Meet The Board

Learn more about Travel Manitoba's board of directors.

Travel Manitoba is governed by a Board of Directors that represent the public interest and the cultural diversity of the population of Manitoba, including the Indigenous and francophone populations; rural, urban and regional interests; provincial and regional organizations with an interest in tourism; the diverse interests within the tourism industry, including the accommodation sector, the transportation sector, tour operators, restaurants, festivals and events, and natural and cultural attractions; and recommendations of the board and the tourism industry.

Appointed by Manitoba's Lieutenant Governor in Council, the board of directors each serve staggered two- to three-year terms, overseeing strategy and setting goals for the tourism industry, informed by analysis and insights from Travel Manitoba’s executive management committee.

Chair

Carole Vivier C.M., O.M.

Vice Chair
Manager – North Central Community Futures Development Corporation Inc.

Tim Johnston

Chief Executive Officer – The Forks North Portage Partnership

Sara Stasiuk

President and CEO – RBC Winnipeg Convention Centre

Drew Fisher

Founder – Mistecture Architecture & Interiors

Hijab Mitra

Owner/​Operator – Aikens Lake Lodge

Gab-Riel ​“Pit” Turenne

President and CEO – Frontiers North Adventures

John Gunter

Vice President, Guest Services – Assiniboine Park Conservancy

Trevor Clearwater

Managing Partner and Co-owner – The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre

Ida Albo

Director of Operations – Fisher River Economic Development Corp

Patrick McKay

Director, Strategic Priorities – Manitoba Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism

Julia Tetrault (ex officio)