Board of Directors

Karen is a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College with a Masters in Capacity Development and Rural Extension from the University of Guelph. She has established a successful dairy farm along with her husband, and raised her family with strong agricultural roots. She brings with her experience as a member of the Trillium Mutual Insurance & Roots Council, Kenyan Kids Foundation and various agricultural organizations. International dairy projects in Kenya occupy a special place in her heart. Karen believes in lifelong learning, loves to travel, bike, quilt, and spend time with family and friends. Vibrant agricultural communities are drivers of economic success and Karen is proud to be involved with the Four County Labour Market Planning Board.

Nha has a diverse background in IT, project management, program management, and leading a performing team in various sectors such as IT, health, public, and education. She recently completed her executive master’s in business administration and is interested in helping organizations through strategic planning and governance to deliver value and services to customers. She’s an entrepreneur at heart and has found opportunities to drive growth within organizations, even during tough economic times. She believes in lifelong learning and evolving to keep one abreast of the changes. Proudly representing education, she was a faculty member and is leading a team of support staff to deliver the best experience to the students. Outside of her professional life, Nha enjoys gardening, yoga, and traveling with her family.

Nicholas Manglal-Lan is a Job Preparation Specialist with VPI Employment Services. Previously, the Interim Executive Director of Launch Pad Youth Skills & Technology Centre. That is where he grew to understand the pivotal role Non-profits play in our community and the power of missions that support the youth of our future. Nicholas graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in Media Marketing and Technology; completed a diploma at Humber College in Strategic Communications; and continues his education at Lambton College in DE&I. Nicholas moved to Holstein and seeks to contribute to the future of this area. He volunteers at The Well Community Collective and sits on the Family and Community Advisory Council alongside a Board Director at Bruce Grey Mentorship to work towards more youth-integrated services in the Four County Region. Nicholas' continuous goal is to be integrated around community development in such a unique landscape to grow a better future for the people in our communities.

Karen currently works as a Staff Representative at the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), and is a member of the Ontario Public Service Staff Union (OPSSU). Previously, she worked as a Program Assistant at the Grey Bruce Health for 20 years, and had been an active member of OPSEU for almost that long. She has been active with the Grey Bruce Labour Council since 2014.

Craig has 30 years of manufacturing knowledge, from shop floor to P&L responsibilities. In 2019, Craig started his own consulting business for manufacturers, in order to help small and medium businesses thrive and stay current to the many challenges that confront business owners in 2024. Craig has spent years on various boards over the years, from local CAS agencies, to IDRA in Huron. Craig and his wife spend quite a bit of time at their place in Huron, with the goal of retirement there in a few years.

Kimberley is a Human Resources Professional and former Executive Director of the Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce, and Manager of Strategic Initiatives with the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce. Kim is passionate about the small business community and how owners can leverage workforce data for better informed decisions. She lives and works in Bruce County.