Our Staff

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    Jenna Deboer

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Jenna brings a strong background in business, community economic development, and entrepreneurship to her role as Executive Director of Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures (WWCF). With a formal education in business and early experience working in a family-owned business, Jenna developed a practical understanding of challenges and opportunities faced by small businesses.

    Having previously worked with WWCF and served on its Board of Directors, Jenna has a deep connection to the organization and its mission of fostering economic growth in Wellington and Waterloo regions. Passionate about empowering businesses and individuals to thrive, Jenna is dedicated to creating meaningful impact by supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of our communities. 

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    Rick Whittaker

    LOANS OFFICER

    Rick is Wellington - Waterloo’s Community Futures Loan’s Manager. Rick had been the Executive Director of the Wellington-Waterloo Community Future’s for the past 22 years as well as acting as Project Lead for the Community Paramedic Monitoring Project. Rick attended Wilfrid Laurier University for Business and Psychology and the University of Guelph for International Development. Rick is an entrepreneur and has started several businesses as well as serving two terms of Municipal Council in the Region of Waterloo and the Kitchener Hydro Commission Board of Directors.

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    Paula Baker

    OFFICE COORDINATOR

    Paula grew up in the Caledon area and raises her 3 children in the Erin area. Before working with the WWCF Paula’s career background included Account Management in mortgages, working in Regional Offices and then to Head Office in London. During a merger, The Mortgage Division was moved to Winnipeg. This brought Paula to Insurance and Investments Division within the Corporation.

    Paula has been with WWCF since 2013. She enjoys working with and assisting the businesses within our rural areas. Paula has embraced public speaking after being involved with ToastMasters and has moved on to becoming a workshop facilitator with True Colors Personality Training