Lori Borthiwick,

President

Lori spent her career in healthcare. Over the past 5 years her concern for the environment prompted her to get involved in politics. 

In 2019 Lori was a part of the creation of the Bay of Quinte Green Party of Ontario Constituency Association. She joined as an executive Member at Large and later stepped into the role of President. In 2020 she was awarded the Rising Star award by the Green Party of Ontario in recognition of the work she has done to promote the Green Party of Ontario in the Bay of Quinte.

Don Wilford,

Chief Financial Officer

Don grew up in England and moved to Canada in his early 20’s for his postgraduate studies, and spent his career working in the field of science & technology. He moved to Prince Edward County in 2013, and became a hop farmer and active community member. 

Don knows that the Climate Crisis is an existential threat, and that politics – while not the whole answer – is a partial answer to the problem. Don passionately believes in fairness and social justice. We cannot move forwards if others are left behind.

Beth Wylie,

Director

Beth has spent her life promoting women’s rights and thus equal rights for all. She is a long standing advocate for the environment, proponent of recycling, and enjoys growing her own food whenever possible.

Ric Jones,

Director

Ric is an active steward of the planet and specialist in geothermal installations and energy efficiency logistics. He has spent his career connecting with others equally committed to building a more sustainable future throughout the industry.

Ric’s goal is to make the green transition as smooth as possible by leveraging environmentally friendly technology and ecologically sound business principles. He believes that success will depend on strong leadership, the ability to educate others on the benefits of green technology, and addressing concerns about ecological damage, and energy security. 

Madeline Busch,

Director

Madeline is originally from Parry Sound District. After moving to southern Ontario for post secondary education she raised her family and worked in R&D, process development and environmental analysis.  Madeline and her husband retired in Carrying Place in 2013 where they enjoy gardening and trying to achieve a sustainable lifestyle. She remembers the government programs that allowed the baby boomers to get affordable housing, but is concerned that her grandchildren may not have the same opportunity. She knows the world we’re leaving our children and grandchildren has already been damaged by human activity.  We need to change our way of living to mitigate the harm we’ve caused, in doing this we protect our children and future generations.

Jim Colby,

Director

Jim Colby is a grandfather living with his wife of 54 years in Picton.  When he was 18 he worked as a garbage man for the town of North York on Ernie Clairnbold’s truck. That job changed his life. He wants less not more. Now as a member of the Bay of Quinte GPO he does what he can to live simply and locally. He is so grateful for his life on Turtle Island. He tries to give back.

Jim Barefoot,

Director

Corina Brdar,

Director

Robin Reilly,

Director