Advisory Board

Smart Commute Central York is proud to have an Advisory Board comprised of individuals who reflect the business community, our funding partners and experts in the field of transportation demand management. The Advisory Board’s key role is to ensure the success of the program, both strategically and financially, by providing leadership and guidance. A minimum of three meetings are held each year. 

Chair: Doug Peters, General Manager, Upper Canada Mall

Adrian Barker, Director, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

Caroline Berryman, Marketing Coordinator, York Region

Councillor Larry Blight, Town of Newmarket

Rob Chaggares, Rumley & Chaggares Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation

Loy Cheah, Manager Transportation Planning, York Region

William Choi, Service Planner, YRT/Viva

Richard Hui, Program Manager, Transportation Planning, York Region

Dr. Sheila Keber, Director, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

Michael Koolhaas, Human Resources Advisor, Southlake Regional Health Centre

Pat Lusink, Business Manager, Smart Commute Central York

Asher Mercer, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, York Region

Pat Porth, Director, East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce

Debra Scott, President & CEO, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

Mayor Tony Van Bynen, Town of Newmarket

Cindy Wackett, Corporate Project Consultant, Town of Newmarket