Directors

Sandy Poredos

Executive Director
O.P.P. (Retired)

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Sandy retired after 34 years of service. During her career with the O.P.P. she worked at Central Region Headquarters, Office of the Provincial Commanders and Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau.

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Dave Osborne

Vice Chair
O.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

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Dave enjoyed a 30-year career with the OPP serving in Nipigon, Nakina, Owen Sound, Peterborough, Millbrook, the OPPA, Thunder Bay and Orillia, retiring at the rank of Inspector in 2011. Since then, he has volunteered with the FOPPMuseum, the OPPVA and the OPPYF.

He hopes to dedicate more time in the future to providing peer support for OPP alumni. Favorite Hobby / Pastime: Being a grandfather

Bob Eamer

Chair - Camp Committee,
OPP Chief Superintendent (Retired)

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Bob concluded his 36 year career with the OPP as Chief Superintendent and Regional Commander of the Eastern Region. In 1997, with the assistance of many very capable community and force members, he provided the executive leadership for the development of the OPP Youth Summer Camps.

He is a Founding Director of the OPP Youth Foundation, a Registered Charity since 2006. He is extremely proud of the volunteers who provide their time and expertise to the foundation, ensuring the ongoing support for youth to meet their potential.

Robert and Rose are married for 58 years and they have three grown children and three granddaughters and is an active member of the Fonthill Rotary Club.

Frank Ryder

Chair - Youth Development Fund Program
O.P.P. Det. Chief Superintendent (Retired)

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The highlight of his career was in 2005 when he received the Order of Merit for Police Services (O.O.M.) from Governor General Adrienne Clarkson. He retired in 2006 as Detective Chief Superintendent, Bureau Commander, Investigations.

He is a founding member of the OPPYF. He and his wife, Ruby, enjoy spending time with their children, and their wonderful grandchildren.

Joe Evans

Chair - Pathway of Memories & Milestones
O.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

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Joe is happily married with 5 children, 2 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoyed serving with the OPP for 25 years retiring in Dec 2023. Joe enjoys giving back where he can but above all seeing others reach their goals. He enjoys volunteering as an Aide de Camp with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Community Living Huronia in Midland, Chapter 18 OPPVA and the OPPYF as the Director of the Pathway of Memories and Milestones.

Sherri DeGroot

Director
O.P.P.A. Credit Union

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Sherri deGroot is the Director of Brand & Business Development for the OPPA Credit Union. Her career has taken her through a variety of industries, focusing on marketing and communications.

Sherri has always been actively involved with community & charity work. Sherri enjoys golf & yoga, and has a passion for thrill-seeking adventures, travel, and challenges.

Bradley Walton

Treasurer
Walton Financial Group

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Bradley was born in Barrie Ontario. He has been in the financial service industry for over 13 years, helping families in the Simcoe County area. Bradley has extensive expertise in taxation, estate planning, portfolio design and advance case work. He enjoys cooking, skiing and spending quality time with his wife Dana and his son Mason.

Bradley supports the following charities and organizations:

Women’s and Children’s Shelter Barrie
Barrie Minor Hockey
Big Brothers and Sisters (Former Big Brother)
Minesing Baseball
Oro Minor Hockey
World Vision
Crones and Colitis Foundation
Children’s Wish Foundation

Judi Armstrong

Secretary
O.P.P. Retired

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Judi spent most of her nearly 36-year OPP career with the Awards and Recognition Unit at GHQ in Toronto and later Orillia. In her retirement, she enjoys volunteering, walking, reading, travelling with her husband, Fraser, and spending time with their three cats, both at home and at their cottage.

Chris Seeley

Bursary Committee

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Chris brings his experience as an educator and parent and skills developed through elected positions in municipal politics to his volunteering with the OPPYF.

A committed life long learner Chris is an active volunteer in many local community organizations

Jeff Simpkins

OPP Veterans Association Representative
O.P.P. S/Sergeant (Retired)

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Sue Clark

Director
O.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

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During her career, Sue worked in Central Region, General Headquarters and retired as Manager of Uniform recruitment in 2019 after a 30 plus year career. Sue enjoys spending time with family and friends, cottage time and golfing.

Lynda Cranney

Chair - Bursary Committee
O.P.P. Retired Provincial Constable

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Vice chair, Bursary Committee

Mom of an adventurous daughter, lover of all animals and anything that gets Lynda outdoors on a sunny day. Hired by the OPP in 1990, Lynda retired from the Huntsville Detachment in 2021. Lynda enjoys travelling, volunteering, outdoor activities and working part-time at a garden center in Huntsville.

Donna McGirr

Administrator - Finance

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Donna spent most of her working career in various roles within accounting departments; she retired in 2023. During the winter she can be found at the curling rink and in the summer enjoying the outdoors in her garden or camping with her partner, Gerry, and thier dog Honey.

Joanne Smith

Chair - Camp Liason
Tim Hortons Franchisee

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Joanne Smith was born is Shelburne Ontario in 1969 but was raised in the hamlet of Terra Nova where her parents owned the Terra Nova General Store. From a very early age Joanne learned to deal with the public and how to overcome the obstacles associated with customer service.

