Board of Directors

Tony Janssen - President
Tony Janssen has been the Chamber President since 2007.
Tony Janssen has run a very successful printing business for over 35 years. He is the Owner and President of PP Print, The Scugog Communications Group and CAPPS publication.

Julie Curran - 1st Vice President
Julie first ventured into the Real Estate world in 1999 as a part-time administrator for a successful realtor and continued full time for the next 7 years learning everything “in behind the scenes” of buying and selling a home. Julie understands the important of communicating with her clients regularly and strives on providing professional service that includes honesty, integrity and hard work. As a resident for over 40 years Julie is proud to call Port Perry her home and has raised her 4 children in this wonderful and friendly community.
Now licensed as a Realtor for over 5 years Julie is proud to have helped so many people buy and sell homes in both the Durham and Kawartha Regions and recognizes that home ownership is one of the greatest investments people will make. As a full time individual Realtor she works hard to maintain a strong, positive and professional image. She recognizes the important of continuing ongoing training and education and has completed numerous courses and is proud to be recognized as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative. Julie continues to concentrate on selling homes across Durham Region including Port Perry,Uxbridge, Oshawa and Whitby and parts of the Kawartha Region including Little Britain, Pontypool, Bethany and Lindsay.
Being involved in her community is very important to Julie and has been active over the years and was a board member with Port Perry Minor Hockey, Scugog Soccer and is an active volunteer with the Heart and Stroke Foundation for over 10 years. As a current director with the Scugog Chamber of Commerce Julie is able to share common interest in her community and works together to make Port Perry a better place in which to work and live.

Jillian Howsam - 2nd Vice President
Jill currently is working as an Administrative Assistant for Community Care Durham.
Community Care Durham (CCD), established in 1977, is a multi-service registered charitable organization. We provide Home Support (Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Foot Care) In Home Respite (Caregiver Relief) and COPE Mental Health services for adults and their caregivers who have needs related to aging, physical and/or mental health. This would not be possible without the support of our volunteers, partners and community supporters. Our services are provided free of charge or for a minimal fee and are administered through various service locations across Durham Region. Services provided by Community Care Durham help adults in need maintain their health and independence at home – where they want to live – and to help adults and families cope with the increasing demand of caring for loved ones.
For over 10 years Jill has been actively been involved in helping others with planning and running special events as well as celebrations. She assists and organizes “The Community Gift Giving Program” through Mary Kay which provides residents at the Port Perry Community Nursing Home with gifts on Christmas Day.
Jillian was also on the Mayor's Honour Roll for 2009 recognizing her community service work. She is an Independent Sales Rep for Mary Kay, is a volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2008 and also sits on the Legion Ladies Auxillary.
She has been a Director with the Chamber of Commerce since 2003 allowing her to assist in planning and coordinating varies events within the community. Helping others is something Jill truly loves doing.

Carrie Makins - Director | Government Relations Committee Chair
Carrie Makins is the Owner /President of STANDOUT Promotional Products. She has been an active member of the Scugog Chamber for the past two years. STANDOUT Promotional Products specializes in marketing and brand awareness through imprinted products such as apparel and a vast assortment of hard goods. They specialize in making the process of imprinting your logo easy, enjoyable and cost effective.
Carrie has a background in sales and procurement with Basic’s Office Products and Rogers Communications. Their office is located in Port Perry, serving many loyal clients across the Durham region and throughout Canada. Carrie was a member of the Gala Committee to raise funds for the 2008 Provincial Special Olympics held in Durham Region and also assisted in organizing the Walk for Memories Durham North event in support of Alzheimer’s research and support. Carrie, her husband and children, live in Prince Albert and are actively involved in the community.
Wilf Rapp - Treasurer / Director

Cheryl Manikas – Secretary / Director
Cheryl Manikas is the Campaign Manager for United Way covering Scugog and Brock townships.
She has been actively involved in the United Way Campaign for three years now and is totally committed to improving the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves within our local community. United Way ensures that one campaign for so many different service needs delivers maximum impact and helps address priority needs in the community. United Way supports various programs run by agencies within Port Perry such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Community Care and Community Living to name a few.
Prior to working for United Way, Cheryl was an Executive Secretary and Customer Service Manager with AMJ Campbell Van Lines located in Markham for fifteen years.
When the opportunity to help improve the lives of those less fortunate arose she embraced the desire to give back to her community.

Robert J. Brozina, BAA, CLU, ChFC. - Director
Bob is a longtime and active director with the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and serves as our representative for the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.
Bob is an associate with Hardiman Mount & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. and has built a distinguished insurance career over the last three decades in both sales and management. He is a Chartered Life Underwriter and a Chartered Financial Consultant. He is Chairman of the Township of Scugog Committee of Adjustment and the Property Standards Committee. In 2005, Bob was named by the Township of Scugog to the Mayor's Honour Roll.
He is a Past President of the Durham Children's Aid Society, a founding Director of the Durham Children's Aid Foundation and the founder and coordinator of the Durham CAPPY Ride. Bob is a Past President of the Oshawa Jaycees and a lifetime member of the Canada Jaycee Senate.
However, the only title which Bob is truly proud of, and to which he always respond to is "Grandpa".

