President
Dean Perrin
New Think Strategies
Email Dean
(905) 431-3219

After serving for a year as director on the Newcastle Chamber, Dean moved to the position of president. He resides in Newcastle with his family. He is president of New Think Strategies that offers: Complete Business Training and Consulting Services; Business and Personal Coach; Seminars; Facilitation; True Colors; Keynote Speaker; Presentation and Speaker Training.

Past President
Dwight Hickson
Financial Security Advisor
Email Dwight
(905) 987-5372

Dwight has been an active member of the Newcastle BIA for a number of years, and also as a chamber director. He is serving as past president after a two year term as president. Dwight and his wife Deria are financial security advisors with Freedom 55 Financial and operate their own office on Mill Street South here in Newcastle.

Vice-President
Greg Lewis
State Farm Insurance
Email Greg
(905) 987-1221

Greg owns the local State Farm Insurance & Financial Services in Newcastle and has been a member of the chamber of commerce since 2007. Greg is also actively involved with the Newcastle BIA. Greg and his family live and work in Newcastle and firmly support the local community.

Secretary
Deria Hickson
Financial Security Advisor
Email Deria
(905) 987-5372

Deria is serving her eighth year of an ongoing term as Chamber secretary, and is a very welcome addition to the team. Deria and her husband Dwight Hickson, also a Chamber director, are financial security advisors with Freedom 55 Financial and operate their own office on King Ave. in Newcastle.

Treasurer
Donna Eastwood
Email Donna
(905) 987-2095

Donna is serving her fourth year as Treasurer for the Newcastle Chamber. She was a Board of Director for the Clarington Board of Trade and served 2 years as their Vice-President. For nine years, Donna was a co-owner of The UPS Store in Bowmanville. Now she has returned to school to further her education as a Legal Administrative Assistant and looks forward to a new and rewarding career. Donna also helps manage The Village Print Shop which is in Newcastle and has lived in the village for 12 years.

Director
Rob Kloosterman
Freedom 55 Financial
Email Rob
(905) 831-3600 ext 372

Since joining the Chamber a few years ago, Rob has served on the Board as a Director, including a successful term as president. He is now serving the second year of a two-year term as Past President. As well as his work as a Financial Adviser with Freedom 55 Financial, he has his own DJ Service, Smooth Sounds.

Director of Membership
Howie Haslett
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.
Email Howie
(905) 668-4327

Howie joined the Newcastle Chamber in 2008 and is currently the Membership Director. He is an Independent Associate with PPL Legal Care of Canada Corp.

Director of Marketing
Sandra Cousins
PPL Legal Care of Canada Corp. - Synergies Group
Email Sandra
(905) 263-8152

Director of Public Relations
Jane Black
Curves - Courtice and Bowmanville
Email Jane
(905) 987-5184

Director of Communication
Chris Sissons
CMS Integration
Email Chris
(905) 926-1692

Chris serves as the webmaster for the Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce website and took up the position of director in 2010. His company, CMS Integration, does website development for businesses in the Clarington area.