Miles Markovic has been a member of the Canadian Forces since 1998 when he joined the Cadet Instructors Cadre (now COATS). During his career he served in various capacities with 150 Squadron, 826 Squadron, 779 Squadron, 713 Squadron and Trenton Air Cadet Summer Training Camp. The focus of his military career has been the ongoing development, guidance and training of local youth. Miles graduated from St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree and the University of Guelph with a Master of Arts degree. All academic research focused on policy, intelligence and espionage in foreign policy decision-making. Miles is excited to join the Board of Banyan Community Services as an additional way to give back to the Hamilton Community.
Yvonne Kaczanowski, CIP, joined the Banyan Board of Directors in 2020. She currently works in the Insurance Industry as a Commercial Lines Underwriter for a Fortune 500 company. Yvonne is in good standing with the Insurance Institute of Canada as a Chartered Insurance Professional, and is currently working towards obtaining her Canadian Risk Management Designation through the Global Risk Management Institute. Yvonne has a passion for humanitarian work, as shown with her current volunteer experience with Hamilton’s homeless shelters, as well as her past in volunteering with animal rescues.
Mark Garcia, CPA is an experienced financial professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Information Technology industry. As VP of Finance at MSP Corp Investment Inc., he is passionate about advancing business systems/processes and financial reporting. Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) focused in Accounting, Audit & Information Technology.
Donnaa has an Honours Degree in Psychology from York University and Certification in Physical, Mental and Developmental Rehabilitation from Seneca College. Her internship with Correctional Service Canada; authoring recommendations to the Parole Board of Canada propelled an interest in the legal field, to advocate for individuals in conflict with the law. She currently works as a Compliance and Quality Assurance Specialist within the private education sector. Donnaa hopes to service vulnerable populations, advance social justice, community empowerment and reintegration efforts.
Dave graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Metallurgy. His career with Dofasco Inc. of Hamilton, now known as Arcelor Mittal Dofasco, spanned 35 years during which time he held a variety of positions in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology. He was appointed Vice President – Manufacturing, a position he held until his retirement. While at Dofasco, Dave served as a Board member and Board Chair of DJ Galvanizing Corporation and as a Board member of DSG Galvanizing Corporation, both joint venture subsidiaries of Dofasco. He also served as the Chair of the Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association and was a member of the Board of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Dave has a lifelong dedication to community through volunteerism as a Board member with St. Joseph’s Hospital (SJH) in Hamilton, the St. Joseph’s Healthcare System (SJHS), and the St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation. He Co-Chaired the “Miracles and Modern Medicine” capital campaign for SJH. Dave also served on various Board committees such as the Governance, Resource, Quality and Mission, Finance, and SJHS’ Philanthropy Committee. Prior to joining Banyan’s Board of Directors, Dave was a member of the Catholic Family Services of Hamilton Board of Directors for five years, holding the role of Board Chair.
Angela has a passion for community service and giving back to her community. A leader in municipal government with over 30 years of experience, Angela’s strengths are in strategic thinking, building relationships and leadership. Angela’s previous volunteer experience involved serving as the President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers (AMCTO).
Called to the Bar of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1994, Jill has a Master of Laws degree specializing in criminal law. Since March 2015 Jill has been an Assistant Crown Counsel (Hamilton and Cayuga). Her achievements include the Reuben Wells Leonard Prize in Sentencing from Queen’s University and the Sher Singh Award in Civil Liberties from the University of Western Ontario. She is an Advisory Committee member of the Lawyer’s Legacy for Children and Fund and past volunteer of Welcome Inn’s Children’s After School Nutrition Program.
