Bill is a Real Estate Sales Representative with Exit First North Realty in Barrie serving clients throughout Simcoe County. He is also president and owner of

P G Bell Porcelain Inc. This company provides steel porcelain panels for architectural projects and steel porcelain signs to clients, both government and private, throughout North America. During his long business career and before coming to Barrie in 2010. Bill was president of a number of  companies in Canada and the United States. During those years he served as a director on many corporate, industry and government boards. Bill strongly believes in giving back to the community and especially helping those in need. In addition to being a director on the New Path Foundation Board, he is also a member of the Rotary Club of Barrie.

Paul Pratt was in the Banking business for 40 years, with extensive experience in Commercial Lending. He has held numerous management positions and retired in 2016 as a Senior Manager of Commercial Banking with Scotiabank. Presently, Paul works part time as a Mortgage Agent with Verico Allendale Mortgage Services.   Paul has lived and worked in Barrie since 1996. He is married with two children and three grandchildren.  In addition to his volunteer work with New Path Foundation, Paul is President of the Barrie Probus Club.

Bill received his Bachelor of Honours of Arts in Business Administration from University York 1970-74. He started a retail plumbing business in 1975 developing it into a franchise chain of 13 stores in southern Ontario.  In 1982, after the death of his father, Bill, along with his family and a Board of Directors, became President of Barrie Supply, a regional wholesaler of plumbing, electrical and heating products. The company was later sold in 1989.

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In 1993, in search of adventure, Bill moved to Providenciales in the undeveloped British protectorate of the Turks & Caicos Islands; just south of the Bahamas.  Bill and his partner built a design and advertising business. Marathon Design created identities and marketing material for private banks, law firms, real estate companies, local Airlines and luxury condominiums.  It also managed the sales of the Yellow Pages and a major travel magazine.

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Bill also acted as the Executive Director of the British lead, Financial Services Commission Marketing committee. He organized conferences across Canada with the Governor, the Prime Minister and local practitioners to promote the tax free jurisdiction.

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After 17 years in the tropics Bill decided to retire and return to Barrie to look after members of his family. He rejoined the Rotary Club of Barrie, and was invited to serve on the Boards of several not for profit organizations.

Betty Ann is one of the newest members of the New Path Foundation Board and is happy to serve in support of child and youth mental health initiatives. Born into the home of Salvation Army Officers (Pastors) Betty Ann learned from an early age that people mattered and giving was important. Betty Ann went to Seminary in 1971 and was ordained in 1973.  Both she and her husband are ordained pastors.  Through her work in Seminary, she and her husband have lived in many places including Gananoque, Bowmanville, Toronto, the Maritime Provinces, Hamilton, London and Vancouver.  They were also stationed in Germany at the Canadian Military Base and also lived in Bahamas and Bermuda.  Betty Ann also worked, on behalf of the Government, with refugees from Cuba and Haiti.  All of these stints involved helping others from families of war, homeless, unwed mothers, suicide, addiction, seniors and victims of natural disasters (tsunamis, hurricanes, forest fires, etc.).

She has been involved in many community Boards including Social Issues Committee, Ethics Board, Audit Board, Education Board, Executive Leadership.

Betty Ann retired 6 years ago and continues to be active in the community.  She works for Golden Years at Home part time and is in charge of the Community Care Program at her church.  She has been on the Clergy team at RVH, sits on the Spiritual Care Committee and on the Emergency Preparedness Committee.  These have been positive experiences for Betty Ann that she cherishes.   Betty Ann also conducts services at The Waterford, Amica, Simcoe Terrace and Victoria Village and many on the Specialized Seniors Floor at RVH.  She is also on the Palliative Care Team at Victoria Village as a support to the Chaplain.

Betty Ann is an active member of the Rotary Club of Barrie, where she has been the Director of the Community Service Committee.  She is also Vice-President of The Barrie-Huronia Probus Club and has also volunteered at the Bayside Mission.     

Joe has a degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and a BA (Economics) degree from Western University in London, Ontario.

Joe began his professional career practicing law and then became President of Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) Inc., now headquartered in Innisfil.  

During the 24 years Joe was President of JJE, the company was recognized as a Canada’s 50 Best Managed Company and JJE achieved exponential growth in all key categories leading ultimately to JJE’s successful sale to a US-based publicly-traded company in 2016.   Most importantly, Joe was fortunate to be associated with a wonderful team of colleagues during this time.

Recently joining a new firm and true to his entrepreneurial spirit, Joe is now the Vice President of Investment for a Canadian-based Family Office.

Joe has been enthusiastically volunteering throughout his life.  Whether serving on various charitable organizations’ boards or coaching minor league sports, he is passionate about supporting teams to reach their goals. 

Joe’s spouse, Erin, is an anesthetist at RVH.  They proudly live in Midhurst with their three children.  In addition to spending time with his family, Joe’s past times continue to include playing hockey, coaching hockey and playing bass guitar in a garage band. 

Joe was recognized as one of Canada’s Top-40 Under-40 Leaders by the distinguished National Post / Queen’s University program. 

Lauren McNair is a Real Estate Sales Representative at Squarefoot Commercial Group in Barrie, Ontario.  She supports clients in Simcoe County. A graduate from the University of Guelph, she holds a Degree in Psychology, as well as a Real Estate License from Humber College, and a CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) certification (in progress).  

This will be Lauren’s first role on a volunteer board. She wishes to dedicate a portion of her time and energy to supporting the community. Lauren’s mother was previously Vice-Chair of New Path, and Lauren is excited to be following in her footsteps.

Lisa is a life long resident of Barrie save for 5 years in Toronto while pursuing her university degree. She has experience working in a CA firm, in commercial lending, and was involved in a successful high end retail endeavour for 12 years. Later in life she came back to the accounting field, and has run her own firm for the last 14 years. She has been in involved in the Barrie Rotary club, and past member of the Board of Directors. She enjoy humanitarian endeavours, and giving back in ways that make the best use of her skill set.

She has a grown son who lives on his own. She loves animals of all kinds,  and has a passion for eating well and keeping active, the outdoors, gardening, entertaining, and enjoying the company of her diverse group of friends.