Board Members

Jaap is a Business Coach in Operational & Organizational Change.

With 30 years of experience in Engineering & Operations, Jaap helps mostly Blue-Collar business owners change their Organizational Structure, Management Practices and Work Processes. Results include vastly improved Operational Efficiencies, Retention, reduced Stress, improved work-life balance for the owner, and, for older owners, an improved Value & Sellability of the business.

Jaap is married, has 2 young-adult aged children. He stays active by going to the gym, fencing, running & kayaking, he plays drums & djembe, and is an avid reader. He has served as volunteer Treasurer for community organizations and is a volunteer Advisor with Catalyste+ working with entrepreneurs & community organizations in developing countries and with Canada’s First Nations.

Jim is committed to giving back to his community. He mentors new immigrants through the Immigrant Employment Council of BC, aiding their workforce integration, and supports fundraising efforts for children in the Philippines during the holidays, spreading joy and hope.

In his free time, Jim is passionate about exploring the natural beauty of British Columbia through hiking, cycling, camping, and spending quality time with family and friends. His commitment to building relationships and creating opportunities extends from his professional career to his personal life

Originally from the Netherlands, Jeffrey Denissen is a CPA, Chartered Accountant, and Certified Internal Auditor with more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business leadership. His career began with a Big Four accounting firm in the Netherlands before relocating to Canada, where he has worked with large corporations, the credit union system, and a wide range of small and medium-sized businesses.

Jeffrey is the founder of Profit Guard Consulting Ltd., where he serves as a Fractional CFO and trusted advisor to business owners across British Columbia. He helps entrepreneurs and leadership teams improve financial performance, strengthen cash flow, and make confident strategic decisions through practical, results-oriented financial leadership.

Known for his straightforward and collaborative approach, Jeffrey works closely with business owners to simplify complex financial challenges and create clear, actionable plans for growth.

As Treasurer of the Dutch Business Network, Jeffrey is proud to support and strengthen connections within the Dutch-Canadian business community while helping foster opportunities for collaboration, entrepreneurship, and professional development.

Based in British Columbia, he works with clients throughout Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond.

Ineke was born and raised in The Netherlands and has been working oversees for several years before moving to British Columbia. Educated in water management (The Netherlands and U.S.A), her interests are in the field of protecting our water resources (in particular aquifer protection) and sustainable water management. She is proud owner of KWD, a water consulting firm which specializes in hydrogeology, water management, and awareness building and education. She contributes (as member) to sustainability committees (City of Coquitlam, BC Water & Waste Association), and reaches out to schools and communities regarding water resources protection & sustainability.

TJ was born in Delft and moved to Canada in 1998 with his Canadian wife and two children. With a degree in sport management he opened his own sport club in the Netherlands and later became a general manager for a large chain of clubs. Having to start all over again in Canada, he now has his own consulting firm, appropriately named Weidema Consulting, helping small and medium sized businesses improve their sales structures, providing sales training and coaching. Together with a business partner he is also active in the field of business mergers and acquisitions and they purchased a medium sized cabinet factory in Vernon, BC in 2024 (www.kekulibaycabinetry.com). He just moved to Vernon with Michelle, his wife of 30 years.

In his spare time, TJ has been on board of Directors in the Netherlands as well as in Canada for many different associations. He has a passion for active life styles, healthy living and supporting groups, events and societies streamlining their organizations. If you can’t find him, he is probably hiking the mountains or riding his adventure bike.

In 2014 Noud Moved from Utrecht to Port Moody and now lives in North Burnaby. Noud is running a website development and SEO company called DataRoots Business Solutions Inc.

One of the most interesting aspects about his job is that he is able to work with a large variety of business industries and help his clients to be more successful online.

In his spare time Noud likes to enjoy the stunning outdoors that Vancouver has to offer. He loves to ride his bicycle, go hiking or paddling.