2025 TBDSSAB Vice Chair Jim Vezina and Chair Brian Hamilton - (Supplied Via TBDSSAB)
Thunder Bay District’s Social Services Board has re-elected its chair and elected a new vice-chair.
Thunder Bay City Councillor Brian Hamilton is back for a second term as chair, while Jim Vezina will take over for Jim Moffatt as vice-chair.
“It’s a pleasure to have Brian Hamilton and Jim Vezina as our chair and vice-chair. Our Board leadership are at the forefront of TBDSSAB’s advocacy and strategic initiatives,” said TBDSSAB CEO, Ken Ranta. “I know we’re in good hands with this pair, and look forward to kicking off 2025 under their leadership. And thank you to Jim Moffatt for his tenure as Vice Chair.”
Hamilton has represented the City of Thunder Bay on the Board of Directors since 2019.
Vezina joined the Board as a representative for the Township of O’Connor in 2023.
The Board of Directors consists of 14 members who are elected officials in the district.
This year’s members include:
- Brian Hamilton – City of Thunder Bay (Chair)
- Jim Vezina – Township of O’Connor (Vice-chair)
- Albert Aiello – City of Thunder Bay
- Ken Boshcoff – City of Thunder Bay
- Anne-Marie Bourgeault – Township of Schreiber
- Meghan Chomut – Township of Shuniah
- Kasey Etreni – City of Thunder Bay
- Greg Johnsen – City of Thunder Bay
- Kathleen Lynch – Territory Without Municipal Organization
- Elaine Mannisto – Municipality of Greenstone
- Jim Moffat – Township of Manitouwadge
- Dominic Pasqualino – City of Thunder Bay
- Mark Thibert – Municipality of Neebing
Thirteen Board Members representing municipal jurisdictions within the district are appointed by their city councils.
Meanwhile, one TBDSSAB member representing areas within the Territory Without Municipal Organization (TWOMO) is selected by qualified electors of that territory for a four-year term.
