Lord Jesus, we thank You for the Hon. Jeff Wharton and ask that you would bless him and his family today. Thank you for blessing him with great entrepreneurial skills and we ask that You would enable him to use those skills to better the people of Manitoba as he humbly serves in this position as MLA and as Minister of Environment, Climate and Parks. May his skills be used to help create opportunities for businesses to flourish and grow in Manitoba, providing employment for this generation and generations to come. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Jeff Wharton was elected to his first term as the MLA for Gimli in 2016 and re-elected for Red River North in 2019. He also serves as the Minister of Environment, Climate and Parks and is the Minister responsible for Efficiency Manitoba. He is an entrepreneur, community leader, and long-time resident of Winnipeg Beach. After graduating high school, Jeff embarked on a career in the moving and transportation industry. In 1989, he and his wife Mickey purchased Globe Moving and Storage Ltd. The Wharton’s successfully grew the business for over 20 years before selling it in 2010. Jeff then opened his own consulting firm, using his entrepreneurial skills to help others nurture and grow their organizations.