The Board

Leah Blunden Owen Sound

Director LEAH BLUNDEN is a communications and strategic planning professional with more than 13 years of experience in the non-profit housing sector. She currently serves as Senior Manager of Communications and Member Engagement with the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA), where she leads communications strategy and member recruitment and retention initiatives. Leah previously held progressive roles with the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA), building expertise in communications, administration, and event planning. Through her engagement with CHRA and ONPHA, Leah has been to support non-profit community housing providers in their work serving vulnerable and low-income households in gaining stable, affordable, and appropriate housing. Her work is grounded in strong organizational leadership, project management, and a commitment to collaboration within the non-profit sector. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of British Columbia and a Technical Communications Certificate from George Brown College. Leah is based in Owen Sound and is actively engaged in community service, including volunteer work with Second Chance Animal Sanctuary.

Elizabeth Burrows Southampton

Director ELIZABETH BURROWS has lived in Bruce County for over 25 years. She began her career with the Anishnabe of Biigtigong Nishnaabe on the north shore of Lake Superior and has spent over 20 years as a secondary teacher with the Bluewater Board. She holds an Honours BA from Trent, a BEd from Mount Allison, and a Certificate in Thanatology from Sheridan College. Over the years, she has served with boards including the Bruce Peninsula Family Centre and Home & Community Support Services. Elizabeth and her husband Frank raised their two sons on the Bruce Peninsula, and they enjoy spending time all around the region.

Michelle Forge Meaford

Director MICHELLE FORGE is a long-time resident of Meaford. She holds a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Toronto. Since retiring as the Superintendent of Student Services with the Bluewater District School Board, Michelle has been involved in numerous provincial, national, and international initiatives related to school and system leadership, special education, school-based mental health, and the development of multi-sector partnerships. Michelle is passionate about the power and possibilities of local, provincial, and national collaboration and its potential for positive impact on the health, well-being, and success of all segments of our communities and society.

Elly Green Flesherton

Director ELLY GREEN has over 20 years of experience supporting organizations pursuing social change and building community wealth. Elly is a social impact consultant, a national social enterprise coach with MakeWay Foundations Innoweave program, a faculty member at Georgian College, and is currently pursuing a Masters degree at Royal Roads University focused on Community Wealth Building and Indigenous priorities in Canada. Since 2022, Elly has volunteered on the Social Impact Investing Committee with CFGB. She was also a key consultant on CFGBs roll out of three rounds of federal funding to social enterprise under the Investment Readiness Program partnership.
Elly led the Community Benefit Purchasing Project, a partnership project between Ashoka Canada and Georgian College that advanced social procurement in Central Ontario and was the lead for Georgian Colleges Centre for Changemaking and Social Innovation and its Social Enterprise Network of Central Ontario (SENCO). Prior to these positions, while living and working in Toronto, she worked with SKETCH Working Arts as their Social Enterprise Developer, spent 8 years supporting individuals facing homelessness in the roles of Volunteer Coordinator, Streets-to-Home Outreach Worker, and as a Frontline Staff, and completed a Bachelor at OCADU.

Selwyn Hicks Hanover

Director SELWYN J. HICKS graduated from the University of Windsor with both a degree in Law (2000) and MBA (2002), Selwyn was called to the Bar in 2003. Following graduation, Selwyn worked in the Legal department at the Children's Aid Society in Windsor and at a boutique Toronto law firm specializing in international business law and intellectual property. A partner at Hicks & Hicks in Hanover, Selwyn practices primarily in the areas of real estate and wills/estate planning. A lover of politics, Selwyn was elected to Hanover Council in 2006 where he served two terms as a Counselor and a further two terms as Deputy Mayor. In 2019, Selwyn was elected Warden of the County of Grey and served three terms in that role. He is the first visible minority person to hold that position. In 2017, Selwyn was appointed by Minister Coteau to serve on a working group to implement the new Child, Youth & Family Services Act, 2017. Selwyn has served on boards and committees over the years. He also played an instrumental role in establishing a gymnastics program in the town of Hanover. In 1992, Selwyn was announced Citizen of the Year for Metropolitan Toronto. He also received a Canada 125 medallion and a Lincoln Alexander distinguished service award. Recently, Selwyn received the Law Society of Ontario 2023 Lincoln Alexander Award for long-standing public service.

Rick Hill Wiarton

Director RICK HILL retired in 2022 after 39 years as Executive Director of Community Living Associations in Grey and Bruce County. During his career Rick was involved with many planning tables both locally and provincially including local planning groups for mental health, social services, housing, Children's Alliance. Rick holds a Certificate in Non Profit Management from York University and was extensively engaged in developing and implementing models for Shared Services within the non-profit environment. This focus involved both corporate governance arrangements, partnership agreements and building of trust relationships. Rick is married (Tina Hill) and has two sons and four grandchildren. Tina and Rick now both retired enjoy spending their time between their home and cottage in Wiarton and Neyaashiinigmiing.

