Meet Kris Hughston, Business & Community Leader

Selling insurance isn’t a job for Kris. Nor is it a career. It’s a mission.

When you sit down with Kris, you’ll soon experience the deep feelings she has for what she does. Her first-hand stories of friends and Clients who have faced tragedy will show you just how personally she takes helping people and businesses get the right insurance protection.

Some of her stories end with a most helpful insurance pay-out. It’s not fair to call it a “happy ending”, but the financial boost of an insurance payout sure takes a big weight off the situation. Sadly, some of her stories end with the “wish I had known” ending.

And with Kris, as much as she loves to share her stories, it’s not all talk. Kris backs her words with action. Just look at the countless hours over the span of many years she’s dedicated to the Barrie community. The movers and shakers of Barrie count Kris as both a friend and their go-to when things need to get done.

Ask around. Kris is the real deal.

Kris Hughston Working The Crowd At A Fundraiser for the Barrie Food Bank

A Community of 5-Star Raving Fans

A Great Person

While Kris is a leader in her field she is also a strong community leader in her volunteer work. Having worked closely with Kris on many major fund raisers for the Barrie Food Bank that have had a substantial impact on those people who are experiencing poverty. Kris is just a great person and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends.

Peter Sundborg

Executive Director, Barrie Food Bank

Big Heart

Kris has the biggest heart of anyone I know and always wants to help people who need a hand up or a listening ear. She is responsible for bringing 12 Ladies in a Tent to Barrie and area – an amazing fundraiser and support for Barrie Food Bank. Kris will always make things happen – no grass grows under her feet!!!!

Barb Richards

President at A Touch Of Class Companies

“We can do this”
Attitude

When Barrie senior Mandy Thompson went missing, it was a sad and tragic situation. Mandy, who suffered from dementia, wandered from her home in 2017 and her body wasn’t discovered for more than a year. For Kris Hughston, however, Mandy’s story was a call to action. Kris used her numerous connections in the community, her passion to help others to bring Project Lifesaver to Barrie. It is the same “we can do this” attitude that Kris applies to everything she tackles.

Lori Martin

Editor in Chief, Simcoe County Division Metroland

Kris Hughston’s Community Involvement Through The Years

12 Ladies In A Tent

Kris organized this popular fundraiser for the Barrie Food Bank, raising over 650,000 lbs of food!

2011 – 2014

Heart & Soul Award

Sponsored by the Barrie Examiner for Women in Business.

2012

24 Women on Top

Chosen by The Barrie Advance

2012

Tampon Tuesday Organizer

Raising community awareness for and donations of feminine hygiene products for the Barrie Food Bank.

2012 – 2016

President’s Award, Barrie Chamber of Commerce

2015

Mac & Cheese Fundraiser

Raised over $200,000 for the Barrie Food Bank

2015 – 2019

Spay/Neuter Clinic in Guatemala

Volunteered with Allandale Veterinary Hospital for 14 days.

2017

President, Barrie Chamber of Commerce

Served as the President from 2016-2017 and current is 1st Vice President.

2013 – Present

Kempenfelt Rotary Club Member

Active member with Rotary helping to organize several events. Board Member in 2018/2019.

2018 – Present

Legends & Legacy Award

Kris was presented with the Legends & Legacy Award from Senior Wish.

2018

Co-founder of Project Lifesaver Simcoe

This community organization helps provide tracking devices that assist police in finding vulnerable wondering citizens.