Sarah is an experienced CEO with over 35 years of career experience, dedicated to driving innovation, excellence, and capacity growth across various industries. She is recognized for her people-centric approach, creativity, and critical thinking skills, making her both a problem-solver and a community connector. With a solid reputation as a mission-driven team leader and strategic thinker, Sarah has successfully implemented award-winning business solutions, resulting in increased revenue and achievement of organizational goals.

Jennifer joins our team having had 10+ years working as a Small Business, and then a Senior Banking Advisor for Scotiabank where she was well-known for the breadth of her knowledge, her dedication to her clients and her award-winning customer service. Jenn also brings years of experience as a small business entrepreneur to the position as a former owner/operator of a year ‘round, farm-to-table, 50-acre orchard near Arkona. Jennifer is excited to bring her solid grounding in banking, loan development and service, and her knowledge of small business operations to bear for our clients.

Natalie is an alum of Community Futures Lambton where she worked as our Business Development Officer providing both business planning and support services to clients as well as loan underwriting support. We are celebrating her return to our team. Natalie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management & Organizational Studies. She has held various positions with the Workplace Group, HRDownloads, the St. Clair Conservation Authority and, most recently, was the Operations Manager for Collide Lounge & Events in Sarnia. Natalie is excited to return to the frontlines of business support services and to put her years of experience at CF and elsewhere to work for our clients.

Ashley joined SLBDC in 2018 and has played a key role in improving operations, strengthening our mission, promoting team cohesion, and connecting with our community through digital channels. With a Digital Marketing Management certification from the University of Toronto and 12 years in finance, Ashley manages our loan portfolio, oversees administration, and handles digital marketing platforms.