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)
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.
Carol says she is “keen to focus energies on
- raising awareness and funding for social causes (food banks, etc.);
- promoting public transit and bicycle lanes and making the city greener and more resilient to
climate change; and - monitoring development projects to ensure density and liveability “
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.
Marie-Claire Gratton (Director – Communications)
My husband and I moved to Riverview Park after falling in love with its central location and beautiful, tree-lined streets. We have since settled into our forever home on Lennox Park, met great, friendly neighbours, while raising our daughter, and we couldn’t be happier to call this neighbourhood ours.
Professionally, I work as a Project Coordinator for the federal government and serve on the board of Le Carrefour d’Ottawa. In my spare time, you can usually find me studying for my Master’s in Social Work or diving into data analytics for my author website.
As the new Communications Director for the RPCA, I am incredibly excited to give back to this community. Being deaf, I know firsthand just how vital clear, accessible, and inclusive communication truly is. I look forward to ensuring that all residents stay connected, informed, and engaged with everything happening in our vibrant neighbourhood.
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.
Lise Andrée Payette (Director)
Lise Andrée Payette has lived in Riverview Park for the last 30 years. She has lent a hand at a number of events with RPCA in the last few years. Lise Andrée was involved in community work through her professional career and would like to contribute to the continued efforts of RPCA. She is married, a mother of three and a grandmother of 6.
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