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.

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Board of Directors

Marcus Janzen

Marcus Janzen

President

British Columbia

Jocelyn Gibouleau

Jocelyn Gibouleau

1st Vice President

Quebec

David Hoekstra

David Hoekstra

2nd Vice President and Finance Chair

Alberta

Patricia Bishop

Patricia Bishop

Director

Atlantic

Pascal Forest

Pascal Forest

Director

Quebec

Deep Brar

Deep Brar

Director

British Columbia

Alison Robertson

Alison Robertson

Director

Ontario

Beth Connery

Beth Connery

Director

Prairies

Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Director

British Columbia

Gerald Dykerman

Gerald Dykerman

Director

Atlantic

Quinton Woods

Quinton Woods

Director

Ontario

Jan VanderHout

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

 

 

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