Appointee Biographies

DANA BLAQUIERE-NORKUM

Dana Norkum, of Timmins, is Chief Executive Officer of NPLH Drilling. Her community involvement includes serving as President of the Timmins Riding Association.

ROBERT KNOX

Rob Knox hails from Schumacher, ON. A graduate of Roland Michener High School he later studied biology and science at the University of Waterloo (BSc.1984). He studied nursing at Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology for 2 years but left to accept a position with the Ontario Provincial Police in 1988. He served successfully for 20 years across northern Ontario and retired in 2008 as the Detachment Commander for the communities of South Porcupine, Iroquois Falls, Matheson, Foleyet & Gogama. He joined his wife Linda in the restaurant business operating several Tim Hortons restaurants in Timmins. In 2015 he joined his daughter and son-in-law in creating JKC Restaurants which oversaw the operation of multiple Wendy's restaurants in the Niagara region until his retirement in 2025. Rob is an avid musician and community volunteer, notably with the Chamber of Commerce and Camp Bickell. He and Linda have raised four wonderful children and reside in Timmins, ON.

KRAYMR GRENKE

Kraymr Grenke is the President & Founder of MLG Consulting. Previously he has worked in both private and public economic development. Most notably, was privileged to serve as the Economic Development Officer for the Wabun Tribal Council. Kraymr also has experience in public accounting, serving as a Staff Accountant for Baker Tilly SNT LLP. Kraymr has prided himself on a commitment to public service through leadership roles in various organizations. He currently serves as the Chair of the Timmins Police Services Board, Chair of the Timmins and District Hospital Board of Directors, and 1st-Vice President of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce. Previously, he has served as the Treasurer for the Timmins Economic Development Corporation, Vice-Chair of the City of Timmins Committee of Adjustments, and Chair of the Municipal Accommodations Tax Committee. Kraymr recently completed a Certification in Enterprise Risk Management at York University.