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Executive Director

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We are excited to inform you that a new Executive Director will be joining our team shortly.

Stay tuned for further updates and details.

Garry Haack

ghaack@lshallmanfdn.org

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Garry is our Director of Operations and has been with the foundation for more than 18 years. Prior to this, he worked as a site foreman and business owner in the commercial metal roofing and cladding industry. Garry’s deep community roots include 15+ years as a coach and board member with minor sports, spanning football, softball and hockey. He was an active volunteer with Sertoma, a service club dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, and has also volunteered with the Child Witness Centre.

Claudia Haack

Claudia is our Finance Manager and has been associated with the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation since 2006, when she took on the role of part-time bookkeeper. During that time, she performed an identical role with the Strong Start Charitable Organization.

In addition to her current role with the Foundation, Claudia performs a similar function for Capacity Canada and is employed by Hallman Construction, simultaneously juggling a few different hats.

Claudia has shared her treasury skills as a volunteer with numerous sports and service club organizations over the years including LaSertoma.

In addition to her work in the non-profit sector, she has also worked in her family’s business, where her finance career began. She holds financial accounting qualifications from Conestoga College.

Donations Advisory Council

The Donations Advisory Council helps to review all grant applications and make recommendations based on whether there is a good match between a request and the mission and priorities of the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation.

The Council members are:

Wegdan Abdelsalam

Kerri Hallman

Sue Hallman

Susan Joy Hallman

Dr. Rita Khan

Neha Lalany

Karin Voisin