Our Board

Reappointed to the Board for a second term in 2024, Jason currently serves as Chair. Jason is the Director of Government Relations for the Labourers International Union of North America both in Sarnia and Windsor. He has also served for three terms as the President of the Sarnia & District Labo0ur Council and was a Director with the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership from 2016-2023. As well, he has served as a Director of the Bluewater Health Foundation, Sarnia Lambton Rebound, and the International Symphony Orchestra.  He is a lifelong resident of Sarnia. 

Appointed to the Board in 2022, Rob serves as the 1st Vice-Chair and is the Chair of the Programs and Services Committee. A serial entrepreneur, Rob is currently the Founder and CEO of The Vensuris Group. He has successfully founded or acquired, scaled, and operated several multi-million-dollar companies across Software as a Service (SaaS), technology and real estate while driving results that matter. Philanthropically minded, Rob strives to grow businesses with impact, disrupting industries with superb innovation and embedding a tried and true proprietary entrepreneurial process. Rob holds a Masters of Science in Sports Administration from Canisius College and a Bachelors of Sport Management from Brock University.

Appointed to the Board of Governors in 2023, and elected 2nd Vice Chair in 2026 Ryan chairs the Finance and Property Committee and sits on the Nomination Committee.  Since 2006, Ryan has held various roles at NOVA Chemicals, now Borouge International, and currently serves as Production and Performance Improvement  Director for the Sarnia Region.  Ryan holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical from McMaster University and enjoys volunteering with the Huron Shores Optimist Club and previously sat on the Lambton College Foundation Board.

Appointed to the Board of Governors in 2024, Jennifer is a member of the Finance and Property Committee. Jennifer is the Director of Human Resources and Life Safety  serving as the Internal Administrative Staff Governor. Before joining the College in 2022, Jennifer worked at Woodstock Hospital as the Director of Human Resources & Health and Safety. Jennifer was a member of the 100 Women Who Care Club in Sarnia and enjoys travelling. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Windsor and has completed her MBA in Consultant Leadership at the University of Fredericton.  As well, Jennifer holds  Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations (2025) from Osgoode Hall Law School, as well as the  University of British Columbia Certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (2023), and holds a CHRL (Certified Human Resource Leader) designation in good standing with the HRPA (Human Resources Professional Association). 

Re-elected and re-appointed to the Board of Governors for a second term in 2025, Beth Ann is a member of the Program and Services Committee. Beth Ann is a Communications faculty member at Lambton College serving as the Internal Academic Governor.  Beth Ann joined Lambton College as an adjunct professor in 2001. She took a full-time position in 2008.  Beth Ann has been active in the college community in a variety of capacities including Chair, Research Ethics Board; Coordinator of English and International;  Program Quality Assurance Lead; and a one year secondment to Learning Innovation and Online Education followed by an additional year as the Director of Quality Assurance in which she led our College Quality Assurance Audit Process (CCAAP).  Currently, Beth Ann is the chair of the College Advisory Council and an officer with OPSEU Local 125.  Beth Ann holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education from Redeemer University.  Additionally, she holds a Masters of Education from Western University. 

Appointed to the Board of Governors in 2026, Ada Partridge serves as a member of the Finance and Property Committee.  Ada is the Senior Business Coordinator for Lambton College's Fire School, where she supports the administration and operations of one of Canada's leading industrial fire and emergency response training facilities. Since joining Lambton College in 2007, Ada has held a variety of roles across the College, gaining extensive experience in academic administration, operations, and client service.   Ada holds an Office Administration - Executive diploma from Lambton College and a Broadcast Media Arts certificate from Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she serves as Treasurer of the Parent Council at her stepchildren's school. In her spare time, Ada enjoys reading, cooking, spending time at the family cottage, and exploring the outdoors with her dog, Ellie.

Christopher Sennema, also known as Luke, a second-year Mechanical Technician-Industrial Maintenance (Millwright) student, was elected as the Student Governor and serves on the Finance and Property Committee. Luke is a graduate of Western University where he achieved an Honors Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Physiology/Pathology. After graduating, he decided to pursue a career in the skilled trades and began working and gaining experience in construction, landscaping, food service, and renovation, resulting in studying MTIM at Lambton College. Luke is from Strathroy, Ontario, and regularly volunteers his labour in his community where needed.   

Appointed to the Board of Governors in 2023, Jane Mathews serves on the Programs and Services Committee. Jane has been with Bluewater Health since 1990, beginning as a staff nurse, moving to leaderships roles and is the Vice President Operations, Chief Nursing Executive as well Jane is an adjunct Professor, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Western University.  Jane is a graduate of Lambton College’s Nursing program and has continued her education now holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice: Executive Leadership degree from Post University, Waterbury, Connecticut, a Masters of Science Nursing: Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership degree and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, American Sentinel University, Colorado. Jane is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is a current member serving on the College of Nurses Discipline and Fitness to Practice committees and is a past Board member of the Canadian Mental Health Association - Lambton Kent Branch.

Re-appointed to the Board of Governors in 2026, Daniella Mancusi serves on the Programs and Services Committee. Daniella is an Ontario Certified Teacher and is a principal for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board at St Patrick's Catholic High School. Prior to becoming principal Daniella was a classroom teacher and system level consultant for fifteen years. Daniella holds a Master of International Education from Charles Sturt University, as well as a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Windsor, and lastly, holds the Ontario Principal’s Council Supervisory Officer qualifications. Daniella is now serving her second term as the President of the local association of the Catholic Principal Council of Ontario. As well, she is the Vice-President of the Huron Lakers Basketball Association.

Appointed to the Board of Governors in 2024, Tim currently serves on the Finance and Property committee. Tim is the Branch Manager for TD Canada Trust, Petrolia. He has over 10 years of experience on non-profit boards, most recently appointed to the Inn of the Good Shepherd Board. Tim holds Several Financial certificates and is a graduate of George Brown College with a diploma in Retail Management.

Appointed to the Board in 2026, Doug Hatch serves on the Finance and Property Committee. In 2015, Doug founded Vital Industrial Solutions, a company focused on advancing innovative technologies within petrochemical facilities worldwide. As President and CEO, Doug brings deep expertise across the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, and power generation sectors. Doug is also a dedicated community leader, volunteering his time through coaching and serving on industry boards, including the Sarnia Lambton Industrial Alliance. He holds an honours bachelor's in business administration and a master's in business administration (finance) from Brock University, and a bachelor's in economics from University of Western Ontario. In addition, Doug has earned Professional Certificates in Contract Negotiation and Project Management from Mount Royal College.