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Board of Directors

Meet our Board of Directors

MICHELLE CAMERON

Michelle Cameron

Chair

Executive Committee and Operational Excellence and Innovation Committee

Michelle started Dreamcatcher Promotions (previously known as Dreamcatcher Embroidery) in 2011. Dreamcatcher Promotions is now the largest Indigenous-owned promotional company in Canada and is one of the largest promotional companies in Winnipeg.

ADAM NEPON

Adam Nepon

Chair

Human Resources and Governance Committee

Vice-Chair

Executive Committee and Operational Excellence and Innovation Committee

With 15 years of experience in human resources, Adam most recently worked as an Indigenous HR advisor in the financial sector bringing Indigenous perspectives and knowledge to the conversation on talent acquisition and retention. He is a passionate advocate for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action and how this applies to Indigenous economic development.

brian kelly

Brian Kelly

Secretary

Executive Committee, Human Resources and Governance Committee, and Client, Communication, and Collaboration

Brian has over 35 years of experience from the Winnipeg, Manitoba (Board Chair, Policy Comm. Chair, other committees), and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Board Director). Most recently he has been the Corporate Secretary and a member of Executive, Governance, Policy, and Strategic Planning committees with ICC.

CHRISTOPHER HENRY

Christopher Henry

Treasurer

Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee and Operational Excellence and Innovation Committee

With over 25 years in the construction industry, Christopher has been involved in many of the major projects across the Manitoba & Winnipeg skylines. Heavily involved in the health of the construction industry, Christopher has held many past board positions including the Winnipeg Construction Association, Electrical Association of Manitoba, and Construction Labor Relations Association of Manitoba.

DYLAN SPENCE

Dylan Spence

Director

Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee

Dylan is a Certified Financial Planner Professional® and Registered Retirement Consultant®, with over 15 years of personal investment experience. He holds the Responsible Investment Professional Certification and also is a Certified Executor Advisor. He also holds the Real Wealth Manager Designation.

GANGA ATMURI

Ganga Atmuri

Director

Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee

Ganga Atmuri is an Environmental Engineer with over 18 years of experience in the Engineering Consulting Sector. She joined Stantec Consulting Ltd. in Winnipeg in the fall of 2022 as a Senior Project Manager within the Transportation group and works collaboratively with other departments and offices.

DANIEL FRIESEN

Daniel Friesen

Director

Client, Communication, and Collaboration

Daniel is the owner and principal of DLF   Consulting, Daniel   works with clients to create sustainable development   solutions in the areas of renewable energy, business planning, and community development.

ILONA NIEMCYZK

Ilona Niemcyzk

Director

Operational Excellence and Innovation Committee, Client, Communication, and Collaboration

Education: Master of Arts, International Relations, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Political Studies, Graduated 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, International Relations, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Political Studies, Graduated 1997

nicole montminy

Nicole Montminy

Director

Client, Communication, and Collaboration

Nicole works to support businesses with financial wellness programs for their employees and has seen various employer/employee scenarios. Her goal is to support Indigenous economic development and culture across Manitoba.

german leal

German Leal

Director

Operational Excellence and Innovation Committee

​German Leal is the AECOM Geotechnical Manager and Discipline Lead with 14 years of experience. He has a PEO license and
has worked with First Nations in Manitoba and Ontario. He is experienced in the field of geotechnical engineering including
analysis, supervision and coordination of subsurface investigations, and construction field reviews for commercial and industrial
developments.

raena baker

Raena Baker

Director

Human Resource and Governance Committee

Raena Baker has passionately championed Indigenous Peoples initiatives and stands as a community leader in advocacy, empowerment, and promoting continued success for generations to come. She has worked with three levels of government, and grassroots organizations, and is currently the Project Coordinator of the Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) with Community Futures Manitoba (CFM).

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