In 1988 Joanne married her husband Brian, and took up residence of Wasaga Beach. Shortly after they entered the world of being entrepreneurs and have never looked back. After the birth of their two daughters a business opportunity presented itself in Ottawa so they packed their things and set off on a new adventure. While in Ottawa they built their business to be the proud owners of 5 Tim Hortons locations and huge supporters of the Tim Hortons Children Foundation. In 2005 they had the opportunity to move back to Wasaga Beach and currently own two Tim Hortons locations in the Midland/Penetanguishene area.

Joanne has been nominated twice for Business Woman Of The Year and in 2013 Joanne and her husband Brian were nominated for a philanthropy award in the town of Midland.

Joanne and her family are very involved in the Tim Hortons Children Foundation due to a deep passion for disadvantaged kids and the desire to help these children get the most out of life and aim for a positive future.

A Foundation camp experience exposes economically disadvantaged children to new growth opportunities and challenges with the goal being each participant leaving camp a more caring, responsible and motivated person.

“You never stand so tall as when you stoop to help a child.”
Abraham Lincoln

Brenda Evans

Chair - Communications & Marketing
O.P.P. Provincial Constable (Retired)

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Brenda retired from the O.P.P. in 2019, having originally started her uniform career with the Cornwall Community Police Service in 1992.

Brenda enjoys all outdoor activities and spending her winters with her family in Arizona.

Grant Arnold

Director
O.P.P. (retired)

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After retiring from the OPP, after 30 years, I joined OPP Veteran’s Association (OPPVA), 16 Chapter in 1995, and have held the position of Director, member of the Telephone Committee, and Vice-Chair.

In 2006, I became Chair of 16 Chapter OPPVA, and have continued in that capacity to the present day. I have been Director on the OPPVA Provincial Board for 7 years, and am Liaison for both 16 and 17 Chapters located in the North West Region OPP, which covers a Geographical area of nearly one-half of this vast province.

I am also the OPPVA Director on the OPP Youth Foundation and am Vice-Chair of the Youth Development Selection Committee. At present, I am revising the Policy and Procedures Manual for the OPP Veteran’s Association.

Also, I attend all the virtual, and/or physical meetings of the Board of Directors when allowed, and make decisions, especially during this past year plus, dealing with the effects of Covid -19, and the new norm.

Residing with my spouse Marilyn, in the countryside near Kakabeka Falls, we have two sons, their spouses, and 4 grandchildren, and Canadian Grandparents to a former student from the continent of Africa.

Susan Thorburn

Director
O.P.P. retired

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Susan is a mother of two young men and a seasoned law enforcement professional with over three decades of service. Throughout her career, Susan’s commitment to the well-being and future of children has been paramount she played a pivotal role in the creation and co-leadership of the OPP Youth Camp receiving the prestigious Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award in recognition of her selfless dedication to youth.

Susan enjoys, walking, yoga and travel whenever she can!

Past Directors

Edward G. Clinton

Founding Member

Terry Harkins B.A., M.Ed., M.A.

Founding Member

Keith Watson

Founding Member

Devendra Bhatt

Founding Member

Mel Masse

Founding Member

Carmen Marrier-Fitzpatrick

Linda Buckland

David Lee

Robyn MacEachern

Greggory Weatherill

Kim Williams

Thomas Randall

Alex Ivanov

Kevin Lehman

Bridgit Higgins

Mark Allen

Directors

Sandy Poredos

Executive DirectorO.P.P. (Retired)

Dave Osborne

Vice ChairO.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

Bob Eamer

Chair - Camp Committee,OPP Chief Superintendent (Retired)

Frank Ryder

Chair - Youth Development Fund ProgramO.P.P. Det. Chief Superintendent (Retired)

Joe Evans

Chair - Pathway of Memories & MilestonesO.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

Sherri DeGroot

DirectorO.P.P.A. Credit Union

Bradley Walton

TreasurerWalton Financial Group

Judi Armstrong

Secretary O.P.P. Retired

Chris Seeley

Bursary Committee

Jeff Simpkins

OPP Veterans Association RepresentativeO.P.P. S/Sergeant (Retired)

Sue Clark

DirectorO.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

Lynda Cranney

Chair - Bursary CommitteeO.P.P. Retired Provincial Constable

Donna McGirr

Administrator - Finance

Joanne Smith

Chair - Camp LiasonTim Hortons Franchisee

Brenda Evans

Chair - Communications & MarketingO.P.P. Provincial Constable (Retired)

Grant Arnold

DirectorO.P.P. (retired)

Susan Thorburn

DirectorO.P.P. retired

Past Directors

Founding Member

Founding Member

Founding Member

Founding Member

Founding Member

Charity Registration Number 80284 4878 RR0001

Executive Director
O.P.P. (Retired)

Vice Chair
O.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

Chair - Camp Committee,
OPP Chief Superintendent (Retired)

Chair - Youth Development Fund Program
O.P.P. Det. Chief Superintendent (Retired)

Chair - Pathway of Memories & Milestones
O.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

Director
O.P.P.A. Credit Union

Treasurer
Walton Financial Group

Secretary
O.P.P. Retired

OPP Veterans Association Representative
O.P.P. S/Sergeant (Retired)

Director
O.P.P. Inspector (Retired)

Chair - Bursary Committee
O.P.P. Retired Provincial Constable

Chair - Camp Liason
Tim Hortons Franchisee

Chair - Communications & Marketing
O.P.P. Provincial Constable (Retired)

Director
O.P.P. (retired)

Director
O.P.P. retired

Charity Registration Number
80284 4878 RR0001