Tom Reynolds

Board Chair

Tom 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.  
In 1972 he married Shirley St. Cyr.  They have a son, Stephen and a daughter Andrea.  Teaching didn’t work out so he changed to the accounting profession.  In 1975 he entered the Municipal field where he stayed for the next 33 years with 28 of those in a senior position.  He arrived in Merritt in the summer of 2003 to be the City’s Finance Manager.  He retired in February of 2009.
Tom is involved in a number of community organizations, including the Nicola Watershed Community Round Table, Nicola Valley Explorers, the Merritt Centennials and the Merritt Country Run.  He joined Community Futures Development Corporation of the Nicola Valley in the summer of 2015.

Jack Polmans

I 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.

Vice-Chair

Noreen 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.

Jean Perog

Secretary/Treasurer

I 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.

Tony Luck

Board Member

Tony 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.

Jared Thomas

Board Member

Jared 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. 

Margaret Hohner

Board Member

Margaret served as a Director with Community Futures Sun Country, representing the Lillooet Community for 4 years before moving to Merritt in March 2019. As an active community member in Lillooet, Margaret was a member of several groups including, Lillooet Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, 100 People Who Care, Lillooet Tourism Society, and the Lillooet Community Adult Learning Centre. Margaret also served as a Director with Gold Country Communities Society, and the Lillooet Historical Society. Marg was also the community grant writer for the District of Lillooet and succeeded in securing over 3.5 million dollars in economic development grants over 3 years

Margaret has a Masters of Education from Thompson Rivers University, (TRU) and over the past 15 years was an administrator for TRU, Community Education Lillooet and the School of Business and Economics, Kamloops. She moved to Merritt in March 2019 to be closer to family and start an exciting new position with Nicola Valley Institute of Technology as the Co-operative Education Program Coordinator. Marg is eager to continue her community service by serving on the Board of Directors for Community Futures Nicola Valley.