Strategic Leadership Team

Our strategic leaders think big and work together to be a catalyst for economic development on Prince Edward Island, Canada’s Food Island. We work collaboratively with government, industry, food entrepreneurs, food lovers, and our food cluster partners. We believe your food story starts on PEI and we are here to help.

Dir. of Marketing and Communications

Crystal MacGregor

902-916-0578

crystal@foodislandpei.ca

Corporate Administrator 

Heather Lizama

902-367-4417

heather@foodislandpei.ca

Social Media Coordinator

Dir. of Finance

Sean Bradley

902-330-6401

sean@foodislandpei.ca

Dir. of Company & Product Development

Michael Good

902-367-4417

michael@foodislandpei.ca

Reports

Food Island Partnership 2020-2023 Strategic Plan

Economic Impact Study

Meet Our Mentors

“A rising tide lifts all ships.” — John F Kennedey 

We greatly value the expertise, passion and dedication of our Food  Propel Mentors who work tirelessly to help our Food Entrepreneurs thrive.

Kim Green

Serial Entrepreneur & SUZ PEI Mentor in Residence 

Specialty:
Tourism Product Development/Logistics

David Cudmore

President of NS Apple Sales Limited.

Specialty:
Apple Industry/General Management

Linda Hodgkinson

Product Developer

Specialty:
Food & Nutrition

Gerard Fitzpatrick

Partner at Fitzpatrick & Company

Kenneth Carrier

Owner at La Fleur du Pommier Ltd and Uris Williams & Sons Ltd

Blair Hyslop

Co-CEO/Co-Owner Mrs Dunster’s

Meet Our Board

Our Food Island Partnership board is made up of industry leaders and strategic thinkers. Working together we ensure we are being of service while adding value to Prince Edward Island, Canada’s Food Island. They actively review and advise on strategic goals such as our programs, services, and progress, as they play a vital role in our strategic planning. 

Mitch Cobb, Upstreet Craft Brewing

Chair

Ramona Roberts, Roberts Group of Companies

Vice-Chair

Steve Howatt, Atlantic AgriTech Inc.

Secretary/Treasurer

Jerry Bidgood, Prince Edward Aqua Farms

Director

Cindy Dockendorff, Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc.

Director

Natalie Mitton, Holland College

Director

John Griffin, WP Griffin Inc.

Director

Jeff Malloy, Acadian Supreme Inc.

Director

Perry Gotell, Tranquility Cove Adventures

Director

Erin McGrath-Gaudet, Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture

Director

Michele Koughan, Fisheries and Communities

Director

Brian Matheson, Agriculture and Land

Director

Rosemary Larkin, Larkin Farms Inc.

Director

Pat Dorsey, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Observer