2023-2024 Children's Foundation of Muskoka Board Members
Casey Jacob
Chair
5 year on the board, 2 years as ED
Raised in Huntsville, Casey has recently retired back to Muskoka after a long career working with various children’s services in York Region. Previously employed as a Program and Policy Analyst by the Ministry of Education - Early Years Division, and as a Director of Operations for a large non-profit child care operator, Casey is a passionate advocate for children, and is looking forward to making a positive contribution to Muskoka families through working with the CFM. Casey enjoys swimming, cooking, reading and skiing, and is a proud mom of two adult children.
Raised in Huntsville, Casey has recently retired back to Muskoka after a long career working with various children’s services in York Region. Previously employed as a Program and Policy Analyst by the Ministry of Education - Early Years Division, and as a Director of Operations for a large non-profit child care operator, Casey is a passionate advocate for children, and is looking forward to making a positive contribution to Muskoka families through working with the CFM. Casey enjoys swimming, cooking, reading and skiing, and is a proud mom of two adult children.
Mark Janke
Vice Chair
Mark was born in Huntsville and now lives in Bracebridge with his wife and two kids. He has been an educator at TLDSB for the past 17 years. He enjoys time listening to music, cheering on the Raptors, making maple syrup and doing all things tech for the CFM.
Dan Gardiner
Treasurer
Dan first came to Muskoka for 1 year, back in 1998. Having sat on the board of various local endeavours, kids’ sports organizations and service clubs, Dan has a long history of community involvement. Dan joined the Muskoka Children’s Foundation to help ensure all kids in Muskoka have opportunities for success and enjoyment. Dan lives in Huntsville with his wife Stacy, their children Makaila, Ben & Ashley, pets and an ever increasing amount of local wildlife looking for handouts.
Myke Malone
Board Member
Val Newlands
Board Member
Val grew up in Minett and now lives on Brandy Lake in Port Carling with her husband Geordie and their children Riley & Deacon. Val and Geordie run SWS Boatworks and Summer Water Sports, operating a marina, waterski schools and putting on waterski shows throughout Muskoka. She has a passion for sharing her love of outdoor activities, both summer and winter, with others in Muskoka, especially kids.
Derek Schofield
Board Member
Derek was born and raised in Gravenhurst and is currently a Special Education Resource Teacher at K.P. Manson Public School in Severn Bridge. He owns and operates Muskoka Summer Hockey School and enjoys music, sports and the outdoors.