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Elections for the 2010/11 Board of Directors will take place at the February 17 lunch meeting at the Crest Hotel, starting at 12 noon.
The nominating Committee includes:
Wendy Prystay (Chair)
Paddy Jones
Karen Basso
Deb Stava
To nominate or to let your name stand, please contact one of the committee members or the chamber office.
The following members have let their names stand:
Mike Archer
Carol Bulford
Nathan Lauer
Lucy Mackey
Tuula Opheim
Jason Scherr
Robert Stromdahl
Candidate Bios
Mike Archer
General Manager, Prince Rupert Daily News
For everyone that does not yet know me my name is Mike Archer and I am the General Manager of the Prince Rupert Daily News. I moved here from Fort St John where I lived for 12 years. I worked in the oil and gas industry for a good portion of my time there. Then I was given the opportunity to work for the Alaska Highway News for the remainder of my time in Fort St John, and was transferred here to be General Manager of the Prince Rupert Daily News. Over the years I have had the pleasure to coach youth soccer, help run dog sled racing in Wells B.C and worked with various other organizations.
Carol Bulford
Sales Manager, Coast Prine Rupert Hotel
I was born in New Zealand too many years ago to mention. I lived in Canada from 1980 – 1997. The last 5 years have been spent in Prince Rupert managing Excel Printing. I returned to Canada July 2009 and am now Sales Manager for The Coast Prince Rupert Hotel. It is great to be back, and to be in a position to promote Prince Rupert to anyone who will listen. This area has so much to offer, it is vital to spread the word by any and all means possible. I consider it an honor to be asked to stand for the board. Thank you.
Lucy Mackey
Manager, TD Canada Trust
I am currently the Branch Manager for TD Canada Trust in Prince Rupert and have been with the company for 28 years. Since arriving in Prince Rupert 5 years ago, I have enjoyed being part of this community and participating in all it has to offer. My intention is to remain in Prince Rupert until I retire (which is a few years away yet) and enjoy the company of family who have been here for over 30 years.
My professional background is finance and operations and TD Canada Trust has afforded me many opportunities to work across this country and be involved with different organizations. I have 2 grown children, both living and working in Vancouver and a wonderful partner who is very supportive of me and my ventures.
Nathan Lauer
Superintendent, Client Services & Terminal Administration, Maher Terminals Holding Corp
Nathan came to Prince Rupert in 2007 for the implementation and commissioning of the Fairview Container Terminal.
Nathan is currently completing his Masters Degree in Business Administration at the University of Northern British Columbia and is a Transportation and Logistics professional. Before joining Maher Terminals Holding Corp, he held various positions in operations, management and information technology within the maritime and container terminal industry in Vancouver. He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation.
Nathan, his wife and two children are very happy to call Prince Rupert home.
Tuula Opheim
Publisher, The Northern VIEW
I have been with Black Press since 1999. First in advertising sales and then promoted to publisher in 2006, when I accepted the position at the Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal. I transferred here to the Prince Rupert Northern View in June of 2009, taking over from Mike Slubowski and Barb Burton.
I have always championed for my community, whether in Rotary,Harvest Fair Committee board member, Local Chamber of Commerce, or volunteering with my church. My position with the paper is one of stewardship, as the paper belongs to the community, and we strive to be your voice.
I am single, & have a 20 year old daughter who currently resides in Nanaimo.
Jason Scherr, Director
Regional Manager, Archipelago Marine Research
Jason Scherr is the Regional Manager for Archipelago Marine Research and works with Electronic Monitoring Programs, including the Area A Crab fleet in Hecate Strait. He has been working with fisheries monitoring programs for 15 years. Originally from Victoria, Jason came to Rupert in 2oo with his wife Lisa and two daughters. Jason has been involved in a number of volunteer activities in the community including Directorate Liaison for the 2010 Northern BC Winter Games, Success by 6 Council of Partners and coaching soccer.Jason has served one term on the Chamber Board of Directors and is seeking a second term.
Robert Stromdahl
North Coast Area Manager, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation
Born and raised in Prince Rupert, 3rd generation, whose grandparents were in business in early 1900 prior to Prince Rupert’s incorporation. Parents owned a number of businesses and happily retired here.
After completing his post secondary schooling, Robert joined the Credit Union team where he held a number of positions, starting at the front line and ending as Branch Manager over 15 years. Robert was involved with the strategic planning that assisted the credit union’s change in culture to what it is today. During this time Robert met his life partner, Sharon. Throughout the years, Robert has volunteered on boards and committees to support the community.
Robert ventured into the service industry in 1992 when he purchased Petro Canada Marina, Bulk Plant, Barge and Service station. After operating the business for 15 years, while raising two sons deeply involved in local sports, Robert decided to sell.After a short hiatus, Robert joined the team of Western Canada Marine Response Corporation as the North Coast Area manager
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