Meet Our Board of Directors

Tim Edworthy, CPA, CA

Chair

Tim Edworthy is a tax partner with CBM Chartered Professional Accountants LLP, Hamilton. Tim is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience in advising family owned businesses with respect to tax planning, acquisitions and divestitures, succession planning and remuneration strategies. 

A lifelong Cambridge resident, Tim is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University holding an Honours Bachelor of Economics degree.  Tim has been actively involved in the Cambridge community working with the Cambridge Minor Hockey Association, Cambridge Minor Baseball Association, Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Mike Titizian

Vice Chair

A resident of the local community since 1962, Mike Titizian is currently the President and General Manager of Colson Group Canada Inc. He is heavily involved in his local community through volunteer work, teaching, and giving back.

In this role as President of Colson Group Canada, his responsibilities include positioning the operations for strategic growth and profitability through four distribution facilities across Canada. With over 35 years in the manufacturing industry, he specializes in market and product development strategies to penetrate target markets, global sourcing and supply chain management, and business process improvements to facilitate customer service experience excellence. Prior to entering the private sector, Titizian spent three years working for the Federal Government in Ottawa, Ontario.

In his spare time, Titizian previously worked with youth and adult professionals teaching Operations and Business Marketing at Conestoga College. He has also authored many market-specific articles in various business and industry related publications.

David Coelho

Treasurer

David Coelho, CPA, is a seasoned financial and business leader with a passion for driving continuous improvement across various sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, and services. With a strong background in large multi-national organizations and small to mid-sized companies, David brings a wealth of experience to the table.

As the current Vice President of Finance at Diversco Supply, he leads a dedicated team, spearheading transformative efforts in reporting, analysis, and audit/controls, all while emphasizing the principles of continuous improvement. In addition, David actively contributes to the industry as a Board member of the Canadian Propane Association, where he currently chairs the Finance Committee.  David’s career also includes a successful tenure as Director of Finance at Crawford & Company, where he achieved record profit margins and executed substantial restructuring initiatives. With an extensive track record in financial management, strategic planning, and leadership, David combines technical expertise with a keen sense of urgency and discretion.

Cultivating an active lifestyle, David enjoys golfing, exploring the outdoors, and traveling with his wife, two daughters and dog.

Bernardo Recine

Secretary

Born and raised in Cambridge, Bernardo has lived, worked and volunteered in this fair city throughout his career. Bernardo graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1993 [B.Sc., Statistical Science] and has worked in the Manufacturing sector for the last 30 years. Bernardo has held many Management position with three different companies. During this time, he was awarded 3 different accommodations for his services, one in Quality and the other two as the Top Performer from his employer [who had over 2500 employees at the time] in different years. 

Bernardo has also had vast volunteer experience. He was one of the organizers for Work For A Cure which was a local grass root group that raised funds for local families with kids suffering from Cancer, Cambridge Memorial Hospital, the Canadian Cancer Society, McMaster Children Hospital and Ronald McDonald House for over 15 years. Bernardo is one of the key organizers for the Muscular Dystrophy Canada Walk for Waterloo Region since 2011. He also supports the Fire Fighters of Cambridge annual Boot Drive for over 10 years. Bernardo has also made close to 150 blood and platelets donations to Canadian Blood Services of Canada. He has been recognize for his services by the Canadian Cancer Society, Blood Service of Canada and accepted into the confraternity and conferred the rank of Knight Commander of Grace from Confraternity of St Peter and St Paul for his charitable work,  
  

Bernardo has also been coaching senior Men’s soccer since 2005 where he has won over 10 different championships.  

Along with his business, volunteer and charitable work Bernardo has been completing all these activities dealing with his own Muscular Dystrophy disorder. 

Patrick Gaskin

Hospital President & CEO

Patrick Gaskin is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Patrick started his health administration career over 25 years ago, first working at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto after completing a Masters in Health Administration. In his career, he has worked in both teaching and community hospitals and also has spent time as a health care consultant and planner.

Seventeen years ago, he and his family moved to Waterloo Region where he worked at Grand River Hospital for nine years in various capacities – as a Vice President, then Executive Vice President & Regional VP for Cancer Services and served as Acting President & CEO at a time when the hospital was under provincial supervision.

For 2 years Patrick worked as a Vice President for London Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Health Care. During that time, Patrick completed a Fellowship with the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation, focusing on how to engage hospital leaders in improving performance measurement and management. In 2009, he joined CMH and was appointed President & CEO in 2010.

In his career, Patrick has been asked to support organizations under provincial supervision 5 times. In each of these assignments, Patrick has worked with the senior leaders in improving the hospital’s performance.

Patrick is married to Fiona and they have 3 children.

Bill Conway

Hospital Board Representative

Bill earned a Mechanical Engineering Diploma from Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and is a Project Management Professional with over 25 years of experience in the automation manufacturing industry. 

A Trustees for 8 years on the Board of Trustees for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board representing Cambridge and North Dumfries, served as Chair and Vice-Chair as well as participated on all Board committees. 

As a lifelong resident of Cambridge, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, as well as traveling, playing hockey, biking, lane swimming, yoga and exploring the beautiful trails in Cambridge. 

