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Kathy is a business enthusiast, local supporter, avid reader, concert goer, and a fan of culture and commerce.

Kathy graduated from Western University (Brescia College) with a B.A. in Administrative Office Management Studies. From there, she worked at London Life (now Canada Life) in a variety of corporate roles, leveraging a variety of skills including project management, business process consulting, performance consulting, sales and leadership training program development, business planning, change management and more. From there, Kathy moved to Forum, a global learning organization, where she worked as a relationship manager and senior learning consultant with a leading global accounting firm to support their strategic learning needs. Starting as a volunteer with MainStreet London, Kathy transitioned to working for MainStreet London and the BIA to deliver programs and other member support activities and projects over the past 17 years. Kathy’s volunteer activities include mentoring students at Brescia University College and mentoring newcomers via the Immploy mentoring program at WIL.

Contact Kathy re: accessing incentives that may be available to revitalize downtown buildings, opportunities to bring new businesses and investors to Downtown London and education available to help business owners strengthen their businesses.

Barbara is new to London and joined Downtown London in February 2020. She often spent time in London when she was younger and has enjoyed getting reacquainted with the city. What she loves the most about the downtown is its diversity of commercial and cultural destinations, as well as retail, culinary and entertainment options all within walking distance.

In Barb’s 29 year career, she has worked in diverse roles including technical and scientific, as well as business and Economic Development at the City of Guelph. She is a strong community builder and advocate and has led and implemented a number of strategic plans, marketing and business plans as well as business start-up and mentorship programs.

Early in Barb's career she worked in the agriculture and food industry in research and development at Nabisco and Kraft and was a product developer and industry trainer with Guelph Food Technology Centre at the University of Guelph, before leading their business development division. She held board positions on local business support agencies including BioEnterprise and Business Centre – Guelph-Wellington and volunteered her time on many community committees.

Growing up in Chatham-Kent just outside of Thamesville, Barb left to attain a Bachelor of Applied Science Honours Degree – Consumer Studies from the University of Guelph. She also has a graduate certificate in Leadership from Western University and completed the Economic Development Association of Canada –Level 1 course at the University of Waterloo.

Barb loves being outdoors, taking long walks and hikes and in the spring and summer you will often find her working in her gardens. She enjoys traveling and discovering new places, going to concerts, sporting events and generally being out and about. She is married to Curtis and together they have two adult children, Michael and Laura and two fur babies, Crosby their dog and Izzy their cat.

Manager of Finance & Administration

Vicki enjoys spending time with family and friends and walking her dog Turc. She is an avid hockey fan, and can usually be found cheering on her two children at the arena or as they participate in their various other athletic and musical pursuits.

Vicki holds a BA from Western University, Human Resources Certificate from Fanshawe College as well as her Bookkeeping Certificate, and has almost completed her Accounting Specialty Certificate from Durham College. She has worked in Office Administration for over 20 years with a focus on Finance for approximately the last 15 years.

Contact Vicki re: Downtown Dollars & Budget Questions

Lisa is a native Londoner who is a passionate lifelong supporter of the Downtown.

Lisa brings a diverse viewpoint to her role at the BIA by way of her diverse work history; in retail and retail management with both independent small business and large national chains, extensively as a visual merchandiser and display specialist, has experience in the non-profit sector during her time with the London Homebuilders Association and in both small high net-worth investment firms as well as multinational corporations. Lisa has been employed in the core of London for over 30 years.

As the Placemaking and Public Spaces coordinator Lisa’s role involves implementation of experiences to make the Downtown the most exciting place in the city through partnership with the City of London as well as bringing strong advocacy for business concerns related to outdoor issues.

Contact Lisa with your questions or opportunities regarding the public spaces of Downtown London.

Colleen lives, works, and plays downtown...fully immersing herself in the culture. She is a passionate community builder and never turns down an opportunity to show off some hidden gems in London's downtown. Colleen holds a variety of diplomas and certificates: a Law Clerk diploma from Fanshawe College, a Marketing Management Certificate from Western University, and a Graduate Certificate in Public Relations & Marketing from Fanshawe College. She uses this unique combination of education to bring the best of both worlds to marketing initiatives downtown. Her keen eye for detail from her legal background and a creative mindset from marketing and communications experience make for strong, data driven results. In her spare time, Colleen can be found serving as a member of the Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee, searching for the perfect photo opportunity, or travelling. Colleen walks to-and-from work every day so if you see her out and about downtown don't be afraid to say hello!

Contact her about:
-Downtown London Online Marketplace
-Business Promotion
-Social Media & Other Marketing Vehicles
-Photography & Videography
-Construction Communications
-Business Directory

Louise is a creative writer and editor, an avid runner, and can often be found travelling outside of work.

Louise holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. She began her career in the insurance sector and project administration in the field of construction in Toronto. She has enjoyed hours of community volunteer experience working with seniors in Recreation Therapy.

As the Member Services Representative, Louise is responsible for providing first point of contact support to the membership and community. She has brought her communication skills to storytelling assignments and enjoys meeting and connecting with people.

Contact Louise for general inquiries and membership perks.

Christine grew up on the outskirts of London, but that didn’t stop her from spending almost every day in the downtown (thanks to her awesome chauffeurs --err, parents!). Christine is no stranger to our vibrant Downtown community. She has performed in multiple plays at the Grand Theatre, created over 10 years of London Fringe Festival shows at many downtown venues, and worked in the service industry at a handful of the core’s best bars and nightclubs. You can even find her working many of the weekend festivals in Victoria Park throughout the summer months.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts with an Honours Specialization in Media, Information, and Technoculture from Western University. She is currently working towards a Digital Communications certificate from Western as well. As the Marketing Assistant for Downtown London, Christine is stoked to have a position where she can use her knowledge and creative eye to shed light on London’s hidden gems and family favourites.

“I owe everything I have to my parents’ small business and the community behind it that has kept our family afloat. It seems only natural to continue supporting that community in my career.”

Elyse is a born and raised Londoner with a love for discovering what's new and exciting in her city. She is a Graduate from Kings University at Western with a BA - Honor's Specialization in History and a Minor in English. During her undergrad, she loved spending most of her time downtown studying in coffee shops and discovering new dining experiences with her friends. Not only does she have a great knowledge of downtown, but also an array of customer service skills across multiple fields. With her new position at Downtown London, Elyse is excited to discover some new local treasures and meet some friendly faces in the community.