Board Members
Rodney Wilson – Board Chair
Rodney Wilson, a former Board Chair of the Algonquin College Foundation, continues his longstanding volunteer commitment to Algonquin College as the Board of Governors Chair. Professionally, he serves as the Chief Technologist for Academic & External Research Networks at Ciena Corporation. In this capacity, he oversees Ciena’s interactions and funded research endeavours with academic institutions, leads government research and development programs, and spearheads international research network initiatives. Wilson’s primary objective at Ciena is to facilitate successful collaborations between technology innovators, research and education networkers, and researchers with Ciena’s research and development technology leaders.
Prior to his tenure at Ciena, he held diverse roles at Nortel and Bell Northern Research, including Global Marketing Director of Broadband Switching, R&D leader for Optical Ethernet Development, and senior advisor to the Chief Technology Officer. His career also encompassed the design and operation of the University of Toronto’s UTLAS international bibliographic service network and Bell Canada’s national packet data communication services operations.
Mr. Wilson commenced his electrical engineering training at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute in Toronto, Ontario. Subsequently, he graduated from the Executive Management School at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Canadian Institute of Corporate Directors and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He completed the Ontario College Centre, Board Excellence & Leadership Advanced Good Governance program. In recognition of his contributions, Mr. Wilson received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award, an honorary degree from Algonquin College in 2022, and numerous professional awards through his work with the IEEE. A lifelong advocate for youth development, Mr. Wilson volunteers with Scouts Canada in both local and national capacities. He holds an Advanced Amateur Radio operators license and engages as a citizen scientist on several significant research projects.
Rodney Wilson was appointed to the Board of Governors on October 22, 2020, became Vice Chair in September 2024, and appointed Chair for the 2025–26 term. He has also served the College in various other Board capacities, including Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, member of the Audit and Risk Management Committees, and industry participant in the Strategic Planning Task Force.
Tanya Buckley – Board Vice Chair
Tanya Buckley is a proud alumnus of Algonquin who has continued her long association with the college by joining the Board of Governors in 2023. She also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Ottawa.
Tanya brings wide-ranging skills, including entrepreneurship, strategic planning, business development and leadership, gained from working in family business early in her career through to her most recent position as Senior Vice-President Urbandale Construction; one of Ottawa’s leading residential developer/builders.
Since graduating from Algonquin, Tanya has returned to the College several times to offer her perspectives, experience, and expertise. She has served on the Strategic Advisory Committee, advised the Alumni & Friends Network, and the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) Advisory Committee.
Tanya also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association (GOHBA) that is the voice of the residential housing industry in Ottawa.
Tanya was appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2023, and assumed the role of Board Vice-Chair effective September 1, 2025 and Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee since September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.
Tanya is an Ottawa native, recreational pilot and mother of 2 children who enjoys spending time in nature at her cottage in the Gatineau’s.
Claude Brulé – President & CEO
Claude Brulé is Algonquin College’s ninth President and Chief Executive Officer. Serving in this role since 2019, he has led the institution through complex challenges impacting the postsecondary sector and seized opportunities to position Algonquin College as a premier destination for polytechnic education.
Having joined Algonquin College in 1999, Claude has served at every level of the College’s leadership team, from Academic Chair of the Computer Studies Department, to Executive Dean of the Faculty of Technology and Trades, and Senior Vice President Academic. During his tenure in the academic area, he provided leadership to the advancement of many initiatives that have enhanced teaching and learning excellence at the College.
Prior to joining the College, Claude was an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, in the Air Force occupational branch of Communication and Electronics Engineering, in a career that spanned 22 years. He graduated from the Royal Military College in Kingston with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics and a Master’s of Science in Mathematics. Among his many tours of duty over the years, he served as an instructor and subsequently, the Senior Staff Officer for Strategic Planning and the Chief of Staff at the Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics (CFSCE). He also taught in the Mathematics and Computer Science department as an assistant professor at the Royal Military College.