Bill is also a CMH Board Member, and sits on the Audit Committee and Quality Committee. 

Zuhrah Ahsan

Zuhrah Ahsan is an accomplished executive and transformational leader with over 20 years of experience in operations, sales, and strategic growth across the warehousing, logistics, and supply chain sectors. As President of The Marco Corporation, she has successfully led large-scale organizational transformations, acquisition integrations, and operational turnarounds, consistently delivering measurable results.  

Zuhrah brings to the Board a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement, along with a proven ability to navigate complex business environments. Her leadership is grounded in a global perspective, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.  

She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario and has earned multiple professional designations, including Master Advertising Specialist and Certified Advertising Specialist. . 

Victoria Barroso

Victoria brings a strategic vision to life through innovative marketing and commercialization strategies. With a keen ability to identify and harness opportunities within the life sciences sector, she integrates these elements into comprehensive strategies that drive brand success. Known for her leadership and passion for health sciences, Victoria inspires those around her to think expansively while maintaining a grounded approach in financial and operational realities. Her expertise and credibility make her a valuable voice in decision-making processes, strategic partnerships, and governance. 

Currently, Victoria is a Strategist at Klick Health, the largest independent full-service marketing agency and commercialization partner for life sciences. In her role, she develops and implements strategic initiatives that elevate life sciences brands and bring them to market successfully. Prior to her current position, Victoria served as the Vice President University Affairs for the University Students’ Council (USC) at Western University, one of the largest non-profits in London, ON. There, she played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of post-secondary education during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Victoria holds a Bachelor of Science from Western University and a Master of Management of Innovation from the University of Toronto. She has also completed executive leadership training at the Ivey Academy at Ivey Business School. Her contributions and potential were recognized when she was named YWCA Cambridge’s Young Woman of Distinction in 2016. 

Born and raised in Cambridge, Victoria is eager to give back to her community through her position on the board. She aims to leverage her passion and experience in the non-profit and health science sectors to further the mission of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation. Outside of her professional endeavors, Victoria enjoys volunteering with Special Olympics, participating in group fitness activities, and traveling. 

Eric Bergeron

Eric Bergeron is a Senior Relationship Manager with TD Commercial Bank in Cambridge. Since joining TD in 2015, Eric has helped many local businesses and not-for-profits in the Waterloo Region with customized financing and banking solutions. He is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and community leaders in their growth aspirations.  

Eric has completed a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa, a Master of Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a CFA charterholder.  

Eric has been involved with the Foundation’s Finance Committee as a community member since 2022. Born and raised in Ottawa, Eric has called the Waterloo Region home since 2013. In his spare time, Eric and his fiancé Clare spend their time outdoors, kayaking and hiking.  

Travis Dyk

Travis Dyk is a corporate and estate planning lawyer with experience in not-for-profit governance, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight.  

At Pavey Law LLP, he advises charities and not-for-profits on compliance with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act and has contributed to complex corporate transactions.  

He has served as Treasurer and Board Member for Organized Kaos: Life and Trade, supporting volunteer engagement and funding initiatives and is serving as the Chair-Elect of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Travis brings legal expertise and a commitment to community service to his role on the Board. 

Maria Kyveris

Maria Kyveris, P.Eng, ICD.D, is a seasoned land development executive and licensed real estate professional with over two decades of experience leading complex residential and commercial projects across Ontario.  

As President of MAKEM Developments Inc. and Vice President of PK Homes, she brings deep expertise in project management, regulatory approvals, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Maria has served on several boards, including Tarion, where she contributes to the Audit and Risk and Stakeholder Committees, and previously held leadership roles with the Ontario and Waterloo Region Home Builders’ Associations.  

Her governance experience is complemented by her engineering background and ongoing executive education at the Rotman School of Management. Maria is widely recognized for her leadership, having been nominated multiple times for the RBC Canadian Women of Influence and KW Oktoberfest Women Entrepreneur of the Year awards. 

Piyush Nanda

Piyush Nanda is a Manufacturing Engineering Specialist at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge since 2017. Piyush comes with an extensive volunteer work experience, serving the community in various capacities.

An innovative problem solver, Piyush is highly skilled in leading multiple successful projects in a fast-paced environment. At present, he chairs the Toyota Young Professionals Board, and serves as the Vice President of Cambridge Toastmasters. In 2022, Piyush ran for public office as one of the Ward 2 Councilor candidates in Cambridge, and placed 2^nd behind the incumbent. 

Piyush carries a heart to contribute to the local community, be it serving at the OneRoof Youth Shelter in Kitchener, or handing out care packages to unhoused individuals on the streets in Toronto and Cambridge.

Steven von Konynenburg

Steven has worked in the medical diagnostics field for over 10 years where he has focused primarily on bringing innovation to the laboratory. Steven is a graduate of the University of Guelph, where he received his degree in Biological Sciences with a focus on molecular biology, and went on to pursue further training in bioinformatics. 
 
Through multiple industry roles in customer training, sales, marketing and product management, Steven has gained experience working with the healthcare sector across Canada, and is always focused on putting patients first. 
 
As a newer resident to the Waterloo region Steven is excited to serve in the community and become involved in the Foundation.