About Us

Raised on the bald prairies, for over 35 years Tim has worked in the not-for-profit world. Today he is a partner in Emergo Philanthropy supporting small non-profits. Tim tries living life according to the axiom, “have hope, take risks and seek harmony…but above all be kind.”

Janis has been involved in the Saanich Peninsula for over 20 years. After growing up here, she returned to raise her family.
As a Central Saanich police officer, she ran programs like Block Watch, Seniors Safety, Business Watch, and the Brentwood Bay Community Police Office. Now retired, she is a professional photographer for Seaside Magazine, volunteers for non-profits, and is part of the Sidney Pride Committee.
Community involvement is integral to Janis’s life, and she’s happy to be involved with the SP-CF.

Darrel chose to call the Saanich Peninsula home back in 2000. Having visited many times in the nine years previous, he understands that BC is the most beautiful place on earth, and the Peninsula has something very special. Having been raised with the understanding that your home is what you make it, he has a passion about making our home a better place for all to enjoy

Doug Guedes is a senior partner at SeaFirst Insurance Brokers. He is a past President of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Sidney Business Association, and the Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia. He has served on the Board of the Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation since 2000. He has been known to enjoy a game of golf.

Ian Brown moved to the Saanich Peninsula in 2007 when he established Tower Kitchens and Millwork. His community involvement began with efforts to promote affordable housing, as a Director and then President of the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. A long time Rotarian – currently with the Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea – he is particularly passionate about community and International projects that help young people be all they can be.

Deborah moved to the Saanich Peninsula in 2007, and quickly became involved in many community groups including the 1st Tsartlip Scouts, the Friends of North Saanich Bike Park and the PAC at Deep Cove Elementary. As a writer and communications specialist Deborah knows the importance of sharing the Foundation’s values and goals widely to support as many community projects as possible.

Charles Long is a long time resident of Greater Victoria and has lived with his wife Linda on the Saanich Peninsula for 22 years. A graduate of UVIC his business career was in banking and finance. Charles has been involved with many charities such as CIBC Children’s Miracle Day, Habitat for Humanity and has been an active member of Sidney by the Sea Rotary for 22 years.

To come

Born in Pembroke, ON, a close-knit, forestry-driven community, Deborah’s career journey led her to become the Executive Advisor to the Ambassador of South Korea. Returning home in 1994 due to a family illness, she joined the maintenance team at a fibreboard plant, sparking her passion for the trades. Inspired, she pursued a degree in Human Resources with a specialization in Labour Relations.

Deb’s career progressed with the Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association, where she assisted in managing HR, Occupational Health & Safety, and membership education. After seven years, she moved west, becoming the first woman President of the Electrical Contractors Association of BC, a role she held for fourteen years before fully embracing Island life.

Remembering what it was like to grow up in a caring community, Deb sees her role as an SP-CF board member as an opportunity to give back to the peninsula community she now calls home.