Board Members
Jay Buizer, Chair
Manager-MNP
Ron Shaluk, Vice-Chair
Business Account Manager, RBC
Drew Caldwell, Secretary-Treasurer
Private Citizen
James Chambers, Director
General Manager, Chez Angela Bakery and Cafe
Stephen Branigan, Director
Lawyer, Meighen Haddad LLP
Cam Wirch, Director
Owner, A & L Cycle
Sunday Frangi, Director
Team Lead- Case Manager, WIS
Kris Desjarlais, Director
Rosser Ward Councilor
Jeff Fawcett, Ex-Officio Member
Mayor, City of Brandon
Ron Bowles, Ex-Officio Member
City Manager, City of Brandon
In accordance with the Brandon Downtown Development Corporation’s Organizational By-law, the Board shall consist of one (1) Member of Council for the City of Brandon who shall be appointed annually, and six (8) citizens-at-large for a total of seven (9) voting Directors. The Mayor, and City Manager of the City of Brandon shall be considered an ex-officio, non-voting members of the Board. Directors are appointed by City Council and shall serve a term of three (3) years. No Director, save and except the member of Council of the City of Brandon, shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms as a Director. The Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 11:45 a.m.
Board Members
Jay Buizer, Chair
Manager-MNP
Ron Shaluk, Vice-Chair
Business Account Manager, RBC
Drew Caldwell, Secretary-Treasurer
Private Citizen
James Chambers, Director
General Manager, Chez Angela Bakery and Cafe
Stephen Branigan, Director
Lawyer, Meighen Haddad LLP
Cam Wirch, Director
Owner, A & L Cycle
Brent Campbell, Director
Downtown Business owner
Sunday Frangi, Director
Team Lead – Case Manager, WIS
Kris Desjarlais, Director
Rosser Ward Councilor
Jeff Fawcett, Ex-Officio Member
Mayor, City of Brandon
Ron Bowles, Ex-Officio Member
City Manager, City of Brandon
In accordance with the Brandon Downtown Development Corporation’s Organizational By-law, the Board shall consist of one (1) Member of Council for the City of Brandon who shall be appointed annually, and six (8) citizens-at-large for a total of seven (9) voting Directors. The Mayor, and City Manager of the City of Brandon shall be considered an ex-officio, non-voting members of the Board. Directors are appointed by City Council and shall serve a term of three (3) years. No Director, save and except the member of Council of the City of Brandon, shall serve more than two (2) consecutive full terms as a Director. The Board meets on the third Monday of each month at 11:45 a.m.
Board Responsibilities
- governing the organization by establishing broad policies and objectives;
- selecting, appointing, and supporting the Executive Director;
- making decisions on program administration and funding applications;
- ensuring the availability of adequate financial resources;
- approving annual budgets;
- accounting to the stakeholders for the organization’s performance;
- utilizing personal and professional skills, relationships, and knowledge for the advancement of the Brandon Downtown Development Corporation and revitalization of downtown Brandon.