2023 Member Engagement Committee

Landon grew up in Guelph and completed his undergraduate schooling in 2010 at Wilfrid Laurier University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus on finance. He then went on to work for RBC Capital Markets in Toronto and gained tremendous experience working on a number of different equity and bond operations desks, excelling in a very fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

While working at RBC, Landon also completed his Master of Business Administration degree from the Schulich School of Business at York University. Upon graduating and moving to Kingston in 2015, he decided to make the switch to commercial insurance, where his passion for learning about business and appetite for building relationships has served him well in his role as a commercial broker at McDougall Insurance.

In his spare time, Landon likes to workout, play sports, invest, and read…and he is also a ‘Big Brother’ through the Boys & Girls Club of Kingston. He has been a director on the Chamber Board since 2018, as well as an active member of the advocacy committee.

Nancy is proud to have spent her entire career in Kingston, having been with DigiGraphics for more than 20 years.  She has been a key part of the local business community and recently she became one of DigiGraphics' owners and managing partners. 

Nancy brings with her a wealth of valuable experience and a new perspective to the board.  She has long been a Chamber supporter and values its impact in Kingston, confident that her contribution can help to grow and strengthen its efforts in the community.

A firm believer in the 'local first' approach, Nancy not only supports local businesses but has, for many years, supported and volunteered for a variety of local causes. She is the founder and managing director of Connect Fit, a unique not-for-profit club focused on women's health and fitness.  In her spare time, as a certified group fitness instructor, you can find her leading several fitness and wellness classes per week.  She is a proud hockey and football mom who also enjoys all sports, cooking, family and friends.

Zermaan comes with an educational Background in Political Science and International Relations having studied at the University of Ottawa, and then started his professional career working for our former Member of Federal Parliament and Speaker of the House of Commons, Mr. Peter Milliken.  Zermaan then moved to the Private Sector and joined the Staffing and Recruiting Industry and has worked predominantly within this sector.  Zermaan has succeeded in all areas within the Industry having started in general recruiting and then progressing to Sales, Corporate Sales, Business Development, Client Relationship Management and Consulting.  Zermaan started his own H.R. Consulting practice in 2015, Insight Personnel & Consulting Services, and maintains general business consultancy through his practice and has recently partnered on a new Digital Online Automotive Marketplace called “Vendde” which is looking to reimagine the automotive selling and buying experience on line!  Zermaan is active within the Kingston Community at varying levels.  He was formerly on the EDI advisory board for Community Foundations for Kingston and Area and was also formerly on the EDI Committee for the City of Kingston.  He has also been the resident Master of Ceremonies for the Annual Kingston Intercultural Arts Festival which is now into its 13th Year!  In his spare time, Zermaan enjoys spending time with his wife and children and loves taking trips when possible, especially to Toronto to watch Raptors games… “We the North”.

Andy Larin is the CEO and CTO of allCare IT. A true entrepreneur at heart, Andy created and successfully ran multiple businesses from his childhood on.  Before graduating as a Certified Novell Engineer, Andy started his own IT company in 1996, which rebranded as allCare IT in 2014 when he and his business partner joined together to create Kingston’s premier IT services company. 

Andy is notorious for his deep understanding and passion for all things IT related.  His work ethic, honesty and demand for excellence are deeply appreciated by his loyal clients.  With his inquisitive spirit and love of learning, Andy has risen as a leader in the field of Cybersecurity.  This has led him to create a company focused on providing top of the line IT services that specializes in Cybersecurity