"My life is so much easier because of your service."

Board of Directors

Meals on Wheels London is governed by a group of dedicated community members who donate their time to ensure our mission and vision are upheld.

Leigh Folliott

Board President
In 2004 Leigh began delivering meals as a volunteer, four months later he was elected to the Board. He is a retired Chartered Accountant.

Kevin Barry

Vice President
Kevin joined in 2008 because of the organization's philosophy and the opportunity to support a truly London focused volunteer service group.  He is a manager at GoodLife Fitness.

Christian Bullas

Treasurer
Christian shares the philosophy of enabling seniors to remain in their own homes and was elected to the Board in 2009.  Christian is the Director of Senior Homecare by Angels.

Janet Groen

Secretary
Janet is a registered dietician and is the Executive Director at Elmwood Place.  Joining the Board in 2008, her background in nutrition is a great asset.

Gail Stark

Director/Executive
Gail joined the Board in 2010 bringing a special passion to the organization.  Her father, Dr. Earl Russell was the founder of Meals on Wheels in 1969.  She is an Escalation Specialist.

Samira El-Hindi

Director
In 2002 Samira began delivering meals.  She was approached to join the Board in 2007 due to her experience with local hospitals and charities in London.

Dean Radloff

Director
Retired from the Canada Revenue Agency, Dean joined the Board in 2009.  He also helps with meal deliveries.

Mark Okonski

Director
Mark is an Accountant with Canada Revenue Agency.  He joined the Board in 2009 and also helps with fund-raising events.

Ron Olson

Director
Ron's educational background and leadership skills have been an asset to the Board since 2007. 

Eric Beriault

Director
Eric began in 2002 as a meal delivery volunteer.  Believing strongly in what the agency does he joined the Board in 2010.

Ginny Poon

Director
Ginny was a member of the Board from 2003 to 2008, recently returning in 2010.  She is an investment advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns.

Shannon Bain

Director
Shannon joined the board in 2011, as a way to give back to her local community. She is a program manager with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, at CPRI.

Hugh John

Director
Since his start in 2001 Hugh John has held positions as a volunteer, a Director and as President of the Board. He feels MOWL is a very valuable function in the community. It gives him great pride and pleasure to contribute to its continued success.

Laurel Hevenor Vallance

Ex-Officio
Laurel began with the agency in the role of Quality Manager moving to Executive Director of Meals on Wheels London in January 2005.

What's New

Thank you to all who participated in Christmas day delivery

Thank you everyone who made the Meals on Wheels Christmas day delivery special for our clients.  Two staff, their families and 14 volunteer meal delivery “elves” helped deliver 99 meals.  Along with a turkey dinner, gifts were provided by several businesses, groups and individuals:

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