Claude is an active member of the community and serves on several boards, including Polytechnics Canada and Invest Ottawa and he chairs the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) board. He is also a member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) and was promoted to Senior Member in 2018 for his significant contributions to the profession.
Heather Simpson – Chair, Governance Committee
A proud Algonquin alumnus, Heather’s successful career in digital transformation stemmed from a lifelong interest in technology and a Post Diploma Certificate from Algonquin College. Building on that, she achieved Partnership in two global management consulting firms, winning awards for her clients, her teams and herself. She brings to the board extensive experience in digital transformation, risk management and oversight of complex programs, a passion for learning and an unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for others.
Founder of Simpson Art Advisory, Heather currently works as an art appraiser and advisor, with a focus on Canadian Art, project governance and risk management. She is a Member of the International Society of Appraisers and also serves as the President of the Board of the Ottawa School of Art. She brings her experience as a small business owner to her work on the Algonquin Board.
A continuous learner, Heather recently completed the MIT Sloan School of Management’s executive program for Artificial Intelligence, several appraisal related certifications and a Certificate in World Art History through the Smithsonian Institute. Heather has a degree in Political Science and Economics from Western University and worked on Parliament Hill for several years prior to her studies at Algonquin.
Heather Simpson was appointed to the Algonquin College Board of Governors effective September 1, 2024, and assumed the role of Chair of the Governance Committee effective September 1, 2025.
Richard Goodyear – Chair, Audit & Risk Management Committee
Richard Goodyear was appointed as the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Financial Officer at Indigenous Services Canada in October 2025. In this role he leads a national team delivering financial services, material management and procurement, IT, Real Property and Security services. Prior to this appointment he was the CFO at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Canadian Coast Guard for three years.
Richard spent 32 years as a Logistics officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. Richard commanded at multiple levels throughout his career including Officer Commanding Administration Company in 2 Service Battalion in Petawawa, Base Commander, CFB Shilo in Manitoba as well as Base Commander for the National Capital Region in Ottawa. His last military role was as the Chief of Financial Management, responsible for all aspects of DND’s financial management including leadership of the Departmental comptrollership framework, financial community management and guidance, budget management and economic services and financial support to operations including Canada’s delegation to NATO. Richard had overseas deployments to Kosovo in 1999-2000 as the Contingent Finance Officer and Kandahar, Afghanistan in 2006-2007 as the Task Force Comptroller. For his efforts in promoting the authority of the Afghan National Bank, ensuring the increased foreign use of Afghan currency and enhancing governance and strengthening official financial institutions in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM).
Richard is a graduate of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College, the Canadian Armed Forces Joint Command and Staff Programme and the National Security Programme. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Royal Military College, Master of Business Administration from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a Master of Public Administration from the Royal Military College in Kingston. Richard is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). In 2022 he was appointed as a Fellow by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario for having brough distinction to the profession.
Richard was appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2024 and began serving as Vice Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee on September 1, 2025.
Shaun Denis
Shaun Denis is the founder and CEO of Umber Realty Inc., a full-service brokerage that manages both residential and commercial real estate transactions. Since its inception in Ottawa in 2014, Umber has quickly established itself as a key player in the local market. Under Shaun’s visionary leadership, the company expanded beyond Ottawa, launching offices in Toronto and Vancouver. Umber is renowned for delivering exceptional client service and leveraging technology to enhance its real estate practices.
Coming from a family of educators, Shaun is deeply passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. He has embedded this philosophy into Umber’s culture, offering employees a comprehensive training program that equips them to excel in their roles. Beyond his commitment to fostering continuous learning within his company, Shaun has actively engaged with Algonquin College, participating as an industry representative on panels designed to prepare students for the job market. He recognizes the immense value of strengthening partnerships between post-secondary education and the business sector and has worked diligently to promote this relationship.
