With sincere gratitude for his enthusiastic and dedicated service to the company over the last two years, Theatre Projects Manitoba is announcing the departure of our Managing Director, Sam McLean, in August 2025.
Sam has accepted a new position where he will continue to serve Winnipeg’s creative community. We will miss him, but we congratulate him on this next exciting chapter in his career!
“The Board of Directors of TPM are sad to see Sam McLean leave us for other employment, but pleased that he has found a new challenge for his many and varied skills. Sam was always willingly available to assist the BOD when needed.
His commitment to producing an environment where artistic skills could flourish was ever present. We wish Sam well and hope that his new position will give him further challenges and opportunities for development.”
TPM Board of Directors
Sam’s impact on TPM
Sam started with the company in September 2023 and in his brief time as Managing Director has made a large impact. In twenty months, he has:
- Worked with Suzie and the Board of Directors to complete a Strategic Plan that carries the company to 2027
- Lead the completion of a digital strategy project to streamline operations, increase security, and improve patron stewardship
- Helped stabilize the organization through new channels of public and private funding
- Has worked tirelessly to build back private sector support in a difficult climate for philanthropy
“Sam has been such a supportive co-leader and positive force here at TPM. I am proud of everything we have accomplished together in this short time and am deeply appreciative of the way he jumped in with both feet and effortlessly took care of the day-to-day operations.”
Suzie Martin, Artistic Director
“I would like to thank TPM for all of the professional opportunities it has provided me over the past two years. Working for TPM has been a wonderful experience and I am happy to be leaving the company in solid financial and operational footing. I wish the Board of Directors, Suzie and the whole team at TPM all the best.”
Sam McLean, outgoing Managing Director