mosey; Tom O’Brien, Partner at Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard; Krysten Solcz, Executive Director of the Solcz Family Foundation and Stephen MacKenzie, President and CEO at the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation. For more information regarding WE EDC’s Board of Director meetings, visit their website.
The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. has named Nancy Brockenshire as its new Executive Director. After attending both the University of Windsor and St. Clair College, Brockenshire, a Windsor native, began her career opening an advertising and marketing business with her friend Kay Douglas. Following her time in advertising, she was a Manager with Ford/Nemak, before joining the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, and eventually becoming part of the Windsor Regional Hospital team, where she has held a leadership position in the Cancer Program for over 10 years. Passionate about healthcare, Hospice has always held a special place in Brockenshire’s heart. “A few years ago, I spent six weeks in a Hospice Residential Home room with a loved one, watching the Hospice philosophy and mission unfold on a daily basis,” Brockenshire recalls. “Today, I feel very fortunate and honoured to be joining a team who is so dedicated to providing exceptional compassionate care for patients and families in Windsor and Essex County.” Brockenshire replaces Colleen Reaume, who has led the organization over the last three years with the transition taking place throughout the month of May. Learn more about “the hospice way” online.
In mid-April, The Town of Essex Fire & Rescue Services promoted Jason Pillon into the position of new Deputy Chief. Pillon has been employed with the Town since 1997 when he became a Volunteer Firefighter at Station 3 in Harrow. Since then he has climbed the ranks holding several positions, including Captain and Battalion Chief and most recently as Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Prevention and Education. In his new position, Pillon is responsible for assisting in the administration, fire suppression, fire prevention and rescue activities of the department, including all three fire stations. The duties also include personnel recruitment, purchases of equipment, as well as the preparation of departmental budgets.
