Supporting the region’s medical, educational, cultural and community organizations through gifts and grants.

Mary Jane was born and raised in Steinbach where she lives today, and she enjoys her cottage on the lake in Killarney.

Ms. Hiebert began her career in travel in 1994, with the purchase of Harvest Travel Ltd. in Steinbach, Manitoba. In 2014, Holiday Travel was acquired by Canada One travel, where until March 2020 she continued to fulfill her role as General Manager. Presently, Mary Jane is the Owner of Oyster Travel Services in Steinbach.

Mary Jane has a degree in Vocal Performance (BMus) from the University of Manitoba and has performed on stages throughout Canada and Europe. This combination has enabled her to combine her love of travel and music for the past 30 years.

Ms. Hiebert was the President of the Steinbach Chamber of Commerce from 2001 – 2007, a member of the original planning committee for the Summer in The City Festival in Steinbach, and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Eastman Education Centre and Steinbach Campus Foundation.

Sarah Beaver, CPA, CGA is a partner of Gislason, Targownik, Peters Chartered Professional Accountants. She graduated at the top of her class in 2007 and earned the Professional Level Award of Excellence. Prior to getting her designation, Sarah worked for her family’s business for many years, and enjoys being able to relate to her clients, as they discuss their challenges and successes.

In her spare time, she enjoys baking (as her hubby has taken over the cooking), cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, reading military science fiction, and acknowledges that she is a geek, but not a nerd.

Sarah also sits on the CPA Manitoba Appeals Committee and volunteers heavily with the Beaver family chauffeur organization. Her co-chair there is the family poodle named Yadi. Sarah was born, bred, and baptized in Steinbach, and believes in giving back to her community where she can.

Deb is a life-long resident of the City of Steinbach. She is married to Barry and together they have two married sons and six grandchildren.

In her spare time, she loves being with her grandchildren and enjoys the outdoors, long walks, and listening to music.

Deb enjoys helping others and being involved in the community through volunteering and lending a helping hand to those in need. Being involved in several organizations within the community continues to be my goal today. Deb expresses, “My heart is filled when I can help someone and make a positive contribution.”

Deb is a member of The Chrysalis Fund – a local women’s giving circle.

After being employed by the City of Steinbach for 29+ years, Deb recently retired from a job she loved. She now is happy to continue to be part of The Steinbach Community Foundation and looks forward to giving back to the community in this way.

Lynda loves bringing people together in the community to work collectively towards the “common good”. Being the daughter of small business owners, community development and support have always been a top priority for Lynda and her family. Prior to joining The Steinbach Community Foundation, she was a member of the Endow Manitoba Team for three years and worked in the Manitoba community foundation movement as the Morden Area Foundation Executive Director for six years. Lynda is new to the community of Steinbach and very excited to learn more about southeast Manitoba.

Lynda enjoys riding motorcycle, fancies herself as an artist through painting and sewing, and loves hosting dinner parties with friends and family.

Feel free to make an appointment with Lynda to chat about your area of passion for the community, and she will assist you with designating your monetary gift. You may also connect with her to discuss SCF granting opportunities, and how SCF can be of assistance in addressing the needs of community.

Andrew works at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP as a lawyer and practices primarily in the areas of civil litigation, property and development, and municipal law. After graduating high school, Andrew moved to Winnipeg to complete his undergraduate degree in Criminology/Sociology, and later to Ottawa to complete his law degree.

Despite now living and working in Winnipeg, Andrew remains fond of his Steinbach roots. He can be found working from his firm’s office in town on occasion and returns to Steinbach often to visit his friends and family. Andrew is pleased to serve on The Steinbach Community Foundation as his way to give back to the community of his birth that helped shape who he is as a person today.

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing hockey, softball, fishing, and attending local concerts.

Crystal’s roots are in southeastern Manitoba where she gained invaluable insights into community care and responsibility. After
some time in Winnipeg, she made her home in Steinbach, where her passion for community engagement continues to grow. T

Throughout her career, Crystal has had the privilege of connecting with a diverse array of people, businesses, and various groups
within the community. Her commitment to service extends beyond her professional life, as she actively volunteers with minor
sports teams and Eastman Immigrant Services.

Crystal’s dedication to community development includes roles with various committees, including Steinbach Summer in the City,
Steinbach Chamber of Commerce, Steinbach Arts Council, the Southeast Multiplex, and the Summer Games Bid Committee.
With her experience and commitment to community betterment, Crystal looks forward to contributing to the vision of the SCF
board.

With 26 years of expertise in commercial agriculture financing, Tony currently holds the position of Senior Relationship Manager at RBC, where he supports agricultural clients in reaching their financial goals. Tony’s background also includes a decade in operations management and strategy in the hog industry, giving him a deep understanding of agricultural production and the unique challenges within it.

Beyond his professional work, Tony has dedicated over 25 years to coaching hockey in Eastman and Winnipeg, fostering skills, teamwork, and resilience among young athletes. His community involvement also extends to governance roles, having served six years on the Eastman Minor Hockey board, four years with ACL, and one year with the Envision Foundation, each role reflecting Tony’s commitment to community growth and development.

Tony and his wife Lorie call Steinbach home, where they enjoy family life with their two sons, daughter-in-law, and two wonderful grandchildren.

Ken Wiebe lives in rural Manitoba just outside Grunthal with his wife and has retired after farming for 38 years. He enjoyed his time as a board member for Granny’s Poultry for 24 years and for Menno Home for the Aged for 14 years. Ken is passionate about community building and creating a great place to live, work, and play. Ken loves spending time with his grandchildren, working in his shop, and working on general construction projects. He and his wife enjoy travelling worldwide, whether in Europe, South America, Mexico, or Canada.

Robert Banman is a student at Steinbach Regional Secondary School, Manitoba, where he excels both academically and athletically. Robert’s interests in school are Mathematics and Sciences. He is also a dedicated volleyball player. Robert is known for his teamwork and commitment on and off the court. Outside of school, he wants to help others and improve his community for the future.