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.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.
Board of Directors
Marcus Janzen
President
British Columbia
Jocelyn Gibouleau
1st Vice President
Quebec
David Hoekstra
2nd Vice President and Finance Chair
Alberta
Patricia Bishop
Director
Atlantic
Pascal Forest
Director
Quebec
Deep Brar
Director
British Columbia
Alison Robertson
Director
Ontario
Beth Connery
Director
Prairies
Jason Smith
Director
British Columbia
Gerald Dykerman
Director
Atlantic
Quinton Woods
Director
Ontario
Jan VanderHout
Past President
Ontario
Working Groups
Core Working Groups
Business Risk Management
Chair, Stefan Larrass
Vice Chair, Mike Chromczak
Crop Protection Advisory Group
Chair, Chris Duyvelshoff
Vice Chair, Dr. Tracy Shinners-Carnelley
Energy, Environment and Climate Change
Chair, Gordon Stock
Industry Standards and Food Safety
Chair, Jody Mott
Vice Chair, Sarah Marshall
Trade and Marketing
Chair, Jason Whitcher
Vice Chair, Brian Gilroy
Labour
Chair, Beth Connery
Co-Vice Chair, Fernando Borja
Co-Vice Chair, Ken Forth
Co-Vice Chair, Veronica Moreno
Commodity Working Groups
Apple Working Group
Chair, Charles Stevens
Berry Working Group
Chair, Lisa Craig
Vice Chair, Peter Burgess
Field Vegetable Working Group
Chair, Catherine Lessard
Vice Chair, Jody Mott
Greenhouse Vegetable Working Group
Chair, Linda Delli Santi
Vice Chair, Richard Lee
Canadian Potato Council
Chair, Bill Zylmans
Vice Chair, Michelle Flis
Fresh Thinking Magazine
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