Lotus House Board of Directors

In 2025, Antoinette accepted the position as the first Board Chair of Lotus House.  Antoinette is a Senior Consultant with Ironside Consulting Services Inc. (ICS Inc.), a company she started in 2000, that specializes in the provision of human resources and labour relations, organizational and governance services for

various organizations and companies throughout Northern Ontario. Antoinette has been appointed Integrity Commissioner for the Corporation of the City of

Sault Ste. Marie and several other municipalities in northeastern Ontario.

Antoinette’s educational background includes a master’s degree in public administration, a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree in

Nursing. Antoinette has over 25 years of experience providing consultative services to organizations and companies, and over 20 years of experience in executive and senior management in the community health care sector.

From 2021 to 2023, Antoinette served as a Director on the Sault Area Hospital Board of Directors and as Chair of the People and Culture Committee.

Antoinette is also a Past Chair of the provincial Board of Directors of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) and served on several committees across the province, nationally, and internationally, chairing committees including Appeals and Government Relations Committee, and representing the provincial association on a national level, serving as Chair of the Professional Standards Committee. Antoinette is also the Past Chair of the Human Resources Research Institute.

Antoinette holds the designations of Certified Human Resources Leader and Certified Human Resources Executive. In 2013, Antoinette was awarded the 

Fellow Designation by the Human Resources Professionals Association. This is “a prestigious title and designation awarded within the human resources

profession to an individual who promotes best practices and continually enhances the reputation of the profession.”  At the same time, she was also awarded an Honorary Life Membership in the Human Resources Professionals Association, “Recognizing Extraordinary Volunteer and Leadership Contributions at HRPA”.

In 2005, Antoinette was named by the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is the winner of the Athena Award, an internationally recognized award

honouring exceptional women leaders who inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives.

Brent Lamming is currently the Deputy CAO of Community Development & Enterprise Services for the City of Sault Ste. Marie. As the Deputy CAO,

Community Development & Enterprise Services, Brent reports directly to the CAO and provides oversight and guidance for long-range planning and

achievement of corporate objectives and goals; development of policies and programs; and establishing plans and expected results. The Deputy CAO

provides leadership, growth and development for the Department and ensures operations are focused on achieving corporate strategic goals, and business is

conducted according to established policies and vision.

Prior to this position, Brent served as the CEO of Community First Credit Union, providing strategic oversight with $500 million in assets under administration. Brent has also held Senior Roles at Algoma Steel, including Superintendent of Material Reprocessing and Mill Controller in the Finance Department. As a Certified Management Accountant with over 25 years of experience, Brent has leveraged his financial background to lead project implementation and strategy development, and to oversee daily operations and annual budgeting.

Brent also holds a Chart Professional Accounting Designation (CPA CMA) and a Professional Planning Designation from the Institute of Canadian Bankers. In

addition to completing Project Management at the University of Waterloo and Strategy Certification from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. Brent has also completed the Municipal Administration Program through the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario.

Luis Moreno is a community advocate, political organizer, and public service professional. Luis has built a career rooted in public service, civic engagement,

and community leadership. His work reflects a strong commitment to bringing people together, strengthening relationships across communities, and creating

meaningful opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.  Luis currently serves as Political Adviser to the Chief and Council at Garden

River First Nation, where he provides strategic advice and political support on matters involving municipal, provincial, and federal governments. In this role, he

works closely with leadership, administration, and external partners on governance, intergovernmental relations, communications, and community

priorities. His work often involves navigating complex political environments while ensuring that the interests and voices of the Nation remain at the forefront of decision-making processes. Through this experience, Luis has developed a strong understanding of Indigenous governance, public policy, and relationship-

building across all levels of government.

Prior to joining Garden River First Nation, Luis spent nearly seven years working in the public sector at a provincial Crown corporation. During his time there, he gained extensive experience in customer relations, operations, administration, and stakeholder engagement.  Luis holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, where he studied Political Science, History, and Philosophy. He is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration and Leadership at Toronto Metropolitan University. A passionate believer in civic participation, Luis has been actively

involved in politics and public life for several years. In 2022, he ran for Sault Ste. Marie City Council in Ward 3. Beyond his own campaign, Luis has participated in political campaigns and organizing efforts at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.

Outside of politics, Luis is deeply involved in arts, culture, and community initiatives throughout Sault Ste. Marie. He has served on local committees,

participated in cultural programming, and acted as master of ceremonies for several public events and celebrations. Luis currently serves as Vice-President

and Co-Founder of the Latino Arts Centre Advancing Sociocultural Awareness, also known as LA CASA. The organization was created to provide a welcoming

space for artists and community members to showcase their talents while celebrating cultural diversity, inclusion, and community connection.

In recognition of his contributions to the community, Luis was honoured in 2025 by Strive Young Professionals and the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce

with the Algoma Visionary Award of Distinction for Community Champion and Civic Pride. Through both his professional and volunteer work, Luis continues to advocate for stronger communities, meaningful public engagement, and leadership that is rooted in collaboration, respect, and service to others.