Our Organization

Our Organization

The John Howard Society of Ontario has grown to include 19 local offices made up of over 700 staff and 750 volunteers. Together with the other provincial and territorial offices, we are a proud member organization of the John Howard Society of Canada.

The JHSO is accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for excellence in fundraising, financial accountability and transparency, governance, management and volunteer involvement.

Our Roles

The John Howard Society of Ontario performs two complementary functions. The Centre of Research & Policy provides cutting-edge non-partisan research, evidence-based programming, policy development, and educational material. In addition, we provide administrative support to assist our local offices across Ontario provide critical programs and services.

Our Board

The Board of Directors of the John Howard Society of Ontario consists of 27 community member volunteers from across Ontario. Of this group, eight are “directors at large” and the remaining 19 represent each of our local offices to ensure their unique needs are addressed. Our Board follows the Carver model of governance and meets four times per year with committee meetings interspersed throughout.

Executive Committee

Ron Cuthbert
Chair

Rob MacLellan
Vice-Chair

Hermon Mayers
Treasurer

Christina Ninham
Secretary

Jean LeDrew-Metcalfe
Executive Committee Member-at-large

Pauline Wainwright
Executive Committee Member-at-large

Jennifer Rooke
Executive Committee Member-at-large

Bruce Simpson
Past President

The John Howard Society of Ontario is accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program for excellence in fundraising, financial accountability and transparency, governance, management and volunteer involvement.