Thacker Volunteer Management Services specializes in developing educational material, facilitating training workshops and providing consultation in the area of managing volunteer programs. Thacker Volunteer Management Services was founded in 2003, is owned and managed by its President Colin Thacker. Colin Thacker has been a certified manager of volunteer resources for 30 years and has conducted numerous workshops focusing on the management of volunteers. Colin is a past president of the Ontario Association of Directors of Volunteer Services in Healthcare and was a founding member of the Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources-Ontario.(PAVR-O) In 1999, Colin was presented with the Linda Buchanan award by PAVR-O for his continued outstanding contribution to the field of Volunteer Administration.

Colin has an Honours Degree in Political Science from Laurentian University, a diploma in Human Resource Management from Canadore College and a Masters Degree in Education from Nipissing University. He is a member of the Rotary Club of North Bay, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23,and a member of the YMCA in North Bay. Colin is a current member of the Journal of Professional Development for Educators editorial board. Colin has successfully completed an advanced diploma in Volunteer Management from Washington State University.