Chris Adomeit - Director
Chris Adomeit is the Owner and operator of Rolling Hills Landscaping
Rolling Hills Landscaping offers a wide spectrum of both landscape and property maintenance services in Port Perry, Uxbridge, Newmarket, Sunderland, South Durham and surrounding areas.
Our services include Interlocking, Retaining Walls, Natural Stone/Flagstone, Mulching, Tree and Flower Planting , Sod and Seeding, Landscape Design, Job Consulting, Spring and Fall Clean Up, Weekly Lawn Maintenance, Eavestrough Gutter Cleaning, Weed Control, Rubbish Removal and Snow Removal
Rolling Hills Landscaping takes great pride in creating a lasting relationship with our clients and provides exceptional customer service. We offer free estimates and back our craftsmanship with a 2 year warranty.
You can contact Chris at 416-554-3834 or email him at info@rollinghillslandscaping.ca
Website www.rollinghillslandscaping.ca
Over the past 3 years Chris has sat as a Director for the Scugog Chamber of Commerce; sitting on various committees to help organize and support community events. He also actively volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters and sponsors local youth sport teams. Chris thoroughly enjoys giving back to his community and helping those in need.

Judi Weedmark - Director
Judi Weedmark offers a total of 35 years’ experience in finance, including 28 years in the banking industry and has put her considerable expertise to work as a mortgage agent. Judi is now located in her home office in Port Perry, close to downtown at 15474 Simcoe Street; she is now working with real estate agents to provide her clients personal-in-home services. She prides herself on flexibility: she is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to accommodate your active schedule. Day or night, she’s ready to serve as your agent, objectively selecting the best fit among more than 40 public and private lenders.
Rebecca Mounsteven - Director
Rebecca is the owner / operator of Crabby Joe's in Port Perry.

Tracy McGarry - Director
Tracy is the Manager at Community Development Community Living Durham North an agency that supports adults with an intellectual disability living in the North Durham Region. Tracy has been a part of Community Living Durham North for the past 12 years. In her current role of Manager of Community development she's responsible for creating awareness of the agency, it's services and promoting the agency's vision of; " A community where everyone is valued".
On a personal level, Tracy enjoys the quaintness of living in such a small community and Scugog truly embodies the "community" one looks for to raise a family, she's volunteered in different areas over the years and looks forward to serving the community of Scugog through her work on the Chamber.
For more information about Community Living Durham North please visit their website @ communitylivingdurhamnorth.ca or contact Tracy directly at tracy@communitylivingdurhamnorth.ca.

Kenna Kozak - Executive Director / GM
Kenna oversees all aspects of business functions, operations, event organization and coordination, tourism directives and reporting to two(2) Boards; The Scugog Chamber of Commerce and The Port Perry BIA (as the only employee under the umbrella of the Scugog Business Centre.)
- Ontario Caucus advisory committee - OCC – 2009
- Committee Member - Durham Boards of Trade and Commerce
- Committee Member - Economic Development Committee for the Township of Scugog (2008- present)
- Committee Member on the Government Relations Committee SCC (2007 – present)
- Steering Committee for “Scugog Connections” action plan
- Steering Committee Lake Scugog Environmental Management Plan
- Director on Scugog Council of the Arts (2008 – 2009) assisted in the formation of the SCA
- Participate on various committees for tourism directives within the Region
Kenna previously was the Human Resource Manager for Dynastream Innovations located in Cochrane, AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Garmin International, the world leader in GPS technology. Dynastream is high-tech R & D technology company of approximately 100 employees and was originally a small entrepreneurial company. Kenna was involved in almost every aspect of the running and maintaining of a business structure, with a strong focus on the HR, financial, marketing and office managing proponents. In addition to her full-time HR position, she was responsible for the initiation and completion of two new facilities, acting as general contractor and materials resource, and office managing a 28,000 sq foot facility over three different sites with an on-site manufacturing SMT line.
In 2001, Kenna played an integral role in bringing an NLL sports franchise to a new market, The Calgary Roughnecks; building a brand, an image and a team, developing all franchise elements such as website development, marketing, team marketing, sponsorship, programing and game day programming, on-air promotions, broadcast /commercial elements, game day / event packaging and public and media coordination.
Another facet to Kenna's portfolio is her in depth involvement in the broadcast industry for 15 years, prior to moving to Alberta. She has worked at large national networks such as TSN(12 yrs) & the Discovery Channel(12yrs) (under the same umbrella) , CBC variety (freelance) and was a Field Producer for ESPN. She was involved in all aspects of broadcasting, bring graphics, camera, production editing, producing and directing elements to life, with topics ranging from sports, to science, to variety shows and made for TV films. Some of her production/event and talent coordinating credits include Anne Murray’s family Christmas, the Junos Awards, Genies, Gemini and NHL awards and Skydome Opening Ceremonies & Suzuki's World just to name a few.
Past Chamber Presidents:
More information on past presidents here -PPBA Presidents.pdf