Management & Staff
Meet the team!
Board of Management
Bill Renieris, Chair
Bill Renieris practically grew up in Cabbagetown as his father owned the local Home Hardware, which he eventually took over and continues to operate with the same small-town charm. Bill also owns many of the adjacent buildings in the area and values his commercial and residential tenants.
As the Chairman of the BIA Bill is interested in promoting façade improvements, security/safety in the area and Cabbagetown’s overall development and growth. From streetscape updates to attracting new businesses to the area, Bill is interested in helping to keep Cabbagetown a competitive and desirable area to visit, shop and live in.
Tony Lafazanis, Vice Chair
Tony Lafazaniz has been a Cabbagetown resident since 1986 and is the father of 2 teenage children. In 2013 Tony moved his law office from downtown Toronto right into the heart of Cabbagetown, where he specializes in personal injury. He brings his experience in business and his interest as a resident to the BIA as Vice-Chairman.
Cabbagetown is an area of wide diversity, social and economic. Within that context Tony strives to raise the bar for businesses in the area, to allow the business community to reach its potential, to make our “main street” the hub for the local area residents and an attractive choice for out of area residents.
Gerald Michaud (Treasurer)
Gerald Michaud is a Broker of Record with a background spanning business and the arts. Known for his humour, warmth, accountability, and honesty, he brings a people-first approach to his work and community leadership. As Treasurer of the Cabbagetown BIA Board of Management, Gerald oversees expenditures and provides sound financial oversight to support the BIA’s goals. He’s especially interested in initiatives that beautify the public realm and help position Cabbagetown as a destination.
Patty Junior
Patty Junior has been a staple in the Cabbagetown community since the opening of her gourmet food store, The Epicure Shop, in 1980. For over 25 years, she has sat on the BIA board and has watched the Cabbagetown area grow and change into a highly diverse and unique place to live, while sustaining a small town vibe in the big city. She is also a longtime actor and participant on The Festival Committee.
Dave Stratton
Dave Stratton is one of the Managing Partners at Daniel et Daniel Catering & Events, Toronto’s leading caterer. He believes that Cabbagetown is a beautifully diverse and unique neighbourhood in the city. He is interested in helping to continue creating an environment that supports the success of local businesses and the enjoyment of the area by local residents and visitors.
Daniel Megly
Daniel Megly is a former co-owner of Daniel et Daniel, one of Toronto’s best-known catering and event creation companies, and a commercial property owner within The Cabbagetown BIA. As a member of the BIA Board of Management, Daniel brings a strong business and operations background to board initiatives and special projects, with a focus on supporting local businesses and enhancing the neighbourhood’s public realm. He is passionate about beautifying the area and helping make Cabbagetown more welcoming and merchant-friendly.
Tania Waldock
Tania Waldock owns and operates one of Cabbagetown’s notable restaurants, The House On Parliament, fondly referred to as “The HOP.” Over the years Tania has grown her business with her friendly service, a move in location and a large renovation. As a restaurateur she understands the many challenges faced by Cabbagetown eateries and helps the BIA make decisions taking into account all types of businesses here. Tania sits on the Cabbagetown Festival Committee and hopes the Festival will attract new people to the area who will become return customers.
Saúl Navarro
Saúl Navarro is the co-founder of La Gloria Mexican Coffee, Toronto’s first Mexican café and a vibrant cultural hub in Cabbagetown. He’s built a strong local community through language exchanges, cultural events, and support for local artists, while showcasing Mexican coffee sourced directly from family farms. Saúl also leads Latin Marketing, a digital agency that helps small businesses grow through strategic storytelling and online marketing. On the BIA board, he brings a forward-looking marketing lens—blending entrepreneurship, culture, and community-building to strengthen local impact and position Cabbagetown as a must-visit destination for visitors from across Toronto and beyond.
Gail Lynch
Gail Lynch is the founder of ZERO Cocktail Bar, Canada’s first non-alcoholic cocktail bar and bottle shop, located in Cabbagetown. She’s passionate about creating inclusive, alcohol-free spaces and sharing cocktail craft through education and experience-led hospitality. Deeply invested in neighbourhood-building, Gail brings community-development experience from beyond Cabbagetown as well—she is a co-founder of the OUTLOUD Collective to advance 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion and has supported the Regent Park Café Initiative through the Regent Park Social Development Plan. On the Cabbagetown BIA Board of Management, she serves on the Festival Committee and supports initiatives that strengthen community and local business.
We welcome BIA business and property owners who are committed to building this business community and furthering its reputation to consider joining the Board of Management as a director. Those interested in being considered can find more information here.
BIA Staff
Matthew Mohan, Executive Director (He/Him)
Matthew is a creative and ambitious award-winning City-builder with a decade's worth of experience executing projects, advocating for policy reform, and finding innovative solutions to economic development issues for main streets.
You can contact Matthew at matthew@cabbagetownto.com.
Amilia Cervantes, Marketing & Events Manager (She/Her)
With a background in urban studies and experience in marketing, events, and multimedia design, Amilia brings a creative and strategic approach to promoting Cabbagetown. As a local resident, she’s passionate about connecting businesses, residents, and visitors to showcase the neighbourhood’s unique character and vibrant community.
You can contact Amilia at marketing@cabbagetownto.com.