POLICE SERVICE BOARD

Ron comes from a military background and moved frequently during his formative years.

After graduating from Trenton High School, Ron attended the University of Toronto, graduating in 1966 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Upon graduation from University he served in the Canadian Forces Dental Corps for 5 years. He moved to Cobourg in 1971 and opened a private dental practice which he operated for 30 years.

Ron has always attempted to play an active role, both locally and provincially, for a number of years he volunteered as a soccer coach and swim meet official. In 2011 he received a Volunteer Service Award from the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration in recognition of his work with the Golf Association of Ontario. Ron has in the past and continues to make significant contributions as a 30 year member of The Rotary Club of Cobourg.

Ron has twenty years of experience as a Board member, having served on the Boards of the Northumberland YMCA, the Dalewood Golf Club and currently sits on the Board of The Rotary Club of Cobourg. He also has considerable administrative experience having served as a Tribunal member with the Office of The Commissioner of Review Tribunals for six years, a quasi-judicial body which dealt with Canada Pension Plan Disability and Old Age Security Appeals, a role which required the understanding and administration of complex legislation.

Adam Bureau is a dedicated business owner with 16 years of experience managing Downtown Cobourg. He is currently serving his second term on the council, exhibiting a strong commitment to enhancing the community. In his previous term on council, Adam diligently championed culture and tourism, and he now undertakes the pivotal responsibility of leading protection services, prioritizing the safety and well-being of citizens. Adam has served as a member of the Cobourg Police Services Board since 2023 and will serve as the Vice-Chair for 2024.

Dean always played an active role in the community through membership and directorship of various organizations, including the Rotary Club of Cobourg and the Northumberland Hills Hospital Board. His activities also include 17 years as an elected municipal Councilor for the Town of Cobourg. In this capacity, he served on a broad range of municipal committees including 10 years as council coordinator for the Protection Services portfolio – inclusive of policing.

Dean was the originating Chairperson of the Cobourg Police Services Board, established in 1992. In this capacity he served both local and provincial communities as a Director of the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards. Associated committee work included the Solicitor General Committee for Police Equipment and Chairman of Cobourg’s 911 Implementation Committee. These experiences gave him a deep appreciation, understanding and respect for how policing and safety contribute to the quality of life in our community.

Nicole Beatty is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) who has raised over $30 million for causes worldwide and involved in the creation of three charities and one social enterprise.  She is an active community leader in Northumberland, contributing as an inaugural board member for SONG, co-founding Cultivate Festival, starting 100+ Women Who Care Northumberland and Think Tiny Homes Northumberland, and serving as the volunteer ED for Local Food for Local Good. 

Nicole manages her own consultancy, Capacity for Community, and is a registered coach with Innoweave, a social innovation network funded by the McConnell Foundation.  She specializes in capacity building, strategic and operational planning, leadership training, program design, impact evaluation and fundraising services for charitable and non-profit organizations, social enterprises and other community-minded businesses and professionals. Her sectors of expertise include food security, housing, poverty reduction, healthcare, gender equity, youth empowerment, and arts and culture.

In 2018, Nicole was elected municipal Councillor for her hometown, Cobourg, Ontario, and appointed the Planning and Heritage portfolio. In 2022, Nicole was elected Deputy Mayor.  Nicole is an avid reader and writer, community connector, and loves outdoor adventures, yoga and bicycles. Nicole earned her BA Hons from the University of Ottawa and received a post-graduate certificate from Ryerson University. She is the author of several e-learning modules for CharityVillage and is a delegate for the 2020 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.

Nicole lives in Cobourg with her husband Damien and their adopted dog, Chevy.