Stephen Reid joins the Ontario Produce Marketing Association after a long career in progressively senior association executive roles as the director of marketing, public Affairs and member services at the Ontario Medical Association, as the executive director at the Pharmacist’s Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and most recently, as executive director at the Police Association of Ontario.

Stephen has led or worked within teams on several pieces of legislation/regulations such as the Police Services Act, presumptive coverage for first responders and expanded scopes of practice for pharmacists. Stephen is also proud of his contribution as senior director for merchant marketing at MasterCard Canada that resulted in several key strategic partnerships with many high-profile brands such as WestJet, SportsChek, Fairmont Hotels, President’s Choice Financial and Canadian Tire.

An enthusiastic skier and recreational hockey player, Stephen is currently working towards completing a part-time PhD in communications and government relations.

His appointment is effective Monday, February 28, 2022.

Source:  Ontario Produce Marketing