Chris Markou is the Director of Estate Planning at BMO Private Wealth. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as a solicitor at Lawrence, Lawrence, Stevenson LLP in Brampton, specializing in Real Estate, Wills, Estates, and Trusts. Chris also ran his own law practice in Etobicoke and served as in-house counsel at a title insurance company in downtown Toronto. In 2019, Chris earned his Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, highlighting his expertise in the field.
Chris has been a member of the BACCF Board of Directors since 2014 and currently serves as the Board Chair. His dedication to the community is evident through his involvement with the Grant Making Committee, where he has seen firsthand the positive impact of supporting charitable projects.
Beyond his professional commitments, Chris is actively involved in community activities, including coaching his children’s sports teams and participating in various community events. His contributions to numerous not-for-profit and charitable organizations demonstrate his commitment to giving back and making a lasting impact.

Jim Firth is a Professional Engineer with 35 years of experience in land development and municipal engineering. Over his career his curiosity has taken him on a path to experience many different markets such as remote First Nation communities, the golf industry, municipal infrastructure expansion and land development engineering. As a Vice President, Jim is a business builder, exploring the next opportunity for growth.
Jim joined to the Board of Directors to lend a Caledon perspective to the BACCF. As a previous President of the Rotary Club of Palgrave (Caledon), Jim saw first hand the need for community service to help others. The Rotary Club partnered with the BACCF on several giving programs and Jim saw this as an extension of community service; “the need to help others never goes away, and most people are looking for ways to help.”
Jim joined the BACCF to offer up good governance and responsible leadership to ensure contributions are properly looked after. Jim looks for any chance to implore others to reach out and help.
Jim and his wife Sam raised their children in Caledon and are avid supporters of the community services in the Town. That support continues by encouraging businesses to contribute to the community through the BACCF and he uses his professional and personal time to mentor the next generation.

Lori Robinson has a long history in the human resources filed including health and safety manager for clients as well as providing training for teams on both federal and provincial government elections for local election districts. Lori has also been a part-time faculty member at Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning for 6 semesters. With over 15 years of community-based fundraising, through various projects, galas and committees, Lori has been a part of raising more than $1.5 million for a number of local organizations.
Lori Robinson is a long standing and proud member of the Zonta Club of Brampton – Caledon (since 1999). She was District 4 governor in the 2016-2018 Biennium and previously served on a number Zonta International committees. She has been privileged to be on the Governors’ Orientation Training team for the last 4 biennium. Lori is the 2026 Zonta International Convention Chair.
Lori and her husband, Garry, have lived in the Caledon area for over 40 years where they raised their two sons. Her family has always supported her community volunteer work and participated in many events. In 2024, Lori was thrilled to add a new title of grandma to twins Caleb and Taylor.

Lloyd Mogul is a Chartered Professional Accountant with industry experience and expertise in both Public Practice and as a Controller for over 42 years. He is currently a Partner at McCarney Group LLP providing assurance, tax and succession planning services to his owner-managed clients.
Lloyd has many years of experience sitting on several boards, including the Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation as well as other nonprofits. His strong belief in giving back to the community is demonstrated by his commitment to the BACCF Board for the last 20 years. When asked why he remains with the Board, Lloyd simply states it is because of the people involved with the Foundation. It provides a tremendous sense of pride to be able to see the good work and positive impact the Foundation has on our communities. Lloyd firmly believes the Board is run with excellent governance and focuses on the issues and needs of the community.
Lloyd enjoys family time with his wife, Donna, his kids and 4 grandchildren. Lloyd’s interests are travel, cycling, photography and golf.

Hannah Bahmanpour is a seasoned legal and human resources executive with over a decade of experience in corporate, real estate, and development law. She currently serves as General Counsel and Head of Human Resources at Almadev Inc., where she advises on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, financing, and acquisitions across Canada and the U.S.
Hannah holds a Juris Doctor, along with advanced credentials from Harvard Law School and York University. Her career spans private practice and in-house counsel roles, including leading complex transactions, managing high-stakes litigation, and aligning company policy with evolving legal frameworks. Prior to her current role, she practiced at Davis Webb LLP, where she advised on land development, municipal law, and commercial matters.
Her dedication to public service is longstanding. Hannah previously worked at the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights in Vienna, conducting research on privacy and data protection. She has also volunteered extensively with Amnesty International, Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview, and served as an auxiliary officer with the Peel Regional Police. She currently volunteers with the Women’s Law Association of Ontario and serves as Director and Chair of the Grant Making Committee at the Brampton & Caledon Community Foundation.
Hannah is passionate about human rights, equity, and building inclusive communities. She is also an avid traveler, cinephile, and soccer enthusiast.

