Previous to her employment with the Chamber in 1996, Gail was a long-time employee in the financial industry. Gail believes in continued volunteer involvement and lifelong education. Volunteering as a member business led to a Board of Director position with the Chamber where she first hand noted the benefits to business - so much so, it sparked interest when the opportunity came for the position of President & CEO.
Gail is a Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Chamber Executives of Ontario and Director on the Board of Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada and Ontario Chamber of Commerce. She was awarded the James Gordon Carnegie Award in 2018, selected by peers for her mentoring and contributions to the Chamber executives and organization.
Gail actively participates on the Chatham-Kent Community Leaders Cabinet as Co-Chair of the Employment Action Team. She Co-Chaired the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Advisory Group of the CK Economic Recovery Task Force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gail has provided a voice on the municipal Business License Review Committee, Customer Service Review Task Force and Capitol Theatre RFP Committee. Gail continues to provide opinion on the Municipal Council Remuneration Committee, as well as many other initiatives as they arise. She has volunteered and contributed to numerous community groups and organizations including participation with the inaugural ‘Positivity Day in CK’ Steering Committee, and is a Past Director of the Board and was Chair of the Building Committee with the new YMCA of Chatham-Kent. For many years, Gail was a member of Rotary and now enjoys being a ‘freelance’ volunteer where she can.
As a lifelong resident of Chatham-Kent, Gail is very happy enjoying all that the Municipality provides. The lifestyle, cost of living, amenities of waters, trails and landscapes and the relaxed, stress free travel times makes it easy to appreciate Chatham-Kent for all it offers. Gail has 3 life philosophies 1. Work hard, and have fun doing so. 2. Mistakes are made only by those who try. 3. Believe - in yourself, your community, your passions…
Sarah is a lifelong resident of Chatham-Kent, raised in beautiful Mitchell’s Bay. After high school Sarah attended and graduated from St. Clair College, Thames Campus receiving an Office Administration Executive Diploma in 2007.
She has been employed with the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce since 2008 as Administrative Assistant to the President & CEO. Previous to the Chamber, Sarah assisted L&R Renovations in administration. Sarah was a long time employee with Country View Golf Course and, on occasion, still assists at the course, now known as Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club.
Grande Pointe is home to Sarah along with her spouse, Steve St. Pierre, and their daughter, Scarlette. When she is not chasing a little one around, she enjoys walking the Chatham-Kent trails, enjoying time with friends and family and even finding time for a few good rounds of golf!
Sarah is a believer in giving back to the community as she volunteers much of her time with Pretty in Pink, a group of ladies working together to raise funds for the Chatham-Kent Hospice.
Sarah has a diverse background, including her work for large corporate, private companies and the National Health Services and Government in Scotland. Her work experience covers many aspects, from small business operations through to government policy and more. Sarah came from the UK to Canada in 2018 on a temporary work placement and has resided in Chatham-Kent since that time. While on work placement she met her now husband, a lifelong resident of Chatham-Kent and a local small business owner. Sarah quickly committed to the Chatham-Kent area and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Chatham-Kent Victim Services. Sarah has two sons, one who joined her living in the Erie Beach area and another remaining in Scotland.
