Nominations & Elections

2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS

The Board of Directors is a key leadership team at Libro. The success of Libro relies heavily on the composition of the board, which necessitates individuals possessing the requisite abilities, knowledge, experience, and traits. Based on a skills gap analysis, ideal candidates in the 2024 elections will have one or more of the following competencies:

  • Audit and compliance,
  • Agricultural or commercial business experience,
  • Industry level transformational change.

In addition, experience providing oversight in a highly regulated environment or holding a financial qualification, such as a Chartered Accountant (CPA)/Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), would be an asset.

The table below identifies the candidates in the 2024 board elections. Elections take place at the Annual General Meeting on April 20, 2024, with Owner-elected Representatives carrying the vote during those elections.

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Candidates*

Directors

4

Aitken, Brian

Baldwin, Elizabeth (Endorsed by the Committee)

Kusch, Marycatharine

Berdan, Rachel (Endorsed by the Committee)

Soulis, Stephanie

Billson, David (Endorsed by the Committee)

Vacant Position

Gemus, Dan (Endorsed by the Committee)

Kusch, Marycatharine (Endorsed by the Committee)

Lucier, Brett

*Libro introduced the practice of candidate endorsements for the 2024 director elections. An “Endorsed by the Committee” label indicates the candidate has the official support of the Director Recruitment Sub-Committee. Endorsement is a way to let voting Owner Representatives know which candidates have the skills, experience and behavioural competencies need to govern Libro. This marks a commitment to transparency and informed decision-making in the election process.

2024 OWNER REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION RESULTS

Owner Representatives were elected by acclamation on October 31, following the conclusion of the nomination period. We congratulate our returning and newly appointed Owner Representatives.

Haldimand Norfolk

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

2

Beemer, Cheryl

Beemer, Gary

Donovan, Doug

Thompson, Linda

Representing Owners in Caledonia, Cayuga, Hagersville and Simcoe

Huron Perth North

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

3

Cannon, Kelsey

Zaleski, M Halina

Doble, Rachel

Reinhart, Larry

Zaleski, Halina

Representing Owners in Clinton, Goderich and Wingham

Huron Perth South

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

4

Harris, Gord

Oliver, Mark

Pullman, Rosemary

Harris, Gord

Representing Owners in Exeter, Listowel and Stratford

Lambton Kent Middlesex East

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

5

Coeck, Jenny

Frank P. Sweeney

Lalich, Roman

Timmermans, Jennifer

Timmermans, Jennifer

Devries, Ken

Representing Owners in Arkona, Strathroy and Watford

Lambton Kent Middlesex West

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

5

McEachran, Matt

Carr, Shauna

Stirling, Bryan

Dulisch, Rhys

Representing Owners in Blenheim and Sarnia

London Elgin Oxford North

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

9

Bertens, Sara

Wedzinga, Helen

Brooks, Katie

Sara Bertens

McHugh, Tim

Holly Zuliani

Meddaoui, Amina

Moody, John

Mellamphy, Dan

Parkhill, Rob

Rajkat, Mira

Ratkaj, Mira

Singer, Katie

Taylor, Jae Sienna

Representing Owners in London Downtown, London East and London North

London Elgin Oxford South

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

6

Groot, Nick

Reid, Lindsay

Rigato, Michelle

Kuipers, Tessa

Sunnuck, Neil

Sunnuck, Neil

Representing Owners in London South, London West, St. Thomas and Woodstock

Waterloo

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

3

Bourke, Allison

Swatridge, Andrew

Einwechter, Sasha

Bourke, Allison

Martins, Rick

Martins, Fernando Richard

Representing Owners in Beechwood, Downtown Kitchener, Waterloo, Williamsburg

Windsor Essex North

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

4

Ataman, Gia

McDermott, Tim

Sauve, Ashley

Representing Owners in Belle River, Essex, Windsor, Woodslee

Windsor Essex South

Vacancies For

#

Terms Expiring

Elected

Owner Representatives

7

Ives, Kris

Gemus, Daniel

Omstead, Katie

Ives, Kristin

Parks, Sarah

Crain, Linden

Talbot, Garnet

Wilson, Andrew

Representing Owners in Amhersburg, Harrow, Kingsville and Leamington