Board of Directors

Deepak Joshi

Deepak Joshi is a seasoned executive with over 40 years of experience in municipal government and information technology. At present Deepak is the CAO for the RM of St. Clement’s where his focus is on continuous development of his leadership skills and strategic thinking. He has also held various management positions at the City of Winnipeg, where he was responsible for the service delivery of a $969 million operating and a $379 million capital budget before retiring as Interim CAO. He has also owned and operated a private consulting company that offered change management, systems development, training, and e-government services to public and private sector clients.

Deepak has a strong commitment to community engagement and human resource development as drivers of positive change. His goal is to build solid relationships with the industry, community, and government stakeholders by working collaboratively and respectfully. He has also held previous board positions on the Forks North Portage Board and was the co-chair for the Civic Employee Benefits Board.

Deepak works as a supportive and collaborative leader who fosters innovation and entrepreneurship among his team members. He thrives on change and continuous improvement in his personal and professional development. He has been a member of the Reh-Fit since 2010.

Kevin McCulloch

Kevin McCulloch is a retired lawyer. He earned his B.A and L.L.B. degrees from the University of Manitoba and was called to the Bar in 1970. After twelve years in private practice Kevin joined the legal department of Manitoba Public Insurance, focusing on civil litigation. In 1994 he was appointed General Counsel, Vice President Legal and Corporate Secretary, Executive positions he held until his retirement from MPI in 2009.

In 2009 Kevin was elected to the Misericordia Health Centre Board of Directors. He served as Board Chair from 2012 to 2015 and currently serves as Past Chair of the MHC Board. He is a member of the Governance and Audit & Finance committees of the Board.

Kevin joined the Reh-Fit Centre in 2009 and remains an active member when not on the golf course.

Lauren Aseltine

Lauren graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005 and in 2015 became a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA). Lauren is currently the Senior Government Relations Officer at Manitoba Hydro.  

A long-time member of the Reh-Fit Centre, Lauren has a keen interest in all facets of improving and maintaining overall wellness. She is excited to serve on the Foundation Board, supporting the mission of the Centre, and helping to enhance the health and well-being of the community.

Lauren is currently Treasurer of the Foundation and Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee.

Joanna Knowlton

Joanna graduated from The University of Manitoba with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees. She spent most of her career working in various capacities for The Public Trustee of Manitoba, retiring in 2014 as Public Trustee. During her career, Joanna has served on various boards and committees, including the Deer Lodge Centre Board of Directors, the Deer Lodge Centre Ethics Committee, The Alzheimer's Society Board of Directors and the Vital Statistics Special Operating Agency Advisory Board. She is currently a member of the College of Registered Nurses Discipline Committee and The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Hearing Panel Roster.

Since her retirement, Joanna has become an enthusiastic and committed Reh-Fit Centre member as of 2009. Joanna is currently Chair of the Planned Giving Committee, is a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee, and is the Secretary of the Board of Directors.

Barry Brown

Barry Brown is President of Maple Leaf Construction based in Winnipeg. During his years working in the heavy construction and road building industry, he has served on numerous boards and chaired a number of local, national, and international construction associations, including serving as Chair of the Confederation of International Contractors Board of Directors.

Barry graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc. Civil Engineering in 1974. He is married with two children and two grandchildren, and when time permits, he enjoys a number of hobbies including golf, boating, and woodworking.

Barry has been a member of the Reh-Fit since 1982 and was elected to the Reh-Fit Foundation Board of Directors in 2011.

Bill Elliott

Bill graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Masters in Natural Resource Management and followed his passion for the outdoors and wildlife conservation with Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Delta Waterfowl Research Station, and finishing his entire career in the not-for-profit sector with 35 years leading the dynamic growth of FortWhyte Alive.

For over 25 years Bill has enjoyed the health and social benefits of Reh-Fit Centre membership, and looks forward to contributing what he can to its mission and continuing development.

Ian Fish

Ian joined Manitoba Hydro in September 2020 as Vice-President of Digital & Transformation. His expertise is critical as we look at new technologies and practices to help support our more customer-centric vision of Manitoba Hydro.

Prior to joining Manitoba Hydro, Ian was a Partner at IBM Canada’s Canadian Health practice in Winnipeg. Previously, he was the Managing Principal for Western Canada for Telus Health in Vancouver and served in senior roles at Accenture in Toronto, Manitoba eHealth, and Health Sciences Centre here in Winnipeg. Ian holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master's in Science from the University of Manitoba.

In addition to his executive career, Ian is a Director on the TechNation (formerly Information Technology Association of Canada) Health Board. He is also a former board member of the Manitoba Lung Association. Ian has a passion for fitness and has been a member of Reh-Fit since 2019.

Kristy Krahn

Kristy graduated from the Asper School of Business, at the University of Manitoba, with a Bachelor of Commerce (honours) degree. She is the Director of Finance and Human Resources at The Quark Group, one of the largest privately owned retail footwear chains in Western Canada, currently operating 36 stores in the region.

Passionate about serving others, Kristy has volunteered at a variety of organizations over the years both personally and professionally. She is a regular volunteer at and with Church of the Rock, has been recently involved with the Heart & Stroke Foundation and enjoys serving at Siloam Mission.

Kristy considers the pursuit of health and wellness a priority and has been a member of the Reh-Fit Centre since 2007. Kristy currently serves on the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Foundation.