Shaun graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2009 and a Bachelor of Education in 2010. He was appointed to the Board of Governors on September 29, 2022 and member of the Audit & Risk Management Committee from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2026. Shaun will Chair the Academic & Student Affairs Committee effective September 1, 2026.
Bharat Rudra
Bharat Rudra is a serial entrepreneur, business leader, and computer engineer with over 35 years of experience in business development, management, and growth. His remarkable work and volunteer efforts have left a significant positive impact on the Ottawa community, particularly in the fields of entrepreneurship, the high-tech industry, philanthropy, and community building.
Bharat currently serves as the Managing Director for Canada at Transacta Capital. Prior to this, he held the position of Vice President at 123worx, an Ottawa-based software company. Bharat worked for high-tech firms such as Nortel Networks, Catena Networks, and Computing Devices earlier in his career. He has also worked with government-funded research and development support organizations, including Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) and International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTP Canada). At OCE, Bharat successfully managed multiple funding programs that facilitated the commercialization of academic research in Ontario. During his tenure at ISTP Canada, he led an international R&D funding program aimed at fostering collaborations between Canadian SMEs, academia, and their Indian and Brazilian counterparts for joint research initiatives and subsequent commercialization. Bharat has played a pivotal role in leading several dozen Canadian industry delegations to countries such as India, Brazil, Israel, and China. This encompasses a key organizer of the official delegation led by the Mayor of the City of Ottawa during their visit to India. Bharat has been a co-founder of three high-tech start-ups in Ottawa.
Bharat’s impact extends beyond his professional achievements. As the co-founder, former Chair, and current President of TiE Ottawa, he has significantly contributed to fostering entrepreneurship in the region. Under his guidance, TiE Ottawa has empowered numerous entrepreneurs and successfully launched programs like TiECon Canada, an internationally recognized entrepreneurship conference that facilitates connections between Ottawa’s business leaders and startups with entrepreneurs around North America.
Bharat’s commitment to the community is evident through his involvement with organizations like Dhadkan, where he co-founded the not-for-profit Indo-Canadian organization and served as its former leader. Dhadkan has raised over $10 million for the Ottawa Heart Institute. Additionally, Bharat has held the position of Vice President at the Indo Canada Community Center and has dedicated himself to supporting and empowering Indo-Canadian youth by creating and leading various programs. Bharat was a regular guest for four years on CTV Ottawa’s technology TV program, Tech Now. Bharat spearheaded a project in partnership with a local law firm to commemorate Ottawa’s entrepreneurship. This involved creating a video spotlighting 100 Ottawa entrepreneurs, which was included in the City of Ottawa’s time capsule to mark Canada’s 150th birthday.
Bharat Rudra’s exceptional contributions to the community have been recognized with numerous honours, including the prestigious 2020 Order of Ottawa, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Volunteer Ottawa in 2024, and the 2025 Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement Award celebrating his dedication to making the community a better place for all. He was appointed to the Board of Governors on September 1, 2023, and assumed the role of Vice Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee on September 1, 2025.
Gabrielle Berard
Gabrielle Berard is a public affairs and advocacy professional specializing in health care policy. She is passionate about helping organizations understand how government works to support the alignment of business objectives with political priorities.
Gabrielle leads federal government engagement on behalf of Novo Nordisk Canada, a global health care company based in Denmark dedicated to the development innovative treatments for patients living with serious chronic diseases. In her current role, she advocates for Novo Nordisk in Ottawa to government decision-makers and industry associations. She holds additional responsibility for the development of community partnerships to support the company’s commitment to chronic disease prevention.
Prior to joining Novo Nordisk, Gabrielle spent over a decade working in the fields of government and health policy. As a senior staffer to two federal finance ministers, she provided political advice on a range of health and social policy files to support the development of three federal budgets. Since leaving politics, Gabrielle has built a career in health policy and advocacy, advising and representing professional associations, not-for-profit organizations and private corporations to achieve their government affairs and public policy objectives.
