David Brister Chair for Conservation Authority

David Brister, a Councillor from the City of Windsor, has been appointed as Chair of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA). Councillor Brister has been a member of the ERCA Board since 2004.

"I am very pleased to serve as Chair for the Conservation Authority," said Chair Brister. "Recognizing the critical importance of a healthy environment to a healthy economy, I look forward to working with all of our municipal partners to implement programs and projects that create a cleaner and healthier environment for all residents of Windsor, Essex County and Pelee Island."

Councillor Brister is a graduate of the University of Windsor, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of the St. Clair College Tourism Program, a Member of the Association for Financial Professionals and a Certified Treasury Professional. He has nearly 20 years of financial experience with a local manufacturing company and is also a successful business owner.

Together with wife Teresa, Dave has three children.

Anthony Leardi from the Town of Amherstburg was appointed as Vice-Chairman.