Board of Directors

Current Board of Directors for the year 2008/2009:

Miro KrsticMiro Krstic, Chair

Miro has been a director since 1998, serving on numerous CFDC committees including Finance and Lending, Self Employment Review, SICEA Review, Self Sufficiency Committee and numerous others. Miro’s business acumen is a real asset to our organization and region.

Catherine WishartCatherine Wishart, Vice Chair

Catherine joined CFDC as a director in September 2005 and has brought her experience to numerous committees. She has been employed by the College of New Caledonia since 1992 and is currently the VP of Student Services.

Maureen McGeeMaureen McGee, Secretary Treasurer

Maureen is a long serving director of CFDC and is currently Secretary/Treasurer, Chair of the Self-Employment Benefit Program Committee and a member of the Operations Committee. Maureen runs a thriving home-based business as a CGA.

Murray CarlsonMurray Carlson

Murray has been with Community Futures since February 2003 as a member of the Finance and Lending Committee, becoming a director in December 2004. His business knowledge and progressive approach has been a great asset to Community Futures Development Corporation.

Veronica CreykeVeronica Creyke

Veronica Creyke, a newly elected director of CFDC, is currently the Business Development Officer/ Manager of the Aboriginal Business Development Centre based here in Prince George and the FirstHost Leader for Northern BC. Veronica is working on her Community Economic Development Certificate through Simon Fraser University.

Greg HalsethGreg Halseth

Greg Halseth, a brand new director of CFDC, is a Professor in the Geography Program at the University of Northern British Columbia, where he is also the Canada Research Chair in Rural and Small Town Studies and the Acting Director of UNBC’s Community Development Institute. His research examines rural and small town community development, and community strategies for coping with social and economic change, all with a focus upon the northern B.C.’s resource-based towns.

Bill KruisselbrinkBill Kruisselbrink

Bill has been a member of the Board of Directors since 1999 and is currently the Chair of the Self Employment Benefit Program for the Canoe/Robson area. Bill has resided in the Valemount area as a business owner/operator for most of his working life.

Leslie LaxLeslie Lax

Leslie Lax joined the board in November 2009. He has a keen interest in regional economic development and has extensive experience working with communities throughout northern BC. Leslie brings experience in both the public and private sectors to his work with the CFDC.

Troy Dungate

Troy was born and raised in Prince George. He is a graduate of the University of Victoria's Bachelor of Commerce program and the University of Saskatchewan's Bachelor of Law program. In the past Troy managed offices focusing in the area of business development in the cities of Prince George, Langley, Victoria and Vancouver for TD Waterhouse. He now practices law with his family  at their Prince George based law firm.

Dave Forshaw

Dave Forshaw, has been a resident of Mackenzie since 1972, and a Mackenzie and District Municipal Councillor. Dave is the president of the Northern Interior Mining Group, representing the mining service companies of our region. Dave is a long time prospector of the mining industry in BC, and in particular the Northern Central region. Dave joined the CF FFG Board as a Director in the spring of 2010.

Dr. Albert Koehler

Albert Koehler graduated as an Engineer, B.Sc. Agricultural and Forestry Manchinery in Cologne, Germany. He received his M.Sc. and his Doctoral degree from the Technical University of Aachen, Germany. Albert has received many awards and honors including the Community Service Award by the Professional Engineers Association for substantial and continuing contributions to the well being to the Prince George community. He also received the Business Excellence Award from the Federal Business Development Bank for three consecutive years. He is an author of 40 publications with half of them being scientific in nature. He is the Honorary Consul of Germany for all of the Northern BC. Albert is the Founder and President of Tribotec International Ltd., A&A Tools Inc., Maintenance Technology and the Training Institute of Canada Inc.

Planning for the Board's succession is an on-going activity. The Board determines what qualities are required in future Board members by considering the following:

  • The profile of the current Board's composition (as above)
  • The gaps in skills, knowledge, and representation that will exist upon the completion of current members' terms
  • Special skills or qualities that will be required to achieve the organization's strategic plan and goals
  • The Board's need for diversity

Current Board Profile:

Name   Area of Representation
Community Industry
Murray Carlson   Prince George Wholesale / Retail
Veronica Creyke
  Prince George
Business Services
Gregory Halseth
  Prince George
Post Secondary Education
Troy Dungate 
Prince George
Law Services
Leslie Lax
   Prince George
Regional Team Leader/Regional Manager - RuralBC Secretariat, Ministry of Community and Rural Development
Dr. Albert Koehler

Prince George
 
Dave Forshaw
   Mackenzie
 Mining/Municipal Councillor
Miro Krstic
Chair Prince George
Entrepreneur
Bill Kruisselbrink
  Canoe-Robson Valley
Retired - Retail
Maureen McGee
Treasurer
Prince George
Financial Services

Catherine Wishart  

 Vice Chair Prince George
Post Secondary Education