A board of directors governs the Four County Labour Market Planning Board. We are proud to have a diverse and dynamic board. A variety of Labour Market Groups are represented which include but not limited to:
Quality Over Quantity
Board of Directors
Our Board is comprised of some genuinely gifted minds

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.

As Chair of the Huron Manufacturing Association (HMA) Larry, is the lead liaison between the Association and other manufacturing associations and groups. With the Treasurer and approval of the Board of Directors, Larry maintains signing authority for the deeds, transfers, licenses, contracts, and expenditures as required. Larry is employed as Maintenance Supervisor at Cap Products Ltd in Vanastra where his passion for manufacturing and skilled trades shines through when he hosts Tours at Cap Products. Larry lives with his lovely wife and family near Exeter.

Shawn has 18 years of experience in the Financial Industry and is currently the Community Manager of the Libro Credit Union in Wingham after 17 years at CIBC. He has worked at branches in all 4 counties after moving to Neustadt in 2016.

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.

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.

Emily is a Strawberry Farmer from Huron County, owner of Morrison Berries Country Market. When she is not in the strawberry fields, Emily is Executive Director of Launch Pad Youth Technology and Trades Centre in Hanover.