About the Foundation

Incorporated in 2001 and registered as a charitable foundation with the Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency, the Foundation is virtually entirely volunteer driven. It is led by a 9 member Board of Directors, representing both Canada and the United States, with extensive business backgrounds in the areas of real estate, the automotive industry, banking, tourism and law.

Executive Director

• Beverley Kniffen

Board of Directors

• Jim Hawse – Chairperson

• Richard Bourne – Vice President

• Gerry Wahl – Treasurer

• Irv Ridd – Trustee

• Jim Romig – Trustee

• June Earle – Trustee

• Melanie Clarance – Trustee

• Ken Mortimer – Trustee

• Tiare Finney – Trustee