Gabrielle holds a Masters of Public and International Affairs from the University of Ottawa, and an Honours Bachelors of Arts from McGill University. Gabrielle Berard was appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2021, and served as Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026.
Jean-Charles Fahmy
Jean-Charles (JC) Fahmy is a seasoned executive, management advisor and board member, with over 30 years of experience leading high-growth, high-impact technology organizations and guiding complex strategic transformations. He provides executive advisory and management consulting, bringing a disciplined, data-driven approach to helping organizations clarify their strategic direction, unlock value, and accelerate performance.
JC has led multi-million-dollar innovation mandates, managed M&A transactions, launched market-leading products, and steered organizations through periods of significant change across public companies, VC-funded startups, private equity-backed ventures, and national not-for-profits.
A champion of Canadian innovation, JC works in collaboration with government, industry, and ecosystem partners on driving the growth and global competitiveness of Canadian research and innovation toward achieving Canada’s economic, environmental and social goals. JC is former President and CEO of CENGN, where he drove the delivery of the organization’s mission to enable the innovation and adoption of advanced networking technologies in Canada.
JC currently also serves on the Board of Directors of CANARIE. He holds a BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa, and an MBA from McGill University.
He was appointed to the Board of Governors on October 28, 2025 and a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
Jessica Scallen – Support Staff Representative
Jessica Scallen currently serves as a Career Development Specialist within Employee Learning and Development at Algonquin College, where she supports staff through career advising, development planning, and learning initiatives that align individual growth with institutional priorities. In her substantive role as Transfer Credit Specialist, she evaluates prior learning for both domestic and international learners, working collaboratively with students, faculty, and external institutions to ensure decisions are evidence-based, consistent, and transparent.
Jessica brings over a decade of experience as a support staff professional at Algonquin College and currently serves as the support staff representative on the Board of Governors. Her governance contributions are informed by her operational expertise and a strong understanding of academic policy, the student experience, and institutional processes.
Her professional practice reflects a deep commitment to integrity, respect, and effective post-secondary governance. She regularly manages complex student cases, interprets and applies academic policy, and collaborates across departments—engaging academic leadership, faculty, and administrative partners to support informed, transparent decision-making aligned with the College’s strategic goals.
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Algonquin College, and graduate certificates in Victimology and Human Resource Management. She is currently completing a Master of Adult Education at St. Francis Xavier University, demonstrating her commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-informed practice in adult and postsecondary education. Her academic and professional interests include access, inclusion, learner experience, and the development of equitable pathways through education and employment.
Outside of her professional work, Jessica enjoys volunteering in her community, travelling, and spending time with her family. She was appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2026 and a member of the Governance Committee.
John James
Growing up in Toronto’s Scarborough neighbourhood, John developed an interest in people and helping the community at a young age. John obtained a B.A. in Political Science from York University and then embarked on a three-month backpacking tour across Europe. This trip inspired a lifelong love of travel and connecting with people.
In 1995, John joined the RCMP. Over his career as a Mountie, he was posted in British Columbia, Nunavut, Nova Scotia and recently retired at HQ Ottawa. John has varied police experience including general duty, serious crime, crisis negotiation, human trafficking, crime prevention, tactical team, northern service and First Nations policing. John’s work for the RCMP has taken him to every province and territory with the exception of the Yukon.
John brings to the Algonquin College Board of Governors an extensive background in volunteer work. He has held a variety of roles across the country in both frontline volunteering duties and several non-profit boards of directors. Some of the organizations John has served with include the Scarborough Distress Centre, Big Brothers, Pathways to Education, Hospice Care Ottawa, youth softball organizations and several adult literacy organizations in BC, Ontario and Nova Scotia. More recently, John served as the President of the Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre Board and as President of the Canadian Mental Health Association Board, Ottawa Branch. John has served on the National Board of Pathways to Education Canada and served on the Board of Operation Come Home. He currently serves on the Boards of Hospice Care Ottawa and the Shepherds of Good Hope.
