Our Committees

Governance

Purpose
To ensure proper and effective governance of the Loon Foundation through developing handbooks, governance policies, and contracts, where needed. Leads Board recruitment and selection, including receiving Board member applications and recommending new Board members.

Members

  • Brendan Glauser, Director

  • Will Corse, Director

  • Lana Brandt, Staff

Finance

Purpose
To maintain oversight of the Foundation’s financial status and operations and provide financial expertise.

  • Mike McDermid, Director

  • Brendan Glauser, Director

  • Will Corse, Director

  • Lana Brandt, Staff

Science

Purpose
To advise the Foundation on science-based programming, activities, and long-term research strategies.

Members

  • Jim Cameron

  • Michelle Evelyn, Staff

  • Jenn Blancard, Staff

  • Sidney Flumerfelt, Staff

  • Rand Rudland

  • Marie Noel

  • John Field

  • Martin Farncombe

  • Tom Flower

  • Bill Henwood

  • Eric Salgen

  • Christine Thomas, Chair

  • Kathy Minehan, Director

  • Mike McDermid, Director

  • Robert (Bob) Patrick, Director

PODS Construction Committee

Purpose
To advise and support the development and construction process for the Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station (PODS).

Members

  • Jeremiah Deutscher, DA

  • Andrew Wood, Spani Developments

  • John Elliott, Spani Developments

  • Paul Davies, DNA

  • Charles Green, DNA

  • Andy Koberwitz

  • Craig Russell

  • Will Corse, Director

  • Kathy Minehan, Director

  • Mike McDermid, Director

Operations

Purpose
The Operations Committee ensures the Foundation runs efficiently, responsibly, and in alignment with its mission. It oversees internal systems, policies, and resources to support effective program delivery.

Members

  • Craig Russell

  • Andy Koberitz

  • Lana Brandt, Staff

Communications

Purpose
The Communications Committee shapes and amplifies the Foundation’s voice, brand, and messaging across all channels. It ensures clear, consistent communication that builds awareness, trust, and engagement with stakeholders.

Members

  • Brendan Glauser, Director

  • Michelle Evelyn, Staff

  • Lana Brandt, Staff

  • Amy Pye, Staff

Fundraising

Purpose
The Fundraising Committee develops and advances strategies to generate sustainable financial support for the Foundation’s mission and to help close the PODS funding gap. It leads donor engagement, fundraising initiatives, and partnerships to ensure long-term impact.

Members

  • Michelle Johnston, Director

  • Lana Brandt, Staff