
Board Of Directors

Becky McKinnon
Becky was born in Philadelphia in 1946 and graduated with a BA in History from Wellesley College in 1968. She later married Ian McKinnon, nephew of Frances Molson, who served as a board member of the Kenneth Molson Foundation for over 35 years. Becky was a partner and CEO of Timothy's Coffees of the World, a roaster and retailer of fine coffees, until 2008.

Robert Eldridge
Robert is a retired financial executive whose career includes serving as Financial Advisor to the Bata Organization and Treasurer of Brascan Limited. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Harvard University and a Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

John Brunton
John Brunton, Kenneth’s nephew, has been a member of the Ken Molson Board of Directors since 2008 (John is this an accurate date?). John remembers very fondly his many fishing adventures with his Uncle Kenneth. John is the Chair & CEO of Insight Productions Ltd., a role he’s held for 45 years producing television shows like The Amazing Race Canada, Big Brother Canada, The JUNO Awards and many more. John continues to share his passion for the environment and nature spending summers with his wife Fran, three daughters and 6 grandchildren at their cottage in Muskoka.

Jessica Speedie
Jessica is Kenneth’s great-grandniece and has many fond memories spending time and celebrating holidays with her Great Uncle and Aunt Fran. Jessica shares Ken’s passion for the environment and nature and has a particular interest in land conservation and school age educational ventures. Jessica has 3 small children and loves to spend time with her family in Muskoka, she is the Head of Production at Insight Productions.

Michelle Nickel
Michelle has been on the Board of The Kenneth M. Molson Foundation since 2007. She has a keen interest in wetlands and conservation, and pure research in aerospace. As the current Corporate Secretary, she assists with the documentation and filings of the Foundation. Professionally, Michelle is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. She has been advising clients on their investment management and wealth planning for over 20 years. She joined RBC in 2010 and has built a successful practice based on understanding client goals and values, disciplined investing, regular communication, and complete transparency. Michelle earned a BA (Hons.) in Economics from Western University, and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute.

Jackie Brunton
Jackie is a passionate environmental advocate with a global perspective and a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. With a degree in Social Anthropology and a background in community-based conservation, she has worked on international initiatives ranging from marine conservation and alternative livelihood programs in Madagascar to agroforestry development in remote regions. Her love for the natural world has taken her from the peaks of Bhutan and Nepal to the depths of Indonesia’s coral reefs, and today she brings that same spirit of exploration and care to her home in Muskoka, Ontario. Jackie is the owner of a sustainable flower farm and finds joy in backcountry canoe trips and cross-country ski adventures through the forest. A mother and steward of the land, Jackie is dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment for future generations. She is honoured to support the Ken Molson Foundation’s mission through her role on the board of directors.

Fin Flemington
Fin Flemington is a 4th generation family member, grandson of Ian McKinnon, nephew of Ken's wife Frances Molson. Fin joined the Ken Molson Foundation Board of Directors in 2025. He has spent all his summers in Muskoka and shares Ken's passion for the outdoors, in particular canoe tripping in the Canadian backcountry, with trips to Temagami, Kipawa, Killarney, French River, Sturgeon River, Lady Evelyn, and Algonquin provincial parks. Fin is Director of Corporate Development at Peloton Technologies, innovating payments, cash management, and financial services for small businesses in Canada.
