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Appointee Biographies

Ontario Food Terminal Board

CHRISTY MCMULLEN

Christy McMullen has been serving as a Vice-Chair since 2020 and is the Vice-President of Summerhill Market. Her community involvement includes formerly serving as Chair for the Canadian Federation Independent Grocers.

JACQUELYN FRASER

Jackie Fraser owns and operates Fraberts Fresh Food in Fergus with her husband, Chef Derek Roberts. Fraberts is a small, family-owned local food shop specializing in locally grown produce, ready-made meals, local meat, and locally made goodies, with a deli and pizza counter and catering services for events big and small. Jackie grew up on a dairy farm in Huttonville. She developed a passion for local food while working in farm markets as a teen. She graduated from the University of Guelph in 1994 with a B.Sc.(Agr) and again in 1996 with an M.Sc. in Land Resources Management. She completed the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program in 2006. Before making the leap as an entrepreneur, Jackie had an engaging career spanning from environmental consulting to the aggregate industry, and finally as Executive Director of Agricultural Groups Concerned About Resources and the Environment (AGCare). Jackie and Derek live in Fergus with their two daughters.

LEN TURKEVICS

LEN TURKEVICS is currently Principal at Turkevics & Associates. Former employment includes roles as serving as a Senior Policy Advisor with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs and as a Researcher for the PC Caucus at the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Turkevics holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Toronto.

LARRY KIESWETTER

Larry Kieswetter retired from Burnac Produce where he served as a Senior Director. His long career in produce also included 48 years with Zehrs and Loblaw Companies where he worked in every phase of produce operation including retail, warehousing, distribution and procurement. During his career he also served on the Boards of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC). Over the years he has also been a guest speaker at various produce conferences. Outside work Larry has been actively involved in his church and various charitable organizations.

JOHN DEN BOER

John Den Boer is President of Den Boer Family Inc, and a former Store Manager for Albert-Heijn.

STEVE BAMFORD

Steve Bamford is a Chief Executive Officer for Fresh Advancements, and President of Bay Growers, and a former President of Freshline Foods Inc.