Our Governance
At FVGC, our governance is overseen by a dedicated Board of Directors. They provide strategic guidance and ensure that our objectives align with the interests of our members and the fresh produce sector as a whole.Board of Directors
Marcus Janzen
President
British Columbia
Russ Van Boom
1st Vice President
Prairies
Quinton Woods
2nd Vice President
Ontario
Janice Parker
Chair, Finance
Atlantic
Ray Biln
Director
British Columbia
Shawn Brenn
Director
Ontario
Jocelyn Gibouleau
Director
Quebec
Dave Buhler
Director
Prairies
Pascal Forest
Director
Quebec
Nirmal Dhaliwal
Director
British Columbia
John Visser
Director
Atlantic
Governance Structure
We are proud to have over 80 provincial grower associations as our Members, representing fruit and vegetable growers from coast to coast. Additionally, we collaborate with over 40 Associate Member organizations who contribute their expertise and support to our cause.
At FVGC, our governance is overseen by a dedicated Board of Directors. They provide strategic guidance and ensure that our objectives align with the interests of our members and the fresh produce sector as a whole. To carry out our objectives effectively, we have established Standing Working Groups. These groups consist of passionate individuals who work together to address specific challenges and opportunities within the industry.
Working Groups
Core Working Groups
Business Risk Management
Chair, Catherine Lessard
Vice Chair, Mike Chromczak
Crop Protection Advisory Group
Chair, Chris Duyvelshoff
Vice Chair, Dr. Tracy Shinners-Carnelley
Energy, Environment and Climate Change
Chair, Jan VanderHout
Vice Chair, Gordon Stock
Industry Standards and Food Safety
Chair, Jody Mott
Vice Chair, Amy Cochrane-Knotek
Trade and Marketing
Chair, Jason Whitcher
Vice Chair, Brian Gilroy
Labour
Chair, Beth Connery
Co-Vice Chair, Fernando Borja
Co-Vice Chair, Andy Vergeer
Co-Vice Chair, Veronica Moreno
Commodity Working Groups
Apple Working Group
Chair, Charles Stevens
Vice Chair, Janet Parker
Berry Working Group
Chair, Lisa Craig
Vice Chair, Janette McDonald
Field Vegetable Working Group
Chair, Jody Mott
Vice Chair, Catherine Lessard
Greenhouse Produce Alliance of Canada (GPAC)
Chair, George Gilvesy
Vice Chair, Armand Vander Meulen
Canadian Potato Council
Chair, Bill Zylmans
Vice Chair, Shawn Brenn