Board

Neil Rumble, President

Neil Rumble has been on the Board since 2006.  Previous to his retirement, Neil served in the Royal Canadian Air Force and the United States Air Force.  His career after the military involved marketing, sales and fitness.  He moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake and ran the Chamber of Commerce for nine years.  He presently is involved in many local organizations and sits on the boards of St. Andrews Church and the St. Andrews Scottish Society.

“I have always been interested in history and military artefacts.  I believe people should involve themselves in their community.”

David Murray, Vice-President Museum

David Murray has been on the Board since 2005.  He is currently on the Publications and Communications Portfolio and was trained as an Historian with an M.A. from the University of Manitoba.  David's whole career has been as a Human Resources and Labour Relations consultant in Canada and abroad. He continues to serve as an Arbitrator & Mediator of employment law disputes throughout Ontario.

“I believe there is a future in history. If we do not learn from the past we cannot have a clear perspective on the present, nor the wisdom to influence the future. The NHS&M helps residents and visitors alike to do that. I am happy to be part of a team that sets policy for this valuable institution and monitors its implementation.”

Deborah Paine-Corbiere, Vice-President Society

Deborah Janice Paine Corbiere has been on the Board since 2007.  She is currently Vice President of the Society and is a member of the Membership and Development Portfolio.  Deborah received her B. A. (Hons) from Carleton University and her B. Ed from Queens University.  She taught High School (English) and CEGEP and was also an ESL teacher.

“ As a volunteer on the Archive Committee I came to appreciate the quality of artefacts at the museum. I feel that as a Board member I can do my part to ensure this institution flourishes within the community and keeps true to its roots.”

Dennis Kam, Treasurer

Dennis Kam has been on the Board of Directors since 2007 and is the Society Treasurer and a member of the Finance and Administration Portfolio.  Dennis was trained as an Economist at the University of Saskatchewan and at Queens University, but spent most of career as a Senior Executive in the Federal Public Service, working in the area of expenditure and financial management.

“ I joined because I had a long-standing interest in History writ large and, as a new resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake, I wished to learn about the history of the Niagara region.   I considered the NHS&M as the best interlocutor for this history lesson.   Its key role in preserving and communicating the historical record of NOTL also enticed me to become more actively involved in order to contribute to strengthening and expanding its influence in our community.”

Amalie Enns, Secretary

Molly Enns has been on the Board since 2007.  She acts as Secretary and is part of the Finance and Administration Portfolio.  Molly is a partner in P.G. Enns Farms Ltd.

“ I joined the Board because I wanted to participate in some form of community service.  The museum is an integral institution of the town of Niagara.  To be able to assist in the preservation of the history of our town for future generations is a privilege.”

Terry Boulton

Terry Boulton joined the Board of Directors in 2008. A former high school English teacher, Terry is part of the Membership and Development Portfolio.
“Born into a family with a long history in Town and having been raised here, I have always felt an affinity for the Town and its history. I honour the opportunity to give back to the Town through my involvement with the Niagara Historical Society and Museum.”

Charles Jackson

Chuck Jackson has been on the Board since October 2007 on the Publications and Communications Portfolio. A graduate of Oberlin College (BA) and the University of Pittsburgh (MBA), he spent 30 years with a major Philadelphia department store group, much of the time as the senior executive responsible for HR and Labour Relations. He came to Toronto in 1989 as an HR executive with Dylex, Ltd. followed by 7 years as an independent management consultant dealing with corporate downsizings and executive search. He retired to Niagara-on-the-Lake with his wife Sandra Lawrence in 1999. Chuck recently joined the Board of the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts.

“ As a lifelong student of history I am pleased to participate in an institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and presenting the rich history of Niagara so that residents and visitors can appreciate and understand the importance of the past.”

Karen McGrath

Karen McGrath joined the Board of Directors in 2008 as part of the Planning and Physical Plant Portfolio.

Karen has been a professional librarian since 1982.  She has worked in federal libraries (National Library of Canada), in Niagara area public libraries, and is currently the Manager of Library Services at Niagara College.  She is a Past-President of the Ontario Public Library Association and has also served as a Ministerial appointment on the board of the Southern Ontario Library Services (SOLS).

“ In my work at the NOTL public library I came to know this community and the cultural riches that it holds.  I became particularly interested in the upcoming 1812 bicentennial celebrations.  I hope to make some contribution to the Museum in its plans to facilitate community celebrations, but more importantly, to work at broadening the base of NOTL residents who will become regular visitors to see the hidden treasures that are in the collections of their own Museum.”

Linda Rodeck

Linda joined the board of directors in 2009 and is a member of the Membership and Development committee.

Leonard Kooperman
Len Kooperman is a new board member (2009) and a resident of Niagara-on-the-Lake. He comes from a university career where he held the George Christopher Chair in Government at Golden Gate University in San Francisco where he remains Dean Emeritus. Since his retirement he has been involved in a number of local activities including AIDS Niagara and The Shaw Guild. During this time he developed a new charitable organization, "PAWS Niagara," an organization dedicated to assisting the terminally ill and disabled with the care and maintenance of their pet companions. He currently is a part-time instructor at Niagara College.