Professionally, Lynne has spent her 30+ year career working as a social worker, mostly in Huron County. She has spent most of this working in the area of mental health. She is now ‘semi’ retired but still has a passion for contributing to her community. She has acquired board governance experience by sitting on a variety non-profit boards and community committees so is happy to bring this experience to the Economic Development Committee. Personally, she is married and has two adult children. She lives on a farm that was settled by her Scottish ancestors in 1842 in a farmhouse built by her great grandfather. Lynne’s interest in seeing the county of Huron grow and thrive economically and socially has brought her to the Economic Development Committee.

Jim is the current Mayor of Central Huron and the past Warden of Huron County. Jim continues to run a beef cow/calf farming operation and has a passion for wood lots and other natural areas.

Glen is the current Mayor of the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. Outside of Council, Glen, Vanda & Curtis McNeil own and operate Heather Holme Holsteins, a 3rd generation family dairy business.  Glen is also heavily involved in the Huron County 4-H Club.

Tina brings 24 years of experience building global networks and pathways to Canada, both for students and foreign business owners.  She is a multiple award-winning entrepreneur and educator, including a laureate of London and Area’s Business Hall of Fame.  She’s a half-marathon runner, a lover of food and wine (except cauliflower), and a self-proclaimed work in progress.  In addition to consulting domestic and newcomer entrepreneurs, Tina works with her partner Scott at Lakewood Garden Centre in St. Joseph, which they acquired in 2023.

Jason is a co-owner of the family run agri business, Vanastra Packaging and sister company Seaforth Elevators & Expediting’s Rail Service . Jason has a solid background in crop production, grain origination, sales and facility management. Vanastra Packaging specializes in, custom toll packaging, bulk handling of minerals, by products, industrial and organics. In his spare time, Jason is involved with supporting the manufacturing sector, small businesses and community improvements in Huron East.