About Our Board of Directors
The Board of City Kidz™ consists of members from the local community who all share a common passion and commitment to see children’s lives positively impacted. Board members meet on a monthly basis to assist with guiding City Kidz™ to fulfilling its mission.
Each member is a committed supporter and ambassador of the mission and vision of City Kidz™ and works hard to see its objectives completed. The Board of City Kidz™ plays an important role in determining the success of the programs and experiences delivered to the children each week.
Name: Roger DaviesProfile: Roger is the Chair of the City Kidz Board of Directors as well as Founder and President of Da-trol a company that focuses on Maintenance Management and provides consulting services and related software products to companies across North America. Roger and his wife, Carolyn, have been married for 41 years. They have two children and four grandchildren. They love living and relaxing in their summer trailer in Vineland.
Name: Jeff HeidbuurtProfile: Jeff is a graduate of the University of Guelph with a diploma in farm and business. Jeff operates Al-Care Restoration Services, a company which restores homes and businesses damaged by flood and fires. Jeff and his wife Jacquie live in Waterdown, Ontario with their four children. He is active in Dundas Christian Reformed Church and has a strong interest in family and sport – especially volleyball and baseball.
Name: Ruth KaulbackProfile: Ruth works at Welcome Inn Community Centre, which is located in the north end, and strives to foster community resilience through education and relationships. Ruth first became involved at City Kidz 15 years ago. During that time she visited children and families living in the north end of Hamilton every Friday night. She states that the things she learned during those visits and the relationships that were formed had a huge impact on her. Ruth and her husband Darren have two daughters. They love living in the north end of Hamilton and are enjoying all the adventure and benefits of being a part of such a unique, vibrant and creative neighbourhood.
Name: Brad LawrieProfile: Presently Brad is an officer with the Hamilton Police Services. Brad holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, has been a City Kidz volunteer since 1997, largely being involved as a driver and assisting with logistics issues. Brad draws on his private sector career in the commercial transportation industry (passenger logistics), his current career as a law enforcement professional and his aforementioned City Kidz volunteering to contribute to the governance of City Kidz. Brad has been married to his lovely wife Katherine for 11-years, residing in the region with their two precious daughters.
Name: David MarksProfile: David Marks is a graduate of McMaster University with a Bachelors of Honours Commerce. David obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2001 and is currently working as a senior manager at KPMG in Hamilton. David lives in Caledonia with his wife Jen and their two boys ages 8 and 1. David enjoys going camping with his boys, coaching soccer and playing volleyball.
