George Shaw

George Shaw was born in London and raised in Seaforth, Ontario. After completing high school and Grade 13, he earned his CPA designation in London and went on to serve as CFO for several construction companies over a 20-year career. He also worked with Deloitte in London as a designated trustee of bankruptcy, bringing extensive […]

Debbie Schram

Debbie Schram is a founding member of the Grand Women Fund. She and her husband also joined the South Huron 500 Club in May. They have lived in London for many years and have enjoyed their home in Grand Bend, where they have been part of the community for a long time.

Garrett Pedlar

Garrett Pedlar was born and raised in Grand Bend and the area along the shores of Lake Huron! Working alongside my brother, Mark Pedlar, and father, Doug Pedlar, to make up The PEDLAR Team at Re/MAX Bluewater Realty in Grand Bend. Personally invested in the area with investment properties and a personal residence. The small […]

Dwayne Mathers

Dwayne Mathers is happily retired with deep roots in the Grand Bend area. He grew up in Exeter and spent many years enjoying the Grand Bend Yacht Club in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, Dwayne owns two homes in Southcott Pines and has been living there full-time since 2021. His parents have been involved with […]

Jan Williams

Jan Williams moved to Grand Bend 11 years ago and has quickly become an engaged and valued member of the community. Born in Fort Frances, Ontario, Jan brings a strong sense of connection and appreciation for the importance of community in everyday life. Professionally, Jan worked in property and casualty insurance, developing expertise in risk […]

Bruce Hough

Dr. Bruce David Hough has been an active and dedicated member of the communities he calls home. Bruce graduated 50 years ago and began his career practicing dentistry in London. After 10 years, he briefly explored other pursuits before returning to dentistry in Fort Erie, where he served patients for another 20 years. During his […]

Cheryl Dinnin

Cheryl Dinnin was born in London and has been a longtime part of the Grand Bend community since 2004, the year before her retirement. Her connection to the area runs deep — her grandparents built a cottage in Oakwood Park, creating family memories that Cheryl continues to cherish. Cheryl and her late husband, Bill, were […]

Bob Illman

Bob and his lovely wife, Kitty, have had the good fortune to move to Grand Bend in 1986 and raise their daughters here. Bob’s background includes a variety of sales roles in the construction steel industry. He has always enjoyed a sense of our community and volunteerism. He was invited to be on the SCF […]

Jim Jean

Dr. James Jean, Assistant Professor at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry is a long-time Grand Bend resident. He is also the Vice President of the Grand Bend Non Profit Housing Corp. and has volunteered in a variety of different roles within the community.

Greater Grand Bend Fund Group 2024

Recipient Program Amount Ageless Vitality Fitnesspartnered with Huron Shores United Church Ageless Vitality Fitness Seniors Wellness $1,623 Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authoritypartnered with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation Youth Tree Planting $10,000 Ausable Port Franks Optimist Clubpartnered with the Municipality of Lambton Shores Technology Improvements to Better Serve the Community and Youth $5,900 Big Brothers Big Sisters […]