New president named by Ontario Produce Marketing Association

The board of directors announced Stephen Reid’s appointment as president of The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA), effective Feb. 28.

Reid joins the OPMA after a long career in progressively senior association executive roles as the director of marketing, public affairs and member services at the Ontario Medical Association, as the executive director at the Pharmacist’s Association of Newfoundland and Labrador and most recently, as executive director at the Police Association of Ontario.

Reid has led or worked within teams on several pieces of legislation/regulations such as the Police Services Act, presumptive coverage for first responders and expanded scopes of practice for pharmacists.

Reid is also proud of his contribution as senior director for merchant marketing at Mastercard Canada that resulted in several key strategic partnerships with high-profile brands such as WestJet, SportsChek, Fairmont Hotels, President’s Choice Financial and Canadian Tire.

Reid is currently working towards completing a part-time Ph.D. in communications and government relations.