To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2004, Hamilton Community Foundation's logo was redesigned to reflect its evolved role.

The logo's design uses a pinwheel concept, showing movement and momentum, but grounds the image in a solid base, demonstrating longevity and permanency. The blades, or elements of the wheel are represented in both white and in a warm golden green, conveying diversity, flexibility and change

 

About

Meet the New President

 

Terry Cooke, President & CEO

Terry Cooke was announced as Hamilton Community Foundation’s President & CEO on October 22, 2009. 

Mr. Cooke has been serving his community for over 25 years.  He was elected Chair of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth in 1994 and re‑elected decisively in 1997. Under his leadership, the Region gained recognition as a Canadian leader in the formation of successful public/private partnerships.  He was also the primary political champion of the amalgamation of Hamilton and its former area municipalities into the new City of Hamilton in 2001.  Prior to his election as Regional Chair, Mr. Cooke was elected three times as a City and Regional Councillor for Ward One in the City of Hamilton.

Upon his retirement from political life, Mr. Cooke entered the private sector with his appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer for the Foxcroft Group of Companies, which includes Fluke Transportation, Hamilton Terminals and Fox 40 International.  During Cooke’s five years leading the Foxcroft group, the businesses enjoyed an unprecedented level of profitability.

Terry Cooke began his career in 1983 at the Ontario March of Dimes where he was Provincial Director of Housing and Support Care. During his tenure with the March of Dimes, Mr. Cooke led the development of housing and support service programs for disabled persons in over 20 communities across Ontario.

Mr. Cooke is Chair of Northgate Properties and the Canadian Urban Institute.  He is also a member of the Board of Advisors of the LPF Infrastructure Fund and the Fengate Greenfield Fund, a member of the Board of Governors of the YMCA of Hamilton and a Director of Horizon Utilities, He is also a past Chairman of the Hamilton-Wentworth Police Services Board and served on the GO Transit Board and the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation Board.  He co-chaired the capital campaign for Wellwood Resource Centre and the Hamilton Conservation Fund East Hamilton Trail System.   

Terry Cooke’s extensive community service and volunteer work has been recognized with awards such as Honourary Chief of Police for the Hamilton Police Service and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for Community Service.

A graduate of McMaster University, Mr. Cooke resides in Hamilton with his partner Maureen Wilson and their three children Lane O’Hara, Frances and Wil. An avid athlete, Mr. Cooke enjoys squash, basketball and running, and has completed numerous marathons including New York City, Chicago and Washington D.C.