John has received several honours including the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, 2016, The Commanding Officer’s Commendation, RCMP, 2015, and The Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire IODE Canada. RCMP National Community Service Award, 2014.
John’s passion is travel, and he has currently backpacked to some 75 countries. When he’s not on the road, John enjoys a quiet existence with his wife and son and their dog, Barley, in his adopted home of Ottawa.
John was appointed to the Board of Governors effective September 1, 2025, and served as a member of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee. Effective September 1, 2026, he was appointed to the Audit and Risk Management Committee.
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Madelaine Thurston
Madelaine Thurston is a Partner at Kelly Santini LLP, where she specializes in real estate, corporate law, and commercial transactions. Madelaine uses her financial acumen and project management skills to complete complex corporate restructurings, secured lending transactions and corporate and commercial real estate acquisitions and sales.
Prior to starting her legal career, Madelaine obtained an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Ottawa, Major in Chemistry and Minor in Criminology. She then obtained her J.D. Common Law from the University of Ottawa in 2014. During her time at the University of Ottawa, Madelaine worked at the Ottawa Hospital as a clerk in several different departments.
A dedicated community supporter, Madelaine is passionate about helping organizations grow and thrive. She has previously served as a director for the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, and currently serves as a director and secretary for the Foundation of Prader-Willi Research Canada. She brings her commitment to excellence, her legal expertise, and a deep understanding of governance to her role on Algonquin College’s Board of Governors.
Madelaine enjoys spending time at her cottage with her young family, which include a 6-year-old daughter, 5-year-old son and 18 month-old girl. All of which keeps her on her toes.
Madelaine was appointed to the Board of Governors effective October 16, 2025, and currently is serving on the Governance Committee and the Academic and Student Affairs Committee.
Mehdi Zahed – Academic Staff Representative
Dr. Mehdi Zahed is an accomplished architect, researcher, and educator with extensive professional and academic experience across Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. He brings a broad, Canada-wide perspective to his work, grounded in a strong commitment to architecture, higher education, sustainability, student success, and community engagement.
Building on extensive industry experience, Dr. Zahed began his academic career at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in 2011, where he received an award for excellence in student learning in 2020. He joined Algonquin College in 2021 as a full-time professor in the architectural programs, contributing as an educator, course writer, and industry-engagement faculty member. In 2024, he received the Award of Excellence in Teaching from the Algonquin College Students’ Association.
Dr. Zahed completed his Ph.D. at the University of Calgary in 2025, with research focused on life-cycle assessment in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. His professional career spans several decades and includes experience in architecture, construction management, leadership, applied research, and post-secondary education in Canada and internationally. His areas of expertise include sustainable building practices, building envelopes, innovative construction systems and materials, Building Information Modelling (BIM), industrial ecology, and whole-building life-cycle assessment.
Dr. Zahed serves on Algonquin College’s Research Ethics Board and has been actively involved with professional and industry organizations, including the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (MRAIC), the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Ottawa Region, the Building Envelope Council Ottawa Region (BECOR), and the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects (ORSA).
Since 2012, he has also supported Skills Ontario and Skills Canada through volunteer involvement in skills competitions and initiatives that promote technical education, student achievement, and career pathways in the skilled professions. This long-standing involvement reflects his commitment to connecting education with industry and creating meaningful opportunities for students to demonstrate and advance their abilities.
Dr. Zahed has served as a reviewer for academic journals in architecture and sustainability and is actively engaged in supporting internationally trained architects in accessing quality training, professional development, and opportunities within the Canadian job market. His academic, professional, and volunteer activities reflect a continuing commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive and accessible opportunities through education.
Mehdi was appointed to the Algonquin College Board of Governors on September 1, 2024, and is a member of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee.
