BFM Foundation Canada

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.

Meet Our BFM Foundation Canada Staff

Steve Klassen
CEO

Jonathan Catania
CFO

Sean Kelly
COO

Brad Reid
Director of Operations

Leah Gagnier
Director of National Volunteer Engagement

John Huizinga
Director of Fund Development

Daniel LeBlanc
Director of Human Resources

Eric Ames
Director of Marketing

Elizabeth Darrach
Finance Manager

Sharon Brandsma
Regional Manager (British Columbia)

Kris Reiniger
Regional Manager (AB, SK, MB)

Eric Larsen
Regional Manager (Ontario South-West)

Ken Cullen
Regional Manager (Central-Ontario)

Cindy Brown
Regional Manager (Ontario-East)

Colin Nowlan
Regional Manager (Atlantic)

Cory Toutant
Regional Manager (Operations)

Abraham Ghaboush
IT Manager

Melody Mooibroek
HR Coordinator

Estefania Morales
Assistant to the CEO

Danielle Lima
Operations Support Assistant

Lisa Damerino
Finance Support Assistant

Pamela Tuininga
Store Support Assistant

Kari Coenjarts
Finance Administrator

Meet our Board of Directors

Doug Moore
BOARD CHAIR
Executive Committee
Serves all Committees

Ross Thomson
VICE CHAIR
Executive Committee & Governance Committee

Dianne Swinemar, M.M., DCnL, D.C.L.
PAST CHAIR
Executive & Nominating Committees

Machiel Talsma
TREASURER
Executive Committee
Chair of A&RO Committee

Sue Kikkert
BOARD SECRETARY
Executive & Nominating Committees

Harry Van Beilen
DIRECTOR
A&RO Committee

Helmie Verver
DIRECTOR
Chair of Nominating Committee

Terry Welsh
DIRECTOR
Chair of Governance Committee

Christina Canagasabey
DIRECTOR
Governance Committee

David Clark
DIRECTOR
Nominating Committee

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