Administration Office

10 Washburn Drive, Unit 2
Kitchener, Ontario
N2R 1S2

[p] 519-894-0581
[f] 519-894-6935
[e] info@owlchildcare.org







                                                    

     

The information below provides an explanation of the roles of the senior management and accounting team members. Should you have a concern, you may contact the appropriate indivdiual directly or use our Contact Us page. 

Senior Management Team

 

Lori Prospero, CAE
Executive Director

As the senior-most staff person, the Executive Director (ED) works in partnership with the Board of Directors to establish policy and set the direction (i.e., strategic plan) for Owl and supports the Board in fulfilling its governance role.  The ED provides leadership and manages the development, implementation and evaluation of Owl's programs and services in a manner consistent with Owl's mission, values, beliefs and guiding principles.

[p] 519-894-0581, ext. 102
[e] lprospero@owlchildcare.org

   

 

Kris Parsons, RECE
Director of Operations

The Director of Operations (DO) takes the lead on Human Resources practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture to emphasize empowerment, quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. As a key member of the senior management team, the DO provides input and recommendations to the ED on the overall management of Owl's programs and services and is the Acting ED when she is absent. 

 

[p] 519-894-0581, ext. 103
[e] kparsons@owlchildcare.org

         

 

Accounting Team 

Marietta Glass, CMA
Controller

The Controller is a resource to the senior management team and a member of the Board's Finance committee. She is responsible for preparing realistic budgets and ensures that financial reporting is accurate and produced efficiently. The Controller simplifies, interprets and communicates financial matters effectively. She liaises with financial professionals and our auditors to ensure Owl is meeting applicable standards and in line with regulations.

[p] 519-894-0581, ext. 104
[e] mglass@owlchildcare.org

   

 

Brenda Kennedy
Finance & Admin Coordinator

The Finance & Admin Coordinator (FAC) is responsible for customer invoicing and administration of bi-weekly payroll and related functions (i.e., benefits).  The FAC works closely with the Accounts Coordinator on accounts payable and accounts receivable. Additionally, she serves as a coordinator of licensing procedures and related issues through communication with the applicable Ministry and the Executive Director.

 

[p] 519-894-0581, ext. 105
[e] bkennedy@owlchildcare.org

         

Dianne Levasseur
Accounts Coordinator

The Accounts Coordinator is responsible for data entry and monthly reconciliations of financial transactions including trial balance and preparation draft financial statements. She is responsible for the daily operations of the Accounts Payable and specific Accounts Receivable functions (e.g., collections).  The Accounts Coordinator provides support to the management team and the FAC, in all areas of overlapping responsibilities and provide additional data as required.

[p] 519-894-0581, ext. 101
[e] dlevasseur@owlchildcare.org