Our Team

Al is a Partner with Thomson Rogers after joining the firm in 2003. His area of practice focuses on municipal law, environmental approvals, land use planning and expropriation. Prior to joining Thomson Rogers Al was Associate Corporate Counsel for the City of Hamilton. He was a member of the Board of Directors of York University’s Alumni Board for several years prior to joining the Board at Cedar Centre.

Jason is a detective in the Special Victims Unit at York Regional Police. He has been with the organization for over 19 years.

Lisa is the Executive Director, Advancement at the University of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto. She has 25 years of experience in the field of advancement including progressive leadership roles at York University. Lisa has served as a past member on the Friends of Killarney Park board and the AFP Greater Toronto Ethics Resources Committee. She also is past Chair of the York Cares Campaign at York University, in support of United Way.

Mayor Hackson is the sixth mayor of East Gwillimbury since 1970, and the second woman to hold this position. She represents the Town on York Region Council and is a member of the Region’s Newcomer Inclusion Table, Housing Affordability Task Force and Housing York. Prior to choosing a career in municipal politics, Virginia spent 30 years in municipal management. It was upon retirement that she turned her focus to community service and in 2001 was elected as Town Councillor.