Office of the President

Kevin Weaver brings depth and breadth of leadership experience in the Ontario college system and an unwavering commitment to Georgian, our students, and the seven campus communities we serve.

Since joining the college in 2014 as Dean of Technology and Visual Arts, he held increasing positions of responsibility, including as Vice President, International, Workforce Development and Partnerships, and Vice President, Academic. On June 20, 2022 Kevin became Georgian’s sixth President and CEO.

His accomplishments have been significant and varied. Kevin played an integral role in advancing Georgian’s strategic priorities, and building and strengthening community, industry and government partnerships. In particular, he’s been an ardent champion for the growth and diversification of Georgian’s international enrolment and expansion of global partnerships.

Known for his collaborative approach, Kevin was instrumental in the launch of Georgian’s partnership with Lakehead University and the first private-public partnership with the International Language Academy of Canada. He engaged in instrumental advocacy and fundraising activity that resulted in the opening of the Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre at the Barrie Campus and the new Nursing and Wellness wing in Owen Sound. Both of these will address employer needs and continue to drive economic growth and development in Central Ontario and beyond.

He championed the significant expansion of Georgian’s applied research and scholarship activity. Today, we’re proud to be one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges. With a steadfast focus on being responsive to evolving labour market needs Kevin initiated and oversaw the development and launch of new programs and modification of existing ones.

He models Georgian’s values as Canada’s first – and only – Ashoka U designated changemaker college, participating in several sector-wide provincial and national committees. Kevin is also highly engaged as a community volunteer, lending his expertise on various boards of directors.​​​​​​​

Previously, Kevin was Acting Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services at Fanshawe College, Chair of Fanshawe’s School of Information Technology, and professor and program co-ordinator at Sault College. In addition, he worked in software product management roles in the private sector and spent time in the public sector as a spatial analyst.

Kevin holds a Master of Science in GIS/Spatial Modeling, Honours Bachelor of Arts in Geography, and a postgraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Kevin and his wife Terri live in Barrie with their two children Zac and Zoe.

Kevin Weaver was officially installed as President and CEO in a special ceremony in the Georgian Theatre on Oct. 5, 2022. He is Georgian’s sixth President and CEO since the college was founded in 1967.

After taking the oath of office, Weaver said the greatest move in his career was coming to Georgian.

I often refer to a famous quote by Nelson Mandela: ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ I believe that to my core and that’s why I am so passionate about the work we do at Georgian. I am a graduate of the Ontario college system myself – it was the missing piece I needed to find gainful employment. Now it’s truly an honour to lead as Georgian’s president. It feels like coming full circle.

The Georgian College Board of Governors consists of 12 members, together with the President and CEO of the college, one student, one faculty member, one support staff member and one administrative staff member. One-third of its membership is appointed through the Public Sector Appointment process and two-thirds is appointed directly by the Georgian College Board of Governors.

The Board of Governors is a corporation. In a legal sense, it is the college. The board is a Schedule III Agency of the Government of Ontario and is accountable through the Minister of Colleges and Universities to the people of Ontario.

In general, a college board has the power to govern the college and in law, is responsible for the college’s activities. However, the college administration, which derives its authority from the board and is accountable to the board, manages the day-to-day activities of the college.

Patty Bradley

Senior Presidential Advisor and Government Relations

Office of the President
Georgian College
One Georgian Dr., Room H103
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

Phone: 705.722.5127
Fax: 705.722.1559
Email: Email Patty

Candice Niosi

Executive Assistant

Office of the President
Georgian College
One Georgian Dr., Room H103
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

Phone: 705.722.5126
Fax: 705.722.1559
Email: Email Candice

Sarah Pendlebury

Executive Assistant

Office of the Board of Governors
Georgian College
One Georgian Dr., Room H103
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9

Phone: 705.722.5106
Fax: 705.722.1559
Email: Email Sarah