Foundation Society Board of Directors 2007 - 2008

Robert Fairweather, Foundation Chair, International Financial Centre (retired)

Tahir Ayub, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

Jackson Sayers, Copeman Healthcare Centre

Tracey Schonfeld,

Marg Vandenberg, Simon Fraser University

After returning to Vancouver in 1991, from his travels in Tokyo, Robert Fairweather joined one of Canada’s leading investment firms. In 1996, he joined a financial advisory firm, as its representative for British Columbia. From October 2002 to his retirement in May 2008, he was the President of the International Financial Centre, Vancouver.

Bob is active in the community, and has served numerous organizations in various key roles, including: Interim Chair, BC Hydro Corporation (2001); Campaign Cabinet Member, United Way of the Lower Mainland (1999 and 2000); Chair, Vancouver Board of Trade (1997-98); President, The Canada-Japan Society of British Columbia (1995-97); Director, Powerex (a subsidiary of BC Hydro); Director, Computershare Trust Company of Canada; President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (1987-89); and Board Member, The Vancouver Foundation. Bob is married, and has two children.
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Tahir transitions to the Foundation Board after serving six years on the Hospice Society Board of Directors. A former Treasurer and Chair of the Hospice's Audit Committee, Tahir brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Foundation Board.

Tahir and his wife, Noorine, have two children and make their home in Vancouver.
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Jackson Sayers has been a strong leader in the health and fitness industry in Vancouver for over twenty years. He has been an innovator in exercise rehabilitation, flexibility and personal training. He competed at a national level in several sports and currently works for the Copeman Healthcare Centre in Vancouver doing corporate development.

Born in Vancouver, Jackson, a proud dyslexic, is a graduate of Shaugnessy Elementary School, Point Grey Secondary and the University of British Columbia. During his childhood, he delivered the morning paper to the Glen Brae residence – the home of Canuck Place.

Jackson and his wife Chantal have a son Liam.
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Born in Vancouver, Tracey attended Sir Winston Churchill High School and the University of BC.

Tracey has been involved in fundraising for many charities including the Dr. Peter Centre. She is a past member of the Foundation Board of BC Children’s Hospital, the Board of the BC Transplant Society and the Society of Intestinal Research. She is married with three children.
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As the Director of External Relations for the Faculty of Business Administration at Simon Fraser University, Marg is responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, and volunteer recruitment. She directed the $25M capital campaign to develop the Segal Graduate School of Business in the business district of downtown Vancouver, and recently surpassed the target.

Her extensive experience in fundraising and association management has spanned twenty-five years, and includes the development and implementation of new initiatives for the Canadian Diabetes Association, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, and Eagle Ridge Hospital.

As an active member of the community, Marg has sat on various boards and has been a volunteer for many community causes, including the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Westwood Plateau Charity Golf Classic, the City of Port Moody Mayor’s Task Force, E.I. Board of Referees, the Vancouver Museum Board, and the CKNW Orphans Fund. Marg has three children and resides in Vancouver.
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