Board of Directors
The Marsh Street Community Centre is dedicated to the enrichment of the community's cultural life by providing space suitable for a wide variety of gatherings for people of all ages and backgrounds
Frank Duyvelshoff
Co-President
frank.duyvelshoff@marshstreetcentre.com
Frank Duyvelshoff joined the board of The Marsh Street Centre in 2024. Frank became a fulltime resident of Clarksburg in 2021, moving here from Oakville. Having retired from the corporate world, he now spends his time keeping active with golfing, travel and exercising, and does acrylic painting on canvas in his spare time. Frank focuses on marketing and fundraising for the Marsh Centre. He’s always looking for creative ideas for the Marsh Centre. Reach out to him if you’ve got an idea you’d like to explore.
Graham has spent the last 30 years in and around Grey County and Georgian Bay. A career in technology brought him to Canada from the UK in 1992. He has served a global client base as Executive and consultant. Now based out of Meaford, Graham enjoys all that the area has to offer, particularly hiking, skiing, sailing, golf and fly fishing. He is discovering the local music and theatre scene and is excited to contribute to the community.
Joanna Zycki
Secretary
joanna.zycki@marshstreetcentre.com
Raised in Guelph, Joanna came to the area in 2017 via Whitehorse and Antigua before settling in the countryside of Meaford. She currently works at Hundred Acre Wood as the Founding Director/Supervisor. She loves children - especially after having two of her own - nature, music and not-for-profit organizations that make our communities a better place. Joanna developed her love of the not for profit organizations on the board of directors for F.A.S.S.Y. (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Society of Yukon) as well as the Yukon Child Care Board. Joanna is also currently a B.A. candidate in Psychology.
Tom Kennedy,
Advisor & Lifetime Member
Tom retired from his position as a project, customer service, and resource control manager to assume an active role in the ongoing operations of Marsh Street Centre. Father of two and grandfather of six, Tom loves to work with wood, metal and people. He is an active member of the Beaver Valley Lion's Club, the Royal Canadian Legion and is a team builder/supporter of the Marsh Street Centre. Tom was re-elected to the Marsh Street board for the fiscal year 2015-16 and has been involved in coordinating the completion of the kitchen renovations and the addition of the patio. As well he has filled the role of operations manager for the Centre and heading up the administration side of the operations committee. Tom stepped down from the Marsh Street Board in November 2017 but will continue to provide his assistance as an Advisor to the Marsh.
Tim Bristow
Director
Tim has been a volunteer, board member and supporter of the Marsh Street Centre for 10 years. He has led numerous projects and upgrades to maintain the centre and has enjoyed being part of it all. Tim's work history involved early hands-on construction and running building crews, and finally branching out to local handyman and repair jobs he does now. They are the most satisfying. Tim has been in Clarksburg 17 years, 10 years with his partner Sherry Kerst, 8 years as a Lion member, currently the club secretary.
Michael Menegon
Director
Maureen Duffy
Director
Operations Team
Julia Hansen
Executive Director
julia.hansen@marshstreetcentre.com
Nicole Harding
Facilities Manager
nicole.harding@marshstreetcentre.com
Sherry Kerst
Volunteer Coordinator
Craig Thompson
Bar Manager
Kerri Lewin
Seniors Wellness Manager
Craig Smith
Marsh Street Rocks Lead
Craig Smith is a true musical explorer and pathfinder, a versatile artist who dons multiple hats in the world of music. An accomplished songwriter, multi instrumentalist, confident live performer, recording artist, and highly sought-after producer, mixer, and sound engineer, Craig's musical journey is as diverse as it is impactful. Based in the picturesque Georgian Bay area, he has made this region his creative home, where he passionately records and produces music. Renowned for his distinctive blend of laid-back folk and pop music, Craig's compositions are characterized by their passion for atmospherics and emotional songwriting. His music and performances encapsulate the essence of vintage rock, soul, and R&B, all viewed through the lens of a modern-day singer-songwriter. Drawing inspiration from legendary artists like Neil Young and David Bowie, Craig values the integrity of following one's artistic instincts over being confined to a single genre. With an extensive musical background, Craig has toured internationally, released three solo albums, and co-founded the folk-alternative band ONTARIANS, whose debut album, "The Greatest Short Story Never Told," received critical acclaim in 2021. ONTARIANS new album “More How It Is” is release in September, 2024. Additionally, Craig takes the lead as the songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist for the neo-soul, Motown-inspired band Queen M. Furthermore, he's set to release "Frozen Light," his eagerly anticipated third solo album in spring 2025. In a unique twist, Craig's musical journey recently took him to Antarctica as the ship's entertainer and part of an expedition team, where he completed four tours from South America to Antarctica over a two- month period in late 2022 to winter 2023. Back on more familiar ground, he is the co-founder of The Happiness Mafia, a concert-producing venture responsible for the successful Four Winds Music Fest in Durham, Ontario, which hosted its second annual festival at Riverstone Retreat in July 2024. Not only is Craig an accomplished artist, but he's also a community-minded individual who proudly leads and instructs groups of kids and adults through the Marsh Street Rocks music program, teaching them how to play in a band. Throughout his multifaceted career, whether he's in the studio producing music for other artists, performing solo or with his bands, or planning the next big musical event, one constant remains - Craig exudes a warmth and honesty that permeates everything he touches, everyone he meets, and every song he sings.
Michael Smith
Sound Technician
Rick Muzar
Sound Technician
Aysia Garbe
Marketing
Advisors
Gavin Leitch,
Legal Advisor
Originally from Toronto, Gavin obtained an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the Universite de Montreal (2007) and went on to complete his law studies in Moncton, New Brunswick (2012). On his return to Ontario in 2013, Gavin was called to the Bar and sought to establish himself in the Grey-Bruce area to practise law. Living in Thornbury, he is now an associate lawyer with the firm Schefeile, Erskine & Renken in Meaford. Eager to stay active in the community outside of work, Gavin previously joined the MSC Board to contribute to the Centre’s growth as the cultural heart of our community. You will also find Gavin relishing the great outdoors and enjoying the company of friends over pints in town. Gavin completed his four-year term as a part of the board on June 2018, and has been a valued part of the Marsh ever since.
Al Hagerman
Fire, Health & Safety Coordinator
Al was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and moved to Ontario in the late 70’s to attend UWO in London Ont. After University, Al moved to the Beaver Valley and immediately fell in love with the area. He set down roots in this amazing community and has never looked back. Al previously worked for the City of Mississauga Fire Dept. as an Officer for 30 years. He also started a Marketing, Manufacturing, and Distributing Company, distributing products all over North America. Al has years of experience volunteering with various programs within the fire Dept. and in the Town of The Blue Mountains. He's been involved with the BVO in Thornbury, as well as Alpine Canada and Alpine Ontario as a Ski/ Snowboard Race Official. Skiing has been a passion for Al and his family, and they have been involved with ski racing at Alpine Ski Club for many years. After years of living in Thornbury part time, AI and Rose finally retired and moved here permanently in 2016. Al enjoys serving the community and making a difference, and we are lucky to have him on the team.
