Our Board
Bruce Clark
Finance & Governance
Bruce has had an abiding love for nature and wilderness and wants to do his part to ensure that all future generations can enjoy what we have enjoyed. Bruce is an avid canoeist, hiker on the Bruce Trail and further afield and has cross-country skiied in the area for the past fifty years.
Jamey Hubbs
Advocacy
Jamey spent much of the later part of his career involved in setting guidelines to support the transition of the global financial system to a net-zero economy. In doing this work he became increasingly aware the important role that action at the local level can play in
leading the way to a net-zero economy. for the benefit of everyone. Jamey joined the CCAT board to continue his work in helping create a more resilient and sustainable future for the benefit of everyone.
Kevin Tone
Past Board Member
Thanks to Kevin for his commitment & time to CCAT as a past board member.
As a member of the baby boom generation, Kevin feels that it is getting harder and harder to be unaware of the effects of climate change on our weather systems and planet. Please join us in our quest to take immediate and remedial action to leave a livable planet for our grandchildren...and their grandchildren.
Catherine Daw
Chair of the Board
Catherine is a leader and change agent with a passion to ensure a livable planet now and for future generations. Her beliefs are rooted in the need to build an inclusive community that works together for change to have an immediate and long lasting impact.
Dave Ohrling
Director at Large
Dave knows climate change is a far greater threat to our health and well being than we realize. He believes climate action will make life better for ourselves, others worldwide, and generations to follow. CCAT envisions a greener, more prosperous future and this opportunity is why Dave is involved.
Bridget Doyle
Communications
Bridget's love for water (fresh and salty) is what first drew her into environment and climate work - and now she has the strengthened resolve and urgency to protect her children. Bridget works with Indigenous communities to protect and uphold Indigenous rights, title, and laws through environmental stewardship. Bridget joined the CCAT board to give her passion a place to land into local action, and to give back to our community in whatever way she can.
Ruth Plant
Fundraising
After seeing the climate change documentary film Resilience: Transforming Our Community, Ruth was inspired to take action. A founding member of CCAT, she is on a learning journey to explore new ways to reduce carbon emissions and help others do so as well.
Photos by Eric Sutton @eric_collingwood
Our Team
Director of Programs
Bryan Vermander
When Bryan looks into the eyes of his young grandchildren and the future ahead, his work on climate change is clear.
We are thrilled to announce that we now have the necessary funding to support our dedicated Director of Community Engagement! This investment allows us to connect more effectively with our community and create memorable experiences for everyone involved.
Director of Community Engagement
Laura Vermander
As a mom of two young children, Laura wants the best future possible for them. This motivates her work with the climate action team. Laura has previously done marketing work in the not-for-profit industry; as well as running her own business. She hopes to inspire the community to see they too can take climate action and make a difference.