Henry and Elma Martens, founders of the Pembina Valley Interpretive Centre, have recently passed the baton of leadership to the able and affable Jamie Fox. We are so grateful for the years of leadership the Martens have given and are thrilled that Jamie has stepped up to fill this role.

Jamie takes over leadership as the Centre transitions from an A Rocha national project to an “A Rocha partnered project” with their own board and administrative centre. This new designation will give the southern Manitoba team more ability and opportunities to shape the Centre according to local vision and culture.

Jamie is no stranger to the Pembina Valley, having joined the Centre team in the fall of 2014. But his love of the Valley goes back even further to his seven summers working at Pembina Valley Bible Camp, next door to the Interpretive Centre. There he helped children and youth connect with God through creation.

It’s no surprise, therefore, that Jamie is passionate about helping people from all walks of life connect with creation and with the Creator. He is excited to work with schools, churches and communities in southern Manitoba to coordinate environmental education at and away from the Pembina Valley Interpretive Centre and to build partnerships with local groups and organizations.