Board of Directors

Robert Foster, Chair

Niagara Region - Lincoln

Chair Foster is the Niagara Region Councillor from Lincoln, elected to that role in 2018.  Previously he had been elected as Lincoln Town Councillor in 2001 and served continuously in that role until moving to the Region. He was elected by the Region to be on the NPCA Board and was elected as Chair of NPCA Board of Directors in February 2022.

At Niagara Region, Robert is chair of the Corporate Services Committee, serves on the Board of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and is a Director of the Southwestern Integrated Fiber Technology project (SWIFT).

Chair Foster has an extensive background in information technology, having worked both in media and healthcare developing software business solutions.

His education background includes a master’s degree in public administration, a second master’s degree in library and information sciences, both from Western University, and a BA in political science from McMaster University. Robert has also achieved his Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.

Phone: 905 563 7219

Email: rfoster@npca.ca

John Metcalfe, Vice-Chair

Haldimand County

Vice-Chair Metcalfe is serving his first term on the NPCA Board of Directors representing Haldimand County, Ward 2.

At the County, Member Metcalfe serves as Chair, Engineering & Capital Works, Vice Chair, Corporate & Social Services, Member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Court of Revision, and Heritage Haldimand.

On the NPCA Board, Member Metcalfe serves on the  Audit & Budget Committee and the Source Protection Authority.

Phone: 289-775-6206

Email: jmetcalfe@haldimandcounty.on.ca

Brad Clark, Member

Hamilton

Member Clark has more than 20 years of private sector experience in executive management, public affairs, communications, government relations, and community engagement.

His public affairs consulting firm, Brad Clark Associates, specializes in community relations. He was honoured to serve in Ontario’s 37th parliament, as MPP for the Riding of Stoney Creek, Minister of Labour, Minister of Transportation, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.

Currently, he is a three-term Hamilton City Councillor for Ward 9 - Stoney Creek. He serves on the boards of Directors for both the Hamilton Conservation Authority and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

On the NPCA Board, Member Clark is Chair of the Governance Committee and serves on the Source Protection Authority.

Phone: 905 546-2703

Email: brad.clark@hamilton.ca

Donna Cridland, Member

Citizen Representative

Donna brings nearly 30 years of private business experience to her new public sector roles. She served one term as Councillor in the Township of Wainfleet until 2022, and is now serving her second term on NPCA board,

As a professional in the banking industry, Donna’s experience as a front-line Manager prepared her for specialized roles in headquarters, such as risk, operations and project management.

In addition to her strategic banking perspective, Donna rounds out her skills with small business success as an owner and partner, building a fly-in fishing lodge business in remote Northern Ontario.

Donna’s environmental lens is grounded in her previous dedication to Izaak Walton Fly Fishing club conservation on the Credit River system and more recently as one of the early executives on the Niagara Chapter of Trout Unlimited. When you meet Donna, conversations and actions quickly move to water and food, or conservation and farming.

On the NPCA Board, Member Cridland is on the Governance and Finance committees, as well as serves on the Source Protection Authority and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation.

Diana Huson, Member

Niagara Region- Pelham

Member Huson has been a lifelong resident of Niagara and is serving her second term on regional council.

She has a diverse background in marketing, strategic planning, operations and project management in both the private and public sector. She is a graduate of Brock University having a MA in Political Science with a specialization on Public Policy and a MBA in Marketing.

Member Huson is an avid hiker, having a membership with the Bruce Trail and an avid interest in preserving and protecting Niagara’s environmental landscape.

On the NPCA Board, Member Huson is on the Audit & Budget, CAO Selection, Governance, Strategic Planning Committee and Watershed Floodplain Committees, as well as serves on the Source Protection Authority.

Phone: 905-324-3094

Email: Diana.Huson@niagararegion.ca

Michelle Seaborn, Member

Niagara Region- Grimsby

Member Seaborn is a long time resident of Grimsby, serving her first term as Regional Councillor.

In 2010, she was elected to municipal council and served two terms. She was active on the Planning and Economic Development committees as well as with Parks and Recreation. She participated on various committees such as Happening in Grimsby, Doors Open and events through the Downtown Improvement Area (DIA) and the West Lincoln Poultryfest.

At the Regional level, she sits on the Planning and Economical Development committee as well as the Public Works Committee.

Member Seaborn is greatly interested in the Biosphere and escarpment lands as they were instrumental in her desire to be part of the Niagara Conservation Authority and the Source Water Protection committee. She also sits on the NPCA governance committee.  

Member Seaborn has an extensive background in Agriculture with a Master’s Degree at the University of Guelph. She runs a small mixed use farm, as well as a pure breed dog kennel. She held Professional Agronomist standing for many years and was the Director of the Niagara North Federation of Agriculture for Grimsby. In 2008 she started the Grimsby Farmers’ Market and in 2021, was hired by the Township of West Lincoln to set up and run a Farmers’ market for that community.

Phone: 905-317-9783

Email: mseaborn@npca.ca

Brian Grant

Niagara Region - Wainfleet

Mayor Brian Grant is serving his first term on the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet. By virtue of his office, Mayor Grant also represents the Township as a Member of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara.

Mayor Grant is a third generation Wainfleet resident. Born in the Township, he continues to reside here with his wife, Erin and their four children. 

He is semi-retired, working as a private contractor and is the owner/operator of a seasonal business in Wainfleet, known as 905 Rentals. Mayor Grant is proud to serve the needs and wants of the Township, with a commitment to honesty and transparency.

Phone: 905-931-5000

Email: brian.grant@niagararegion.ca

Mark Tadeson

Hamilton

Member Tadeson is serving his first term as councillor for the City of Hamilton. He represents Ward 11, home of Lake Niapenco and the Binbrook Conservation Area.

A retired principal, Tadeson brings 30 years of experience in education, having worked for both the Halton and Hamilton Wentworth District School Boards (HWDSB). Having grown up in Glanbrook, he is committed to building and supporting the local communities.

Phone: 905-527-9269

Email: mark.tadeson@hamilton.ca

Stewart Beattie

Citizen Representative

Member Beattie has served on the NPCA Board of Directors, as a citizen representative for the City of Hamilton, since 2011.

He has more than 20 years of experience as an operations manager, 39 years in integrated steel plant maintenance, and 42 years as a community volunteer, school trustee, and small business owner. He holds a B.A. Sc. in Civil Engineering from University of Waterloo, with a focus on water resources, as well as a M.B.A. from York University with a focus on general management.

Member Beattie resides in Winona and has held the titles of Board Chair, Board Member, and President for the Winona Peach Festival since 1975. He is now retired and has been married to Georgina for 48 years, with 4 children and 8 grandchildren.