MASC - Corporate Governance

MASC Corporate Governance

The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) is a Crown corporation of the Manitoba Government, established by The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation Act (2005).

Board of Directors MASC's Board of Directors is presently comprised of eight directors who are appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, as are the Board Chair and the Vice Chairs. The Board is responsible for the overall stewardship of the Corporation, discharging its responsibilities directly and through the assistance of three sub-committees (see below). The Board sets MASC’s strategic direction and organizational objectives, with the assistance of Executive Management, and provides final approval of all applicable budgets. The Board also makes recommendations to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives on future programming, ensures that the corporate governance policies by which MASC operates are relevant and current, and is responsible to oversee and monitor corporate operations according to applicable legislative requirements and with acceptable levels of risk.	Board of Directors Back row (L - R): Carol Masse, Frank Fiarchuk, Sandy Yanick, Bryan Ferriss, Wilfred Harder Front row (L - R): Harry Sotas (Vice Chair), John Plohman (Chair), Frieda Krpan (Vice Chair) (click to enlarge)

Board Committees The Board of Directors is assisted by the work of several committees:	Board Planning and Priorities Committee: acts in place of the Board on matters requiring immediate action, and reviews policies as required prior to Board consideration. Members: John Plohman (Committee Chair), Frieda Krpan, Harry Sotas Board Audit and Finance Committee: assists the Board by reviewing functions specifically related to financial reporting and risk management including (but not limited to) budget allocations, financial statements, financial controls and reinsurance arrangements. Members: Frieda Krpan (Committee Chair), Bryan Ferriss, Frank Fiarchuk, Carol Masse, John Plohman (ex-officio) Board Producer Relations Committee: assists the Board with interactions and communications with producers and producer groups. Members: Harry Sotas (Committee Chair), Wilfred Harder, John Plohman, Sandy Yanick

Executive Management

Executive Management
Back row (L - R): Paul Bonnet (VP, Research & Program Development), Jim Lewis (VP, Finance & Administration), Craig Thomson (VP, Insurance Operations)
Front row (L - R): Kevin Craig (VP, Lending Operations), Neil Hamilton (President & CEO), Lester Vopni (VP, Corporate Services & General Counsel)
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The President & CEO, who reports to the Board of Directors, is responsible for the administration of MASC's day-to-day operations. The Vice-Presidents are responsible for the following operational divisions:

Insurance Operations: insurance sales and services, claim services and other programs and services.
Lending Operations: lending programs, guarantee programs, and loan administration.
Research & Program Development: premium rates, coverages & forecasting, program development, and agronomy research & advice.
Finance & Administration: financial services, human resources, administrative services, and information technology services.
Corporate Services: risk management, communications & planning, and internal audit services.

MASC Organizational Chart

MASC Organization Chart
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