Maria Britto has been in the Real Estate industry since 1985 and is a proud member of the Re/Max Hall of Fame. She specializes in communications, marketing, board governance along with finance and investing within real estate. Over the years, Maria has sat and served as Chair on a number of charitable and government boards, both at the provincial and federal levels, including Chair of the Federal Tribunal for EI and Chair of the Central West Local Integrated Network.
As part of the inaugural planning committee, Maria was an integral part to launching the Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation (then the Brampton and Area Community Foundation). Maria strongly believes in this model: professionally managed funds and distributing the interest earned to support local community charities. For Maria, the community foundation model provides a very safe and successful plan with great impact. Being part of the BACCF, Maria serves alongside professional minded members whose knowledge and expertise has made the Foundation a resounding success.
Along with her husband, enjoys all of the bountiful things life has to offer including art, travel, music, food and friends. Maria is also a sommelier, perfumer and singer, but the role she loves the most is grandmother to her 2 grandchildren.

Don Cumming has had an impressive 40+ years career at TD Bank, holding a number of roles including; roles including Retail Lending, Wealth Management, Corporate Operations, Commercial, Real Estate and Corporate Lending with a Specialty in Auto Dealership Financing. Don has also worked for the City of Brampton within the Department of Economic Development.
His five years as the Director of the Brampton Board of Trade led Don to the Foundation. For Don, it was the Foundation’s model for investing and giving that made volunteering appealing: We can provide support to smaller charities in need and make a significant impact to the community. I like the fact we have little overhead and can maximize the impact of donations, which in turn, supports the greater community. We also can provide a legacy for our Donors that will last for generations.
Now recently retired, Don is looking forward to the next chapter of life, one that includes spending more time with his family and many more rounds of golf.

Elliott Dale has been practicing law in the Greater Toronto area with his main office of Dale Streiman Law since 1971 alongside partners, Fred Streiman and his two daughters, Shana Dale and Amanda Dale, Former partner, Marvi Kurz has since been appointed as a Superior Court of Justice in the Ontario Courts. The firm now has eight lawyers and several paralegals on staff.
Elliott also devotes his time sitting on a number of charitable boards and has acted as an advisor for many churches and synagogues. Elliott has provided council for non-profit organizations on their charitable gifting.
Regarding joining the BACCF, Elliott wanted ‘to give back some of my experience to the communities of Brampton and Caledon and have many clients that involve themselves in donating to charitable causes. I have found my experience on the BACCF Board to be most rewarding and with the comity of other Board members, it is a satisfaction on both a professional and personal level.

Cam Welsh has over 40 years in the financial planning environment, specializing in estate planning along with life & health insurance, also holding a position of a President of Funds Dealer. Cam has Bachelor of Environment Studies degree.
Cam’s testament and dedicated to the BACCF is evident with his 20 (and counting) years of service with the Foundation. Joining the Foundation as a Director in 2005, Cam chaired the Grant Making Committee for several years and has brought on other Directors to join. When asked why he is still with the BACCF, Cam easily responded, “It simply works. The BACCF does good work and I strongly believe in helping the the charitable sector.” His advocacy and volunteerism extends to two other boards, both within the charitable environment.
A longtime Brampton resident, Cam enjoys a good round of golf, especially at the Brampton Golf Club. He also spends his time cycling, reading and playing cards.

James (Jim) Boyd joined the Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation (originally, the Brampton and Area Community Foundation) in June 2004, as Executive Director. Currently, President & CEO of the Foundation, Jim came from a professional background of real estate, banking and imported goods financing.
Jim is proud to be part of the Foundation which has grown to become an established vehicle for philanthropists and donors, as well as an important and reliable funder for charities in the community.
He is a great believer in the personal involvement in charitable causes that a philanthropist or donor can realize through the permanent endowment model of the Foundation; feeling that this opportunity is what puts the Community Foundation in a unique place in the community.
For over 35 years, Jim has both lived and worked in the community, “I am privileged to have met and worked with so many people whose collective life experience and mentorship have made such a positive and important impact on my life, both professionally and personally.”
Jim has a Secondary School Honour Diploma from St. Andrew’s College, as well as Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science from the University of Toronto (Victoria College).

Although Denise Marques joined the Foundation in 2023, her relationship with the BACCF goes back to 2009 as a grant recipient. Denise has witnessed firsthand the impact a grant from the Foundation can have on an organization; and now to be on the other side of the process is a really unique and special position, one she truly takes pride in. “My favorite aspect of my job is getting to know the people who have supported and are supported by the BACCF over the years – from
fund holders, donors, stakeholders to grant recipients and volunteers, I want to know their stories. These stories are what connect us and build thriving communities.”
Denise has nearly 20 years experience working in the arts and culture field, specifically within museums and art galleries. Denise specialized in Donor & Member Relations, Education, Volunteer Coordinator and Special Events.
Born and raised in Brampton, Denise is a wife and mother of three, whose hobbies include driving her kids to their hobbies. Cruising adventures are her family’s vacations of choice.

Kiran is a member of the Wills, Trusts, and Estates Group at Lawrences Lawyers in Brampton, with expertise in estate planning and administration.