Jeff Hnatiuk
Deputy Minister of Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
With over 30 years of sport leadership experience, a Bachelor of Recreation Studies degree from the University of Manitoba and an Administration degree from the University of Winnipeg, Jeff Hnatiuk became the first President and CEO of Sport Manitoba when the organization was formed in 1996. He previously served as the executive director for both Golf Manitoba and Hockey Manitoba.
During his 24 years in leading Sport Manitoba, Jeff oversaw the delivery and development of sport in our province. He also served on many provincial and national boards, task forces and completed a secondment as president and CEO of the 2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society.
Jeff has also served on the Advisory Committee to the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba; as a board member for the 1999 World Junior Hockey Championships; as a member of the 1999 Pan American Games Legacy Committee; and as a member of the National Task Force commissioned for the development of a National Alternate Dispute Resolution System for Sport in Canada.
