Bill Fisch, B. Comm, L.L.B.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The Regional Municipality of York
BORN: April 30, 1949
EDUCATION: L.L.B., Osgoode Hall Law School, 1974
Bachelor of Commerce, Queen's University, 1971
PROFESSIONAL Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
EXPERIENCE: The Regional Municipality of York (1997 to present)
Ex-officio member of all Regional Committees
(1997 to present)
Chair, Rapid Transit Board (2002 to present)
Member, York Regional Police Services Board
(1995 to present)
Board Member, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Board Member, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Past Member, Metrolinx (formerly Greater Toronto
Transportation Authority)
(2006 to 2009)
Past Member, GO Transit Board (1997 to 2006)
Past Chair, Regional Chairs and Single Tier Mayors
York Regional Councillor, Markham (1994-1997)
Markham Councillor, Ward 7 (1988-1994)
Lawyer practising in Thornhill, Ontario (1976 to 1997) |
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PERSONAL: Married since 1971 to wife, Tova Fisch (Retired Principal, Toronto District School Board)
Children – David, age 35 and Karen, age 31
HOBBIES: Interests include: family time, golf, reading, travel
COMMUNITY Hosted Annual Chairman's Charity Classic Golf Tournament (1998 to present)
LEADERSHIP: Charities supported include: Children's Safety Village of York Region
Richmond Hill Crosby Park for the disabled
Alzheimer's Society of York Region
Ontario Special Olympics
York Region Abuse Program
Hill House Hospice
S'port For Kids Foundation
Chair of the York Region United Way Building Industry Luncheon (2007, 2006, 2002, 1999)
PERSONALITY: Chairman Fisch is a results-oriented leader with a proven track record of bringing people and organizations together to address important community needs. A team builder with an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of services provided by all levels of government, Chairman Fisch is known for his ability to develop partnerships.
In his fourth term as the Region's Chairman and CEO, Chairman Fisch continues to be a driving force behind the Region's award-winning Viva Rapid Transit system, in addition to two TTC subway expansions into York Region. He is a sought-after speaker at municipal and international conferences. His visionary plans in the area of municipal service delivery and his ability to establish clear and concise policies have resulted in the introduction of new, innovative programs for the citizens of York Region.
While increasing service delivery levels, Chairman Fisch continues to enhance the Region's position as one of the best places in Ontario to live, work, play and visit.
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