Our Trustees

The people running this initiative live and work here. They've built businesses in North Bay, supported people coming up, and are genuinely invested in what this community can become.

Mark Wilson, Chair & Founder of The Money Project North

Mark Wilson

Chair & Founder

Mark left the UK at 20 with no college degree and built a freight business in Hong Kong before moving to Canada. He came to North Bay because he and his wife Gillian love the place — and he started The Money Project because he knows what it means to have someone back you at the right moment. He wants more people here to experience that.

Katie Bevan, Trustee

Katie Bevan

Trustee

Katie has spent 15 years shaping downtown North Bay's creative scene. As the owner of The FARM and Main Supply — two sustainable boutiques — she understands what it actually takes to build something here, not just in theory. She's served as Chair of the Downtown Improvement Area Board, and she believes small business is the backbone of a real downtown.

Len Pappano, Trustee

Len Pappano

Trustee

Len was born and raised in North Bay and has spent more than 30 years working with small businesses across Northern Ontario. He's also taught sales and management at Nipissing University for over a decade. Practical, straightforward, and someone who has earned every lesson he shares.

Want to Get Involved?

If you're a North Bay professional interested in supporting local entrepreneurs, reach out to Mark directly.

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