Board of Directors

Dan Levesque is a former Ontario Provincial Police officer; he retired as a Staff Sergeant in charge of the Greenstone OPP detachment. During his 31 years of police service, he specialized in mediation and crisis intervention. He has firsthand knowledge of the socioeconomic challenges affecting the residents of Northwestern Ontario, including First Nation communities. Mr. Levesque is currently Board Chair of the Greenstone Victim Services and vice-chair of the Board of the Brain Injury Services of Northern Ontario. He has been a Board member of the Superior-Greenstone Association for Community Living since 2010. He is also a former member of the North West Local Health Integration Network Board of Directors where he served for six years in the positions of Board member, Vice-Chair and Interim Board Chair. Dan resides in Geraldton with his wife, Guylene.

I am Deb Harris Shallow and I have lived in Dorion for 47 years. I am a business owner and Municipal Councillor. I have been a member of many volunteer boards and committees over the years.

I have a deep interest in the developmental services sector as my two daughters are members of SGACL. I am committed to working toward the growth and modernization of our association to help improve the lives of those we serve.

My name is Ann-Marie Cartwright. I am a 58 year old store owner, dog lover and mother of one (with Special Needs). I'm on the board because it's important to me that all people have a home and too many people are overlooked by society because they can't look after themselves so they need advocates.

Darryl Lorek likes to attend the meetings because they make him feel important and he enjoys listening to everything that goes on there. Darryl really enjoys suntanning, swimming, listening to music and doing crafts. 

Jay Lucas is currently the Information Technology Services Coordinator for the Superior-Greenstone District School Board with a history of Living in Nipigon, Marathon, Geraldton and Thunder Bay.  Jay has volunteered as a director for the North of Superior Health Care Group, Greenstone Family Health Team, and is the Chair of the Board for the Nipigon District Hospital and Family Health Team. He volunteers his time for several other non-health related municipal, regional, and provincial committees.  Previously, Jay was a board member for SGACL while living in Geraldton and has now returned to our board in the Spring of 2023, after settling into home in Nipigon.  Jay feels it's important volunteer in our communities and help people enjoy living in our region. 

Born and raised in Thunder Bay. Staff physician at Nipigon District Memorial Hospital. 15 years experience in Non-Profit Board Governance. If I'm not working in my various health care roles, you'll find me in my garage building or fixing something.