Our Team

Mark was elected President of the Police Association of Ontario in 2021 and was re-elected for a second term in 2024. He is an accomplished leader, recognized for advocating and advancing the rights, interests, and well-being of Ontario’s police personnel. 

Mark joined the Police Association of Ontario Board of Directors as a Uniform Director in 2014, serving for seven years, including five as Board Chair. He has contributed to several significant initiatives, including serving on the Thunder Bay Expert Panel, the Ontario Police Arbitration Commission, and as Co-Chair of the Section 21 Advisory Committee. Mark’s dedication to member wellness and mental health is evident through his role on the Canada Beyond the Blue Awards Committee. 

Mark’s passion for labour relations stems from his local police association in Brantford, Ontario. He served as Vice President of the Brantford Police Association from 2012 to 2015 and as President from 2015 to 2021. 

Beginning his policing career in 2005 with the Brantford Police Service, Mark has held various roles, including frontline patrol, high school resource officer, and collision reconstructionist. At the time of his election to the Police Association of Ontario, he was a frontline patrol sergeant. 

Outside of work, Mark is a proud father of two young boys. In his free time, he coaches U11 rep baseball and has been a basketball referee for over 25 years, officiating at local, OCAA, and USport games at the provincial and national levels. 

Tim has been a dedicated law enforcement professional since February 2000, serving as a police constable with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. With a solid educational background in Law & Security from Fanshawe College and Political Science from Western University, Tim has gained extensive experience across various patrol, investigative, and support roles. 

In December 2013, Tim joined the Waterloo Regional Police Association as a Uniform Director. His leadership capabilities quickly became apparent, leading to his election as Treasurer and later as Vice President in 2014. Tim was the first elected full-time Vice President in 2017, representing both uniform and civilian members on critical matters such as contract negotiations, discipline, WSIB, Civilian Job Evaluation and Return to Work Programs, promotions, and health and safety issues. He has been an integral part of the lead bargaining team for three collective agreements. 

In May 2019, Tim was elected to the Police Association of Ontario Board of Directors, where he served as Zone 2 Director. Currently, in his second elected term, Tim holds the position of Chair of the Board. Additionally, in September 2021, he was appointed as the Police Association of Ontario’s representative on the Ontario Police Arbitration and Adjudication Commission (OPAAC). 

Tim is committed to professional development, demonstrated by his completion of the Police Association of Ontario’s “Representative Excellence Level 3” program and participation in various workshops, conferences, and lobbying efforts. He has also completed the Executive Leadership Program at the Telfer School of Management and the Executive Program in Governance, Risk, and Financial Literacy at the Rotman School of Management, equipping him with vital skills for effective member representation and engagement.

Matt Jotham is currently serving in his 29th year with the Guelph Police Service. He began his career in 1995 as a civilian member, working as a custodian, and attended the Ontario Police College in 2000. After successfully transitioning into a uniform position, Matt spent most of his career on the front lines, including roles in Traffic, Uniform Patrol, and as “Officer Matt” in the School Resource Officer program. He currently serves as a Constable in Uniform Patrol. 

Throughout his policing career, Matt has dedicated over 25 years to serving the members of the Guelph Police Association (GPA). He was a Director on the GPA Board for 10 years (1998-2008) before becoming President in 2009, a role he held for 12 years. In 2021, although he decided not to seek re-election as President, he was elected by the GPA membership as Treasurer, a position he is now in his 4th year of holding. 

On a provincial level, Matt has contributed to several committees within the Police Association of Ontario, including the Police Association of Ontario Governance Committee, Police Association of Ontario Finance Committee, Police Association of Ontario Human Resources Committee, and currently serves on the Police Association of Ontario Pensions Committee. He was elected as a Police Association of Ontario Uniform Director in 2022 and as Police Association of Ontario Treasurer in 2024. 

Matt is a recipient of the 25-year Harry DeJong pin for long-time Association service and was recently honored as the Guelph Police Service Member of the Year. He takes great pride in representing the interests of Ontario’s sworn and civilian police personnel. 

Mike began his career with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in 1998 after earning a degree in Political Science from Carleton University. Over the years, he served in various detachments across Ontario, including Barrie, where he currently resides. 

Mike’s dedication to the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) began soon after his hiring, quickly rising to become a branch president—a role he held for a decade. Known for his relentless advocacy, Mike earned a reputation as a tireless champion for his members, leading to his position as a Director on the provincial board. 

In 2015, Mike successfully campaigned for a seat on the OPPA Provincial Board of Directors, where he managed multiple portfolios. Notably, his terms as Vice President and President of the Ontario Police Memorial Foundation were significant, as he forged lasting connections with the families of fallen officers. 

In 2023, Mike was elected to the Police Association of Ontario Board after the OPPA rejoined the Association, drawing on 26 years of policing and extensive association experience. He is currently assigned to Zone 3 and sits on several Police Association of Ontario committees. 

Anne’s introduction to Association work came through former Belleville Police Association President John Walker, under whom she served as Civilian Director. Anne credits John’s dedication as a mentor for her initial years of service. 

Anne served as the Civilian Director for the Belleville Police Association for several years before stepping away in the mid-2000s. In 2012, she was asked to complete a six-month term as Vice-President and has continued in that role for over a decade. Additionally, Anne is the Funds Administrator for the Police Association Co-operative Assistance Plan (PACAP). 

In 2022, Anne joined the Ontario Police Association Board of Directors as one of two Civilian Directors. She has served on both the HR and Mental Health committees and was recognized with the Harry DeJong award for Association Service that same year. 

Anne considers serving as a Police Association Executive, both locally in Belleville and provincially, one of her proudest achievements. She views her role in guiding and representing members as a humbling honour. 

Anne has worked for the Belleville Police Service since 1989. She has been married since 1990, and she and her husband have two adult children and two grandchildren. 

Born and raised in Kingston, Ontario, Cam began his policing career with Kingston Police in 2002. Over the years, he has served in Patrol, the Tactical Unit, Criminal Investigations, Major Crime, and the Court Office. Currently, he is the Staff Sergeant of the CORE Unit, overseeing the Community Response Unit and Traffic Unit. His extensive policing and leadership experience informs his contributions to the Police Association of Ontario Board, where he has played a key role in transitions like the CSPA and initiatives in recruitment, retention, and member wellness. 

Cameron has 13 years of executive-level police association experience, starting with the Kingston Police Association (KPA) Board in 2012 as a Sworn Director. He served as KPA President from 2016-2021 before shifting focus to his duties with the Police Association of Ontario Board, where he was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023. 

Known for his hands-on approach, Cameron’s experience in collective bargaining, grievances, member wellness, and more has given him a deep understanding of member issues. He led the KPA, with Police Association of Ontario’s assistance, in initiating one of the first member surveys, which led to significant changes within the police organization. 

Cameron is committed to supporting the Police Association of Ontario President, the Board, and the membership, ensuring the Police Association of Ontario continues to advocate for the rights and working conditions of all Civilian and Sworn members across Ontario.