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Committees & Task Forces
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The Assiniboia Chamber operates with sub-committees that meet regularly to provide input and support Chamber operations in the area of advocacy, programs, events and more. These committees and task forces support the Board and operations to implement the various activities of the Chamber.
If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please complete the form below.Note: You must be a member in good standing with the Assiniboia Chamber of Commerce to apply.
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Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee stays informed of local, provincial, and federal issues affecting the business community of the Chamber. They create a line of communication for businesses to address governmental issues, establish direct communication with officials, monitor legislation and council meetings, and organize events with government representatives.
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Committee Members
- Mark Hearson, Stantec
- Warren Thompson, Rotary Club of Winnipeg-Assiniboine
- Parris Filbert, Bookstore Brewing
- Carla Martinelli-Irvine, Winnipeg Pet Rescue
- Vince Croker, ClearSecure/RockGlass
- Mehmood Batla, RBC
- Michael Cabral, 204 Mortgages
- Fred Morris, Historian
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Communications Committee
The Communications Committee, in close cooperation with Chamber staff, is responsible for reviewing press releases, advertisements, and other such marketing duties that publicize the Chamber and its accomplishments among current and potential members.
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Committee Members
- Daniel Doerksen, ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership
- Marcus Langlois, Dreamcatcher Promotions
- Trisha Kulathungam, Higher Learning Foundation
- Brittany Odger, Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport West
- Jason Krieser, Victoria Inn
- Donnie Glennie, First Rank SEO
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Finance Committee ACC Standing Committee
The Finance Committee provides financial oversight for the Chamber to include budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting and creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.
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Committee Members
- Rod Ali (Chair), Portage Mutual Insurance
- Mehmood Batla, RBC
- Adam Kilfoyle, Heartland CPAs
- Mark Hearson, Stantec
- Jan Pederson, Plant Life
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Membership Committee
The Membership Committee oversees the Ambassador Committee, which hosts events and promotes the Chamber to potential members. They develop guidelines, communicate the Chamber's mission, facilitate networking, and conduct an annual Membership Drive. They also support new members, gather feedback from non-renewing businesses, review membership structure, and recruit Ambassadors.
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Committee Members
- Rhonda Summer, Wyndham Garden
- Ian Leatt, Pegasus Publications
- Pierre Morier, Morier Benefits (retired)
- Marcus Langlois, Dreamcatcher Promotions
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Nominating Committee ACC Standing Committee
The Nominating Committee have a leadership role related to board effectiveness and governance. Their duties extend to board succession planning, including recruiting and recommending board directors.
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Committee Members
- Mark Hearson, Stantec
- Rod Ali, Portage Mutual Insurance
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Chamber Events
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Community Events
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