Elected to the Board in 2021.  With multiple organization leadership roles including Amber Canada, Grand Truck Ventures and Enactus Canada, Amy has a passion for entrepreneurship. Receiving education from the Rotman School of Management, certificates from Harvard Business School and a graduate of Humber College. Amy is also a member of the board of Habitat for Humanity.

Elected to the Board in 2019. Jamie is a Stirling resident who works for DorAnn Homes Ltd. A long-time volunteer with the Stirling Minor Hockey Association, Frankford Riverfest and board member of the Stirling-District Recreation Centre and former board member of Quinte First Credit Union, now Alterna Savings. Jamie brings extensive Board of Governance experience to Trenval and is a leader in audit and risk management for non-profits. Jamie served as Trenval’s Vice-Chair from 2019-2024.

Elected to the Board in 2023.  Bev is the founder and CEO of the national charity, Gift From The Heart. With a Bachelor of Science in Oral Health Promotion and multiple other diplomas and certificates in dental hygiene, Bev brings experience with non-profit organizations, previous small business ownership and a passion for developing the socio-economic climate in Hastings and Prince Edward County. Bev is also a current board member of the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce and mentor of other local area businesses. Bev has received many career accomplishments such as the 2023 Marsha Stephen Community Health Leadership Award, 2021 Quinte Business Achievement Award for Non-Profits, RBC Women of Influence Nominee and the L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honouree.

Elected to the Board in 2021.  A graduate of Queen’s University, a Belleville resident and a CPA in his own professional accounting practice in Stirling since 2001. With many years of community volunteering, especially in track and field sports with involvement with Invictus Athletics Sprints/Hurdles, Stirling Minor Hockey and Stirling Minor Soccer. Sean has experience in finance, banking, small business operations, agribusiness and community economic development.

Elected to the Board in 2017.  Chandy received her Bachelor of Engineering from McGill University and joined the Quinte West family business at Electro Cables where she is the VP of Engineering.   Chandy is actively involved with the Quinte Manufacturers Association, the CME Energy Committee and is a longtime supporter of the Trenton Rotary Club and Quinte West Physician Recruitment.  Chandy is also the recipient of the 2018 Quinte Business Person of the Year Award.

Elected to the Board in 2022. With a Masters of Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, Taylor is a serial entrepreneur with ownership of four businesses, The Grind and Vine (Trenton), Russet Photography, Snappie Photobooth Company and Lafferty’s (Belleville). Taylor brings a youthful lens to the Trenval board and is an advocate and mentor of other local area businesses. Taylor takes pride in his community with being a community volunteer with a Gift From the Heart and works with the City of Quinte West’s events department to bring entertainment to the downtown core.

Elected to the Board in 2024. Asad is a Belleville Resident for last 20 years and brings 25 years of Banking experience. Currently working with Bank of Montreal as a Financial Planner, Investment & Retirement Planning and holding the degrees of Master of Business Administration and Master of Commerce, Asad enjoys helping Individual and Businesses reach their financial goals and objectives through mentorship and advice that are relevant to each clients unique situation.

Elected to the Board in 2024. Karin is a resident of Quinte West and has had a long career in financial services with the Bank of Montreal. A dedicated member of Business and Professional Women Canada (BPW) and an advocate of leadership potential of women. Karin enjoys helping businesses reach their goals through mentorship and advice and is a member of Trenval’s Investment Committee. Karin previously served on the board from 2014-2023 as director and on multiple committees.

Elected to the Board in 2026. Kurstin Salisbury is the Senior Manager for the Centre for Healthy Communities, a social innovation research centre at Loyalist College. She holds a Bachelors of Arts Honours degree in Sociology from Trent University and a Master of Science in Aging and Health from Queen’s University. Kurstin also sits on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Central East Ontario and the Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward. She brings experience in project management, community-based research, knowledge translation, program coordination, and community development. Kurstin is passionate about initiatives that promote health and community well-being through collaboration and system-level change.

Elected to the Board in 2026. Alec Bauer is the Interim Executive Director with the Belleville General Hospital Foundation, where he leads fundraising, community partnerships, donor engagement, and organizational strategy in support of healthcare across the Quinte region.

A lifelong resident of the Belleville area, Alec has built his career around community development, education, employment services, and healthcare. Prior to joining the Foundation, he spent several years with Loyalist College in program and partnership development, as well as teaches part time across various departments.

Alec holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from Western University. He is passionate about strengthening local organizations, building meaningful partnerships, and contributing to the continued economic and social development of the Quinte region. Outside of his professional career, Alec previously competed as a member of Team Canada in wrestling and remains actively involved in the local rugby community as both a player and coach. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife, two young boys, and family.

Elected to the Board in 2026. Alisha Petsinis is a Quinte West entrepreneur and business professional with a background spanning small business ownership, human resources, accounting, sales, operations and project management.

As co-owner of Envy Prints, Alisha has been actively involved in the growth and day-to-day management of the business, with responsibilities ranging from financial oversight and business development to client management, quoting, planning and operations. Her previous experience in human resources and accounting has also given her a strong understanding of both the people and financial sides of running an organization.

In addition to her business experience, Alisha brings previous board experience and an understanding of governance, organizational oversight and collaborative decision-making.

Alisha brings to the Trenval Board a practical, well-rounded perspective on entrepreneurship and the realities facing small and growing businesses. She is particularly interested in supporting local economic development, strengthening opportunities for entrepreneurs and contributing to a business community where organizations can grow sustainably and successfully.

Elected to the Board in 2026.