Rural Ontario Institute | Media Centre | ROI Welcomes Peggy Brekveld as New Leadership Programs Manager

ROI Welcomes Peggy Brekveld as New Leadership Programs Manager

Date: August 29, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GUELPH, ON, August 29, 2025 – The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) is excited to announce Peggy Brekveld will be joining the ROI team as the new Leadership Programs Manager. Peggy will begin her new role in October.

“After a thorough and robust recruitment and selection process, we’re thrilled to welcome Peggy as ROI’s Leadership Programs Manager” says Ellen Sinclair, ROI Executive Director. "Peggy brings a wealth of experience in the agriculture and rural sectors. As a longtime northern producer, she will bring important perspective to pan-provincial discussions in the agriculture and rural space."