Board Members
2025-2026
Meet the dedicated individuals guiding Redwood with their expertise and vision. We invite you to learn more about their backgrounds and contributions to our community.

Chair
Colleen Gartner
Colleen joined the Redwood board with a desire to be involved in initiatives that provide sustainable housing for those needing shelter and community. She brings a background in financial management and family business development. She lives in the Barrie area and loves to be involved in many of the recreational opportunities it offers.

Director
Nathan Barnes
Nathan is the Lead Pastor of Vox Alliance Church and was one of the founding members of Redwood Park Communities. He has a passion for inclusive and supportive community in its many forms and a desire to provide a voice for those who are often marginalized by our society. You can also find him recharging out on the trail with a backpack, a tent and a healthy dose of bug spray.

Secretary
Jeff Long
Jeff is a Program Manager at Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County, and has a strong history in the social services sector in Barrie, specifically in sociology and clinical psychology.

Treasurer
Amanda Smith
Amanda is involved with numerous charities and non-profits in both her professional life and volunteering life, including having served on numerous boards. She lives in Barrie and has a heart to see people find hope, community and housing through Redwood. She spends her free time cheering on her 2 boys who play a lot of hockey and baseball.

Board Member
Mark Mulder
Mark is very passionate about our community. He is the owner/operator of Northern Plumbing Systems and has been on the board of directors for the Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association since 2010, and chairperson of the Simcoe County Home Builders’ Annual Ice Fishing Tournament for several years, raising significant funds for multiple local charities. In his spare time he enjoys camping, fishing, swimming and outdoor activities with his family.
