Executive Committee

Since 1994 Peter has served the Kitchener-Waterloo region as a podiatrist in private practice. Prior to establishing his podiatry practice, Peter graduated with a B.Sc. from McMaster University in chemistry, following which he attended the chiropody program at George Brown College. Peter subsequently attended the podiatry program at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio in 1989. Following Peter’s completion of the podiatry program, he completed his surgical residency at Genesee-Wheelock Memorial Hospital in Flint, Michigan. Peter has served as a past president of the College of Chiropodists and earlier served as past president of the Ontario Podiatric Medical Association as well as serving on the Board of the Canadian Podiatric Medical Association.

Chad began his healthcare journey ten years ago during his university studies as a co-op student, where he was among the top three selected from his class. Chad’s knowledge and enjoyment for providing healthcare services grew daily, and his experience led him to the field of Chiropody. Chad has continued to receive training in different surgical practices to provide to his patients and prides himself on providing a full-scope Chiropody clinic. Chad currently owns/operates his own private practice and is looking forward to providing his knowledge as a clinician and entrepreneur to Council and continuing to strengthen our profession and provide safe care to patients in the province of Ontario. Chad was elected to the Executive Committee in September 2023.

Jannel Somerville is a Chiropodist from Stayner, Ontario. Jannel is the owner and operator of her clinic in Stayner. She has always taken great care in providing the best possible care to the members of her community. She is excited to bring this dedication to the college and expanding her efforts to ensuring that the individuals of Ontario receive the best in podiatric care.

Reshad Nazeer is a graduate of the University of Waterloo with an Honours Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (2013), is a dedicated professional with a background in Kinesiology and Sports Management. Since 2015, he has chaired the Northeast Oakville Fair Committee, demonstrating his commitment to community development and the well-being of the public. Reshad believes that it is a privilege to be appointed to a regulatory College.

Allan Katz lives in Kingston and is the principal of an independent health system planning and consultancy practice and teaches part-time at the health care administration program at St. Lawrence College. In addition to his COCOO appointment, he also serves on the Frontenac Lennox & Addington Ontario Health Team; chairs of the Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario, and sits on the board of Ontario 211 Services. Allan has held senior leadership roles at Riverside Health Care; the South East Community Care Access Centre; the Health Care Network of Southeastern Ontario; the Deep River and District Hospital; the Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre; and the Muskoka/Parry Sound District Health Councils. Allan was elected to the Executive Committee in September 2023.