Our Team & Board

Rodger Jacobson

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Rodger brings over thirty years of experience in senior roles with for profit and non-profit organizations. As a hands-on leader, he has managed accounting, budgeting, and forecasting as well as managed bank relationships, oversaw tax and regulatory filings, and assessed cash flow and risk management. Rodger believes in collaborating with many leaders, especially HR and IT in support of their goals and those of the organization.

As VP Finance and then CFO for 15 years at On Campus Marketing, Rodger managed the accounting and finance teams, culminating in the sale of the company in 2016. He pivoted to a consulting CFO role for a global non-profit primary and secondary school group where he supported thirty-three private schools across in the United States and Canada. Rodger’s work focused on financial reporting, cash flow management, tax and donor reporting, internal controls, risk management and human resources. He advised the Board and Leadership team on strategic planning and implemented accounting policies to streamline processes and improve internal controls, leading to accounting best practices and consistent, timely reporting. Other consulting projects include a fractional CFO role for a cyber-technology start-up and an oversight role for a bankruptcy winddown.

In addition to his professional experience, Rodger has served or continue to do so on multiple not for profit Boards and Committees, focusing his efforts in the areas of Finance and Development. A graduate of Rider University, he resides in Bethesda, Maryland and is married with two adult children.

James L. Banks Jr.

Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel

I serve as CAF Canada’s Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel. I joined CAF Canada after a career as a highly skilled and seasoned leader, educator, and advisor, with extensive expertise in law, leadership, and organizational management. With over 25 years in the legal industry, I have honed my skills and developed a reputation as an effective leader and problem solver. My career includes a proven track-record of forging strong relationships and working effectively at all organizational levels. I specialize in general corporate law, executive coaching/leadership development, legal ethics, public sector governance, and fostering collaboration for organizational growth and excellence across diverse sectors.

Joanne Kviring

Managing Director

With more than two decades of philanthropic experience across private, non-profit and public sectors, Joanne Kviring is passionate about making a difference through her professional contributions. After starting her career with RBC Royal Bank, she has led community giving programs and charitable foundations with leading brands, including PayPal, Virgin, SickKids Foundation and Medavie Blue Cross. As CAF Canada’s first dedicated Managing Director, she is leading organization strategy and operations to grow a more globally engaged Canadian donor community.

Joanne has been an active community volunteer since high school, with past volunteer experience serving on the board of Planned Parenthood Toronto, chairing a United Way Toronto community investment panel and co-founding Social Venture Partners Toronto. Currently, Joanne’s volunteer time is spent being a mentor to newcomers as part of the Mentoring Partnership program with the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council.

Robynn Benner

Senior Director, Program Services 

Robynn Benner is the Sr. Director of Program Services at CAF Canada. She joined the CAF family in 2013 as a Grants Officer with the CAF America team, and transitioned to CAF Canada operations in its infancy and has helped the organization grow through her leadership and interest in assisting charitable individuals support the causes important to them through project work. 

In her current role she manages the Project Team and focuses most of her time on providing guidance to Canadian philanthropists interested in funding projects around the globe; as well as drafting and approving Project Agreements with charitable project partners. She can also be found assisting with special projects or collaborating with her team members in one of the many working groups: Values, Principles and Practices Working Group,  Culture Deck Working Group and Benefits Working Group, to name a few.

Prior to joining the CAF family she spent 8 years with AYCO, a Goldman Sachs Company as the Account Manager for one of their three Donor Advised Funds. In this role she enhanced her knowledge of philanthropic giving and sparked her interest in becoming a liaison between donors and organizations working together to fund impactful projects all over the world.

She spends most of her non-working hours taking care of three very energetic children between the ages of 2-13. She likes to look for volunteer opportunities in her community and help out at the girls’ school when possible.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The State University of NY at Buffalo (UB) and is certified in Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CFT) by the Society of Tax and Estate Professionals (STEP).

CAF Canada’s Board of Directors

Kostas Andrikopoulos

Board Chair

Kostas N. Andrikopoulos holds an impressive track record of success in the field of wealth management. Throughout his career, Kostas has developed broad experience in strategic planning, general management, marketing and product development. Kostas has found great success leading T. E. Financial Consultants Ltd., one of Canada’s largest private wealth management firms, to sustained profitability. Today, he is president of KNA Strategic Wealth Consulting Corp. His company assists families with the development and structuring of their family office. He is a recognized expert on wealth management and has made numerous appearances on television including CBC evening news, ROB TV and BNN. He has also been a member of over 13 boards, and a lecturer for both McGill and Concordia University. Mr. Andrikopoulos has received a DEC from Vanier College, a B.A. from McGill University, and a Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting from Concordia University with CPA, CA, and TEP designations.  Kostas is fluent in English, French, and Greek.

