Mathieu is an Associate lawyer at Smith Neufeld Jodoin law offices in Steinbach. Mathieu and his wife are proud community members in Steinbach. Mathieu is a Deputy Commissioner for the Residential Tenancies Commission and serves on multiple boards including the Law Society of Manitoba, the Ste. Anne Curling Club, Sara Riel Foundation and Sara Riel Incorporated, on which he is the Chairperson.

Laurie has over 20 years of teaching experience and currently works as a Learning Support Teacher at Niverville Middle School. She is a mom of three children—ages 12, 14, and 17. Her youngest son Hayden has both physical and intellectual disabilities.

Laurie is passionate about inclusion and is excited to join the board to help create meaningful opportunities and inclusive supports for adults living with intellectual disabilities, ensuring they can live with dignity, purpose, and belonging.

Grant worked at enVision as a young adult and was involved in establishing Special Olympics in our region. Through his career in mental health services, he has been an advocate for people to get equal access to mental health supports; including people served by enVision.

He believes that people served by enVision can excel and have talents to show. He is excited to be part of the board and ensure continued growth opportunities for people served by enVision.

Simon grew up in the town of Lorette, Manitoba with many of his family members residing in or hailing from Landmark, Steinbach, and the rest of Southeast Manitoba. He attended high school in Ile des Chenes and has a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor from the University of Manitoba. Simon completed his articles at Smith Neufeld Jodoin in Steinbach and currently works at Simard Law Office, serving clients in litigation, real estate, and wills and estates.

Simon currently serves as the vice-president of the board of directors of the 100-nons, a franco-Manitoban non-profit that promotes French-language music and artists in Manitoba, and is deeply involved in the French-Canadian music scene in Manitoba. In his free time, he likes gardening and woodworking at home.

Simon looks forward to supporting the work of enVision and making a meaningful contribution to the community.

Andrew lives outside of New Bothwell on a small acreage with his wife and three children. He has a diverse professional background which includes service in the military police as a reservist, Human Resources and Business Development at Swift Underground and owning his own conflict management consulting business.

His brother lives in an enVision home and has participated in enVision day services for many years. Andrew is grateful for the dedicated care and support enVision has provided for his brother and wishes to give back to the organization that has done so much for his brother and family.

Randy is the Manager for the Public Works Department at the City of Steinbach, with responsibility for streets, sidewalks, etc. His sister is supported in enVision’s day and residential services.

Carrie is the Human Resources Director at Loewen Windows and has a real passion for non-profit organizations. She has experience with and education about non-profit organizations, and she volunteers with a local equine therapy organization.

Geoff has a long-standing commitment to community service and supporting organizations that make a positive difference in people’s lives. His board experience includes serving with enVision Community Living, the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, and currently the Steinbach Arts Council.

With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and currently serving as Director, Energy & Agriculture at Clearview Co-op, Geoff brings strong leadership, financial and governance expertise, and strategic thinking to board service.

His connection to enVision is also personal. Geoff’s son, Carter, was diagnosed with autism at a young age and today, Carter is a young adult and supported through enVision’s Edith’s Place. This experience has given Geoff a deep appreciation for the important role enVision plays in supporting individuals and families in the community. Geoff is passionate about giving back and is committed to helping ensure enVision continues to provide opportunities, support, and meaningful experiences for the people it serves.

Board Member Since 2012

Reinnie is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a director of Tearfund Canada. He is a partner at Blue River Group Chartered Accountants LLP in Niverville. His non-profit board experience includes enVision Community Living, Abundance Canada, and the E.M. Conference where he has done presentations on what it means to be a charity in Canada.