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
Jan VanderHout
President
Ontario
Marcus Janzen
1st Vice President
British Columbia
Albert Cramer
2nd Vice President
Prairies
David Hoekstra
Finance Committee Chair
Alberta
Jason Smith
Member
British Columbia
Beth Connery
Member
Prairies
Charles Stevens
Member
Ontario
Quinton Woods
Member
Ontario
Jocelyn Gibouleau
Member
Quebec
Pascal Forest
Member
Quebec
Gerald Dykerman
Member
Atlantic
Phillip Keddy
Member
Atlantic
Working Groups
Core Working Groups
Business Risk Management
Chair, Stefan Larrass
Vice Chair, Richard Lee
Crop Protection Advisory Group
Chair, Jason Smith
Vice Chair, Dr. Tracy Shinners-Carnelley
Energy, Environment and Climate Change
Chair, Aaron Coristine
Vice Chair, Gordon Stock
Industry Standards and Food Safety
Chair, Jody Mott
Vice Chair, Brian Gilroy
Trade and Marketing
Chair, Quinton Woods
Vice Chair, Brian Gilroy
Labour
Chair, Beth Connery
Co-Vice Chair, Fernando Borja
Co-Vice Chair, Ken Forth
Co-Vice Chair, Reg Ens
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
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