Board of Directors
The Food Banks Canada Board of Directors comprises knowledgeable professionals who are committed to finding solutions to hunger in Canada. Board members govern Food Banks Canada by applying their expertise and business acumen as they lead the creation of our vision and strategic direction, achieve excellence in financial responsibility, and ensure transparency and accountability to the public.
Board of Directors, 2011-2012
- Robin Garrett, Chair
- CEO, Partnership of Niagara
- Ron L’Esperance, Past Chair
- President, CFN Consultants (Atlantic) Inc.
- Brian Meagher, Vice-Chair
- Management Consultant
- Steve Dobronyi, Treasurer
- Chief Executive Officer, EGI Financial
- Riki Turofsky, Secretary
- Opera Singer and President, Faculty of Music Alumni Association, University of Toronto
Board Members
- Marjorie Bencz, CM
- Member Council Representative Executive Director, Edmonton’s Food Bank
- Teri Brown
- Business Advisor
- Brian Fraser
- Partner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
- Wayne Hellquist
- Member Council Representative, Executive Director, Regina & District Food Bank
- Ray Leach
- President, Alternative Processing Systems Inc.
- Debbie O'Bray
- PMI Fellow Manager, Investors Group
- Fred Schaeffer
- President and CEO, McCain Foods Canada
- Greg Stewart
- President & Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Canada
- Cathy Webster
- Vice-President, Human Resources, Kraft Canada Inc.