Peter joined the board in 2023 and serves as Chair. He also chairs the Fund Development and Marketing Committee and has previously served as Vice-Chair.

Peter grew up on a dairy farm in Abbotsford and graduated with a degree in agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan. He moved to Vancouver Island in 2005 and lives in Nanoose Bay with his wife and two kids. In 2021, he helped to establish the Springford Family Foundation in honour of his father-in-law, Colin Springford.

Professionally, Peter is a business advisor and facilitator with MNP, a national accounting and consulting firm, where he leads the firm’s business development strategy for Vancouver Island. He has more than 25 years of experience specializing in marketing, communications, business development, and leadership development.

A connector at heart, Peter is an active member of 100 Fine Gentlemen of Oceanside Who Give Damn and the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance and serves as an adult mentor for 100 Kids for Change Oceanside and the Oceanside Junior Railroaders Club.

Jennifer Hubbard serves as the Board’s Vice Chair. She has practiced law since 1994, with more than a decade with Walker Hubbard, before it became All Points Law.

Jennifer practices both as a solicitor and a mediator. She has a busy real estate practice, assisting clients with all types of real estate conveyances, including residential and commercial transactions, mortgages, covenants, and easements.

In her wills and estates practice, Jennifer assists clients in the preparation of wills, powers of attorney and representation agreements as well as estate planning prior to medical assistance in dying. For those handling estates, she guides executors in all of their duties including preparing documents necessary for grants of probate and letters of administration.

As a certified comprehensive family law mediator, Jennifer has years of experience assisting separating parties to arrive at fair, affordable settlements. Jennifer also conducts elder mediations for those with age-related issues including inter-generational or blended family challenges, health care planning, or estate planning.

Rory’s bio is coming soon!

Rob joined the Board in 2022 and has served as Chair. Rob has lived in the Alberni/Qualicum area for most of his life. He is a professional accountant and was a senior partner in an accounting firm with branches in Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Tofino and Qualicum Beach until his retirement in 2015. 

Rob has held leadership positions in many community organizations and non-profit boards including: Junior Achievement BC, Ty Watson Hospice House, Town of Qualicum Beach Advisory Planning Commission, Connective Care Society Nanaimo, and the Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Centre.

Steve Bryan joined the Board of Directors in 2026. 

Born and raised in B.C., Steve returned to Vancouver Island in 2020 after spending the last sixteen years of his professional career as the Chief Financial Officer of the Canadian Medical Protective Association. Prior to his employment with the CMPA, he served 27 years in the Canadian Forces, with postings across Canada and on multiple international operational assignments. In 2004, he was invested into the Order of Military Merit in the grade of Officer by the Governor-General. 

A graduate of Shawnigan Lake School, he holds degrees from Royal Military College (BA), Norwich (MA), and Queen’s University (MBA). He is currently a Doctoral candidate at the University of Birmingham.  

A strong believer in the power of local organizations to effect meaningful change, Steve is committed to improving the quality of community life in Oceanside.  

Terri joined the Board of Directors in 2024. Her passion for Oceanside prompted Terri to join the board as a way of contributing to maintaining the vibrancy of the community.

Terri is Managing Partner at Maigus. She possesses over 25 years of experience as an Organizational Development/HR professional, spanning industries from financial services, retail, not for profit, to professional services. She has a distinguished career as a consultant providing enterprise-wide change initiatives, learning and development strategies and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Possessing a Master’s degree from York University in Toronto, Terri is a certified Change Management Practitioner, a certified Professional Coach, attained her CHRP through Rotman School of Business in Toronto and is certified in Adult Training through George Brown College in Toronto.

Kari joined the Board of Directors in 2023.

Being a lifelong resident of the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area Kari has a deep love for her community and enjoys giving back through volunteering. Over the years she has been involved with many committees from fundraising events, carnivals, Dry Grad/proms and most recently the Qualicum Beach Canada Day celebrations. She was the Vice President of the Whalers Football Team (non-profit society), and has been a driving force behind many fundraising events for Haven House; a local domestic abuse shelter for women and children.

