Since retirement from the railroad in 2007, Ken has been active in several volunteer positions in the local community and beyond, including the past 11 years as a director on the board of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation. There he has held the positions of Vice-Chairperson 2009-2010, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2010-2012 and Secretary 2012-2019.
I have a degree in chemistry from the University of Rome, Italy and a degree in photography from Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario.
Over the years I gained work experience in various fields such as gases, polymers, manufacturing and Investigations. I have organized and managed analytical laboratories. I have been part of accident investigations as well as safety and quality audits.
I have volunteered for several years with the Alliston Scouts both as leader and as part of the group committee. I have also taken part to large scouting events as First Aid volunteer in Ontario.
I am fluent in Italian, French and English.
I enjoy reading printed books of science fiction, history and Asterix. I like to travel and I like to take pictures to transform them digitally. I like golf, pickleball and as much as I can be a fan for the Toronto Maple Leaf and the Blue Jays.
If you are passionate about promoting the Arts in our community and would like to learn what is involved in being a SSAC Board Director, please contact SSAC President Ken Burns at k.burns@southsimcoeartscouncil.com.