Robert Kanduth Owen Sound

Chair BOB KANDUTH is a retired media and government relations professional with a background in public relations consulting and communications advisory roles. Bob has worked with notable organizations in the education, electricity and health sectors, and the Government of Ontario. He is skilled in community engagement, strategic communication, and business development. Bob graduated from McMaster University, Hamilton. He is currently active in the Owen Sound community as past Chair of the Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning, Vice Chair of the YMCA, and member of various cultural and recreational organizations.

Terry King Owen Sound

Treasurer TERRY KING has been an Owen Sounder since birth. After graduating from the University of Waterloo in 1976, he received his CA designation in 1978 and his CFP in 1999. He has been a partner with King and Associates LLP Chartered Accountants since its inception in 1981. He assists entrepreneurial clients in areas of owner/manager remuneration, succession planning, sales and acquisitions, employee compensation arrangements and general business counselling. Terry is married with two children and is a member of the Ramoca Shrine Club and is actively involved in minor lacrosse.

Fred Kuntz Owen Sound

Director FRED KUNTZ is a communications consultant, retired journalist and media executive, and active community leader. He spent over 30 years in Canadian media, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Star, Associate Editor at The Globe and Mail, and Publisher of the Waterloo Region Record. Following his journalism career, Fred held senior communications roles with Ontario Power Generation and Laurentis Energy Partners before establishing J. Fred Kuntz Communications, where he continues to work in the energy sector. Fred is an experienced board member and currently serves as Chair of the Southampton Arts Centre. His past governance roles include positions with Trillium Health Partners, the Balsillie School of International Affairs, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery. He holds a journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University and received an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Wilfrid Laurier University for his leadership contributions.

Kerry J. Lee Owen Sound

Director KERRY J. LEE, B.A., LL.B., is a retired lawyer and mediator with more than three decades of experience in family law, conflict resolution, and community leadership. Called to the Bar in Ontario in 1983, she built a respected legal career in private practice and later as founder of Kerry Lee and Associates in Owen Sound, where she specialized in family law and mediation. She is also an accomplished trainer and presenter on collaborative family law and conflict management. Kerry has a long-standing commitment to community service and governance. She most recently served on the Board of United Way Bruce Grey and chaired its Governance Committee. Previously, she chaired the Community Foundation Grey Bruce, guiding the organization through the COVID-19 period and advancing initiatives such as social impact investing. Her board experience spans a wide range of organizations, including Safe ‘n Sound Homelessness Initiative where she led the development of emergency shelter services in Owen Sound as well as REACH Centre Grey Bruce, Harmony Centre Owen Sound, and Bruce Grey Children’s Services. Recognized for her leadership and dedication, Kerry has received the YMCA Peace Medallion and a Community Champion Award from the Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario. She continues to contribute as a volunteer and remains deeply engaged in initiatives that strengthen community well-being and collaboration.

Alanna Leffley

Director ALANNA LEFFLEY is a Canadian public health epidemiologist and consultant based in Owen Sound, Ontario. She has extensive experience in population health research, data analysis, dashboards, and evidence-based planning, with a focus on community health and safety across the Grey Bruce region. Alanna served over two decades with the Grey Bruce Health Unit as a Senior Epidemiologist and currently works for the Middlesex-London Health Unit contributing to public health surveillance, research, and reporting. She has been engaged with Community Foundation Grey Bruce since 2016 as a member of the Vital Signs Advisory Committee and served on the Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025. She also operates Alanna Leffley Consulting, where she supports community data planning, analysis and indicator reporting for various groups. In addition to her consulting work, she has contributed to academic research in Ecohealth, and public health preparedness, and has participated in provincial initiatives with organizations such as the Association of Public Health Epidemiologists in Ontario. Alanna holds degrees from Western University and is recognized for her collaborative, data-driven approach to improving community well-being.

Neil McCutcheon Owen Sound

Director NEIL MCCUTCHEON is a lifelong resident of Grey County. After a decade of dairy farming Neil returned to school and obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation. He used the designation for a career in public accounting with a twelve-year stint as the controller at Shouldice Designer Stone in Shallow Lake. Most recently he is the Director of business operations for the Owen Sound Attack Major Junior Hockey team. Neil has volunteered as a minor sports coach and has served as president of Brightshores Regional Hospital Foundation. He resides in Owen Sound with his spouse Yvonne.

Adam Penny Toronto

Director ADAM PENNY recently took the position of Senior Wealth Consultant/Investment Counsellor with Cidel Private Bank in Toronto. Before this, he worked for Scotiabank/Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. as an Institutional Portfolio Manager for over five years, where he became acquainted with CFGB as a Portfolio Manager. Adam holds a Master of Science in Finance, a Master of Business Administration (Texas A&M University), and a Bachelor of Arts (University of Waterloo). He is a CFA Charter holder and a registered Chartered Investment Manager. Adam is very supportive of the Community Foundation model of philanthropy and also volunteers with the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough. Adam currently lives in Toronto, Ontario.