Kent Magarrell

Kent is a Financial Advisor and the owner of Winnipeg Financial Services - a wealth advisory and investment practice affiliated with Manulife Financial. He is active, in various capacities, with the Rotary Club of St. Boniface – St. Vital and Westworth United Church, where he is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees. Kent has been involved in a number of organizations over the years in leadership roles.

Kent was raised on a farm near Domain, Manitoba and is an alumnus of the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc.A and a M.Sc. – both in Agricultural Economics. 

Kent has been a member of the Reh-Fit Centre since 2006 and is one of the early morning regulars.  He currently serves on the Planned Giving Committee. He is married with three children and two grandchildren. Interests include family, work, travel, and spending time at their Falcon Lake cottage.

Linda Nugent

Linda graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine, in 1974 and then received further training in emergency medicine and anesthesia. She subsequently became Medical Director of the Winnipeg Ambulance Department, where she developed advanced care paramedic protocols for pre-hospital treatment of patients. An extensive review of 911 calls in Winnipeg showed that immediate pre-hospital treatment delivered by advanced care paramedics could save the lives of many critically ill patients in Winnipeg. That pre-hospital system, with both firefighter and paramedic response, continues to this day. 

Accreditation of the advanced care paramedic program required that Linda, as Medical Director, ride with paramedics in ambulances to assess the quality of pre-hospital care in Winnipeg. After seeing firsthand the living conditions and poverty within Winnipeg, Linda became involved with the United Way of Winnipeg. She was Campaign Chair of the 1998 United Way Winnipeg campaign, which raised $10.5 million dollars in support of the many United Way agencies helping those in need in our city.

Gary Pachal, CPA, CA

Gary Pachal graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons). He started his career at KPMG and became a Chartered Accountant during this time. In 2005, he accepted a position at CanWest Global Communications and in 2009 joined Investors Group. Gary has been involved in the community serving as treasurer at Share Our Strength Canada and the RH Foundation.

Gary has been a member of the Reh-Fit since 2005 and was elected to the Foundation Board in June 2014.

John Schubert

John Schubert was formerly President of McCaine Electric Ltd., a leading Winnipeg-based electrical contractor providing electrical installation, maintenance, and related services to clients in the industrial, institutional, and commercial markets. Contracts have ranged from Ronald McDonald House to the Winnipeg Blue Bomber stadium.

A construction industry veteran, John has over 30 years of experience acting as council for industry-related boards and associations, such as the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology, which provides both secondary and post-secondary skills training, and the Canadian Construction Association, which seeks to build Canada with ethics, skills, and responsibility.

John studied at the University of Manitoba, where he received his BA in Economics & Political Science in 1974, and in 1976 he completed an MBA in Finance. He has been a Gold Seal Certified Project Manager since 2005.His achievements include Volunteer of the Year, Winnipeg Construction Association, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.

Ashley Schulz

Ashley is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) currently employed at Canada Life as Manager, Financial Management & Planning. Her previous positions with Canada Life include Associate Manager, Financial Management & Planning, Assistant Manager, Corporate Financial Reporting and Sr. Accounting Specialist, Group Customer Financial Reporting.

She has a passion for fitness and giving back to the community. She is currently Director on the Board of Family Dynamics, which brings programs, partnerships and resources together to empower and strengthen families and communities. She also serves as a Business Mentor with Rise, a national organization dedicated to empowering people with mental health and addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship.

Ashley describes herself as a team player and leader, with excellent organizational and time management skills. She has a young family, which also keeps her busy.

Bonnie Siemens

Bonnie is a semi-retired Chartered Financial Planner, specializing in insurance and risk planning. She has extensive experience and knowledge, having been in the insurance and investment field for many years, and has attained several industry designations. Her strong belief in women needing to understand finances results in her continuing to guide women in protecting against financial risk.

She has served in senior board roles on the Estate Planning Council of Winnipeg, Vice-President of the Provincial Council of Women, a member of Advocis, and the NCWC and Insurance Council of Manitoba and was involved for many years with the Business and Professional Women of Winnipeg. Bonnie has fundraising experience in the community, serving as fundraising chair of the Celebrating Women Gala in 2018 and 2019.

Bonnie has been a member of Reh-Fit since 2009. She serves on the Planned Giving Committee of the Foundation.

Neil Trenholm

Neil Trenholm is a General Counsel with the Legal Services Branch of the Manitoba Department of Justice. Before joining the civil service, Neil was a partner in the Winnipeg law firm Thompson Dorfman Sweatman. In addition to his law degree, he has a B.Comm (Hons). At work, Neil is a member of the Aboriginal and Resource Law team where he provides advice and counsel to a wide-range of clients on a variety of issues with a specific focus on commercial matters.

Neil was a member of the Reh-Fit in its infancy. He returned to the Reh-Fit with his teenage son more than 5 years ago. Shortly after that, his wife Joy and their daughter joined them as members. While their children are no longer at home, both Neil and Joy attend regularly and believe that the Reh-Fit contributes greatly to their physical and mental well-being. They expect to be members well into their 90s.

Neil served on the board of the Manitoba Marathon for several years including a term as chair. He has also acted as a Learning Group Facilitator for The Law Society of Manitoba in its Continuing Professional Legal Education program.

He has been a member of the Reh-Fit Centre since 2007. Neil currently serves as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Foundation.