Gary Crawford, Chair – Board of Directors
Gary Crawford, former City of Toronto Councillor is recognized as a respected leader and consensus builder by his former colleagues on Toronto City Council, Toronto city staff and with elected officials and staff across the province. Gary sat on numerous Boards during his 12-year tenure, including successfully leading nine City budgets as Budget Chair, Chair of TOLive and Chair of the Exhibition Place Board of Governors. As a practicing artist with a BFA degree from York University, Gary Crawford has brought a unique perspective and vision on the importance of arts and creativity in building a vibrant and world class city. Prior to his career in politics Gary spent almost 20 years in the retail food industry, as a consultant and manager in various companies, including Kitchen Table food stores and Miracle Food Mart.
Kam Va Philip Leong, Vice Chair – Board of Directors, Chair – Finance & Governance Committee
Kam Va Philip Leong is a Senior Wealth Advisor for Scotia Capital, and a former Vice President and director for Chairman’s Council for RBC Dominion Securities. Kam’s community involvement includes serving the board of governors for the Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Toronto.
Tony Bavota, Board Member, Chair – Governance Committee
Tony Bavota is an emergency services professional who has served in leadership roles for the City of Toronto and the City of Burlington. He holds certification as a Community Emergency Management Coordinator, is a Peer Assessor for the Centre for Public Safety Excellence and has been granted the Chief Fire Officer designation by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.
Tony earned a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario in 2011, and holds a diploma in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts-Economics Degree. He is also a graduate of the Queen's University Executive Labour Relations program.
His community involvement has included supporting the Children’s Breakfast Club’s literacy program and serving as the honorary co-chair of the Gift of Giving Back Food drive.
Graham Coulson, Board Member, Chair – Human Resources & Compensation Committee
Graham Coulson is a forward-thinking change agent, with more than 30 years of experience in technology and supply chain management. Currently an independent contractor, he moves businesses forward by leading pioneering initiatives across multiple sectors, with a special focus on physical and online retailers. His previous experience has included Canadian Tire, Hudson's Bay, Canada Post and Chapters.
Kelly Elwood, Board Member, Chair – Innovation & Competition Committee
Kelly Elwood is Vice-President of Marketing & Licensing for The Canadian Group. Her community involvement includes serving as a mentor for the Ruth Handler Mentorship Program for Women in Toys (WIT).
Michael Smoskowitz
Michael Smoskowitz is Partner and President of Steele Valley Developments Ltd, where he owns and manages commercial, retail, and industrial buildings across Ontario. His community involvement includes serving as a board member for the David and Luba Smuschkowitz Family Charitable Foundation, an organization that donates to various hospitals and charities.
