Board of Directors & Leadership
The Real Small Business Leaders & Advocates Driving Ontario’s Convenience Retail Sector
The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) is governed by dedicated convenience store owners, fuel operators, and retail executives from across the province. From independent single-store operators to multi-location networks, our directors bring decades of hands-on experience, advocacy, and industry innovation to ensure Ontario’s convenience sector remains vibrant, fair, and forward-looking.
Terry Yaldo
Board Title: Chair
Company / Store: Midway Convenience
Region: Windsor, Ontario
Years of Experience: 28+ years in Convenience Retail
Quick Snapshot: Longtime Windsor entrepreneur and frontline advocate dedicated to giving independent retailers a powerful voice at all levels of government.
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Terry Yaldo has been immersed in the convenience store industry since 1996, bringing nearly three decades of hands-on operational experience to the OCSA. Serving on the board since 2014 and appointed Chair in 2024, Terry understands the real, daily pressures of running a local business—from navigating shifting regulations and rising overhead costs to staying profitable in a fast-evolving market.
Throughout his tenure, Terry has been a passionate, vocal champion for independent convenience store owners across Ontario. He works tirelessly to ensure that grassroots operators are represented in municipal, provincial, and federal policy discussions, focusing on regulatory fairness, industry sustainability, and community safety.
Kenny Shim
Board Title: President
Company / Store: Busy Bee King Mart | Readygo Franchise
Region: Downtown Toronto, Ontario
Years of Experience: 35+ years in Convenience & Multi-Unit Operations
Quick Snapshot: Downtown Toronto convenience pioneer and coalition leader championing retail modernization, red tape reduction, and legal trade protection.
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Kenny Shim is the owner of Toronto’s iconic Busy Bee King Mart, a 24-hour downtown staple since 1990. A former multi-store operator and founder of the Readygo Franchise, Kenny brings extensive multi-unit operational leadership. He has served as President of the Ontario Korean Businessmen’s Association (OKBA) since 2019, President of the United Korean Commerce & Industry Association (UKCIA) since 2020, and President of OCSA since 2023.
Kenny has been at the forefront of the industry’s most impactful advocacy milestones. For over 25 years, he spearheaded the campaign to introduce beer and wine sales to Ontario convenience stores—collecting hundreds of thousands of petition signatures until historic policy changes were achieved in September 2024. Additionally, Kenny actively engages municipal, provincial, and federal lawmakers to combat illicit tobacco and contraband trade, protecting the economic viability of independent store owners across the province.
Michael Carroll
Board Title: Vice Chair
Company / Store: McDougall Energy Inc.
Region: Sault Ste. Marie & Northern Ontario
Years of Experience: 31+ years in Convenience, Fuel & Corporate Retail
Quick Snapshot: 30-year fuel and retail operations veteran leading growth, team development, and commercial retail strategy across Northern Ontario.
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As Director of Corporate Retail at McDougall Energy, Michael Carroll oversees a network of 19 convenience and fuel sites across Ontario. Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Michael joined McDougall Energy in 2006 and has spent over three decades driving operational excellence, fuel management, and organizational growth.
A long-standing board member, Michael was appointed Vice Chair in 2022. He brings a deep, practical understanding of how corporate retail networks and independent locations can thrive side-by-side, focusing on team empowerment, evolving fuel marketplace trends, and sector-wide growth.
Thomas (TJ) Sheehan
Board Title: Treasurer & Director
Company / Store: Enniskillen General Store
Region: Enniskillen & Regional Locations, Ontario
Years of Experience: 20+ years in Independent & Multi-Site Retail
Quick Snapshot: Second-generation retailer scaling historic rural general stores into dynamic, multi-location modern convenience destinations.
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Thomas (TJ) Sheehan is the owner and president of Enniskillen General Store, a historic family-operated business dating back to 1840. Growing up around his parents’ gas stations and convenience stores, Thomas took over the flagship operation in 2014 and has successfully expanded it into a thriving 5-location network.
Having lived the convenience business from childhood, Thomas offers firsthand insights into both single-site independent challenges and multi-store expansion strategies. As OCSA Treasurer, he combines commercial acumen with a strong passion for rural small business, community connection, and independent operator support.
Ross Martins-Lomas
Board Title: Director
Company / Store: Minisi Convenience & Gift | Noozhoo Nokiiyan Limited Partnership (NNLP)
Region: Durham Region (Port Perry), Ontario
Years of Experience: 25+ years in Operations & Executive Governance
Quick Snapshot: Senior executive and Indigenous economic development leader driving operational strategy, ESG, and community-centric commercial growth.
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Ross Martins-Lomas is the Executive Director of Operations for Noozhoo Nokiiyan Limited Partnership (NNLP), supporting economic growth and sustainable development for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN). He brings over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, risk management, ESG, and multi-stakeholder relations.
Operating Minisi Convenience & Gift, Ross bridges governance expertise with real-world retail operations. He serves on numerous regional governance boards—including Central Counties Tourism and the Scugog Council for the Arts—bringing invaluable strategic perspective on stakeholder engagement and economic sustainability to the OCSA board.
Jody Rubino
Board Title: Director
Company / Store: W.O. Stinson & Son Ltd.
Region: Ottawa & Eastern Ontario
Years of Experience: 30+ years in Operations Management & 10+ years in Marketing
Quick Snapshot: Hands-on retail leader focusing on customer experience, community-driven site marketing, and frontline operational performance.
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Jody Rubino leads Retail and Marketing for W.O. Stinson & Son Ltd., managing both strategic brand growth and daily site operations across Eastern Ontario. With over 30 years in operations and a decade in marketing, Jody takes a practical, people-first approach to building strong store teams and connected retail sites.
Jody works directly with store managers, vendors, and community partners to enhance merchandising, staff development, customer service, and local promotional events. Her focus ensures that retail locations remain clean, welcoming, and deeply rooted in the communities they serve.
Manish Thakker
Board Title: Director
Company / Store: Vani’s Convenience
Region: Brampton, Ontario
Years of Experience: 10+ years in Independent Store Ownership & Operations
Quick Snapshot: Independent Brampton store owner bringing tech innovation, modern product strategies, and operational agility to independent operators.
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Manish has been an active convenience operator since 2014 as the owner of Vani’s Convenience in Brampton. Drawing on his extensive background in Operations Management, Manish advocates for bringing modern technology and product innovation to small independent operators.
Manish believes the independent convenience sector holds immense growth potential if stores adapt to changing consumer demands. His core focus on the board is helping local, small-scale operators implement cost-effective technology and modern inventory strategies on par with major corporate chains.
Why Our Board Matters
Our diverse board ensures decisions reflect the needs of independent c‐store operators, fuel stations, and retailer partners. Together, we drive advocacy on alcohol, tobacco, lottery, and fuel regulation, and guide OCSA’s educational and benefit programs.
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