Our Team
In loving memory of
David Murphy
Director
July 29th, 1972 - November 13th, 2022
In loving memory of
David Murphy
Director
July 29th, 1972 - November 13th, 2022
2017 - Present – Cornwall Ghost Walk for Charity committee member 2017 - Present - Children’s Treatment Centre Celebrity Walk captain 2017 - Boxing for Change committee member (Children’s Treatment Centre) 2017 - CJHL Prospects Game Co-Chair 2016 - Present – Cornwall Colts Scholarship Fund Alumni Golf Fun Day Chairman 2016 - Present – Cornwall Girls Hockey Association assistant coach 2015-2016 Eastern Canadian Jr A All Star Challenge Tournament Co-Chair 2015 - Fred Page Cup Committee 2015 - Present – Kinsmen Girls Softball Executive committee member 2014 - Present – Kinsmen Girls Softball coach 2014 - Present – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl 4 Kids’ Sake Chairman 2012 - Present – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Golf 4 Kids’ Sake committee member 2012 - 2017 – Rachel’s Kids’ Board Member
2011-2013 – St. Lawrence College Capital Campaign committee member
2009-2012 – Brockville Motor Speedway announcer 2008-2009 – 3 Plus 1 Committee (Benson Centre)2008 - St. Joseph’s Catholic Secondary School Reunion committee member 2008 - RBC Cup Committee 2008 - Present – Team Cornwall Captain 2008 - Present – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board member 2006 - 2013 – Cornwall and District Fastball League Executive member 2005 – Present – TV Play by Play announcer Kingston Frontenacs OHL 2005-2006 – Cornwall Black Sox baseball team assistant coach 2004 - Present – Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Chairman 2004 - Present – Lions Club Sports Awards Chairman and MC 2003 - Present – Cornwall Lions Club member (2 terms Past President – Lions Club member of the year 2007) 2003 - Fred Page Cup Committee 2000 - Cornwall Royals Reunion committee member 1997-1999 – Seaway Valley Minor Hockey Association Executive member 1996-2010 – Cornwall Motor Speedway announcer 1994-2005 – Radio Play by Play announcer Cornwall Colts Hockey
Michael Turcotte
Chairman
Michael Turcotte
Chairman
Michael Turcotte is a local Chiropodist/Foot Specialist who is dedicated to many local charities. Michael has been committed to many organizations for many years and has helped shape our community. Michael has served as our Hospital Board Chair for many years, President of Girls Softball for 14 years, President of Cornwall Girls Hockey , Coached for 20 years in various sports, Board member of Rachel's Kids since inception, Michael was also the President of The Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine to name a few. Michael is passionate about giving back and has always shown an interest in Halloween. The idea of a Ghost Walk for Charity came from the many years of providing a haunted garage to the community. Michael has collected many props, animatronics, production ideas, and special effects over the years that will greatly contribute to the production of Cornwall's Ghost Walk for Charity.
Jennifer Turcotte
Director/Secretary
Jennifer Turcotte
Director/Secretary
Jennifer is a Podiatric Assistant / technician at the Foot and Ankle Clinic and Store Manager at Step Above Footwear. After moving to Cornwall from her hometown of Toronto in 2009, she has developed a love and passion for the City of Cornwall. Her father Michael Turcotte has been involved in numerous charitable organizations within the community for many years and his drive for philanthropy and adoration for Halloween is contagious. Jennifer has an extensive background in marketing and call centre management for large corporations such as Rogers Wireless, Auto Trader, SkyWords Traffic, Buy & Sell Newspaper and Air Canada Vacations to name a few. Her marketing background and attention to detail will be an asset to our team. Jennifer is excited to be a part of the Ghost Walk for Charity and is looking forward to contributing to this spooktacular event.
Steve Bernier
Treasurer
Steve Bernier
Treasurer
Giving back rewards us all. Steve Bernier is the assistant manager at Scotiabank Cornwall, and is a huge community supporter. Steve volunteers for all sorts of different charities, almost on a weekly basis, and with the bank's matching program, Steve is not only volunteering, but also supporting these organizations through the bank's donations. Steve is a Cornwall Lions club member and a strong believer that being involved in our community rewards us all!
Jean Leger
Director
Jean Leger
Director
Location director and sound engineer.
Jenny Bergeron
Director
Jenny Bergeron
Director
Jennifer was born and raised in Cornwall. She has volunteered for many organizations over the years. Working for OPG Hydro Dam Visiting Centre Jennifer has worked closely with multiple not-for-profit organizations and community partners. Her event planning background and business administration skills will be an asset to our team. Jennifer is excited to be a part of the Ghost Walk for Charity and is looking forward to contributing to this spooktacular event.
Ron Armstrong
Director
Ron Armstrong
Director
Ron, who hails from Northern Ontario, has called Cornwall his home for the last 20 years. A consummate “Jack of all Trades”, Ron is always the first one to offer help in any project. He jumped in as a volunteer for the Ghost Walk for Charity in 2018.He helped with setup, production and takedown. His voice could be heard during some of the haunting tour.
Ron is honoured to join the Ghost Walk for Charity Board of Directors this year. He says Halloween is his favourite holiday as he can be in public without his mask.
Ava Turcotte
Media Director
Ava Turcotte
Media Director
Ava has been volunteering for the Ghost since she was 11 years old. She has shown a keen interest in Halloween ever since her father, Michael Turcotte, built and designed his haunted garages in her childhood home. Being still in high school, Ava is the youngest official executive board member, following into her older sister's and her father's footsteps. Ava will be in charge of all social media.
Michelle Kaye
Director
Michelle has been part of the Cornwall Community for the past 20 years. She has always been an avid Halloween enthusiast. Building Halloween props with her husband is one of her favorite past times, however, reality exist and employment is needed. She is currently the office manager of a local Law Firm where she handles book-keeping, infrastructure projects as well as day to day operations.
Michelle is also an organizing member of a local dart league.
Michelle Kaye
Director
Michelle has been part of the Cornwall Community for the past 20 years. She has always been an avid Halloween enthusiast. Building Halloween props with her husband is one of her favorite past times, however, reality exist and employment is needed. She is currently the office manager of a local Law Firm where she handles book-keeping, infrastructure projects as well as day to day operations.
Michelle is also an organizing member of a local dart league.
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Shawn Kaye
Director
Born in Toronto, Shawn has called Cornwall his home for the last 30 years. He has been a lead vocalist for numerous bands, however he is best known as the lead vocalist for SamHill. When the band parted ways, Shawn turned his focus to his second passion, Halloween. Building his own animatronics and learning the industry, having a background with sound and lighting, Shawn is a great addition to the team. Focusing on giving back to the community that has given him so much, Shawn looks forward to entertaining in a new way.
