Board of Directors
At Participation Lodge Grey Bruce, our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community members who share a passion for empowering the individuals we support. Bringing together a wide range of skills and experiences, they provide strong leadership, uphold our mission, and help shape our future.
Together, they work to ensure our programs thrive, voices are heard, and our community stays connected.
To reach any of our board members please contact board@participationlodge.ca
Eric Robertson
President
Martin Mazza
Director, Treasurer
Vicki Stephens
Director, Supported Individuals Representative
I have been a resident at Participation Lodge for 16 years. For two terms I have served on the Board of Directors, representing the supported individuals at PLGB. I provide updates regarding the events in which the supported individuals participate in each month. Prior to coming to the Lodge, I was a psychologist for 30 years; working with handicapped youth and young adults. Also, I was a founding member of Participation Projects, a facility very similar to PLGB. At the Projects I served as the Admission/ Discharge Director, keeping track of individuals, upon entry and departure as well as providing appropriate facilities for others.
Lance Lehman
Director
Lance Lehman is a resident of Flesherton where he has lived with his family for 14 years. As a practicing lawyer for 25 years, Lance advises businesses in commercial matters and provides estate planning advice for individuals. He is an avid skier, traveller, and music-lover. As a member of the Board of Participation Lodge Grey Bruce, Lance is committed to providing responsible oversight and ensuring the highest standards of care are observed at the Lodge, while the interests and rights of both residents and employees are protected and upheld.
Willard Vanderploeg
Director, Secretary
One of our directors, Willard works as Charitable Giving Advisor for Brightshores Health System Foundations in Markdale, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southampton, Wiarton and Lion’s Head. He promotes legacy giving and assists donors in planning will requests and other special gifts to charity. He has more than 30 years’ experience in the charitable sector, estate and gift planning. He is a long time member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners. Willard is an avid road and gravel cyclist and collects antique clocks. He and his wife Ingrid live, work and play in Owen Sound.
Joan Ruston Berge
Director
Help Shape the Future - Become a Board Member
Another way to get involved includes joining our Board of Directors. We are looking for dedicated, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors and help guide the mission and future of our organization. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to contribute your skills, leadership, and vision to help shape programs, influence strategic decisions, and ensure we continue to deliver high-quality support to those we serve. Whether you bring experience in finance, law, healthcare, communications, or lived experience in the field, we value diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to making a lasting impact.
If this interests you, please reach out to board@participationlodge.ca
