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Tom ReynoldsBoard ChairTom was born in Vancouver. He graduated from Point Grey High School and went on to UBC where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian History. He then obtained his Professional Teacher’s Certificate. |
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Jack PolmansBoard Member & Lending ChairI moved with my family from Holland in 1952. Mavis & I were married in 1964 and moved to 100 Mile House and Delta, where we raised our family. In 2005, after working in the automotive industry as a parts manager, we moved back to Merritt to retire. We have been involved with the Nicola Valley Museum as Directors, and Co-chair for Country Christmas and volunteering where we could at other events. I was appointed to six city committees after the 2008 election: City Centre Board, Façade, ATV Taskforce, Spirit of BC Olympic Committee, Olympic Taskforce, and Directional Signage Committee. |
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Noreen CrossVice-ChairNoreen is experienced in financial reporting and analysis. Along with her husband Jack, she has been the owner of an autobody shop and is experienced with the challenges of small business operations. Originally from the lower mainland, Noreen and Jack intentionally re-located to the Nicola Valley for the lifestyle, climate and economic opportunities. Noreen has been active in the community with organizations ranging from the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, the Merritt Centennials Hockey Club to the Nicola Valley Cruisers – a well-known custom car club. Noreen’s ride is an all-original Model T. Noreen is currently employed as a Finance Coordinator with the Nicola Tribal Association (NTA) and enjoys the amenities of Merritt combined with the advantages rural acreage living offers. |
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Jane BartleBoard MemberJane was born in Vancouver, raised and educated in Burnaby, achieved a Bachelor of Education at UBC, then continued her life-long learning in a broad range of private and public educational institutes throughout BC, Alberta, Ontario, and the Northwest Territories. Her employment is equally broad ranging from Teaching, Community Development and Group Facilitation, Educational Governance and Financial Management; to support work in Engineering, Law, Insurance, Financial Planning and Academia; through to small business owner-operator. Jane has been admirably provided for by the great universe of possibility--Community Futures is her opportunity to give back to the universe of possibility so that others may enjoy and prosper. |
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Jean PerogSecretary/TreasurerI have been a volunteer with CFNV in various capacities since 1990. I have recently returned to the board. I am a retired CPA with over 20 years working in Health Care, and have a continuing interest in Community Economic Development. I believe these make me a valuable board member. I have been in the Nicola Valley since 1987 when I purchased land at Stump Lake and later built a home– in 2016, I relocated to the City Of Merritt. I volunteer in a variety of organizations in the community to do my part in helping our great community. |
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Tony LuckBoard MemberTony Luck has recently moved to Merritt and is excited to a part of this vibrant community. He was born in Vancouver and has spent the majority of his family life in the Abbotsford/Mission area raising his family. After an active life and careers in the Lower Mainland he and his wife Wanda are excited about their new adventure in Merritt. Prior to joining Royal LePage Merritt as a Realtor Tony had a rewarding career at Investors Group as a financial adviser after a 26 year career with BC Hydro in various capacities. Tony has been active in his communities as well. He has served as a director and Vice-Chair of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, Director and Vice-Chair of the Mission Community Foundation and served one term as an elected councillor for the District of Mission. He has also served as a Director of the Fraser Valley Regional District. Tony and his wife Wanda have a large and active family who they love to spend as much time with as possible. They also enjoy spending time riding their Harley and kayaking when they get a chance. |
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Jared ThomasBoard MemberJared was born in Vancouver, BC and raised in the nearby suburb of Ladner.
He went to high school at Vancouver College, and did a couple years at UBC before transferring to something he was more passionate about - Radio Broadcasting. He completed the Radio Arts and Entertainment Degree from BCIT in 2017, and upon completion moved to Merritt to take on the role as weekend host and play by play broadcaster for the Merritt Centennials on Q101. Since then he has shifted roles, and is now the Business Operations Manager of the Centennials while still serving as the team's play by play broadcaster. He is also active in the Merritt Tennis Club during the summer. |
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Etelka GillespieLending Committee MemberAfter a 35 year career in the newspaper industry and former publisher of the Merritt Herald she brings years of experience to the table with her passion for business, marketing, sales and community work. She managed the Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce and has a publishing company currently active in producing children’s books. No stranger to the Chamber of Commerce, Etelka has been an active member in every community she lived in since the early 80’s.
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Harry HowardLending Committee MemberHaving been raised in the UK and New Zealand, I arrived in Canada March of 1988 for a three week visit with family and to ski, I am still here. My career quickly became real estate based, first as a successful Realtor then as a Mortgage Broker which I still do today. My mortgage brokerage business is different to many, in that I used the knowledge base and cash flow of that to branch out to other ventures including lending and land development. The past 17 years have taught me invaluable lessons through experience. Some of the ventures have been very successful, several were very costly from a personal and financial perspective. The experience gained and lessons learned along the way are invaluable to me, and I hope can be valuable to others as well. |