Don MacKay has transitioned to Chair of the Muskoka District Airport, while former Chair Bud Purves and Robin Garret have accepted new three-year terms as Board members of the Muskoka Airport.
“On behalf of Council, I am so pleased to welcome Don to the role of Chair for the Muskoka Airport Board,” John Klinck, District Chair and ex-officio member of the Muskoka Airport Board. “His wealth of expertise and leadership experience in the Tourism sector, combined with his passion and contributions to the community, make him ideally suited to lead the Board as it moves forward in implementing its Strategic Plan and the Airport’s Master Plan.”
“The Board would like to thank Bud for his invaluable leadership and contributions over the last four years as the inaugural Chair of the Board,’ said Don MacKay, newly elected Chair of the Muskoka Airport Board. “Bud’s governance expertise and executive leadership experience brought tremendous value in guiding discussions and to the development of the Board’s strategic plan.
“I am very honoured to take on the role of Chair as we move into the next chapter in the airport’s growth and evolution,” said MacKay. “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Bud and Robin for continuing as members of the Board. Their industry expertise and experience have been essential to the success of the Board since its formation in 1998.”
Don is a Chartered Accountant and has had significant audit experience as a result of a ten year career at the accounting and consulting firm Deloitte. Don is a long-time Muskoka business owner and resident. Prior to starting the Muskoka Highlands Golf Course, Don spent well over a decade in General Manager and Chief Financial Officer positions in corporations active in the manufacturing, real estate and construction industries in Ontario. Don’s business experience is complemented by his significant experience serving on the boards of numerous national, regional and local not-for-profit organizations.
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