Raised in the Wallaceburg area Carmen has been actively
involved within her community for many years. Her career path and community involvement has given her a diverse understanding of the needs within Wallaceburg and the communities of Chatham-Kent. She is married to Tom, they have four wonderful children and five grandchildren. Carmen's priorities are to attract new sustainable business while supporting current existing business, increase youth retention strategies and to work for healthy, active aging friendly communities.
Council representative on the following committees
Chatham-Kent Board of Health
Fire Advisory Committee
Property Standards Committee
Strategic Priority Advisory Committee
Closed Session Chair
Career Experience
Office Manager, J. Thomas McGregor, Barrister & Solicitor
Canadian Owner, International Freight Brokerage Training Company
ISO Consultant & Operations Management / Transportation Industry
Owner/Operator of a local restaurant
Wallaceburg Hydro Electric System
Graduate St. Clair College - Human Resource Management
Community Experience
Trustee of the Lambton-Kent District School Board 2003 - 2014, Chair for 3 years and Vice Chair for 2
Director and Regional Vice President, Ontario Public School Board Association
Director of the Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce, current Past President
Co-Founder and member of the local Sydenham Toastmasters Club
Past Director of Chatham-Kent Women's Centre
Chair Person Wallaceburg's United Way Chatham-Kent Campaign, 1999, 2009 & 2013
Past Director and Volunteer / Sydenham Community Curling Club
School Council Chair during my children's elementary years
Contributes to many community fund raising campaigns and local initiatives