meet the board

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Community Futures organizations are independent, locally-run and guided by volunteer boards. They actively support community-based economic development with a range of products and services aimed at creating diverse, sustainable rural communities.

Meet Our Board

Chair, Smithers

Michael Henfrey joined the CF Nadina board in 2019 and is an active member of the CF Nadina Investment Review Committee. Currently, he is the Executive Director of Bulkley Valley Insurance Services.

Vice Chair, Granisle

For 25 years, Ron Bedard owned and operated his own carpentry business within the construction sector. Afterward, he spent 20 years working for the District of Port Edward with the last 15 years as the CAO. Ron retired in 2014 which allows him time to focus on his company, Projection Unlimited Consulting.

Treasurer, Houston

Bill Sullivan arrived in Houston in July 1948. In 1959, he began working with his parents in a service station. During 1973, Bill started Sullivan Motor Products with his father and brother and in 1989, he purchased the shares of Sullivan Motor Products. In 1995, Bill began Mark’s Workwear with a partner and sold Mark’s in April 2014. In 2015, Bill sold Sullivan Motor Products to his two sons and became retired

Director, Burns Lake

Gord was born in Winnipeg to a post-war immigrant family from Europe. His community was rooted in entrepreneurial values, teaching him that good ideas and hard work bring success. While his own career path led him to become a Mental Health Clinician in the Lakes District for the last 16 years, his early training had taught him that opportunities for enterprise are crucial to balanced mental health and a healthy society. These passions are what motivate him to serve as a volunteer on this board.

Director, Houston

Lisa has been a resident of Houston since 2006 and has worked as an EH&S Coordinator with Finning (Canada) since 2011. From 2018 to 2022, she served as a Municipal Councillor for the District of Houston. Additionally, Lisa has held leadership roles as Chair and Director on several local nonprofit boards. She is an active community volunteer, contributing her time and skills to various events and organizations.

Director, Smithers

Dr. Titi Kunkel is an academic administrative leader with over 35 years experience in both Canada and the United Kingdom. She is a passionate educator with experience in community-based program development and management. Her work in the last two decades has been in Northern and Interior BC, working with several Indigenous communities, collaborating with universities and colleges to deliver regional and community-based programs. She contributes to program development and quality assurance processes for the wider BC College system and to different provincial agencies as needed.

Dr. Kunkel is the VP Academic, Students, and International at Coast Mountain College, former a Regional Chair for University of Northern BC’s South-Central region. She has a PhD and Master degrees in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, an MBA, and a B.Sc. in Computer Sciences.

Dr. Kunkel is a Council member of the Thompson Rivers University Planning Council for Open Learning, a Council member BC Council on Admissions & Transfer, and a Board executive for the Senior Women in Academic Administrators of Canada. She was a past member and Chair of the Community Futures Development Corporation of the North Cariboo (CF Quesnel). Dr. Kunkel is delighted to join the CF Nadina Board and looks forward to contributing positively to the work of the organization.

Investment Review Committee Members

Michael Henfrey

Bill Sullivan

Ron Bedard

Gordon poshwatta

Board Recruitment process

This procedure ensures a structured and transparent process for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new board members. The Recruitment Committee or Full Board is responsible for overseeing the following steps:

1. Establishing the Recruitment Process

The Board appoints a Recruitment Committee or designates the Full Board to oversee director recruitment.
All board and staff members approached by potential candidates must refer them to the Recruitment Committee or Board for consideration.

2. Candidate Identification & Initial Outreach

The Recruitment Committee or Full Board meets to discuss potential candidates.
A designated recruiter initiates contact with potential candidates to gauge interest.
Candidates receive a Board Membership Guide, outlining expectations, responsibilities, and commitments.

3. Candidate Evaluation Process

A formal interview is conducted by the Recruitment Committee or Full Board.
Candidates submit the following documents (as required):
- Resume
- Written statement of interest
- Additional supporting information
Candidates meet with the General Manager and Loans Committee to gain insight into board operations.

4. Candidate Engagement with the Board

Candidates attend a Board Meeting as an observer.
The agenda includes dedicated interaction time between the Board and the candidate.
The Recruiter formally introduces the candidate at the start of the meeting.

5. Board Deliberation & Decision

An in-camera session (closed discussion) is held to assess the candidate’s suitability.
The Recruitment Committee or Full Board makes a final decision.

6. Communication of Decision

The Recruiter informs the candidate of the Board’s decision within 24 hours (or as soon as possible).
A formal decision letter is provided to the candidate, regardless of the outcome.

7. Appointment & Onboarding

The new board member attends the next Board meeting for official appointment.
The new board member completes required paperwork and receives a Board Information Package to facilitate onboarding.

Are you interested in learning more about becoming a board member? Please reach out to us!