Staff
HOUSTON OFFICE
Jerry Botti, General Manager
Jerry began working with CF Nadina when it first began, in the early 1990’s. One of the reasons he has stayed with CF Nadina this long is because he likes the fact the programs and projects we run put the destiny back in the hands of the local community members. CF Nadina has been at the forefront when it comes to responding to and anticipating needs of the communities. He feels that the work is worthwhile because it benefits the community as a whole.
Jerry also finds the staff enjoyable to work with because they are competent, unwilling to be limited by their job descriptions, and have wonderful senses of humor, which Jerry says is a necessity in this line of work.
If there could only be one goal for Jerry and CF Nadina, he hopes it would be to unite the region as one socio-economic development unit while retaining each individual community identity.
Carol Gibson, Administrative Assistant
Carol joined Community Futures of Nadina in 2008 in the position reception/administration assistant. In this position Carol welcomes, listens to, and directs clients to appropriate staff. Carol very much enjoys assisting clients in their search for employment.
She also handles administrative support for fellow staff, management and Board members.
Carol has a good knowledge of the Houston area having lived here since the early 1990s. She worked many years in the financial industry in administration and data entry positions. With her great sense of humor, Carol ads a welcoming atmosphere to our office.
Bob Clee, APEC C.B.C., Certified Loans Analyst
Bob admits that one of the main reasons he enjoys working at CF Nadina is the staff. He finds that they are competent, a joy to work with, and have a keen desire to “Help People Obtain their Vision.” The other reason is the corporate vision of CF Nadina to help clients build and maintain their own business vision.
Bob has spent many years helping people start their business ventures and his personal goal is provide the Nadina region with the best lending and business counseling programs available to help Small Business and Social Enterprise through this challenging economic downturn.
Bob is particularly proud of the new working agreement with Community Forest Group. Area residents served by COMFOR will have a new source of funding to help bring their small business vision to a reality.
Bob also assisted the Houston Retirement Home Society and the Houston Museum Society; helping them complete their business plans.
Erin Martens – Enterprising Artisan Project Assistant/Graphic Designer
After a number of years of University and travels, Erin calls the Lakes District home. Born and raised in the Lakes District, Erin brings 5 of years graphic design experience and a lot more creatively.
After graduating with a diploma in Digital Art and Design from Thompson Rivers University, Erin moved to Whitehorse to gain experience in the field. After completing an amazing contract with the 2007 Canadian Winter Games, Erin moved home where she continues to freelance in graphic design.
Erin joined the CF team in April with the Enterprising Artisan Project. Erin is passionate about this project as she has herself struggled in the art industry as an independent artist. She sees the potential of this project, through marketing and promotion to inspire and aid local artisans to sell their work not only locally but also round the globe.
SMITHERS OFFICE
Pauline Goertzen, Operations & Contract Manager
Pauline has been involved with CF Nadina for many years. She has functioned in various capacities throughout the Nadina Region as the Burns Lake Office Manager, Community Economic Development Coordinator, and most recently the Smithers Office Manager. Pauline continues to ensure she finds time to travel the region providing development and support services to the communities in the Nadina region.
With 12 years of experience working both locally and provincially, Pauline has worked with numerous non-profit groups, academic institutions, governments, First Nations, and individual businesses. Her field of work as included economic development, social programming, cross-cultural partnership initiatives, and training. Pauline brings a balanced and inclusive approach to building sustainable, prosperous, and welcoming communities.
Janet Holyk, Employment Advisory Support Coordinator
Janet ensures a positive & helpful visit for every individual that walks through the door. She thrives on working in environments that focus on helping others succeed. She brings with her 18 years of knowledge and experience from working for various Corporate and Non-Profit organizations in both the Professional and Counseling sectors in Saskatoon & Calgary.
She has extensive experience working in Client and Customer Focused Roles as well as Administrative Services, Marketing and Project Management as well as Health & Wellness speaking roles and fundraising.
Janet and her family moved from Calgary, AB in May 2010 to enjoy all that Smithers has to offer and to live in a community that prides itself on being “The Jewel Of The North”.
Karen Plasway, Employment Advisor
Is an Employment Advisor at the Smithers Office, Karen brings a friendly and welcoming personality to all that access the services provided by CF Nadina. Karen joined our team June 2010.
Karen has extensive knowledge of the local and surrounding region. She is organized, efficient and is dedicated to the clients she serves. She enjoys keeping client’s up to date on the current labour market, and providing a one-on-one employment counselling services for those job seekers and guiding those that wish to access and take retraining. Karen enjoys working with the CF Nadina’s clients, board and staff.
Karen has had many years of administrative experience, working with BC Parks, Office of the Wet’suwet’en and the Ministry of Housing and Social Development. Her initial careers were in the general labourer such as sawmills and fishplants, as well as fast food cook and server. This enabling her to have empathy for those that are changing careers or on their first step to finding the career that best suits their needs.
Christine Anonuevo, Employment Advisor
Christine is thrilled to be part of Community Futures Nadina. As an
Employment Advisor, she is enthusiastic about assisting clients
identify their current and transferrable skillset. She supports
clients in accessing resources for their job search in the
Smithers and Houston offices.
She has past experience with Community Futures in Prince Rupert as the
Project Coordinator for the North Coast Youth Career Awareness
Project which created a youth friendly labour market strategy.
Her professional experience includes Adult Education, teaching English
as a second language and engaging youth in community and international development.
She is passionate about local organizations that empower social change at the community level.
Tenley Dahlie, Self-Employment Coordinator
Tenley began working for Community Futures in 1998 and consults with business clients out of both our offices, in Houston and in Smithers. With a passion for small business and how to make it work, she coordinates the Self-Employment Program; providing counseling, coaching and business planning assistance to new entrepreneurs.
Tenley’s business acumen has been developed through her own ventures as a proprietor/producer, her experiences with hundreds of small business clients, and her professional training as an APEC CBC through Acadia University Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Engaged with staff and Board Members who care deeply about our communities and embrace new ideas, Tenley enjoys the challenges that CF Nadina sets her up for.
