November 28, 2011

Thunder Bay Ventures, Thunder Bay

After graduating in forestry from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Jon Wynn went back home to southern Ontario, where he worked in a forestry supply business.  But Jon saw a niche in the market and wanted to return to Northern Ontario, where he had studied.

Jon went back to Thunder Bay and opened a retail store – Gear Up for Outdoors – selling tents, sleeping bags and related camping gear, as well as industrial forestry supplies, such as tree planting tools and equipment.

He received a loan from Thunder Bay Ventures in the early 1990’s.  After paying off the loan in full, Jon became part of the CFDC, volunteering to be a Director on the Board of Thunder Bay Ventures.  He has served on the Investment Committee, and was Treasurer for several years before his election as President in 2002.

“Jon Wynn is a true Community Futures Development Corporation success story!” says TBV Manager Royden Potvin. 

Photo:  Jon Wynn in front of Gear Up for Outdoors