Meet the Board
As well as working as President of the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce, I work as a realtor with Solid Rock Realty. A lot of my work is in Iroquois, Brinston, Williamsburg, Morrisburg and other parts of eastern Ontario. Our real estate company’s head office is in Ottawa, with branch offices in Brockville, Kingston and Toronto. I originally started my real estate career in Morrisburg in 2003 and then worked with the remarkable Jacques Asselin in Iroquois until he retired. I miss working with Jacques, he is an amazing person.
The Chamber is important for helping support, connect and promote the community as a whole as well as the businesses in our area, including our neighbors along the river. As the Chamber of Commerce, we also foster connections and representation with municipal and provincial levels of government to support a strong and healthy local economy. The current board of directors and committee members are very dedicated and pro-active, a fantastic bunch to work with.
One of our famous events is the annual spring Home, Trade and Craft show at the Morrisburg Arena as well as other networking opportunities. I’m really looking forward to our second annual boat cruise along the majestic river this September 4th.
Vice President
Beth Carhart
- Vice-President@southdundaschamber.ca
- Nunniyer Business Accounting Service
Beth Carhart traded the East Coast for Ontario years ago, eventually finding her heart and home in Williamsburg in 2012. She and her partner Tom co-founded Nunniyer Business in 2007, and Beth also started & leads Help Our Homeless, a charity she started to support vulnerable people within her community.
A proud and active member of the community, Beth serves on two Chamber of Commerce boards, the J.W. Macintosh & the Oddfellows Lodge. She is always eager to give back and help others thrive.
Outside of work, you’ll find her cheering on her favorite hockey team, doting on her dog and three cats, or enjoying a quiet moment with Tom.
Loralee Carruthers, a representative of Century 21 Real Estate, serves as the Secretary for the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce. She has been a dedicated member of the Chamber since 2018 and has always believed that the organization is a vital and important part of the community. Its main focus, in her view, is the essential support it provides for all local businesses.
Professionally, Real Estate has always been Loralee’s dream job. She enjoys meeting new people, exploring different properties, and ultimately helping her clients and new friends move into their dream homes.
Kaitlyn Geurkink, representing Baker Tilly Accounting, is the Chamber’s Treasurer. She is dedicated to her role, bringing attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility to her work on the board.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys relaxing with friends and her dog. She often takes walks by the water, watching the ships pass through the St. Lawrence River. Kaitlyn also loves spending time with her friends, savoring dinner drinks on the patio and making the most of life’s simple pleasures.
Board Member
Brad Parks
- Giant Tiger Morrisburg
Brad Parks, representing Giant Tiger Morrisburg, is a dedicated Board Member of the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce.
He has been an integral part of the local community, having lived in South Dundas for 6 years and serving as the owner of the Giant Tiger store in Morrisburg for 8 years, following 6 years of previous employment at the same location. Mr. Parks is proud of his long tenure with the Canadian retailer, having worked for Giant Tiger, which started in Ottawa, Ontario, for thirty years.
Mr. Parks believes the Chamber is critical, especially as the community faces economic uncertainty in the coming years. He is committed to helping businesses come together to survive and flourish, stand united, and find new opportunities for all enterprises in South Dundas to grow and succeed.