Niagara Regional Housing Board of Directors

Niagara Regional Housing is governed by a nine member board of directors with representation from the community and Niagara Regional Council.

2023 - 2027 Strategic Plan

Priorities and goals

Building homes
Ambitiously increase stock and sustainability of affordable rental opportunities
- Increase the number of affordable housing units across Niagara in alignment with the goals of the Housing Master Plan
- Increase revenue streams to support the achievement of Niagara Regional Housing’s Mission
- Maximize assets
- Ensure efficient service delivery
Promoting innovative processes
Focus on sustainable and innovative practices that will reduce maintenance costs, improve operational efficiency and increase neighbourhood compatibility
- Build and maintain high-quality innovative supplier relationships and capabilities
- Improve efficiency and sustainability of new and existing buildings
- Research, develop and implement effective, innovative and efficient delivery of capital programs, asset management plan and maintenance programs
- Enhance IT systems for business continuity and performance
- Implement comprehensive performance measurement system
- Pilot property management services
Creating vibrant communities with our tenants
Enable Niagara Regional Housing to be community-centric, inclusive and responsive, and provide a positive housing experience for our tenants
- Supportive integration of new tenants into housing community
- Deliver innovative partnerships, programs and services to provide responsive tenant support and community engagement
- Ensure efficient and effective response to tenants' requests for support
- Create and support safe, connected and healthy Niagara Regional Housing communities
Establishing good governance
Create an informed board with a shared vision, raising awareness and educating the community about the impact of community housing
- Enhance board expertise
- Advocate for affordable housing in Niagara
- Communicate positive messaging and success stories about Niagara Regional Housing to the community

2025 Meetings

Meetings are 9 a.m. - noon.

Friday, Jan. 17
Friday, Feb. 21
Friday, April 25
Friday, Aug. 15
Thursday, Oct. 23 - Annual General Meeting
Friday, Oct. 24
Friday, Nov. 21

Dates are subject to change.

Quarterly reports

Current membership

Mat Siscoe, Chair - Mayor, St. Catharines
Jeff Jordan, Vice Chair - Mayor, Grimsby
Leanna Villella, Treasurer - Regional Councillor, Welland
Tom Insinna, Secretary - Regional Councillor, Fort Erie
Gary Zalepa, Director - Lord Mayor, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Betty Ann Baker, Director - Welland
David Mole, Director - St. Catharines
Betty-Lou Souter, Director - St. Catharines
Drew Toth, Director - Thorold

Vision and mission

Vision: Niagara is a community where everyone has a safe, secure and affordable home

Mission: Niagara Regional Housing is a leader in providing, supporting and developing community housing opportunities for individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and complementary, inclusive neighbourhoods