Board of Directors

Craig has 30 years of manufacturing knowledge, from shop floor to P&L responsibilities. In 2019, Craig started his own consulting business for manufacturers, in order to help small and medium businesses thrive and stay current to the many challenges that confront business owners in 2024. Craig has spent years on various boards over the years, from local CAS agencies, to IDRA in Huron. Craig and his wife spend quite a bit of time at their place in Huron, with the goal of retirement there in a few years.

“Yerusalem Berhane, RCIC (R519180) is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and employers through Canada’s immigration system. She is the founder of Berhane Immigration and Settlement Services Inc., where she works closely with clients to navigate complex immigration pathways with clarity, integrity, and practical guidance.

Mike Miller, CSP
| Health & Safety Executive | Strategic Risk Leader

Mike Miller brings over 25 years of cross-border leadership experience in health, safety, and environmental management across high-risk sectors including nuclear, construction, service, and manufacturing. He is currently Corporate Safety and Quality Manager at Montgomery Industrial Services as well as 7GEN Industrial Services and currently services on the strategic planning and committee for the Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance Board.

A Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Mike has successfully led safety strategy and compliance initiatives for major organizations earning industry recognition for his role in achieving zero lost-time injuries as well as overall injury and illness reductions on complex projects.

As a seasoned executive, Mike developed and implemented behavioral safety programs, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, and served as a lead auditor for COR, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems. His strategic insights and collaborative approach have consistently driven cultural transformation and operational excellence.
Mike is a respected mentor, certified trainer, and contributor to regulatory best practices, with a proven ability to align safety leadership with corporate governance goals.

Nicholas Manglal-Lan brings a robust background in community development, strategic communications, and youth empowerment to his various leadership roles.

Currently, Nicholas serves as the BIA Coordinator for the Municipality of North Perth, actively fostering economic vitality and developing effective strategic initiatives for the region. This role builds upon his previous experience as Interim Executive Director of Launch Pad Youth Skills & Technology Centre, where he gained a profound understanding of the pivotal role non-profits play in community building and the transformative power of youth-focused missions. Deeply committed to rural community growth, his unwavering goal is to leverage his expertise to foster a more prosperous and inclusive future for the communities he serves.

In addition to his municipal work, Nicholas sits as a Board Director for Bruce Grey Mentorship (BGM) in Hanover. BGM operates as a growing model of Big Brothers Big Sisters, dedicated to ensuring the highest possible quality of life for youth in the community. Nicholas is particularly proud to contribute to this board, bringing an understanding of labour market prosperity that stems from deep research on the matter, ensuring his career efforts align with future opportunities for the communities they serve.

Academically, Nicholas holds a degree in Media Marketing and Technology from the University of Guelph and a diploma in Strategic Communications from Humber College. He has further strengthened his expertise with the completion of a certificate in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) from Lambton College.

Kitty Hawkrigg is a workforce development and human resources professional with extensive experience in leadership, employment services, community engagement, and organizational development. Her career has included roles in banking, workforce planning, post-secondary education, and consulting, where she has supported individuals, employers, and community organizations in achieving sustainable growth and success. As a Board Member of the Four County Labour Market Planning Board, Kitty is committed to strengthening workforce participation, supporting rural Ontario communities, and fostering partnerships between employers, educators, and community organizations. She is particularly passionate about advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals, promoting inclusive workplaces, and helping remove barriers to meaningful participation in the workforce. Kitty brings a practical, people-centred perspective to addressing labour market challenges and creating opportunities that benefit both individuals and communities.

Cristin O'Sullivan is a Disability Awareness Trainer with the Ontario Disability Employment Network, where she works with businesses across Ontario to build disability inclusion into their workplaces. Her practical focus is on helping employers understand accessible hiring, retention, and accommodations, while linking inclusion to their business ROI.
Cristin brings more than twenty years in the social services sector, including over eight years leading a team and coordinating employment programming across multiple funding streams. That background gives her working knowledge of how employment services, funders, and employers connect on the ground in rural and small-urban communities.
Cristin lives in Grey County, with partnership roots across Grey-Bruce-Huron-Perth. She currently sits on the Georgian College CICE Program Advisory Committee, the Hanover District Hospital Project SEARCH steering committee, Grey Bruce Healthy Communities Partnership, and the Grey Bruce Local Immigration Partnership Council.
Cristin is interested in joining the board to strengthen how accessibility is reflected in local labour market planning, and to support the board in embedding it throughout its next strategic plan.
Outside of work, Cristin is a mother to one biological child and four stepchildren and is happily welcoming grandbabies. She is a living liver donor and competes in the Canada and World Transplant Games.

Karen currently works as a Staff Representative at the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), and is a member of the Ontario Public Service Staff Union (OPSSU). Previously, she worked as a Program Assistant at the Grey Bruce Health for 20 years, and had been an active member of OPSEU for almost that long. She has been active with the Grey Bruce Labour Council since 2014.

Shannon McGavin is the Founder and Director of The Well Youth Hubs and a lifelong resident of rural Huron County. She is a strong advocate for rural wellness, with a particular focus on improving access to support for young people ages 12 to 25 across Huron, Perth, Grey, and Bruce counties. Before founding The Well Youth Hubs, Shannon spent 20 years in education as a teacher and school administrator. Her professional experience, combined with her lived experience as a caregiver, has shaped her commitment to creating accessible, coordinated, youth-friendly services close to home. Shannon leads partnerships with youth, families, schools, service providers, municipalities, healthcare organizations, and community leaders to reduce barriers and strengthen pathways to care. She is a strong advocate for integrated youth services and for ensuring rural voices are represented in health system planning. Shannon also serves on the Ontario Minister of Health’s Patient, Family and Caregiver Advisory Council, contributes to the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions through its Family Advisory Council and Quality Standards Advisory Council supporting Levels of Care development, and works with the Huron Perth and Area Ontario Health Team to strengthen patient, family, and caregiver expertise in local health system planning.