Our Team

Chuck Dowdall has held various senior management positions in the non-profit sector and brings to the organization considerable expertise in the development and sustainability of affordable housing in a community-based approach. Prior to entering the non-profit sector, Chuck spent 20 years in the financial services industry as a commercial and corporate banker. Chuck holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree in finance and MBA from Queen’s University. Chuck is the past Treasurer of the Kingston Community Health Centre and is currently a Board Member of Willis College and Teknowave Aboriginal Technology

Dr. Mark Rodgers has over 30 years experience working in the charitable and non-profit sector for some of Canada's top organizations. As the former CEO and COO of one of Canada's largest national charities, Habitat for Humanity Canada, Mark is obsessed with helping individuals and organizations achieve breakthrough  results, maximize their social impact, and make a difference in their community and world. Having recently returned to live in The County, Mark has established a leadership and career coaching agency called Leadership Village and enjoys co-hosting a regular radio program on 99.3 County FM entitled "Dare to Lead". Mark holds a PhD in organizational development and is a Certified Leadership Coach. He possesses broad experience in non-profit management, executive leadership, and academic instruction. Winner of numerous academic, leadership, and community awards, he has been named one of Canada's Top 25 Social Leaders, all of which aligns to his life and leadership motto: "Live to make a difference!"

Shirley Van Steen is a former director of housing services for the Regional Municipality of Durham and former regional manager with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. As a volunteer she has served as chair of the Pickering Library Board, vice chair of the Pickering Committee of Adjustments, member of the Ontario Trillium Grant Review Committee, and board trustee of the United Way Ajax Pickering Uxbridge. Since relocating to The County in 2016, Shirley has continued to volunteer with the Ontario Trillium Foundation and with Food to Share.

Kevin C. Kelly, CFA, has been an Investment Analyst and Associate Portfolio Manager in the financial sector, where he oversaw investment decisions for global investment funds. He has also been an entrepreneur and a social enterprise and technology start-up investor and operator. Since relocating to Prince Edward County in 2015, Kevin has pursued his interest in agriculture through volunteer work at local farms. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and the Responsible Investment Specialist (RIS) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree from Queen's University.

Debbie MacDonald Moynes is executive director of the Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association. She served on the board of the Ontario Community Support Association for close to 10 years and as adjunct professor, Bachelor of Applied Arts in Human Services Management at Loyalist

College for six years. She has a master’s degree in public administration from Queen’s University, is a graduate of the advanced health leadership program from the University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, and has volunteered with numerous local service clubs and not-for-profits.

Peter Landry is an accomplished public affairs professional specializing in public relations, research, policy development, and government relations. He has spent time in the private sector as a managing principal and vice president of leading firms, while also serving in senior roles within various ministries of the Government of Ontario. He has extensive governance experience including serving as chair of the board for Margaret’s, which provides a variety of accommodation options for women experiencing mental health issues.

Treat Hull is broker/owner of Treat Hull & Associates Ltd., a boutique County brokerage which takes no listings and serves only buyers. Before moving to the County and taking up real estate, he spent three decades as a management consultant and marketing executive. He holds a master’s degree in management science, was a Municipal Councillor representing Picton (2014-2018) and was the founding chair of the board for 99.3 County FM.

Councillor Stewart Bailey (North Marysburgh) is recently retired as a manager at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. In his 33 years with the Crown Corporation, his training in facilitation, mentoring, and adult education contributed to the creation, development, execution, and management of various projects on subjects including product knowledge, customer service, and health and safety. Relatively new to Prince Edward County, Stewart and his wife moved to Lake on the Mountain just over eight years ago.

Councillor Ernie Margetson (Hillier) is a professional engineer, with more than 35 years of experience in land development, building design, and project management working within both the private and public sectors. His experience includes infrastructure, site planning, subdivision, land use planning, building construction and regulatory compliance in both design and approval capacities. Ernie is a County native with intimate knowledge and perspective on the working environment and landscape of the local area.

Blair Martin is an accomplished real estate executive with experience in asset management, development, and finance. He has served in executive roles for a variety of consumer-oriented companies, obtaining experience in the areas of marketing, consulting, project management, and commercial loan evaluation. He has volunteered for various not-for-profits with involvement in daycares, business improvement areas, housing, athletics, and as a donor mentor, and spokesperson for the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Greg Sorbara is a long time/part-time resident of Prince Edward County (Edwin County Farm) and developer of the Royal Hotel in Picton. He spent 27 years as a legislator and cabinet minister in the Ontario Government where he applied his legal and private sector background in the areas of transit, health care, finance, education and other community-building initiatives. He is also a partner in the Sorbara Group of Companies, which has a 75-year history in commercial, low-rise, and high-rise development.