Honorary Directors

Jane’s career in camping spans four and a half decades – from camper to staff to co-owner – all at Camp Tawingo, on the shores of Lake Vernon in Huntsville, ON. Jane is a graduate of Western University (B.Sc) and The Ivey School of Business (M.B.A.). An accomplished camping professional, Jane developed and co-authored ten books on camping and outdoor recreation. She provided leadership to conferences on camping and outdoor education on five continents, including as Chair of KUMBAYAH 1994, the third International Camping Congress. An Honorary Life Member of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA), Jane is the recipient of multiple awards including the Dorothy Walter Award of Excellence from the OCA, the New Brunswick Camping Association Award of Service, the OCA International Development Award, and the Canadian Camping Association’s Ron Johnstone Lifetime Achievement Award. She was also honoured by Ernst & Young as the Socially Responsible Entrepreneur of the Year in 1997. Jane retired from camping in 2002 when she met and married Ted Tiemessen (who is the creator of Wenonah’s 10-year camper and staff awards). Jane and Ted own their own business, Think Muskoka Inc., and Jane remains active as a consultant for clients in a variety of entrepreneurial businesses. Jane is a member of the Wenonah Management Board, serving as Management Consultant.

Andy was involved in summer camping for over 25 years, first as a camper in Quebec, a Counsellor, Tripper, and Program Director. Andy then served as Director at Onondaga Camp, in Minden, ON. Andy is currently the Director of Senior School and Deputy Head of School at St. Michaels University School in Victoria, BC. Prior to that, Andy was Head of School at Kempenfelt Bay School in Barrie, and held other leadership roles at Brentwood College School and Albert College. Andy has degrees in Biology, Geography, Education and has a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management. A fellow with the Society of Camp Directors, Andy has been a frequent workshop leader at camping and educational conferences. He served ten years on the Board of Ontario Camps Association, and currently sits on the Advisory Board for “Our Kids Go To School” magazine. Andy is passionate about arts and athletics, particularly rowing, having participated and coached at various levels, including the Varsity programmes at Trent University and the University of Toronto. Andy’s interests include wood carving, boating, outdoor adventures, and increasingly gardening, as he and his wife Liz take on a yard of runaway year-round perennials.