2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Louise is a certified bookkeeper/controller offering experience in administration and accounting. Louise shares a passion of the hospitality industry with her husband and 2 boys. She spent over 30 years of her career in Canmore/Banff Alberta. Born and raised in Toronto, Louise enjoyed many summers in Muskoka and is happy to be calling the area home. She is currently working towards building a self sustainable family property in Bracebridge.

Louise has volunteered with other organizations such as Canmore/Kananaskis Chamber of Commerce, Canmore Daycare, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, Bow Valley and Ontario SPCA.

Louise enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience with others and loves to train and mentor owners, managers and staff in hospitality bookkeeping and operational practices.

Nicolette Rushton grew up in South Africa and immigrated to Canada in 1996, she moved to Bracebridge in 2000.

Niki is the Community Manager Muskoka for RBC, covering Gravenhurst to Sundridge.  Previous to this she was at CIBC for 14 years.

Niki has been married for 18 years and has 2 children. She believes in shopping locally and is an active participant in most local community events. This is the 3rd board that Niki is on (Bracebridge Soccer and Macaulay Tree House).

In her leisure time Niki enjoys camping with her family, reading, and being involved in the local community.

Co-owner of Davlin Ontario Inc.

Former councillor for the Township of Muskoka Lakes.

Member of the Muskoka Builders’ Association.

Jenny grew up in Bracebridge, Ontario and feels honored to be able to make a difference in the community where she was raised. After receiving a soccer scholarship and Communications/PR degree at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania, Jenny found her way back home where she always knew, deep down, she wanted to make a difference. With a passion for music, she started her radio career in 2004 as an Account Executive in Bracebridge for Moose FM. It was a natural fit. Since that day, Jenny has worked tirelessly over the last decade achieving multiple campaigns and promotions in the sales department. Since 2014 Jenny has overseen Vista Radio’s 4 Moose FM stations across Cottage Country as Regional Cluster Manager. In her free time, she loves enjoying the outdoors, painting and playing hockey for the MWHL. She also keeps busy with her two children; William (9) and Mckenna (12).

Grateful for an amazing staff which cares just as much about the community as she does, Jenny is looking forward to continuing to help the community and local business grow with the Chamber.

Paul founded Muskoka Kia with a partner in the fall of 2000. He, along with his wife Jessica Tickle are the sole owners of the dealership since 2015.The dealership sells new and used vehicles and services and details all makes and models of vehicles.

Prior to moving to Bracebridge in 2000, he worked in Automotive in Toronto and has 30 plus years experience in the industry.

Paul is an active supporter of local charities and has been a member of the Rotary Club of Bracebridge since moving here in 2000 and has been a member of the board a few times in the past. He has also been on the board of Annie Williams Park.

Paul lives in Bracebridge with his wife, the aforementioned Jessica and his two children, Patrick and Zoe.

Paul is a graduate of The University of Western Ontario (now called Western University), class of 2000.

Residing in Muskoka, I have a passion for helping people obtain the real estate of their dreams! A 20 year consultant and executive in various aspects of the financial services industries, I possess deep knowledge of both personal and business finance as well as the current local real estate climate. While I provide mortgage services to everyone, specialty areas include small business owners, recently separated people, cottages, rentals, refinancing, and investment properties. With access to a vast pool of lenders with whom I work closely, let me help you obtain your next mortgage quickly, easily, and at the best rate for you!

I also perform small business/corporate tax and related accounting.bookkeeping services.

*** David Perlock has been a long standing member of the Canadian Association Management Consultants and attended Wilfrid Laurier University for Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the Univerisity of Windsor’s Bachelor of Commerce program with honours and the Canadian Tax Academy. David is an active Director of the Board of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce where he sits on the Finance Committee and is Past-Treasurer of the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce where he is currently a Board member. He is a member of the Stephenson District Lions Club (Port Sydney) and the key Leader of the 1st Muskoka BPSA Scouting Group where he teaches leadership, outdoor skills, and canoe tripping to youth and guides them in creating high-adventure trips and challenges.

Petroleum Retailer at the Canadian Tire Gas Stations in Bracebridge and Gravenhurst with more than 40 years of experience in the Petroleum and Oil Industry.

Has a Business Degree in Management and a M.B.A. in Marketing from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Member of the Bracebridge Rotary Club and Rotarian for more than 30 years. Recipient of The Excellent Retail Customer Service in 2015.

Also, served his country as Reserve Officer in the Army reaching the rank of Major.

Worked for Exxon Coal (Intercor) for six year as a Marketing Coordinator . Worked for four years as Credit and Collections Manager for Eternit Colombiana S.A.

Arrived to Canada in 2002