Tom Wong, CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC

Treasurer

Tom is a Consulting Partner at Atom Risk Consulting. He is a seasoned executive and corporate director who contributes his keen understanding of governance, finance and regulatory compliance programs. Tom’s experience in Chief Risk Officer & Audit Executive roles in financial services and other complex organizations can help bring insights to modernize governance programs particularly around enterprise risk management, audit and regulatory compliance (including AML, privacy, and sanctions requirements). Experience gained as a former Partner and Western Canada Financial Services leader at Ernst & Young has helped shape Tom’s entrepreneurial leadership acumen and financial reporting skills.

Tom is fortunate that his professional career allowed him to work and experience first-hand many different cultures and regions around the world – from the remote Himalayan plateaus in China and Aegean region in Turkey to the bustling metropolises of London, Mumbai, New York and Singapore. This has opened his eyes and his heart to appreciate the richness that diversity of ideas brings but also the importance to align common purpose.

Tom holds several designations: Chartered Professional Accountant of BC (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). He has also served a 2-year term as the Canadian delegate on the International Steering Committee for the IT Governance Institute (ITGI), a global think-tank for shaping risk, governance and controls frameworks.

Liz Choi

Board Member

Liz Choi is a dynamic senior executive with nearly 20 years of experience, currently CEO of Education Canada Group. She disrupts systemic biases with candor and heart, fostering transformative change. Known for her “future think” approach, Liz drives innovative solutions and strategic visions. As a change and community champion, she values teamwork and transparency, achieving significant growth and impact.

Liz serves on the Premier’s Business and Jobs Council and has held leadership roles at ECG, Robertson Online, and Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology. She holds an MBA from Kellogg-Schulich and degrees from the University of Manitoba, emphasizing lifelong learning.

Liz, a proud bilingual Korean-Canadian, enjoys nature, coffee, and time with her dogs.

ANDREA DICKS

Board Member

Jameel GANE 

Board Member

Anil Shah

Board Member

Mr. Anil Shah, a Chemical Engineer by profession & a metal trader at heart, is the President of Ni-Met Metals Inc. Ni-Met was incorporated in Toronto (year 1990) to trade in metals and allied industrial raw materials. As a first generation entrepreneur, Mr.
Shah understands the importance of relationship building both professionally and socialy. Anil has a deep sense of gratitude and has made giving back to the community the mantra of his life.

Prior to that, he founded another company – Margi Industrial Services Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai (1983). After running it very successfully for 7 years, Anil migrated to Canada.

An avid golfer, Anil lives in Oakville (Ontario) and is involved with many charitable causes and Organizations.

Sam Vise

Board Member

Sam is an accomplished entrepreneur serving as the founder and CEO of Optimum Retailing. In his role, he leads the executive team while also overseeing global sales and product development initiatives. With a proven track record in strategic planning and a wealth of experience in nurturing early-stage businesses and product concepts. Before establishing OR, Sam played a pivotal role as a Founding Partner at CV Studio, where he spearheaded retail marketing endeavors. His responsibilities included crafting and implementing strategies for global retail campaigns, marketing services, and data management. Drawing upon over 25 years of engagement with top-tier executives across renowned retail brands, agencies, and technology firms, Sam has honed his expertise in synthesizing insights, corporate analysis, strategic planning, and understanding consumer behavior. His multifaceted background uniquely positions him as a leader capable of seamlessly integrating innovative solutions with market demands to drive sustainable business growth.

Jackie Wild

Board Member

Jackie Wild is a seasoned communications, marketing and business development professional with 15 years of experience managing successful community-focused initiatives within the public, private and non-profit sectors. As a racialized woman in business, she understands the critical role anti-racism advocacy plays in achieving inclusive and equitable outcomes for her kababayan (fellow country people) and the broader community.

In 2022, Jackie launched Tito Boy Restaurant, Winnipeg’s first south-end Philippine eatery offering traditional and fusion culinary creations. The business named after her father Agustin “Tito Boy” Doming represents the intersectionality of different generations and what it means to be a Philippine-Canadian in the modern era.

A champion of community building, Jackie serves as the President of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council, leading their vision to serve as the prime community resource hub for Philippine business people and professionals. Through grassroots outreach across the province, they are building a sustainable future for the next generation of local leaders by creating an inclusive community through consultation and collaboration.

A passionate community and civic engagement leader, Jackie volunteers as vice-chair of Manitoba Museum, acting chair of Mabuhay District, interview chair of Loran Scholars Foundation, board member of Health Sciences Centre Foundation, board member of United Way Winnipeg and member of CancerCare Manitoba Community Connections Committee.

In 2025, Jackie received the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal from the Government of Canada for her outstanding leadership in community service. In 2020, Jackie was named one of CBC Manitoba’s Future 40 recipients and featured in the Filipino Journal’s 20 Filipinos to Watch list.