Build a Veteran-Specific Medical Centre in Nova Scotia which tends to the physical and mental health needs of veterans
Meet the Board
Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Roland joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in 1982 as a Vehicle Technician, served 20 years, and was medically released in 2002 with PTSD & chronic pain.
He has spent the past 16 years volunteering in various roles and advocating on behalf of veterans: for better Healthcare and VAC Benefits, all while providing direct Peer Support to Canadian veterans across Canada and abroad. He founded VMMCS in 2015
Clarence Grear commenced his military career at the age of 17 when he joined the artillery reserves in Yarmouth, NS. After two years, he went to reg force in the Army Communications trade (Rad Op), where he served for 16 ½ years with several postings across Canada.
Operates Lures for Vets (www.facebook.com/LuresForVets/), giving back to organizations helping injured / ill veterans and first responders
I am a proud Newfoundlander. I joined the Navy in 1993 starting in the reserves as a Naval Combat Information Operator (NCI OP) with the Reserve Unit Cabot in St. John’s, NL. I moved to Halifax and joined the Regular Forces in 1996 in the same trade. I served 9 years in the Navy until my medical release in 2002.
Thayne has been a Financial Advisor within the Credit Union system for over 12 years and has been involved in philanthropic and community outreach activities since 1998. Originally from Ontario, Thayne lived in Manitoba for 16 years, then moved to Nova Scotia in 2017, where she is directly involved in the veteran community.
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Ian spent nearly 12 years in the Canadian Armed Forces where he excelled in research and analytical writing. He currently works as a Marketing Consultant where he helps businesses and non profits reach their target audiences. He has a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Psychology from Saint Mary’s University.