Brian Mc Kee – Chair

Hailing from Belfast Ireland, Brian has lived in the National Capital Region for almost 40 years. After graduate studies at Carleton University, he worked as an Executive in the Federal Public Service at DND and Canadian Heritage. In 2012, Brian received the Queens Jubilee Medal in recognition for his volunteer work most notably as President of the Board of the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa and Chair of Cancer Care Ontario Patient and Family Advisory Committee. Currently Brian is a Board member of the North Grenville Historical Society and sits on the Patient and Family Advisory Committee for the Kemptville and District Hospital.

Dana Farcasiu – Vice-Chair

Dana holds a Bachelor Engineering degree in Civil Engineering and has over 20 years of experience in the building and energy efficiency industries, where she managed projects ranging from new construction, retrofits, building condition audits, building inspections and energy efficiency audits in both private and municipal sectors. Dana also owned and operated a successful home inspection and energy audits business for several years. Her passion for energy efficiency and sustainability led her to embark on her new career as an Engineer in the public service. She also has 10 years of experience volunteering in positions where she advocates for the community. Dana is a first-generation immigrant and is very proud to call Canada and North Grenville her home.

Stephen Willetts – Secretary

Prior to retiring and moving to Kemptville in 2022, Stephen had an extensive career specializing in finance and education. He has worked with Boards as well as Chaired several, with special interest in the strategic planning, human resources, and development of organizations. Stephen is eager to be a part of the unique Campus experience and will bring valuable insight to the groundwork of Campus as a thriving community centre.

Manpreet Shahi

Originally from India, Manpreet came to Canada in 2011 with his wife and two young daughters and chose Kemptville as their home. He did his MBA in Marketing and Human Resource Management, and started his career in the field of outdoor advertising in India. He was a manager of client servicing for three provinces: Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, as well as managed outdoor advertising for the telecommunication industry, automobile Industry, liquor industry, fashion, media (both print and electronic), banks, and many more. Additionally, he managed a high school and started his Bachelors of Education.

After coming to Canada he started managing a gas station in Kemptville, and started a course in real estate. Since 2016, Manpreet has grown his work in the real estate industry. In his spare time, you'll find him playing music, painting, and passionately working towards building community relationships.

Cora Beking

Cora has been around agriculture her whole life. She grew up on farm, and later on, alongside her husband, purchased the family business: Bekings Poultry Farm. In addition to running the farm, Cora worked as a registered nurse for 12 years before focusing on raising her family. She has a passion for volunteering with schools, mission groups, and rotary which led to her being a recipient of North Grenville’s Volunteer of the Year award. Her agricultural background and team-focused mindset will be integral to the growth of Campus.

Jayne Couch Molony

With 25 years’ of experience as an Art Director and 10 years as an Anatomy Drawing Instructor, there isn’t a non-creative bone in Jayne's body. She has dedicated her time and skills to the Arts & Culture community in North Grenville including sitting on the NG Arts & Culture Advisory Committee. Her passion for collaboration and eye for strategic framework makes her a much-welcomed member of the Kemptville Campus Board of Directors.

Cyndi Jenkins

Cyndi Jenkins brings a vast knowledge of government relations and strategic planning to the Kemptville Campus Board of Directors. With both a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor degree, she boasts both a love for learning and a passion for teaching others. Her leadership skills, professionalism, and keen interest in solving complex issues are a welcomed addition to the team!

Dane Henshall

Dane Henshall has over 15 years experience in software development with a special interest in innovation, research and reconciliation in tech.

With a Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo, he now develops high performance algorithms for supply chain optimization. When he’s not working on his various STEM projects, Dane spends his free time helping to keep the internet safe and secure through ethical hacker through bug bounties and security research. We're thrilled to have him on the Board of Directors!