Robert Ntoko – Student Representative
Robert Ntoko is a project management and governance professional with experience supporting structured delivery, compliance processes, and stakeholder coordination across financial services and higher education.
He is a Certified associate in project management (CAPM®) and serves as a full voting member of the Standards Council of Canada’s ISO TC 258 Mirror Committee, contributing to the development of the ISO 21500 series for project, program, and portfolio management. Through this work, he supports the advancement of international governance standards.
Robert currently serves as a Student Ambassador at Pearson Canada, where he has coordinated campus engagement initiatives from initiation to closeout. In this role, he works closely with students, faculty, and internal teams to support learning outcomes and engagement.
His professional experience includes work in Canada’s financial services sector with TD Bank, where he operated within AML and regulatory compliance frameworks, maintained audit ready documentation, and supported coordination across compliance and business teams. Earlier in his career, he worked in retail and financial services in Atlanta, Georgia, where he developed a strong foundation in client service across diverse communities.
Robert is completing a Business Diploma at Algonquin College, where he has maintained Dean’s List standing. He has served as Class Representative from Levels 1 to 4 and is a graduate of the Algonquin Student Leadership Program. These experiences shaped his commitment to student voice and representation.
A passionate linguist, Robert communicates fluently in English and French, with working proficiency in German, and is currently expanding his repertoire with Spanish and Swahili. His global perspective is shaped by experiences across Africa, the United Arab Emirates, Europe, and North America.
Originally from Cameroon and now based in Ottawa, he is motivated by a personal commitment to helping students from diverse backgrounds, including Canadians and internationally educated and newcomer learners, navigate and succeed in post-secondary education.
Robert Ntoko was appointed to the Algonquin College Board of Governors as the Student Representative, effective September 1, 2026, and will serve on the Academic and Student Affairs Committee.
Ted Zeisner
Ted Zeisner has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology, primarily within the higher education sector. After graduating from Concordia University in 2004, Ted held a variety of IT roles at the university, spanning both technical and managerial capacities.
In 2016, Ted returned to his hometown of Ottawa and joined the University of Ottawa Heart Institute during a period of rapid transformation, contributing to major initiatives such as the deployment of a new Health Information System and the construction of a cardiac critical care wing.
In March 2022, Ted transitioned back to higher education, joining Algonquin College as Manager of Endpoint and Audio Visual Support Services within Information Technology Services. He has served on several institutional committees, including the College Space Committee, the Employee Activities Committee, and the Change Management Community of Practice.
Outside of work, Ted enjoys playing music, reading, CrossFit, and spending time with his family. He is passionate about community engagement and believes it is essential to the success and growth of any institution.
Ted was appointed to the Board of Governors on effective February 1, 2026, and serves as a member of the Governance Committee.
Tony Pollard
Tony Pollard served as President of Hotels Canada for 25 years. He founded Green Key Global, the world’s largest hotel energy and environmental rating program. Earlier in his career he was Senior Policy Advisor to the federal Secretary of State and Special Assistant to the federal Minister of Transport. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia University and a Masters in Political Science (Canadian Government and International Politics) from Carleton University.
An award winning writer, Tony Pollard has authored several publications including ‘Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes’ and ‘Green Key-An Overnight Success Eleven Years in the Making’. He was awarded the USA Today Award of Excellence for his publication ‘Hospitality for Chinese Guests’. He has served in an elected capacity with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the International Hotel and Restaurant Association, HR Canada, the Government Relations Institute of Canada and Algonquin College.
Mr. Pollard has been recognized nationally and internationally with awards including the Ordre du Mérite Hôtelier du Quebec, the Pinnacle Award, the Confrérie Internationales Amis de l’Hotellerie et de la Restauration, the Pistilli Environmental Award, the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Award, the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame member and the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Industry Icon Award.
Tony Pollard was appointed to the Algonquin College Board of Governors effective September 1, 2022, and was appointed Vice Chair to the Governance Committee effective September 1, 2023.