Item - 2015.NF5.1

The Facilities and Finance Nominating Panel recommends that:

1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending December 31, 2016 and until successors are appointed:

- Victoria Mancinelli

- Paula Oliveira

2. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Exhibition Place Board of Governors, at pleasure of Council, for a term of office ending November 30, 2018 and until successors are appointed:

- Howard Lichtman

- Mark Teeple

3. City Council direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachments 1, 2, and 3 remain confidential in their entirety as they relate to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Exhibition Place Board.

Candidates' Biographies:

Howard Lichtman

Howard Lichtman is the co-founder of Ethnicity Multicultural Marketing and Advertising and President of the Lightning Group. Prior to this, Howard was Executive VP of Marketing and Communications at Cineplex. Howard received his law degree from Osgood Hall, and his MBA from the Schulich School of Business.

Victoria Mancinelli

Victoria Mancinelli is a resident of Toronto, with a graduate degree in political science from the University of Toronto and a Public Relations Certificate from Humber College. As a public relations professional, Victoria was recognized for her strong communication skills by her current employer, CBIO NOW. As a volunteer leader Victoria supports the United Way and the Down Syndrome Foundation.

Paula Oliveira

Paula Oliveira is the Regional VP for BMO in West Toronto. Known for her collaborative team-building and inspiring coaching techniques, Paula is recognized among BMO's "Best of the Best" and manages 15 branches and 200+ employees. A passionate community-builder, Paula has served on the boards for After Breast Cancer and the Federation of Portuguese-Canadian Business and Professionals.

Mark Teeple

Mark Teeple is a young professional with a background working for some of Toronto's great cultural events, including: The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Pride Toronto and WorldPride 2014.  Mark is currently the Executive Director of the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition.  Mark is an active member of the Nathan Phillips Square Community Advisory Committee, mentors youth, and operates an LGBT-focused business.