Sean Simpson, Campaign Chair
Sean Simpson is a pharmacist and owner of two Simpson’s Pharmasave locations in Niagara on the Lake. Sean graduated from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto and has an honours degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from Western University. He also completed a Fellowship in Nutritional and Metabolic Medicine with the Metabolic Medicine Institute affiliated with the University of South Florida school of medicine.
Sean has served as Chair of the Ontario Pharmacists Association, and was also a director with the Canadian Pharmacists Association. He is an active member of the board of the United Way of Niagara and the Niagara Angel Network. Sean lives in Niagara on the Lake with his wife Stephanie, and children, Natalie and Luke.
Mona Babin, Campaign Director
Mona moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake with her husband Rob in 2015. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Niagara Historical Society from 2017-2024, 4 years as Treasurer and 3 years as President. While looking for a place to retire, Rob and Mona considered several locations in Ontario, and settled on this pretty little town. Niagara-on-the-Lake has endless stories, beautiful sights, a high-quality arts and culture offering, and a generous and kind community. For Mona, it’s all about the stories. And that’s why she’s so passionate about the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. She continues to be involved as the Director of the fundraising campaign to make sure those stories are told.
Graham Bailey, Campaign Director
Having always been drawn to Niagara’s allure, I became a resident in 1999. After three decades of international business experience, retirement provided me the opportunity for more personal travel. Travelling the world and immersing myself in diverse cultures and historical narratives further solidified my appreciation for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rich cultural heritage. NOTL’s history extends beyond the Town’s borders, encompassing the broader narrative of Canada. This history is of paramount importance and should be preserved and shared with future generations. The Museum serves as the ideal platform for this endeavour. The Expansion Project will provide the Museum with the necessary and enhanced space to effectively safeguard our history for generations to come.
David Sanderson, Cabinet Member
My wife Dinah and I began coming to Niagara on the Lake over 30 years ago. We always dreamed of one day owning a home in this history rich community. Our goal was to buy a home of historical significance in the heart of Old Town. After years of searching and several unsuccessful attempts, we purchased William Kirby's Home in 2014. In 2024, we made the decision to have William Kirby's Home historically designated.
The Niagara region is a focal point in Canada's history. The people and events that helped shape this area were important contributors to this country's history and cultural identity. Sadly, as time passes, we risk losing artifacts, architecture, and the contributions and memories of those that came before us. Canadian history and its preservation is important to me. As a volunteer, my goal is to help the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum preserve and expand the heritage and beauty of Niagara-on-the-Lake and connect people with the past.
When I’m not enjoying the beauty of Niagara on the Lake, I work as a Senior Portfolio Manager for a large Canadian wealth management firm.
David Servos, Cabinet Member
David is the 7th generation born and raised in Niagara following the settling of his Loyalist 5x Great-Grandfather Daniel Servos who was a Captain during the Amercian Revolution. The NOTL Museum has over 400 artefacts from the Servos family and is considered to be one of the largest Loyalist collections in Canada. Members of the Servos family helped establish the NOTL Museum and have served on its Board for generations.
David is excited to continue the family legacy and help with the much-needed expansion and renovation project that will see the importance of the Museum continue to grow to serve the community with new accessible space for more programs and exhibits. The artefacts and stories the Museum holds are important to be shared for generations to come.
After leaving the Niagara Region as a student, David is happy to have returned home in 2020 with his partner. He is currently the Senior Director for SHARP Canada and also volunteers his time for the City of Niagara Falls Municipal Heritage Committee, is the current Vice President of the Col. John Butler (Niagara) Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada, and enjoyed being a lead volunteer planning and executing the Niagara 2022 Summer Games.
Susan May Wery, Board Chair
Susan was born and raised in the Niagara Region and has lived in various locations around Canada. She worked in the medical device industry and retired from a senior leadership position at GE HealthCare 18 months ago. About 4 years ago, her husband, Joe, and her decided to return to the Niagara Region and have been very happy living in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
In 2023, Susan was approached by the museum to support the NOTL Museum Capital Campaign efforts and to coordinate and organize the Capital Campaign Events. This gave her a unique view into the museum expansion strategy. In October of 2024, she took on the position of Chair of the NOTL Museum board and, in addition to her other responsibilities, has made supporting the Capital expansion fundraising efforts a top priority.
Her driving force is to ensure we bring more to the community through improving the museum’s accessibility and expanding its programming to ensure our community and visitors can see and hear how this mighty town has played a major role in the development of Canada’s history and heritage.
Jamie Knight, Board Member
Jamie Knight is a Senior Parter in the law firm Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, working out of both the Hamilton and Toronto offices. He has 40 years of experience representing management in labour and employment law.
In recognition of his work as a litigator and as employment counsel, Jamie was named by Best Lawyers as the Lawyer of the Year, Labour and Employment Law in Hamilton for 2024, 2023 and 2019. He was named the Canadian HR Reporter 2017 Employment Lawyer of the Year, as selected by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Jamie is also a Fellow of the American College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, a former member of the Board of Directors and President of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, and the President of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Rotary Club.
Jamie has authored or co-authored some 20 publications for human resources professionals and lawyers, most of them in multiple editions. These include the Employment Litigation Manual, Halsbury’s Laws of Canada: Labour, and Accommodation in the Workplace, as well as several Quick Reference guides to key labour and employment legislation. Jamie also has authored Guides to Effective Human Resources Management in both Union and Non-Union Workplaces, and co-authored Investigating Harassment in the Workplace.
Jamie has travelled widely, including to sub-Saharan Africa, where Jamie and his wife Betty have been involved with Canadian charities working in local partnerships to improve education, child care, and micro-finance opportunities for women and disabled persons.