Welcoming Our 2026/2027 Board of Directors

I’m pleased to welcome the new 2026/2027 Board of Directors of the Kitchener Centre Conservative Electoral District Association. It’s an honour to serve as President alongside volunteers who care deeply about our community and its future.

To our incoming and returning directors, thank you for stepping forward. Serving on a board takes time, commitment, and a willingness to do the work behind the scenes. I look forward to hearing your ideas and working together to strengthen our association.

I also want to offer my heartfelt thanks to our outgoing board members. Your contributions have helped build the foundation we stand on today. Please know that your time and dedication are valued, and that you will always be welcome as part of our local team.

A special thank-you goes to Barbara Schackleton, who is moving from President to Vice-President as I take on this role.

Barbara has worked tirelessly for years to bring this association to where it is today. Her leadership, fundraising efforts, and commitment to building our local team helped elect Kelly DeRidder as our Member of Parliament. Much of that work happened quietly, without recognition, but its impact has been considerable.

On a personal level, Barbara is a trusted mentor whose guidance I value enormously. I’m grateful for her confidence in me and for the opportunity to keep learning from her. Her decision to make room for new leadership while continuing to serve reflects the generosity and dedication she brings to this association.

Barbara, thank you for everything you’ve built and for continuing this work alongside us. I’m honoured to build on that foundation with you.

Our new board will focus on welcoming more volunteers, strengthening our fundraising, and giving residents more opportunities to get involved. We will continue working alongside Kelly to advance priorities that matter to Kitchener Centre: safer communities, meaningful paths out of homelessness and addiction, and opportunities for the small and medium-sized businesses that help our community thrive.

Kitchener Centre is Canada’s Innovation Capital. I care about its future, and I’m ready to get to work with Kelly, our new board, and everyone who wants to make a difference.

Whether you can contribute your time, share your skills, or support our work through a donation, we would be grateful to have you involved.

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Tom Heiber
President, Kitchener Centre Conservative EDA