Mom's Team

Ever wonder who it is you are talking to on the phone?  Because we here at Mom’s Pantry believe so strongly in personal service we wanted to put faces to names for you and give you a little insight into why they do what they do and what they love about it. The team at Mom’s Pantry has dedicated years of their lives to this business and to them it is much more than profit and loss…it is about people and community! So, here are the people that will help you reach your fundraising goals:

Oh…and have you ever asked yourself, “Who’s Mom” or “Is there really a Mom”? Believe it or not there is a real mom behind Mom’s Pantry Products! Mom works alongside the staff to ensure that every fundraiser is a success and that every product out our door is of high quality and what an advantage it is to be fundraising with a “Mom” in your corner because as they say “Mom knows Best!”

Leonie Olcen

Leonie Olcen

President (“Mom”)

What I love about Mom's Pantry is the really good conversations I have with customers, when I get the chance to know and learn what their school or group is about. I like knowing how they are doing from year to year and I love helping them as well.

Favourite Quote: "There are only two lasting bequests we can give to our children, one is roots, the other wings."

Jim Olcen

Jim Olcen

Founder

Since the beginning, I have always loved talking with the groups and being able to provide them with quality food and products. I love the food and am so glad that it finds its way to families' tables all over Canada and helps them raise funds for their programs.

Favourite Quote: "It's worth the risk, don't look back, just keep going"

Maureen Wiebe

Maureen Wiebe

General Manager, Fundraising

I love my work, the people I work with, and the satisfaction of helping groups across Canada raise funds for activities and projects they hold dear to them.  

My favorite quote or saying in life is as follows:
"FAR & AWAY THE BEST PRIZE THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER IS THE CHANCE TO WORK HARD AT WORK WORTH DOING" - Theodore Roosevelt

Glenn Olcen

Glenn Olcen

General Manager, MP Foods

I love the work I do and year after year I look forward to seeing all the new staff and customers that join "Mom's".

Favourite Quote: "You’ve tried the rest, now try the best"

Philip Olcen

Philip Olcen

General Manager, Shared Services

Sheila Orchiston

Sheila Orchiston

Manager, Marketing & Communications

What I love about Mom's Pantry is that there is a true sense of caring. From the family behind the business to the incredible team that works hard every day to help communities and groups raise money that is so needed to run their programs. The team at Mom's is family in every sense of the word and truly cares about each other and those who fundraise with us.

Favourite Quote: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away"

Jocelyn Vandekerkhove

Jocelyn Vandekerkhove

Order Processing Lead

Jennifer Dubois

Jennifer Dubois

Controller

As one of the newest members of the Mom’s Pantry team, I love the way “Corporate Culture” has been completely redefined for me.  From the owners to the staff right down to our fundraisers, everyone has a positive attitude and we all laugh a lot!  Many places talk about treating staff like family, but they truly mean it here.

Favourite Quote: "life is too short, so spend it wisely – with those you love and respect, doing things you enjoy! 

Chad Tremblay

Chad Tremblay

Production/Inventory Supervisor

"Chad, you're the best!" - Glenn Olcen

Lisa Sandford

Lisa Sandford

Dry Fulfillment Lead

I am thrilled that we have added Turkey Rub to our order form. It adds so much flavour with next to no time involved in preparation! It will give everyone that little extra boost of confidence when cooking the holiday turkey.

Favourite Quote: "Let me know how that works out for you."

Rhonda Gislason

Rhonda Gislason

Order Fulfillment

One of my favourite MP products is Montreal Chicken Spice - I use it on almost every meat dish I prepare, but the best recipe is for "Beer Butt Chicken".  Yummy!

One of the things I love about Mom's Pantry is when we all get together for a special occasion, like Thanksgiving, everybody brings a dish and we all enjoy good food and good times.

Marie-Anne Verplaetse

Marie-Anne Verplaetse

Store Manager (MP Foods)

I think it's great that Mom's Pantry is shifting toward more health conscious foods and no salt spices.

Favourite Quote: "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." - John Wooden.

Cam Barley

Cam Barley

Manager, Sales (MP Foods)


What I love about Mom's is Quality Product Quality People.

Favourite Quote: "Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is Progress, Working together is Success..."

Trevor Wiebe

Trevor Wiebe

Delivery & Distribution - MB/SK Driver

Len Kawalilak

Len Kawalilak

Delivery & Distribution - AB Driver

Megan Westphal

Megan Westphal

Flex Team Lead

Favourite product at Mom's Pantry: Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough

Paige Westphal

Paige Westphal

Flex Team Member

Jennifer Westphal

Jennifer Westphal

Flex Team Member


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MACKENZIE MIDDLE SCHOOL RAISES $13,500

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