Wayne Hill

Wayne grew up in Kingston and attended Queen’s University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in Education. He worked as a teacher, vice principal and principal at Holy Cross and Regiopolis high schools and was also named to the provincial post of President, Catholic Principals Council of Ontario – a position he retired from in 2016. 

Wayne was a Kingston City Councillor from 2018 until 2022. He sat on or chaired; planning committee, Kingston economic development, Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Kingston Tourism, the downtown business association, the City nomineations committee and the School Pedestrian Safety Committee and acted as Deputy Mayor on numerous occasions. 

Wayne has always been actively involved in the community as a coach and volunteer and has served on numerous local Boards such as the Boys and Girls Club, Children and Family Services and the United Way to name a few. He is married to Catherine, and they have three children and two beautiful grandchildren, Ellie and Gisele.

Peter Kingston

Peter retired in 2014 as a VP at CIBC Wood Gundy, Kingston, where he spent 20 years as an Investment Advisor helping clients reach their financial goals. Peter is a second generation Kingstonian. His Dad was a small business owner and very active in the community. Peter learned from his Dad the importance of giving back to his community. Since his days at Queen’s where he earned his Commerce degree, he has been very active in different not-for-profits to help ensure these organizations thrive. He has chaired the following organizations: St. Lawrence College Foundation, Junior Achievement of Kingston, the Kingston Family YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club of Kingston and Area and is currently the Chair of the Hospice Kingston Capital Campaign to build Kingston’s first residential hospice.

He has been directly involved in raising over $22 million for the above organizations.

His Dad’s building supplies business was located at the corner of Queen and Wellington when that part of Kingston was very much industrial. He is keen and excited to see that location and other key locations in our downtown core get developed. He believes strongly in making sure our downtown core continues to be strong and vibrant. Peter believes it is one of the top 3 small cities in Canada and wants to contribute where he can to ensure that Kingston continues to be a great place for people to live, work, play and retire. Peter believes strongly that we need SMART GROWTH to ensure we have a strong tax base and a community that offers career opportunities. He looks forward to being an advocate for intensification and ensuring that Kingston doesn’t get hollowed out like many other communities.

Judith Pineault

Ten years C-Suite experience with a large multi-national firm prepared Judith to launch Frontline Strategies Inc, a consulting firm specializing in Financial Modelling, KPI development, and Process Management.  During this time, she co-foundered a custom manufacturing firm specializing in design/build industrial process technologies.  As CEO, she led the firm’s business development and financial management, establishing export markets in North America, South America, China, Japan, Morocco & Sweden, including specialties in Instrumentation, Test Equipment, and Movable Bridges.  Having sold the business in 2019, Judith returned to consulting, mentoring start-ups and scale-up enterprises.

 Judith’s governance experience includes: Chair of the Board of Directors, Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Community Futures Eastern Ontario – Investment Review Committee, Sofii Innovation Investment Fund, Synergy Lab – Pioneer Program Introducing International Founders to Business in Canada, Private Enterprise Advisory Boards, Executive Boards and Management Boards, Sport Canada Finance Representative. 

Christine Ray Bratt

Christine Ray-Bratt is the Founder and Owner of Chris James, a premium clothing store in downtown Kingston. She has significant global brand leadership experience, including roles as President (Asia-Pacific) for Trussardi S.p.a, an Italian luxury clothing brand and Deputy General Manager for Goldlion (Far East) Ltd. in Hong Kong. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Sociology from the University of Toronto, as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Ottawa.


Christine is on the Board of Downtown Kingston, and also sits on three committees within this organization. She is also an active member in the Kingston Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Council of Canada.  She believes in the work, leadership and advocacy of SPEAKingston, and brings a unique global perspective that allows her to see beyond boundaries for new ideas and opportunities. Christine looks forward to working with SPEAKingston colleagues to contribute to the growth and future development of Kingston.

Peggy Reid

Peggy Reid owns Reid & Siemonsen Design Group and is a 5th generation member of the Reid family to have operated a small business in Kingston since the 1800s.

