Helen Jowett and Chris White acclaimed to lead GRCA Board for fifth term

Helen Jowett has been acclaimed to a fifth one-year term as Chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Chris White has also been acclaimed to a fifth one-year term as Vice-Chair.

Both members were acclaimed by the GRCA Board of Directors at the general membership meeting on Friday, January 24, 2020. As per the GRCA by-law, a member is eligible to be re-elected to the role of chair or vice-chair for a maximum of five one-year terms. The 26-member GRCA Board is composed of representatives appointed by the municipalities within the Grand River watershed.

“The Grand River Conservation Authority staff have undertaken incredible work in the face of a changing climate,” says Helen Jowett. “This organization continues to show great leadership and responsiveness to watershed residents and I look forward to working with staff and our board of directors as we continue to address the challenges in the year ahead.”

During the meeting, both the Chair and Vice-Chair expressed appreciation to fellow board members and GRCA staff for their dedication and contributions in the management of the water and other natural resources within the Grand River watershed.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to support the board and GRCA staff as we focus on the challenges ahead. I’m excited to help foster the exceptional municipal partnerships this organization maintains throughout the watershed,” says Chris White.

Helen Jowett was elected as a Region of Waterloo Councillor for Cambridge in 2014, and was subsequently appointed as a member of the GRCA Board. She holds an MBA and is a Certified Human Resources Professional and Mediator.

Chris White has been a member of the GRCA Board since 2014. He holds a BA in History and Economics, and is a certified ISO 9000 Lead Auditor. He was elected to the Guelph/Eramosa Township Council in 2003, became Mayor in 2006 and served as Warden from 2011-2014.

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Media contacts:

Cam Linwood, GRCA Communications Coordinator
Phone 519-621-2763 x2251  |  Email clinwood@grandriver.ca

Lisa Stocco, GRCA Manager of Communications
Phone 519-621-2763 x2316  |  Email lstocco@grandriver.ca

GRCA Board Vice Chair Chris White

GRCA Board Chair Helen Jowett