Board of Directors & Committee Members
The Young Associates are a prominant group of Winnipeg’s Young Leaders. The Board and Committees include entrepreneurs, business professionals, and future leaders in Winnipeg’s business communitee and the Asper School of Business.
Aaron Denysuik
Chair
Carly Edmundson
Vice-Chair & Recruitment Chair
Scott Roehl
Past Chair
Joseph Lovelace
School Relations Committee Chair
Jennifer Tomlinson
Programming Chair
Katharyn Burczynski
Black and White Chair
Kelly Lauber
Wilson Low
Chris Reichert
Laura Haines-Morrissette
Past Chairs
2015-2018 Scott Roehl
2014-2015 John Jabs
2013-2014 Brent Bailey
2011-2013 Alan Goddard
2009-2011 Tracy Graham
2007-2009 Rennie Zegalski
2005-2007 Manny Atwal
2003-2005 Brad Peacock
2001-2003 Colin Ryan
1998-2001 John Proven
1996-1998 Leonard Asper
1993-1996 Rosanne Hill Blaisdell
Committees
Associates Liaison
Aaron Denysuik, Carly Edmundson
To maintain and enhance the communication and relationship between the Associates and the Young Associates, as well as to identify value that can be added to both organizations.
School Relations
Joseph Lovelace,
Chair
To work with the Asper School of Business to identify areas requiring financial and non-financial support and then organizing YA resources to support these areas.
Programming
Jennifer Tomlinson,
Chair
To develop and execute events aimed at improving our member’s exposure to, and understanding of, business trends within the Manitoba economy for professional development. Events include the popular Executive Board Room Series, Professional Development/Learning Series, and Mapping Manitoba. The committee also aims to develop and execute events aimed at enhancing the networking and social aspects of YA. Social events planned include the Holiday Party, BBQ Wrap- up, and our monthly TGITs.
Membership
Carly Edmundson,
Chair
To develop and execute strategies to attract new members as well as engage and retain the existing YA members. Events include New Member Nights.
To develop and execute strategies aimed at building internal/external awareness, greater understanding, and support of the YA and its mandate.
Black & White
Katharyn Burczynski,
Chair
To plan and execute the annual Black and White event.
Black and White is one of Winnipeg’s most affluent events. Bringing together an elite group of young professionals, industry leaders, and their associates, Black and White is a privileged networking event and gala all in one. Proceeds go to support the I.H. Asper School of Business.
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