Cheryl was born and raised "at the Shed" in Puslinch Ontario. Although growing up on the farm made her a farm girl, she is also a serial entrepreneur as well as someone who appreciates the urban landscape.

Cheryl attended Guelph University and found her career path in automotive focusing on software, consulting, public speaking and creating new solutions across the globe.  Previously she also has been in the fashion, hospitality, jewelry, restaurants and hotel businesses.

Cheryl has a passion for intergenerational learning and learning by doing. She prides herself in passing down learned experience to the many children she has raised through adoptions, birth, and stepparenting.

Cheryl is a collector of cars, antique stuff to be made into art, aspiring stage actor, flutist, equestrian in days gone by, avid concert and live theater goer, and traveller.

David is the Chair of Puslinch Men’s Shed, Co-Chair of Ontario and an advisor to the national organization. He has a 40 year + career as a financial services vendor, coach and mentor, including a tenured directorship at the Seniors focused Home Equity Bank pioneering the Canadian Home Income Plan (CHIP) program.

His mission is to grow sustainable Men’s Sheds into vibrant, intergenerational, community-focused hubs of activity, camaraderie, connection - never forgetting the power of fun and laughter.

Pat spent most of her working days in an office environment as an administrator, receptionist and manager, who enjoys people and challenges. She has also worked as a volunteer with many charity organizations, and continues to enjoy working with an enthusiastic team in positive community outreach services. She has developed a wide network of community contacts and friends.

She is now enjoying her retirement years now doing what she loves most, riding her motorcycle around Ontario’s beautiful countryside with her partner. She also loves spending time with family, especially grandchildren.

John was raised in Edmonton later relocating and graduating from Western University Medical School where he met his wife and became a father of two.

John subspecialized in Geriatric Medicine which lead him to practice at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for 20 years. During his down time, he enjoys mountain biking, lawn and garden maintenance, and attempting home repair.

He joins Men’s Shed to learn new skills with friendly like-minded people in a supportive environment.

Stephanie joins the Board with over a decade of experience in strategic growth and cost management finance.
When she isn’t crunching numbers she is enjoying her time on her farm property, taking a walk on nature trails, and spending time with her close family and friends.

Stephanie also sits on the Board for her local hospice and volunteers through The Canadian Cancer Society.