BFM
Foundation Canada
BFM Foundation Canada is a registered Canadian charity and is the bridge between Mission Thrift Store and Bible League Canada. It acts as a support centre for all Stores by providing business services and support, as well as manages capital projects to acquire, renovate and relocate stores.
Our Values
- Christ-Centred – All our discussions and actions reflect our faith and belief that Christ is the centre of this Ministry.
- Volunteerism – We celebrate that the success of Mission Thrift Store is driven by volunteerism.
- Joint Ministry with Bible League Canada – We have a mandate and desire to financially support Bible League Canada’s global ministry.
- Integrity – We are consistently truthful and honest in all our actions, reflecting uncompromising adherence to Godly principles and values.
- Sustainable Growth – We believe that responsible, stewardly and sustainable growth is an integral element to the long-term success of our organization.
- Innovation – We consistently and earnestly strive to be adaptable to new and efficient business processes and ideas.
- Christ-Centred – All our discussions and actions reflect our faith and belief that Christ is the centre of this Ministry.
Meet Our BFM Foundation Canada Staff
Steve Klassen
CEO
Jonathan Catania
CFO
Sean Kelly
COO
Lynda Burton
Director of Special Projects
Leah Gagnier
Director of Volunteer Recruitment & Community Engagement
John Huizinga
Director of Fund Development
Jack O'Halloran
Regional Director (British Columbia)
Sharon Brandsma
Regional Director (AB/SK/MB)
Eric Larsen
Regional Director (Ontario South-West)
Ken Cullen
Regional Director (Central-Ontario)
Cory Toutant
Regional Director (Ontario-East)
Colin Nowlan
Regional Director (Atlantic)
Kari Coenjarts
Finance Administrator
Lisa Damerino
Finance Support Assistant
Danielle Lima
Operations Support Assistant
Pamela Tuininga
Store Support
Eric Ames
Marketing Manager
Zoe Horvath
Human Resources Manager
Estefania Morales
Administrative AssistantMeet Our Board of Directors:
Dianne Swinemar, M.M., DCnL, D.C.L.
Chairperson
Doug Moore
Vice Chair & Chair of Governance Committee, Member of Audit & Risk Oversight Committee
Harry Van Beilen
Treasurer & Chair of Audit & Risk Committee
Sue Kikkert
Secretary & Member of the Governance & Nominating Committee
Marvin Vandervalk
Director & Member of Audit & Risk Committee
Taketo Mori
Director & Member of Governance Committee
Dennis Kerber
Director & Member of Audit & Risk Committee
Machiel Talsma
Director & Member of Audit & Risk Committee
Ross Thomson
Director and Member of Audit and Risk Committee