Jim Marsh

Board Chair

Jim brings great experience to the Board along with his passion for using business to address social issues. He's the Dean of the Zekelman School of Business and Information Technology and the School of Media, Art and Design at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario. He runs a real estate investment company and serves on a number of non-profit boards. He holds a Law degree and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Windsor as well as a Master's in Research Methodologies from the University of the West of England, Bristol. He is married to an equestrian and has two adult daughters.

Desmond Griffiths

Treasurer

Desmond has over 15 years experience serving on the boards of both Private Equity and non-profit organizations. He serves the board with his skills in strategic planning, leadership development, financial management, team-based execution, and the establishment of culture.  He earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Windsor. Desmond is the father of 3 girls and has been married to his wife Kim for over 30 years.

Wally Budgell

Board Member

Wally's years of experience as a CEO as well as his considerable operational acumen are great assets to the Board. Wally currently serves as the President and CEO of RobertsonBright Inc. as well as a corporate board member of Promise Keepers Canada. 

Ruth Susannah

Vice-Chair

Ruth serves the Board with her unique skills in communications and computer networking. She demonstrates a passion for empowering youth, especially young women. Ruth currently works at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, where she teaches and serves as the Director of Student Retention and Academic Advising.

Dave Harrison

Secretary

Dave serves the board with a background of 25 years in Television Production at CBC.  For the past 13 years he has been at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, teaching courses in Journalism, Public Relations and Media Convergence.  He and his wife, Brenda, live in Lakeshore Ontario and together they have two adult children and six grandchildren.

Tom Collins

Founder, Board Member

Tom Collins is the founder of FGP and served as the CEO for over two decades. Before launching Faithville, Tom served as the Children's Pastor at Windsor Christian Fellowship. When not dreaming up new shows to bless children and share the gospel, Tom works in his upholstery shop and on his farm. He also enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.