At the January Annual General Meeting of the Cataraqui Conservation Full Authority Board, Chair Paul Proderick recognized employees who have hit certain notable milestones in their tenure of service with the organization.
Staff members honoured in 2026 are as follows:
Dianne Doyle - Celebrating 15 years with Cataraqui Conservation
Dianne is a key member of the Communications & Education Team. As Coordinator, Little Cataraqui Creek, Dianne is the face of the Outdoor Centre, public programs and rentals.
Elevated to her current role at the Outdoor Centre in 2018, Dianne runs the weekend public programs, oversees contract staff and looks after rentals and general maintenance of the Outdoor Centre. Dianne also plays an important administrative role with the Education Department and Conservation Lands Department for conservation area permits.
Over the past 15 years Dianne has been a driving force in customer service for the organization and has built strong positive relationships with rental clients and the watershed community. Dianne's enthusiasm and leadership has set a high standard of service for our programs and has also established them as a staple with local residents.
Jim Barber - Celebrating 10 years with Cataraqui Conservation
As communications Coordinator Jim works on numerous communications projects such as social media, content creation, PR writing, event promotion and media release.
As a former journalist and newspaper editor Jim has provided key communications support to the organization and his colleagues over the past ten years. Although only a part-time employee, Jim has grown Cataraqui Conservation's social media presence and created a fun and engaging online connection within our community that has become one of the key ways we interact with watershed residents.
Congratulations Dianne and Jim!
Left to right: Chair Paul Proderick, Dianne Doyle, General Manager David Ellingwood