The board of directors guides the work of the community association. Board members meet on the second Wednesday of every month (except July and August), either virtually or in-person depending on the circumstances. Board meetings include updates from the local city councillors, and subcommittees of the board. Local organizations like the Ottawa Public Library also provide information about ongoing activities in our community. The board oversee the budget of the association, coordinates with other community associations in Ottawa and determines and communicates positions of the association on issues affecting our community, and a variety of current city affairs. New members are elected to the board at the Annual General Meeting held in October.

If you are interested in joining the board or attending a board meeting, please email communications@riverviewparkca.com.

If you are interested in getting involved in ways other than joining the board, you can find details about those opportunities on our volunteer page

Ron Ridley (President)

president@riverviewparkca.com

My wife Carleen and I have lived in Riverview park on Cluny Street for 30 years raising our two children and many dogs here. We were originally drawn to Riverview because of the greenspace, proximity to downtown and the hospital complex.

We both enjoy the outdoors and love that we can walk our dog right behind our house. I have been active in the community coaching soccer and hockey for the last 15 years. I was also involved in Scouts and a local kayaking club.

I am joining the RPCA board to work to keep our neighbourhood the pleasant place it is and help improve it where we can through sustainable development that fits the character of Riverview Park.

Carol McQueen (Vice President)

Carol moved to Riverview Park in 2007 because she “liked the neighborhood’s affordability and easy accessibility to downtown Ottawa via bicycle and public transit”. She is married and has two children aged 10 and 13.

Currently, Carol serves as the Director General for Resettlement and Asylum Strategic Operations at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. She joined Global Affairs Canada in 2005, and most recently served as Canada’s Ambassador to Tunisia (2015-2019) and then to Burkina Faso and Benin (2019-2021 Before joining Canada’s Public Service, she worked as a Political Affairs officer with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2002-2005. Ms. McQueen is a Rhodes Scholar, holds a D.Phil. in International Relations and authored a book on Humanitarian and Safety Zones in Iraq, Bosnia and Rwanda.
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Stephanie Lines (Secretary)

Stephanie moved to Riverview Park with her parents in 1982, attended Hillcrest High School, and has lived in the neighbourhood ever since. Her children attended neighbourhood schools and played community soccer. She has been a member of the Trinity Community Garden since 2015 and has served on its governing committee since 2020.  She has been a volunteer at the Balena Park skating rink for many years and has enjoyed countless hours of skating with her family on the rink.  She recently retired from a career in the federal public service and enjoys working on the RPCA board and with the community.

Jeff Blattman (Treasurer)

Raised in the Ottawa area, I moved into Riverview Park with my wife in 2006. Despite a penchant for researching-to-death even the most minor of purchases, I seemed to have little trouble committing us to the biggest purchase of our lives that year, buying our home almost on a whim after falling in love with the modest house, huge backyard, tree-lined neighbourhood and its proximity to just about everything (homes were also affordable back then, which helped). We’ve since added two kids and two dogs to the family. I’ve spent most of my career in finance and have been with my current employer for almost 20 years. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing golf, alpine skiing and working on old cars.

Kris Nanda (Director – Planning and Development)

My wife, Alison and I arrived in  Riverview Park in 2002 with our two young children Claire and Joseph, both of whom were raised and educated in local schools (including Riverview Alternative School across the street from our house on Knox Crescent). We chose Riverview Park since we were looking for an established neighbourhood with greenspace that was close enough to downtown so that I could commute to work by bike (and take transit in the winter). I am an avid reader and follow current events and sports closely (especially baseball), and enjoy getting “outdoors” with my family.

I joined the RPCA Board in 2007 (after serving on the Riverview School Council for four years) because I wanted to get involved and work within the system to improve our community. Promoting sustainable development and good environmental stewardship has been a passion of mine for many years and is one reason why I am working for the federal government. I was drawn to the RPCA initially because of my concerns that the proposed Alta Vista Transportation Corridor roadway was a bad idea but there are many other local issues that also interested me, including having a revitalized Alta Vista Shopping Plaza and more sidewalks and better bike paths built in this area.  My goal is to help the RPCA be an effective forum for the Riverview Park community to gather their thoughts and share them with City officials.

Lynne Patenaude (Director – Communications)

My husband Chris and I moved to Riverview Park in 1993. I left Ottawa to study in southern Ontario but always wanted to move home again. We chose this community because of its central location, beautiful old trees, access to public transit and great cycling and walking routes.  We raised two wonderful children here, and were active volunteers in their activities.  We are avid cross-country skiers so are happy to be able to ski locally on the hydro corridor and also on the Rideau Winter Trail and in Gatineau Park.  We enjoy cycling, canoeing, kayaking and travelling, especially bike touring.  

Since retiring from the federal government, I’ve found a renewed passion for nature, and how citizen science, gardening and restoring green spaces with native plants are great ways to help biodiversity. I’m active with Friends of Riverview Park Green Spaces, tending the Riverview Park Pollinator Garden and helping to remove invasive species, and with other environmental groups working on these issues.

Jonathan Lemieux (Director)

Born and raised in Ottawa, Jon and his wife moved to Riverview Park in 2015 as we looked to raise our family. Their 2 young daughters attend Vincent Massey Public School. Jon is a Director in the Federal Government and recently served for 5 years as President and Treasurer on the Oasis Childcare Board of Directors. He says that this opportunity allowed him to see how vibrant and diverse our community is, while also exposing the challenges many face when trying to access various city services. Having been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease from a young age, Jon is a strong advocate for creating accessible and inclusive spaces, looking for opportunities to reduce barriers so that all can participate equally. Jon says, “I’m excited to have the opportunity to give back to this community and to continue to build upon all of the previous work that has been done.”

Lorella Piirik (Director)

I moved to Riverview Park neighbourhood a year ago after living in Thunder Bay for 14 years and in Toronto for most of my life prior.  I moved here for a job at CHEO as Materials Management manager.

I am grateful to have found a lovely home here that allows me to work, play and shop all within walking/cycling  distance. This is one of the attractions of our neighbourhood in addition to the friendliness of the people I have met so far.

Generally speaking I like to think that I have great civic pride and have engaged in community activities as a leader and resident in the other cities that I have called home.  Through my travels beyond home I have learned that what makes a city great is what the community does with its public spaces.

I have a tremendous spirit of volunteerism. Here are some of my past positions:
1.  Board member: Don Way Covenant United church daycare center.
2. Vice president – College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
3.  President of Thunder Bay Freestyle Skiing Club.
4.  Allied Health member of Research Ethics Board for Thunder Bay Regional Sciences Center.
5.  Member of the board of Freestyle Skiing Ontario.
6.  Professional member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.

Wanda Raymond (Director)

I am Wanda Raymond. I am married and have 2 grown boys. We moved here in 2005 from Kenora Ontario and have been in Riverview Park area since 2018. I was part of a community association in Kenora and am happy to be part of RPCA.

I’m community minded and will help those in need, if I can. I am a member of a couple of groups at Rideau Park United Church.

I am on disability, so keep busy with my crafts to pass the time. My main craft is making funky earrings.

Bryan Orendorff (Immediate Past-President)

Bryan and his wife Colleen moved to Riverview Park in February 2014 to enjoy the green space and charm of the local community. They are (try to be) active tennis players, runners, hikers, skiers, cyclists, and all-round outdoor activity people. Bryan is a hydrotechnical engineer with a background in mostly transportation and development projects, many of which have been located in the City of Ottawa. Working on these projects has given him a strong appreciation for the effects these projects have on the environment and the local communities, and for both their potential benefits and their disturbances