On September 12, 2025, at WSPS’ Annual General Meeting, three new Board members were welcomed to the team.
Bill George
Bill is an agricultural leader with over three decades of experience in Ontario’s horticulture and wine industries. He is the President and Owner of George II Farms, a family run farming operation, and Owner of Watchful Eye Winery.
Bill currently chairs the Labour Issues Coordination Committee and serves as Labour Section Chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA). He is also a commission Member of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission.
Previously, Bill served as Chair of OFVGA and Ontario Director of the Canadian Horticulture Council. He held a long tenure with the Grape Growers of Ontario, serving as their Chair from 2007 to 2015 and as a Director from 1995 to 2007. Additionally, he has been a director with the Vintners Quality Alliance and the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival.
A graduate of the University of Guelph with a Diploma in Horticultural Science, Bill has dedicated his career to strengthening Ontario’s fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors.
Johanna Lim
Johanna joins the Board of WSPS, bringing a wealth of experience that combines financial expertise, audit leadership and a strong awareness of resilience. She has worked across diverse sectors - including Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board and the Toronto Transit Commission - where she learned to navigate complex organizations and turn operational challenges into structured, effective solutions.
Currently, Johanna leads the Internal Audit function at the Canadian Red Cross, helping strengthen the foundation that supports its humanitarian mission.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Johanna truly finds fulfillment in giving back. She volunteers as a Board Director for several not-for-profit organizations and is devoted to supporting causes that makes a difference in the lives of Canadians. With her broad experience and commitment to impact, Johanna is dedicated to support WSPS's mission and excited to helping foster meaningful change in the communities it serves.
Bryan Tyers
Bryan is the Executive Director, Advanced Manufacturing at Invest Ontario, where he leads strategic investment in the advanced manufacturing sector, delivers investment services, and manages strategic accounts.
With over 25 years of experience safely leading large-scale nuclear, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects across Canada, he integrates rigorous safety standards, operational excellence, and strategic vision to deliver results.
Bryan holds a BASc from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) and an MBA from the University of Windsor.
Thank you
WSPS extends their gratitude to outgoing Board of Director members - Bonnie Rose and Tony Thoma - for their years of guidance and leadership; for helping us grow and evolve to meet the health and safety needs of the Ontario businesses we serve.
About WSPS’ Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors represent a variety of industries and geographies across Ontario. Consisting of 12 independent directors and our CEO, they provide oversight, insight, and foresight to WSPS operations, helping steer us towards achieving our strategic goals and vision: Protecting the potential of Ontario’s businesses and employees by keeping every worker, healthy & safe, every day.
Learn more about our Board of Directors.
Published September 15, 2025