Peggy is passionate about Kingston and feels privileged to be a lifelong city resident. She decided early on that her career would be in the family business (Robert Reid Furniture) and began working there immediately after graudating from Queen’s University (Commerce’84).

In 1994, Peggy, her sister Liz, and Mary Lou Siemonsen saw an opportunity to open a new business and began Reid & Siemonsen Design Group. Peggy feels fortunate that the nature of interior design has meant that she has connected with so many people in our community while helping them with their residential and commercial interior design requirements.

Over the years, Peggy has also enjoyed participating in community groups such as the Chamber of Commerce, KEDCO and UHKF. She is now looking forward to being part of SpeaKingston, and hopes that her years of living and owning a small business in our community will help contribute to SpeaKingston’s initiatives, resulting in a vibrant, growing city for years to come.

David Robinson

David Robinson has extensive experience in investment finance, operations, and project management, spanning over a decade. He is recognized for his strong leadership and a consistent commitment to fostering innovation throughout his career.

 As the founder of Fractal Workspace in 2018, David is dedicated to creating cutting-edge work environments. These spaces, designed to promote professional connections, creativity, and a sense of fulfillment, reflect his ongoing commitment to innovation.

David Robinson's diverse professional journey highlights his expertise in finance and real estate development. His strategic vision and innovative solutions position him as a strong presence in the business and entrepreneurship realms, as evidenced by his continuous efforts to reshape the modern workspace landscape through Fractal Workspace.

Pete Sauerbrei

An experienced real estate developer with over 13 years of local real estate experience, Pete Sauerbrei is the President and Co-Founder of City Flats Investment Management, a private equity real estate firm that acquires, develops and operates primarily multi-residential properties. He is also the Principal Owner of Fairway Properties, a portfolio of residential and commercial real estate in Kingston, and a past Board Member of the Cataraqui Golf & Country Club and the Kingston District Golf Association. Pete holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from Eastern Michigan University.

Pete is passionate about ensuring that Kingston is a vibrant, diverse and thriving community, and looks forward to contributing to SPEAKingston’s vision through a collaborative approach to bridging the gap between community groups, the City and the business community.

John Sheridan

John Sheridan is a proud grad of Queen’s University, holding a Masters Degree in Economics. After graduating, he had a successful 35 year business career in Canada, the USA, and Europe. He retired as President & CEO of Ballard Power Systems in 2015 and moved from Vancouver back to Kingston in 2016.

He previously served as President & CEO of Encom plc in the UK and President & COO of Bell Canada. As well, he has been an active community leader in Toronto and Vancouver, serving as Chair of the United Way of Greater Toronto, Governor of Ryerson University, Director of the Canadian Film Centre, Member of the Premier’s Technology Council in B.C., and a Director of the Nature Conservatory Board of B.C. Since moving back to Kingston, John has become actively engaged in the community.

John currently serves on the Boards of Directors of numerous organizations, including Elentra (a Kingston based educational technology company), Payments Canada, the Kingston Economic Development Corporation and The Art Of Courage.  In addition, he serves as Vice-Chair of the Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization

Wanda Williams

Wanda Williams has had a successful career in both sport and education. She joined St Lawrence College as the Assistant Athletics Director in 1984 and then moved into the Director’s position on the Brockville campus a year later, remaining on that campus for 8 years before returning to Kingston. Over her tenure with the college, she advanced within the organization holding various positions, including Training and Development Consultant, Manager of Continuing Education and Corporate Training and completed her career as Director of Student Services (tri-campus) until her retirement in 2016.

During her 33- year career, Wanda was highly involved in her communities, passionate about student development and tirelessly advocated for student rights and responsibilities. She is currently a member of the Cataraqui Golf & Country Club Board of Directors, and also served on the Board of Governors of St. Lawrence College. Provincially, she was a member of many provincial boards and committees, including Ontario College Athletic Association, Provincial Contract Training Association, Coordinating Committee for Disability Issues, Ontario Counsellors Committee and Heads of Student Affairs. Wanda is looking forward to reaching out to share ideas and explore opportunities to further SPEAKingston’s principles.