Our Board of Directors identifies goals and objectives for the upcoming year through strategic planning. Staff then is charged with the task of delivering on these goals. The Board meets eight times per year at which time the Executive Director provides a progress report and receives input from the Board.
Board Recruitment, Nominations & Term
Board candidates are recruited by referrals, invitations, expressions of interest and qualifications. New Directors are nominated and elected at CFGT’s Annual General Meeting in June. A Director may serve up to a maximum of 9 consecutive terms.
CFGT Board of Directors
Beverley Benson
Administration and human resources specialist.
Trail, BC
Chris DeLuca
Accounting expert.
CPA, CGA
Trail, BC
Wayne Kelly
Morning radio host, media coach and consultant.
Montrose, BC
Gerald Klassen – Chair
Small business owner, consultant and entrepreneur.
Trail/Warfield, BC
Ken LeRose
Finance, entrepreneurship and marketing.
MBA
Trail, BC
Joan Muffly
Small business owner, entrepreneur, human resources, administration in private and public sectors.
Rossland, BC
Danielle Peet
Entrepreneur and owner of an events business, working with many different non-profit and business organizations in our area.
Fruitvale, BC
Gerry Woodhouse – Vice Chair
Entrepreneur, businessman and strong community supporter.
Warfield, BC
In addition to the Board of Directors, Community Futures of Greater Trail has three committees. Each committee is chaired by a Director on the Board, and all Board and committee members live in the Greater Trail area. Directors and volunteers on committees are often business people, educators, professionals and active community volunteers with an interest in economic prosperity through community involvement.
Loans Committee
Also known as an Investment Review Committee, CFGT’s Loans Committee approves or rejects requests for financing and meets on an as-needed basis. This Committee is comprised of the following Directors and non-board community volunteers:
Gerry Woodhouse (Chair)
Sara Stuart (Vice-Chair)
Gerald Klassen
Ken LeRose
Carla Plotnikoff
CFGT’s Loans Manager Tamara Rotach and Executive Director Erik Kalacis also attend Loans Committee meetings.
Community Economic Development (CED) Committee
This Committee researches and develops CED projects that create positive economic impact in our region. This Committee is chaired by a Director and is comprised of Directors and community volunteers. The Community Economic Development Coordinator and Executive Director attend Committee meetings.
Self Employment Committee
This Committee reviews and approves Self Employment Program applications. The Committee is comprised of Directors and community volunteers.
Audit Committee
This Committee reviews year end financial before they are presented to the Board for final approval. The Committee is comprised of 3 Directors and the General manager.
A complete list of Committee members can be found here.
Join our Team. Make an Impact.
If you live in our region, have a passion for entrepreneurial leadership and are interested in serving as a Board Director or on one of our committees, we invite you to complete an initial Volunteer Assessment Form. Please return your completed form to our office at 825 Spokane Street, Trail B.C. or via email to info@communityfutures.com. To learn more about the policies, mandates, and vision of Community Futures of Greater Trail please view our Director Information Package.