As a carsharing co-operative, our members are at the centre of everything we do. The voting period for our board of directors election will continue until midnight on March 23, 2024. Shareholding members will receive an email inviting them to cast their vote. For greater accessibility, elections are being hosted entirely online this year. We’ll announce the results of the election online and at our Annual General Meeting.
Our Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday, April 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. You may choose to attend in person or online.
📍Sound Bites Room, Lower Level
Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall
555 Main Street
Accessibility Notes
The Manitoba Concert Hall and Sound Bites Room are accessible by wheelchair. The elevator can be accessed from the Concert Hall’s front foyer. Staff will be on hand to guide you should you need the elevator. Washrooms are fully accessible and close by. Auto-transcribed closed captions will be available via the virtual Zoom Webinar and projected in the physical AGM space.
Attendees may choose to mask, but masking is not expected or required.
If you or another requires other accessibility accommodations, please send us an email in advance.
Minutes, Agenda, and Financials
Please find the minutes from last year’s AGM linked here.
You can look over the agenda for this year’s AGM here.
And finally, feel free to review our audited financials from last year here.
Meet Our Incumbent Board Members
Jared Kozak
Jared Kozak, CEO of Karve IT, a company that builds software for large moving companies, is an innovative leader with over six years in the local tech scene. His diverse business acumen ranges from technical implementations to strategic finance. Driven in his approach, Jared has propelled Karve IT from a startup to serving over 25 locations across North America.
Jared is passionate about sustainable living. He’s a regular longboarder around The Village and personally advocates for reducing vehicle dependency. He believes Peg City Car Co-op is pivotal to that vision. Experienced in building scalable feedback cycles for tech companies, Jared was appointed to the board in May of 2023 and is seeking confirmation at this year’s AGM. He’s the ideal candidate to continue helping Peg City Car Co-op perfect its member experience and drive forward the vision of a greener, more connected Winnipeg.
Mark Bauche
A Peg City Car Co-op member for over a decade, Mark Bauche has been a dedicated board member since 2018. He became a Winnipeger in 1999 when he moved from Saskatchewan to Winnipeg to study at the University of Manitoba.
Working as a landscape architect at HTFC Planning & Design, Mark integrates carsharing into his projects. His design philosophy focuses on creating spaces that are sustainable, accessible, and resilient to climate change.
Mark passionately promotes carsharing to those considering a car-light lifestyle. During his third term on the Board of Directors, as Secretary and Chair of the Governance Committee, Mark has successfully overseen bylaw changes and improvements to election procedures. Mark hopes to join our board in his crucial role for a fourth term.
Kelsey Evans
Kelsey works at the University of Manitoba as the Associate Director in the Office of the President. A strategic, results-focused leader, she has 17 years of diversified non-profit, social services, and corporate management experience. She has a robust background in developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans for organizational development. She’s supported Peg City Car Co-op through tremendous growth and innovation during her time on the board.
A member since 2016, Kelsey joined the Peg City Car Co-op Board of Directors in 2018. She’s served as Vice President and President in the past. She’s also chaired the board’s Human Resource Committee and served on both the Finance and Executive Committees. Currently, she’s a member of the Governance Committee.
Kelsey bikes around Winnipeg when the weather allows. She commutes to work by bus year-round and loves the convenience of hopping into a FLO car when she needs one. Kelsey is seeking re-election and looks forward to the opportunity to continue to support the organization for another term as a member at large.
Tamir Bourlas
Tamir Bourlas, Branch Manager at Assiniboine Credit Union McGregor, is a seasoned financial professional and a dedicated advocate for community and cooperative values. For nearly a decade, he has worked tirelessly to promote financial empowerment among individuals and help them reach their goals.
In addition to his role at Assiniboine Credit Union McGregor, Tamir extends his passion for community service through his active involvement as a longstanding member of Peg City Car Co-op’s Board. He has provided insightful leadership for six impactful years, steering the cooperative towards greater success and community impact.
Tamir is deeply passionate about purpose-driven businesses and shared-value opportunities. He believes in the power of businesses to create positive change and actively seeks ways to align his work with meaningful causes and initiatives.
Beyond his professional and community engagements, Tamir enjoys active pursuits. You’ll frequently find him on a squash court or disc golf course.
New Candidates for the Board
Jake Alcayage
Jake Alcayaga developed a passion for agricultural business and entrepreneurship from a young age, nurtured by his farmer parents. He excelled academically and pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration majoring in Accounting at Ateneo De Naga University.
Jake kickstarted his career journey by joining a cooperative, where he honed his skills as an Operations Assistant before transitioning to an accounting role at the main office. His entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise quickly propelled him to the position of Financial Assistant.
In addition to his accounting career, Jake ventured into entrepreneurship by becoming an independent contractor for both Uber and Grab. He also founded Hop Transport, with his wife overseeing operations. He supported health organizations and front liners through the pandemic by providing transportation services for nurses, doctors, food workers, and labourers needing shuttle services to work.
Seeking new opportunities and a change of scenery, Jake made the bold decision to relocate to Canada, drawn by its vibrant tech scene, diverse culture, and natural beauty. He’s settled in Manitoba, and is eager to immerse himself in the local community and embark on new adventures.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Jake is known for his warmth and kindness. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new cuisines, and engaging in outdoor activities like hiking and travelling.
Matt Schaubroeck
Matt’s been a proud member of Peg City Car Co-op since 2018, and he’s committed to reducing Winnipeg’s dependency on private car ownership.
With over eight years of experience in impact-focused businesses across public and private sectors, Matt is in the process of launching his own consultancy practice to help growing companies realize regenerative business practices while staying sustainable and profitable.
As a former CEO of a data intelligence startup, ioAirFlow, Matt fostered an equity-centered culture and implemented growth strategies, raising significant sums for the business. Matt transitioned to the role of COO after ioAirFlow was acquired by PremiseHQ. There, he managed a $2 million budget and enhanced operational capabilities. With an MBA from the Asper School of Business, Matt is adept at overseeing financial statements and navigating business-government relations.
He’s excited by the opportunity to enhance the Co-op’s impact and footprint and is ready to leverage his experience with organizational growth by serving on the Board.
Jeffrey Patteson
Jeff has been involved with Peg City Car Co-op in a few different ways. While working at ACU, he was Peg City’s account manager for several years. He’s also participated in the Co-op’s investment share program and joined as a member in 2023.
Jeff is passionate about community economic development and the environment. He is an experienced financial professional with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jeff has been a branch manager and commercial account manager and currently works at SEED Winnipeg Inc.
With previous board experience, Jeff contributed to creating the non-profit organization Rainbow Trout Music Festival and establishing the Assiniboine Credit Union Emerging Leaders Committee.
Jeff has earned a reputation for being a strong, flexible, and diplomatic communicator over the course of his career. When he isn’t championing causes he feels strongly about, Jeff teaches curling, reads Star Wars books, or learns about space and interplanetary travel.
