PRESIDENT - Andrew Howlett

TREASURE - Vacant

SECRETARY - Vacant

Facility & Safety Committee Lead- Doug Barwell

I spent my working life split between woodworking and information technology, much of it self-employed, which gave me a wide range of practical and technical skills. I’ve also managed rental properties and served on various boards over the years. At heart, I’m a problem solver—I love digging into challenges, whether it’s fixing something, sorting out software, or helping people work through an issue. Grey Bruce Makers drew me in because it’s full of tools, ideas, and opportunities to keep learning and building.

Sponsorship & Fundraising Lead - Meghan Lipka

Membership Committee Lead - Vacant

Our Membership Committee Lead has a great team of members and volunteers that help with maintaining our greatest resource, our people. 

 MEMBER-AT-LARGE - Mike Selier

MEMBER-AT-LARGE - Ryan Dibisch

Ryan is the Executive Director of NewMakeIt, a community makerspace in Newmarket, ON. Ryan brings years of knowledge of running a successful, community connected makerspace to our efforts here at Grey Bruce Makers. His experience, ideas and advice, support our efforts to grow and expand GBM's impact. www.newmakeit.com

COUNTY OF GREY REPRESENTITIVE - Steve Furness

Dan Herrick is a versatile artist and community builder with a rich background in scenic and production design for theatre and film. Challenged to grow Grey Bruce Makers into a self-sustaining community workspace, Dan leverages his leadership skills, creative problem-solving, and technical expertise to empower individuals of all ages to explore and develop their skills in art, design, and technology.

Dan’s career spans over a decade, with notable roles as a Production Designer for award-nominated films such as Cult Hero (2023) and as a Scenic Designer for theatre productions including Willy Wonka Jr. (2023) and Matilda Jr. (2022). His creative work has been recognized by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, where he received a nomination for Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design.

A natural leader, Dan has also contributed to the Owen Sound Little Theatre as a Board Member and Marketing Team Lead, co-creating the Roxy Youth Program to nurture the next generation of artists.

Through his work at Grey Bruce Makers, Dan is committed to fostering innovation, collaboration, and a sense of belonging, ensuring that the makerspace continues to thrive as a hub for creativity and community engagement.

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