Media Release:

TBDSSAB Welcomes 2025 Board Leadership

January 2, 2025 – The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) has elected their Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.

Brian Hamilton has been re-elected to Chair of the Board for a second term, with Jim Vezina taking over for Jim Moffatt (Manitouwadge) as Vice Chair, effective January 2, 2025. Brian Hamilton has represented the City of Thunder Bay on the Board of Directors since 2019. Jim Vezina joined the Board as a representative for Township of O’Connor in 2023.

As regulated under the District Social Services Administration Boards Act, the TBDSSAB Board of Directors consists of 14 members who are elected officials. Thirteen Board Members representing municipal jurisdictions within the District of Thunder Bay are appointed by their municipal councils, while one TBDSSAB member representing areas within the Territory Without Municipal Organization (TWOMO) is selected by qualified electors of that territory for a four-year term.

TBDSSAB Board of Directors

  • Albert Aiello – City of Thunder Bay
  • Ken Boshcoff – City of Thunder Bay
  • Anne-Marie Bourgeault – Township of Schreiber
  • Meghan Chomut – Township of Shuniah
  • Kasey Etreni – City of Thunder Bay
  • Brian Hamilton – City of Thunder Bay (Chair)
  • Greg Johnsen – City of Thunder Bay
  • Kathleen Lynch – Territory Without Municipal Organization
  • Elaine Mannisto – Municipality of Greenstone
  • Jim Moffat – Township of Manitouwadge
  • Dominic Pasqualino – City of Thunder Bay
  • Mark Thibert – Municipality of Neebing
  • Jim Vezina – Township of O’Connor (Vice Chair)

Quotes

“I am honoured to be reaffirmed as chair of the TBDSSAB board of directors for 2025. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be part of such a dedicated leadership team. Together, and with care we will continue to collaborate with our partners, advance our strategic plan and serve the district in the fast-changing and dynamic social services sector.  – Brian Hamilton, Chair, TBDSSAB

“I am thrilled to be a part of the TBDSSAB Board of Directors and looking forward to stepping into the Vice Chair role.” – Jim Vezina, Vice Chair, TBDSSAB

“It’s a pleasure to have Brian Hamilton and Jim Vezina as our Chair and Vice Chair. Our Board leadership are at the forefront of TBDSSAB’s advocacy and strategic initiatives. I know we’re in good hands with this pair, and look forward to kicking off 2025 under their leadership. And thank you to Jim Moffatt for his tenure as Vice Chair.” – Ken Ranta, Chief Executive Officer, TBDSSAB