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Meet the North Simcoe CFDC

Kevin Culhane

General Manager

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Kevin has enjoyed a leadership career in Sales, Business and Financial Management, IT Service and Operations Management, and as Executive Director. These roles spanned twenty years with BMO and three years with FSESO in Orillia. Growing up in Northern Ontario, he studied Mathematics and Economics at Laurentian University, where he also earned an MBA degree.

Kevin has over two decades of Not-For-Profit experience including President of Deerhurst Summit Lodge 51, Executive Director of FSESO, and as Minor Hockey Head Coach and Director of Coaching and Player Development.

Kevin is a resident of Innisfil and a married proud father of two teenagers. His family is very sporty with his daughter being a competitive speed skater and cross country runner, while his son is a competitive football and hockey player. He enjoys playing hockey with friends a couple times a week, and watches just about any sport he can find on TV.

Lois Irvine

Client Care Coordinator

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Lois has been helping local entrepreneurs realize their business dreams for 20 years. Born and raised in Tiny, Lois returned to the North Simcoe area to raise her family after completing her education in Economic Development (University of Waterloo). With additional training in Client Management, Business Counselling, and Succession Planning, Lois can support you through every step of your business journey. Whether you are looking for local market research, are developing a business plan, or wanting to grow your connections, Lois is here to help you achieve your goals. Lois is pleased to offer these services in both official languages.

Janet Metcalf

Office Administrator

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Janet was raised in rural Adjala-Tosorontio then moved to Midland in 1988, where she and her partner Brian enjoy boating on Georgian Bay.

With a life-long aptitude for technology and mathematics, Janet studied Electronics Engineering Technology at DeVry in Toronto. Her career as a technician began at Rogers Cable in Toronto, then, after moving to Midland, as an Installer at Huronia Alarms.

Janet later transitioned into the role of Office Assistant at Huronia Alarms then to Office Manager at MTN Communication Systems, where her technical background meshed well with her talents for customer service and bookkeeping. Returning to Huronia Alarms in 2015, Janet was promoted to Accounting Supervisor and Billing Coordinator.

Janet looks forward to helping people realize their business aspirations as the Office Administrator at NSCFDC.

Our Volunteers

The North Simcoe CFDC depends on the strong leadership and talents of our volunteer Board of Directors and Loan Review Committee members to provide guidance and governance in the delivery of our services. Our volunteers offer their skills and expertise to help local entrepreneurs achieve their goals and help shape our local communities.

Board of Directors

Incorporated in 1986 as a not-for-profit corporation in the Province of Ontario, our volunteer Board of Directors meets monthly to direct the work of the North Simcoe CFDC. Board members represent our service area and bring various skills to the table, including small business experience, leadership, and expertise.

Louise Maurice, Chair
Tiny | Professional Services, Legal

Roma Czech, Vice-Chair
Tiny | Professional Services, Medical

Karen Belcourt, Secretary-Treasurer
Tiny | Professional Services

Steve Bray, Director
Penetanguishene | Professional Services, Cleaning

Kevin Mateff, Director
Midland | Professional Services, Retail

René Asselin, Director
Tiny | Insurance Sector

Loan Review Committee

The role of the Loan Review Committee (LRC) is to make decisions on the applications submitted by entrepreneurs applying for business loans. The first step in the loan review process is for a member of our team to interview the client. Next is an application review, followed by a decision by our volunteers at an LRC meeting. LRC volunteers have business experience and represent the diversity of our communities. Our Board members also provide their expertise as LRC members, along with other volunteers from our service area.

Dan Laurin, Chair
Penetanguishene | Professional Services, Medical

Louise Maurice, Vice-Chair
Tiny | Professional Services, Legal

Ralph Lynn, Committee Member
Penetanguishene | Marketing Sector

Ron Asselin, Committee Member
Penetanguishene | Insurance Sector

Steve Jones, Committee Member
Tay | Agricultural Sector

René Asselin, Committee Member
Tiny | Professional Services, Insurance

 

Help Grow Your Community

Are you interested in offering your skills as a volunteer member of our Board of Directors or Loan Review Committee? North Simcoe CFDC confirms our volunteer positions during our Annual General Meeting. Contact us to discuss how your contribution can help grow our local economy.