Winkler, Manitoba – The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce has voted 100% in favour of its 2025/2026 proposed board slate at its 94th Annual General Meeting and Manitoba Economic Summit.
“The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is fortunate to have such highly qualified business and community leaders guiding us, and each year I’m so grateful to both the new members that join us and those who renew their roles,” said Chuck Davidson, MCC President & CEO. “Every member of the board is integral to helping the MCC team deliver on our strategic plan and champion for the interests of Manitoba’s business community.”
Beverlie Stuart, Vice-President of Business Development and Community Initiatives at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, who was elected last year as Board Chair, will continue in her role for another term. Stuart has over 30 years of experience in organizational leadership, career and workforce development, and strategic human resources planning and development. Her experience includes working in the public, private, and non-profit sector designing and implementing initiatives and strategies for developing Manitoba’s workforce.
“Bev has been an incredible Chair over the last year, and we are so pleased she will be leading the board for another term. Her vast experience, insight and commitment to championing our province – as well as her warm and engaging personality – make her a fantastic representative of the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce,” Davidson added.
The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce 2025/2026 Board of Directors are:
OFFICERS:
- Chair: Beverlie Stuart – VP Business Development and Community Initiatives, MITT
- Vice Chair: Karly McRae – Owner & President, Lakehouse Properties
- Vice Chair: Vince Barletta – President & CEO, Harvest Manitoba
- Past Chair: Alison Kirkland – President & CEO, Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada
- Treasurer: Mike Boucher – Partner, Deloitte LLP
- Secretary: Michelle Kuly – President, Blueprint Inc.
- Legal Counsel: Josh Bokhaut – Partner, Pitblado LLP
DIRECTORS:
- Chris Avery – Chief Executive Officer, Arctic Gateway Group
- Nick Bockstael – Co-President, Bockstael Construction
- Tracy Dandeneau – Director, Recruitment Operations, People First HR Services
- Jamie Dumont – Principal/ Owner, Chadwick Consulting
- James Fehr – Vice President Commercial Financial Services, RBC Royal Bank
- Michelle Finley – Director, Government Relations, Wawanesa Mutual Insurance
- Tilda Fortier – Owner and Business Manager, Greenstone Building Products
- Josh Girman – Manager, Indigenous Relations, PCL Constructors Canada Inc
- Michele Hazell – Executive Director, Manitoba Start
- Stacey Kennedy – Head of Manitoba Operations, Vale
- Tessa Masi – Executive Director, Steinbach Chamber of Commerce
- Sachit Mehra – Owner, East India Company Pub & Eatery
- Matt Pilloud – Partner, MNP LLP
The Board members were sworn in at the Manitoba Economic Summit on May 2, 2025.
Retiring Members
MCC wishes to thank retiring board members for their commitment over their terms:
- Barry Cooper, Operations Manager, Heritage Co-op & Brandon Chamber of Commerce
- Jordan Ludwig, President, Brandon Business Interiors & Brandon Chamber of Commerce
- Michael Woelcke, CEO (Retired), Arctic Gateway Group
- Paul Holden, Executive Chair, Education Canada Group
- Stephen Chychota, Executive Director, Parkland Chamber of Commerce & Chamber of Commerce Executives of Manitoba (CCEM) Representative
