Governance

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
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
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 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
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

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, 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
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.