Ryan E Clement
President & Community Representative 2018-22
Ryan has over 10 years of accounting experience in various roles throughout his career. Starting within the audit and tax fields in private practice, he has now moved to management roles within industry taking on more extensive leadership and management roles for large private firms. Ryan currently holds the professional designation of a Chartered Accountant, with a basis in accounting and finance through a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree. Ryan has volunteered on various boards and committees throughout his career, and has a positive outlook on life, the community, and society’s ability to help all individuals.
Darryl Loewen
Vice President & Faith Group Representative 2019-22
For 22 years, Darryl was a teacher, athletics director, Vice Principal and Principal at Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna. This work was a joy—the natural result of a community which nurtured him as a young boy, and later as a student. For much of these years, non-profit governance was an enjoyable hobby. The community athletic association, arena board, church committees, three credit union mergers and a term on the board of Credit Union Central of Manitoba provided a wealth of experience serving communities. These activities were the setting for leadership skill development in widely collaborative settings. Since 2016, Darryl leads the Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba, as Executive Director. He holds its mission—relief, development and peace in the name of Christ—as a meaningful expression of Faith when shared with the whole human family. Darryl, Colleen and their son James live in Winnipeg.
Secretary
Vacant at this time.
Nico Velthuys
Treasurer & Expertise Representative 2018-22
Nico is a Certified Professional Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the non-profit sector including being instrumental in the start-up of a non-profit organization and leading large teams of administrative and accounting staff. His career includes professional experience locally as Vice President of Finance and Administration for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Manager of Finance and Administration at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Manitoba and CFO of the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. He has volunteered extensively on several boards and finance committees such as the Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba and in several capacities with South Winnipeg Family Information Centre and Youth Employment Services.
Anne Duncan
Faith Group Representative 2018-21
Anne is presently serving her second term on the board. Her interest in the Jubilee Fund began around 1998 when the dream of such an organization was presented at a United Church meeting. That presentation prompted the Prairie to Pine Ridge Regional Council of the United Church to back the initiative and led to Anne becoming an investor, a donor and a board member. The recent Social Impact Study affirms for her the value of the organization to our community as it supports projects that have encountered barriers to traditional financing. Anne is a retired United Church diaconal minister who ministered with congregations in Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg.
Carl James
Community Representative 2018-21
Carl joined the Jubilee Fund Board in 2015. He first became a Jubilee Fund investor in 2002 and an annual donor in 2004. Always willing to help wherever needed, he currently serves on the Event Support Committee. Carl retired from Canwel Building Materials in 2015 where he worked for 22 years. He has spent more than 40 years in the wholesale and retail lumber/building materials industry. Carl is on the Executive of the Manitoba Historical Society, a supporter of Heritage Winnipeg and a member of MHS council and several committees.
Dan McInnis
Community Representative 2020-24
Dan is a proud Manitoban with a keen interest in a broad range of environmental and social issues. He has a diverse background in public policy development, program implementation and operational management. Prior to his retirement Dan was Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Manitoba’s climate change and environmental protection programs. He represented Canada’s interests at four international climate change meetings, as well as oversaw the successful implementation of the Beyond Kyoto Climate Change Action Plan. Other roles and projects include senior engineering management roles with municipal governments, Executive Director of Sustainable Building Manitoba, other environmental-related projects and various management assignments for clients. Dan currently serves on three boards and volunteers whenever asked. In no particular order, Dan enjoys being a grandfather, trips with his wife, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, golf and playing racquetball (now pickleball).
Elizabeth Hogue
Faith Group Representative 2021-24
Elizabeth was motivated to be involved with the Jubilee Fund after moving to Winnipeg and getting a firsthand look at the effects of poverty. She is the Chair of the St Boniface Diocesan Council for Development and Peace, the President of the Cook’s Creek Heritage Museum and volunteers in her parish of St Michael’s in Cook’s Creek. She retired over 13 years ago as a unit nurse and Care Team Manager in long term care for nearly 35 years. Since retirement, she has enjoyed becoming a grandmother, being close to her three adult children and their spouses and having the opportunity to pursue her interests and volunteer in her community. After many years of country living, she and her husband relocated to Winnipeg three years ago and enjoy the conveniences of city life while staying connected to their home community.
Jim Komishon
Community Representative 2018-21
Jim was elected to the Jubilee Fund Board in April 2015 and serves as a member of the Nomination Committee. He devoted over 30 years to a career in the pharmaceutical industry. During his tenure with two large, multinational firms, he held various positions in sales and management, including Director at Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada, where he managed overall business operations for Ontario, the Atlantic Region, and Western Canada. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education (CCPE) and has been involved with various local capital campaigns and fundraising events. He grew up in Winnipeg and is an alumnus of St. Paul’s High School and the University of Manitoba. Jim is married to Donna (nee Coughlin) and they have three children.
John Nicholson
Faith Group Representative 2020-24
From 1997-2016, John worked as a portfolio manager at National Bank Financial serving a client base that included both high net worth individuals as well as charitable foundations, religious communities, and Catholic organizations. John retired in 2016 and now serves as a consultant to charitable groups in Canada. He is currently involved with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg as Director of Development. John, his wife Vera, and their two children are members of Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Winnipeg. John serves on the Parish Council, the Archeparchy of Winnipeg Finance Council, and is a former Grand Knight of Council 8499.
Kemlin Nembhard
Community Representative 2018-21
Kemlin is an innovative and collaborative leader who is committed to building a strong and healthy community and to social and environmental justice for all. She has 25 years of management experience working for organizations including Canadian Women’s Health Network, Women Advancement Trust in Tanzania, Canadian Federation of Students, Province of Manitoba and Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association. She currently works as a Co-Commissioner for the NDP. Kemlin volunteers her time with a variety of organizations including the Women’s Health Clinic, Manitoba Human Rights Commission, Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council, Workers of Colour Support Network, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Friends of Sherbrook Pool, West End Commons and many others. She also serves on several boards including the West End Cultural Centre, Horizons Magazine and CKUW 95.9 FM community radio station.
Sharen Tremblay
Faith Group Representative 2018-21
Sharen was elected to the Jubilee Fund Board representing The Grey Nuns of Manitoba. She decided to become involved with the Jubilee Fund because of their efforts to work with individuals and with communities by providing thoughtful financial support to non-profit partners to reduce the negative effects of poverty. She also liked that the Jubilee Fund works cooperatively with other established charitable agencies. Sharen’s education background is nursing. She obtained a Licensed Practical Nursing certificate from St. Boniface School of Nursing in 1971 and then later obtained a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Manitoba. She has worked at St. Boniface Hospital, VON Winnipeg and Home Care. She is a member of St. Bernadette Parish, currently assisting with the Faith and Light program. Sharen belongs to the Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville (since 1991), serving as a group leader and on the Executive Committee. Her personal philosophy is to live a life pleasing to God and to use her gifts to serve others, especially the less fortunate.
If you are interested in joining the Jubilee Fund Board, please email us.
