The following Key River Area residents volunteer their time to manage your KRAA. Please contact them at any time with your questions, concerns, ideas and kudos at:
Email: info at kraa dot ca Telephone: 705.479.5414 Please note that email will elicit a faster response.
Jana has a strong bond with the Key River area,
as her grandfather (the painter) grew up
there, having arrived in 1932. She first
came to the area when she was a little girl of 3 years
old and was captivated by it.
She escapes to the family cottage on the Key River
with her husband and two children every chance she gets.
Dianne’s connection to Key Harbour
goes back to her grandparents
Jessie and Cos Lyte, who were the first owners of Key Harbour Lodge.
Dianne has been visiting the area since before she was born!
She enjoys exploring the river and the back bays on her orange kayak
or her SUP, accompanied by her loyal friend Marty the mutt.
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago
and has been maintaining it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
Debby first came to Key River with her grandparents
Art and Eileen Biederman over 55 years ago. They
built the cottage where Debby is now. She has been retired from office work at her husband Domenic’s construction
company for a few years. Her 7 grandchildren and their parents enjoy fishing and swimming at the Key.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since
2021. A relative newcomer to the area, she and her
husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the
Harbour!
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,
the waves, wind and weather have forever been a
part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has
to offer in every season.
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
I’m a community‑focused nonprofit leader and documentary film professional.
In Toronto, I served as past president of the Beaches Residents Association,
leading neighborhood initiatives and civic engagement. I also served on the
board of the Kew Gardens Tennis Club, supporting programming, operations,
and member engagement. Beyond formal roles, I actively volunteer on local
initiatives, from community events to neighborhood improvement projects.
Professionally, I work in documentary film, with projects spanning five
continents, including work in the Amazon and the Arctic, bringing complex
human and environmental stories to broad audiences. I thrive at the
intersection of community, storytelling, and impact.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since
2021. A relative newcomer to the area, she and her
husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the
Harbour!
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,
the waves, wind and weather have forever been a
part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has
to offer in every season.
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago
and has been maintaining it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since
2021. A relative newcomer to the area, she and her
husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the
Harbour!
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,
the waves, wind and weather have forever been a
part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has
to offer in every season.
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago
and has been maintaining it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since
2021. A relative newcomer to the area, she and her
husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the
Harbour!
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,
the waves, wind and weather have forever been a
part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has
to offer in every season.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since
2021. A relative newcomer to the area, she and her
husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the
Harbour!
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,
the waves, wind and weather have forever been a
part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has
to offer in every season.
Debby first came to Key River with her grandparents
Art and Eileen Biederman over 55 years ago. They
built the cottage where Debby is now. She has been retired from office work at her husband Domenic’s construction
company for a few years. Her 7 grandchildren and their parents enjoy fishing and swimming at the Key.
Jana has a strong bond with the Key River area,
as her grandfather (the painter) grew up
there, having arrived in 1932. She first
came to the area when she was a little girl of 3 years
old and was captivated by it.
She escapes to the family cottage on the Key River
with her husband and two children every chance she gets.
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
Deborah Baldesarra
Debby first came to Key River with her grandparents
Art and Eileen Biederman over 55 years ago. They
built the cottage where Debby is now. She has been retired from office work at her husband Domenic’s construction
company for a few years. Her 7 grandchildren and their parents enjoy fishing and swimming at the Key.
Board of Directors
Social & Education Committee
Scott Bell
I’m a community‑focused nonprofit leader and documentary film professional.
In Toronto, I served as past president of the Beaches Residents Association,
leading neighborhood initiatives and civic engagement. I also served on the
board of the Kew Gardens Tennis Club, supporting programming, operations,
and member engagement. Beyond formal roles, I actively volunteer on local
initiatives, from community events to neighborhood improvement projects.
Professionally, I work in documentary film, with projects spanning five
continents, including work in the Amazon and the Arctic, bringing complex
human and environmental stories to broad audiences. I thrive at the
intersection of community, storytelling, and impact.
Board of Directors
Chris Dawson
Board of Directors
Dianne Grassie
Dianne’s connection to Key Harbour
goes back to her grandparents
Jessie and Cos Lyte, who were the first owners of Key Harbour Lodge.
Dianne has been visiting the area since before she was born!
She enjoys exploring the river and the back bays on her orange kayak
or her SUP, accompanied by her loyal friend Marty the mutt.
Board of Directors (Secretary)
John Hill
Board of Directors
Ben Howes
Board of Directors
Membership Committee
Andrew Hurlbut
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago
and has been maintaining it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
Board of Directors (GBA Ambassador)
Membership Committee
Safety Committee
Cary Kokkonen
Board of Directors (Vice-President)
Communication & Marketing Committee
Buoy and Navigation
Winter Committee
Steve Lahti
Board of Directors
Winter Committee
Sam McKinney
Board of Directors (Treasurer)
Safety Committee
Rob Pasivirta
Board of Directors
Buoy and Navigation
Winter Committee
Jana Romyn (Michaud)
Jana has a strong bond with the Key River area,
as her grandfather (the painter) grew up
there, having arrived in 1932. She first
came to the area when she was a little girl of 3 years
old and was captivated by it.
She escapes to the family cottage on the Key River
with her husband and two children every chance she gets.
Board of Directors (Chair, President)
Social & Education Committee
Lizzie Scace
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since
2021. A relative newcomer to the area, she and her
husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the
Harbour!
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,
the waves, wind and weather have forever been a
part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has
to offer in every season.
Board of Directors
Membership Committee (Chair)
Safety Committee (Chair)
Winter Committee
Social & Education Committee (Chair)
Carl Spiess
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
