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Governance

Matthews Hall is an independent school which operates on a not-for-profit basis and is governed by a volunteer Board of Governors.

The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall stewardship of Matthews Hall.  The Board sets broad policy directions through strategic planning and goal-setting and ensures the financial sustainability of the School.  The Board is responsible for appointing the Head of School, to whom it delegates authority over the administration of the School and matters of curriculum and staffing.  The Board oversees the School and remains at arm’s length from the administration.

The Matthews Hall Board of Governance is in compliance with all governance standards set by the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools. Read the CAIS Governance Guide below.

CAIS-GovernanceGuide

BY-LAW NO. 30

This By-law relates generally to the conduct of the affairs of Matthews Hall (the “Corporation”).

Read the full by-law.

Board Meetings

SCHEDULE OF BOARD MEETINGS (2022-2023)

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023

June Board Meeting TBA

Board Member Recruitment

Recruiting members to serve on the Board is one of the primary functions of the Governance Committee. The Governance Committee makes recommendations about recruiting to the Board. In this way, the Board chooses its own governors, which helps build a more diverse range of skills and experience in keeping with the strategic goals of the School. This model also ensures that future governors contribute to the continuity of existing aims and values as the custodians of the School’s mission, vision and values. If the Board lacks skills or expertise, it can target specific candidates to fill gaps when vacancies arise.

For information about the process for volunteering to serve on a Board committee, please contact Kayla Moore, Executive Assistant to the Head of School at moore.k@matthewshall.ca .

Click to see a full list of the Board of Governors: Officers and Committee Members.

Board of Governors

Nate Fehrman

Nate Fehrman
Chair of the Board

Nate Fehrman obtained a BA from McMaster University as well as two Diplomas from Mohawk College in Architectural Technology and Construction Management. He is a certified Gold Seal Project Manager with the Canadian Construction Association and has 15 years’ experience as a construction professional.

Nate has been responsible for many high profile projects across Ontario ranging in size up to $40 million dollars. In 2013 Nate co-founded Michael + Clark Construction, a commercial general contracting company located in London Ontario which offers Design-Build, Construction Management and General Contracting services across South Western Ontario. For the past two years Nate has been a member of the Matthews Hall Building, Property and Design Committee.

Nate enjoys time at the cottage, kayaking, skiing, and traveling. Along with his wife Kristine, Nate has a son who attends Matthews Hall and a daughter who is a recent alumna.

The Chair of the Board of Governors can be contacted at chair@matthewshall.ca.

Matt Parr

Matt Parr
Vice-Chair of the Board and Treasurer

Matt Parr, originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick is a Mortgage Agent with OMAC after spending 15 years as a senior level leader in the hospitality industry with Starwood Hotels and Marriott International focusing on operations and project management.  He and his wife, Jenny, are proud parents of a son enrolled at Matthews Hall.

Matt has been serving his community as a member of The Board of Directors at The Grand Theatre and is a member of the Medical School Admissions Interviewing team at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. Travel is a staple in the Parr household with some of their favourite destinations being Bora Bora, Greece, Costa Rica, Italy and England.  A South African trip currently sits atop his bucket list.

Matt is a Multi-Engine IFR rated private pilot and an avid sports fan. He spends his free time flying around in his Diamond DA42, or you might find him on a golf course, skiing, playing squash, tennis or basketball.

 

Jill McCartney

Jill McCartney
Secretary of the Board, Chair of the Governance Committee

Jill is a lawyer at Siskinds LLP, specializing in health law. She represents injured clients in medical negligence cases, as well in complex pharmaceutical and medical device class actions. She has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal, and Consent and Capacity Board.  She has acted as counsel on several complex medical negligence trials. Jill has served on the School’s Governance Committee and she and her husband, Jason, are the parents of two Matthews Hall students.

Ann Marie Antoniou

Ann Marie Antoniou

Ann Marie Antoniou is VP Finance at Compass Group Canada, the nation’s leading foodservice and support services company, with over 25,000 associates across the Country in more than 2,000 locations.   Ann Marie graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration degree and subsequently became a Chartered Accountant while working at PriceWaterhouseCoopers.   Ann Marie has been a board member of the Children’s Health Foundation and sat on the Finance & Audit Committee of the Children’s Health Foundation for many years.  She has also taught courses at Wilfrid Laurier University.    Ann Marie is married with a young family who enjoy travelling, skiing, golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Rick Gleed

Rick Gleed
Chair of the Building, Property & Design Committee

Rick Gleed is president and broker of record, of Gleed Incorporated, Real Estate Brokerage.  He has 20 years of construction experience and over 25 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate.  Rick is a lifetime resident of London, Ontario and is the parent and grandparent of school-aged children. Rick has also been a proud sponsor of Youth Opportunities Unlimited since 2006.  Rick brings skills and experience in negotiation, strategic planning, asset management and real estate investment to his role as governor.

Mark Trafford

Mark Trafford

A graduate of St. Michael’s College School (SMCS), Toronto, and Western University (UWO), Mark has learned that a strong work ethic and a realistic sense of worth are important to anyone’s development, regardless of background. Having worked in the construction industry for close to twenty years, Mark believes that these traits are developed over time and cultivated by the love and support of one’s family and community. Mark’s commitment to giving back and respecting others have guided his personal and professional lives and reflect the values he has learned along the way: “Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge” (SMCS), “Truth and Usefulness” (UWO) and “I must, I can, I will” (MH). As a member of the Board of Governors, Mark sits on the Building, Property and Design Committee. He is currently Account Manager at Fastening House Inc., which specializes in providing electrical, mechanical, general contractors, and sub-contractors with the products, tools, and equipment they need. Mark and his wife, Colleen, are engaged in the educational journeys of their children and the proud parents of two Matthews Hall students.

Connor Velikonja, ’10

Connor Velikonja, ’10

Connor Velikonja, born and raised in London, Ontario, and graduate of Matthews Hall in 2010, is an Associate Wealth Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy. Since obtaining a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies, Specialization Finance from King’s University College at Western University, Connor has joined one of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisory Teams, focusing on delivering family office solutions to ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and foundations. As well, Connor’s commitment to professional development and continuous learning, has earned him the prestigious designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Outside of work, Connor is an avid reader, and enjoys playing hockey, squash, and cycling in the summer.

Ric Anderson

Ric Anderson
Head of School, Ex-Officio

A career teacher and administrator, Ric’s passion for independent schools guides his professional work with students, teachers, and parents.

Ric was the founding principal of The Parrott Junior School at Albert College in Belleville, Ontario – Canada’s oldest coeducational boarding and day school established in 1857. As the current Head of School at Matthews Hall in London, Ontario, he continues to explore paths of engagement and inquiry in order to inspire and support students, teachers, and families.

An alumnus of Queen’s University where he earned a B.Sc.(Hons), B.Ed., and M.Ed., Ric is a life-long learner and has worked with students of every age across all elementary and secondary school divisions. Ric is a native of Kingston, Ontario, and the proud father of four adult children – each of whom attended independent schools.

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