Ernie Parsons is an Employee-appointed representative. He began his career with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and taught Technology at Loyalist College (serving as a Steward in his last four years). Mr. Parsons also served as an MPP for Prince Edward-Hastings from 1999-2007. After leaving the Legislature, he became a Justice of the Peace and retired in 2021. Mr. Parsons enjoys farming and is active in community service. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Carleton University. (Appointed 2025)