Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Mr. Steve Peters as the new Chair of the OGVG. Mr. Peters replaces Mr. George Gilvesy, who advised the Board that he would not be renewing his appointment after his term ending October 31, 2024.
Rick Mastronardi, Vice Chair of District 1 said: "Steve's experience at the municipal and provincial level will provide the necessary support OGVG needs to advance our sector's interests in an effective and positive manner."
Steve comes to the OGVG as a lifelong resident of St. Thomas who has been actively involved in his community for over 35 years. He is serving a second term as a Councillor for St. Thomas but also served as Mayor between 1991 and 1999. From 1999-2011 he was the Member of Provincial Parliament for Elgin Middlesex London, including the portfolio of Minister of Agriculture and Food and Minister of Labour. In 2007, he was elected by his members to serve as the nonpartisan Speaker of the Ontario Legislature until 2011.
Kevin Safrance, Vice Chair of District 2 said: "Finding a replacement for George has been a tireless process as we look to his successor to continue the progress and success in the greenhouse sector."
Steve is the former Executive Director of Food and Beverage Ontario, and Manager of a Farm Market and Bakery that provided learning opportunities for clients of the Canadian Mental Health Association. He also is a regular volunteer for the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank that his partner Karen manages. Steve will take over as the new OGVG Chair effective November 1, 2024.
For more information:
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
www.ogvg.com