Darryl Loewen
President & Faith Group Representative 2019-25
For 22 years, Darryl was a teacher, athletics director, Vice Principal and Principal at Mennonite Collegiate Institute in Gretna. This work was a joy—the natural result of a community which nurtured him as a young boy, and later as a student. For much of these years, non-profit governance was an enjoyable hobby. The community athletic association, arena board, church committees, three credit union mergers and a term on the board of Credit Union Central of Manitoba provided a wealth of experience serving communities. These activities were the setting for leadership skill development in widely collaborative settings. Since 2016, Darryl leads the Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba, as Executive Director. He holds its mission—relief, development and peace in the name of Christ—as a meaningful expression of Faith when shared with the whole human family. Darryl, Colleen and their son James live in Winnipeg.
Nico Velthuys
Treasurer & Expertise Representative 2018-25
Nico is a Certified Professional Accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the non-profit sector including being instrumental in the start-up of a non-profit organization and leading large teams of administrative and accounting staff. His career includes professional experience locally as Vice President of Finance and Administration for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, Manager of Finance and Administration at the Canadian Mental Health Association of Manitoba and CFO of the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. He has volunteered extensively on several boards and finance committees such as the Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba and in several capacities with South Winnipeg Family Information Centre and Youth Employment Services.
Desiree Katz-Vice President
Secretary & Community Representative 2023-26
Desiree received her Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba in 2014 and her J.D. from the University of Manitoba in 2017. Desiree was called to the Manitoba Bar in 2018. She completed her articles at MLT Aikins LLP in Winnipeg, Manitoba and has been with the firm since then. Desiree practices primarily in the areas of taxation including corporate and personal tax planning, corporate reorganizations and tax efficient business structuring. Desiree is currently completing the CPA In-Depth Tax Program with an intended completion date of 2023. When not busy with her growing legal practice, Desiree enjoys spending time with her husband and two year-old daughter. They love to travel together, whether it be to somewhere tropical or to their family cottage at Hillside Beach, MB. When not thinking of where to travel to next, they enjoy quiet time at home working on their ever-growing Lego collection!
Carinna D/Abramo Rosales-Secretary
Community Representative 2023-2027
Carinna is currently a Co-Director at Supporting Employment and Economic Development (SEED) Winnipeg Inc and has been there for 20+ years. She played a lead role in developing the Business Enterprise Support and Training (BEST) program and has worked with various community partners to customize the program for specific audiences such as youth, newcomer and Indigenous entrepreneurs. She was also involved in the design and development of Recognition Counts, a micro loan program for skilled immigrants seeking qualification recognition in Canada. Carinna also focuses on the development of local social enterprise endeavours in Winnipeg and is the co-founder of the Manitoba Social Finance Working Group. Her background includes years of family business management in the hospitality sector, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba, an Advanced Diploma in International Business, a Certificate in Mediation Services with a focus on Organizational Leadership, as well as a Certificate in Women’s Leadership from the Coady Institute of Development at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia.
Dennis Cunningham
Community Representative 2023-26
Dennis Cunningham joined Assiniboine Credit Union Limited as Manager of Environmental Sustainability in 2010. He engages with employees and ACU members to develop and deliver programs to support ACU’s commitment to environmental leadership. His work focuses on green and active commuting, energy efficiency, waste diversion, and greenhouse gas management. Recently his role has expanded to include climate related risk disclosure and the measurement of financed emissions. Dennis is currently a member of the Canadian Credit Union Association of Canada Working Group on the Task Force for Climate Related Disclosures. Prior to joining ACU, Dennis worked at the International Institute for Sustainable Development working on Business and Sustainable Development issues and Climate Change policy managing provincial, national and international projects. He has been active on numerous non-profit boards including the Winnipeg International Children’s Festival, Green Action Centre, Manitoba Eco Network, Sustainable Building Manitoba, and the Riverview Community Centre (currently Past-president). Outside of work and volunteering, Dennis runs marathons, ultramarathons, is an avid cyclist and he loves cross-country skiing.
John Nicholson
Faith Group Representative 2020-24
From 1997-2016, John worked as a portfolio manager at National Bank Financial serving a client base that included both high net worth individuals as well as charitable foundations, religious communities, and Catholic organizations. John retired in 2016 and now serves as a consultant to charitable groups in Canada. He is currently involved with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg as Director of Development. John, his wife Vera, and their two children are members of Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Winnipeg. John serves on the Parish Council, the Archeparchy of Winnipeg Finance Council, and is a former Grand Knight of Council 8499.
Ken Thomas-Treasurer
Community Representative 2024-27
For the past 20 years, Ken’s career background has been in senior financial and operational roles in dynamic and growing companies. Currently, his role is Corporate Governance with Bridge Road Construction Ltd., with a focus on project financing submissions, regulatory compliance matters of operating companies, risk management oversight, and due diligence coordination on Mutual Fund Trust and related entities. Ken is passionate about making a difference in peoples’ lives and has been privileged to serve and contribute as a volunteer on not-for-profit boards on a local, provincial, and national level serving in executive and committee leadership roles with Safety Services Manitoba (Past Chair), the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (Past Chair), Skills Connect Inc. and Third Quarter (Chair of Audit Committee), and the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce (Past-President). Ken enjoys spending time outdoors, golfing, reading, traveling, and new adventures with the grandkids.
Lynda Trono
Faith Group Representative 2021-24
Lynda originally became involved with Jubilee Fund in 1998 at an ecumenical event called Building a Moral Economy. She was involved in the dreaming stages of the Jubilee Fund when she was young. Now years later, she is excited about being involved again. Lynda is a Diaconal Minister with The United Church of Canada. She has lived in Manitoba since 1995 and in that time has served as Conference Minister for Education, Justice and Communication with the Former Conference (now part of the Prairie to Pine Region) and worked with St. Mary’s Road United Church as part of their ministry team. For the past 9 years, she has been the Community Minister at West Broadway Community Ministry where she has increased her capacity to love. In her spare time, Lynda has volunteered with the North American Interfaith network as its Program Conveyor. She has a strong interest in working on issues of justice with people from different faith backgrounds. During her time at West Broadway Lynda received the West Broadway Pillar of the Community Award and the UNPAC Activist Award – Not Afraid to Get her Hands Dirty. She is looking forward to getting her hands dirty with the Jubilee Fund
Ryan E Clement
Community Representative 2018-25
Ryan has over 10 years of accounting experience in various roles throughout his career. Starting within the audit and tax fields in private practice, he has now moved to management roles within industry taking on more extensive leadership and management roles for large private firms. Ryan currently holds the professional designation of a Chartered Accountant, with a basis in accounting and finance through a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree. Ryan has volunteered on various boards and committees throughout his career, and has a positive outlook on life, the community, and society’s ability to help all individuals.
If you are interested in joining the Jubilee Fund Board, please email us.