Board of Directors
William B. Jones
Board Chair
“I was born in the Town of Sandwich on July 27th, 1930. I attended Western Public School for 6 years. I attended Sandwich High School (Forster) and graduated in 1947. On April 19, 1952, I married Shirley Hedrick. She passed away on November 4, 2007. My 2 biggest employers were Chrysler’s where I spent 14 1/2 years, 12 of them in the Data Processing Dept. In 1969, I went to St. Clair College where I worked until my retirement in 1993. I taught Computer Studies in the School of Business. We became the proud parents of 3 children, a boy and 2 girls. In 1972, I received a BA in Psychology/Sociology for the University of Windsor. In 1974 I received my MBA from Indiana Northern University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I have spent many years as a volunteer in various organizations. Some are United Way, 32 years; Teen Health Centre, 9 years; St. John’s Cemetery, over 40 years and Sandwich Teen Action Group for a few years. I sit on 3 other boards and am the observer to the Board of Governors for the College Retirees Association. I sing in the choir at St. John’s Anglican Church and have written the works for about 18. anthems which our choir performs at Christmas, Easter and Remembrance Day. I play golf and have worked as a volunteer at Pointe West Golf Course for 26 years. I am 90 years old and attribute it to keeping busy and involved.”
Adam Gellman
Treasurer
Adam grew up near the West End of Windsor and has been aware of STAG and its impact for years. After working as a summer student with John years back, it was great for him to join the board later in life when the time was right, and with skills and time to offer the organization. He started off helping to coach STAG basketball for a few years and has now shifted to treasury duties, which aligns with his accounting career choice. Adam loves working with youth knowing that they will always be the future, and always be a great cause.
Keith Simison
Recording Secretary
Retired - STAG Board Member for the past 20 years.
John Elliot
Executive Director
Hired as a Program Coordinator in Sept 1993
Currently the Executive Director
My life work and passion has always been to work with youth.
Mike Ducharme
Board Member
Mike is a retired police officer with the Windsor Police Service (30 years). He has been involved with the STAG for the past 25 years and board member for 5 years. Mike has coached kids of all ages in basketball, baseball and lacrosse. Mike is presently a certified basketball official, and most of all enjoys helping and mentoring our youth.
Ben Irwin
Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Angela Thompson
Board Member
Advocating Young Minds
Angela started working with STAG through the creation of the Advocating Young Minds after-school program over 6 years ago. Since this time, Angela has grown her involvement at STAG through joining the board, as the Program Coordinator for AYM and various other capacities. Beyond STAG, she works as a Social Worker in the community. Angela loves working with children and youth and is thankful to be involved in the work STAG does for the young people and families of the west end community.
Brad Smalls
Board Member
STAG Elite Basketball
Bio coming soon.
Monsur Elahi
Board Member
Monsur Elahi is a new board member at the STAG. He is proudly married and has two beautiful daughters. Monsur graduated from the The University of Windsor with a BA minor in Economics and Accounting. Monsur is currently enrolled in On-line Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigations from Algonquin College, Ottawa. Monsur owns and operates year-round accounting and income tax services since 2010.
Monsur is very passionate about helping seniors and low-income adults with their income tax returns and ensure all seniors and adults receive all the government benefits and credits they are entitled to.
Toni Soldevilla
Board Member
Toni Soldevilla, also known as Antonina Sciacca (birth name), was born and raised in Windsor by Sicilian parents who migrated to Canada in 1950. Toni decided to continue her education while raising her teenage son and graduated from St. Clair College as a Child and Youth Worker in 1990. Her CYW program work placement at New Beginnings landed her a permanent position where she has performed several roles over the years. In 1993, Toni was introduced to STAG and worked in partnership with John Elliot to collaborate programs between New Beginnings and STAG. Toni’s passion to work with local youth has provided her with a 30-year career, currently as a Provincial Youth Outreach Worker specializing in youth at risk. Toni proudly joined STAG’s Board in January 2020 and truly believes and supports its programs and philosophy: Respect Yourself. Respect Others. Besides pride in her professional career and her association with STAG,
Toni’s son and daughter-in-law blessed her with two amazing
grandchildren who keep her on her toes.
Heng Yeang
Board Member
Current board member and STAG alumni. Grew up and went to school in the west end (General Brock and J.L. Forster). Graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelors in Engineering and currently an Engineering Supervisor at General Motors. A strong advocate of team sports and using it to promote teamwork, discipline, self confidence, lifelong learning and growth for our youth.
Phil West
Board Member
Phil was a longtime resident and homeowner in the west end, before moving to Tecumseh in 2019. He is married to Sherrelle and they have two amazing daughters. Phil is a University of Windsor graduate with a Bachelor in Psychology and a Master's degree in Social Work. He is a registered social worker and child psychotherapist currently working for the French-Catholic school board, and Phil is committed to building resilience in our youth.
Chinda Kong
Board Member
Bio coming soon.
Margherita Sciacca
Board Member