Professionally Kari has been a Real Estate agent for 18 years and enjoys helping people with such an important time in their lives. She is most proud of being recognized by her Real Estate Board for her dedication to making a difference with in her community by awarding her the Realtors Care award.

In her spare time Kari can be found combing local beaches for sea glass, golfing with her husband, or spending time with her kids and grandsons.

A. Paul Singh joined the Board of Directors in 2026. 

Paul is a psychotherapist in private practice, based in Qualicum Beach. He began his career as a lawyer before moving into social work, counselling and nonprofit leadership more than three decades ago. His experience has included frontline clinical work, program leadership and serving as CEO of a nonprofit employee assistance program. Across these roles, Paul has sought to help people and organizations understand difficult problems and respond in practical, humane ways. 

Since moving to Qualicum Beach, Paul has made a deliberate effort to become involved in local life. He serves on the board of the Society of Organized Services (SOS) and chairs its Community Engagement Committee. He also contributes to 100 Men Who Give a Damn and other local volunteer efforts. These experiences have helped him learn about the community while working alongside people who have served it much longer. 

Paul joined the PQCF Board because he values the Foundation’s ability to support strong local organizations, encourage thoughtful generosity and take a long-term view of the community’s well-being. 

Stephen joined the Board of Directors in 2026.

Stephen grew up in Qualicum Beach and has close ties to the Oceanside community. He’s been a volunteer board member for health, sport and business focused non-profits. He was pleased to join the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation as a Board member.

Stephen has a Masters Degree in Community and Regional Land Use Planning from UBC. He worked for BC Hydro for 32 years before setting up his own communications company in spring 2025. He has a long history of collaboration, partnerships, community relations, and proactive communication. He is married to Lisa, has a son Jon Robbie, and lives in Nanoose Bay.

Charlene Smith is a strategic, community-focused leader with over a decade of experience advancing philanthropy, social impact, and organizational growth across Vancouver Island and beyond. As the Foundation’s inaugural Executive Director, Charlene brings a deep love of place and a forward-looking vision to cultivate a stronger, more connected, and resilient community through local giving. She is recognized for translating complexity into action and turning shared values into meaningful impact to help organizations grow in ways that are both purpose-driven and community-centered.

A Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Charlene has secured over $25 million in philanthropic and partnership funding to advance community well-being and strengthen nonprofit capacity across the Island. Her career spans leadership roles with organizations such as 4VI Group, where she directed social impact and community investment strategy; First West Credit Union, where she managed a $1M+ community investment portfolio; Take a Hike Foundation, where she designed a new fund development program to launch multiple youth mental health programs across the Island.  Earlier in her career, Charlene spearheaded record-breaking campaigns and joined the first leadership giving team at the University of Victoria. She also strengthened major gift and stewardship systems at the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, supporting the launch of Foundry Victoria.Through her consulting practice, Triple Peak Consulting, she has advised dozens of nonprofits and businesses on philanthropy, impact measurement, and systems design to help mission-driven organizations grow with purpose and integrity.

Born and raised on the West Coast, Charlene has called Qualicum Beach home for the past three years and is proud to have planted roots here with her partner and their dog. Outside of work, she can be found exploring the outdoors — hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, running, or biking her way across Vancouver Island’s trails, lakes, and mountains.

Charlene is deeply passionate about trust-based philanthropy, inclusive community development, and fostering partnerships that help local organizations thrive. She is inspired by PQCF’s mission to ensure that generosity remains a driving force in our region’s future — and is committed to shaping the Foundation’s next chapter of sustainable growth and community impact. She believes that our trails — in work and in life — are better travelled together.

Kari-Lee joined the Board officially in May 2019, having assisted the treasurer since 2008 with bookkeeping.

Kari-Lee is an accountant with Brent Johnson CPA Ltd. She has been involved in all areas, from year end preparation, personal income tax returns and every aspect of bookkeeping.

Kari-Lee has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) majoring in Accounting, from Vancouver Island University.

She has been in the area since childhood, and now raises her own family in the area.