Board & Governance
The Community Futures Tawatinaw Region team is powered by its Board of Directors. Our board members really care about the community and understand the challenges of owning a business. Meet our Board of Directors:
Blair Kneller
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR
Town of Westlock
Barbara Smith
VICE CHAIR
Village of Boyle
Stan Brooks
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECRETARY/TREASURER
Westlock County Member at Large
Sandra Melzer
DIRECTOR
MD of Lesser Slave River
Christine Bilsky
DIRECTOR
Athabasca County
Randy Wold
DIRECTOR
Town of Westlock
Lawrence Giffin
DIRECTOR
Town of Morinville
Issac Skuban
WESTLOCK COUNTY
Bill Nimmo
DIRECTOR
Gibbons
Paul Ponich
DIRECTOR
Athabasca County
David Pacholak
DIRECTOR
Town of Athabasca
Board Criteria
Our Board of Directors consists of 6 members appointed by the municipalities within our region and 6 members at large.
All potential board members are presented to the existing board with a brief backgrounder for approval. Preference is given to applicants with experience in business/entrepreneurship or agricultural business. Preference is also given to appointed Directors who are elected officials and not employees of the municipality.
No Director shall be elected to the Board for more than nine consecutive years.
On an annual basis, the Board will elect an Executive Committee comprised of a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer from amongst the Members generally.
Are you a prominent member of our business community and looking to make a difference?
Impact the growth of our community and join our board. We’re always looking for great people to help better our business community here in Tawatinaw Region and offer new growth opportunities to Tawatinaw Region based entrepreneurs.
