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All Community Futures organizations are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of local business people who bring with them extensive knowledge and experience of the area’s economy. Our Board members represent our region’s population and main economic sectors. Their role is to establish our organization’s priorities, monitor our performance, and answer to key stakeholders. The Directors are selected by nomination and vote by the current Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) The public are encouraged to attend the AGM, and can download an information package if interested in joining our board. The goal of the Community Futures North Fraser’s Board of Directors is to seek representation from across the region it serves.

The term of each elected Board of Director is one years, with a maximum of nine continuous terms served.

Current Board of Directors

Heather O’Coin 
Mission, Commercial Lender, 
Chair

Heather has worked in the financial industry for 19 years throughout British Columbia in the Credit Union system and most recently with BDC. Heather has always enjoyed being involved in the community, from fundraising for local charities to volunteering for the BC Winter Games. Heather is happy to be on the board of Community Futures as it aligns with her passion to help small businesses and being part of the business community. She currently holds the position of Chair for the North Fraser CF as well as holds a director position on the British Columbia CF board. In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, camping, hiking and travelling.

Janessa Derksen
 Mission, Business Services,
Vice Chair

With a mix of great past employment opportunities and post-secondary studies in Public and Business Administration, Janessa joined the Mission business community in 2016 through business support services. Through the years Janessa has consistently worked on creating relationships with the Mission Business and Non-Profit community and being innovative in solution making to help local organizations. Through past years of volunteer work her commitment to the Mission has only grown. When she isn’t working or volunteering you can find her on the trails in Mission’s beautiful backyard.

“Always deliver more than expected.” — Larry Page, co-founder of Google

Alex Rocco 

Mission, Business Owner, 

 Director

 

Born in Vancouver and raised in Maple Ridge, Alex has lived in Mission since 2012 after making the investment in his first home at the age of 24. He first entered the entrepreneurial arena in 2007 by establishing his first venture, Future Music Inc. Following, Alex enjoyed success as a placement writer and producer for artist worldwide, while offering his services as sound engineer at his recording studio Project Indie Studios. In 2013 Alex decided to expand on his experience as a club and event DJ and launched mobile entertainment company iDJ Services. Since then, he has opened two new ventures in the wedding and event industry to further diversify the group’s ability to provide for a variety of clients’ needs. Alex is a forward thinker who is passionate about helping people take the next big step in their lives. As a member of the Community Futures board Alex is excited to be able to help aspiring entrepreneurs in our community to achieve their goals. 

Tom Osterberg 

Mission, Real Estate Agent

 Director

 

 Tom is a licensed Realtor with Lighthouse Realty Ltd. He specializes in helping clients navigate the buying and selling process in the Fraser Valley real estate market. Before obtaining his license in 2008, he worked in the finance industry for 6 years. Tom is always eager to learn and experience new things in life. When Tom is not with clients, you can find him volunteering in some capacity. Sitting on various boards such as the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce since  2017, Rotary Club of Mission Midday since 2012, Mission Minor Hockey since 2018, and he recently joined the Fraser Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation in 2022, Tom finds giving back to the community rewarding. He is always looking to contribute more to this wonderful community he calls home! 

 

Tom Osterberg -Lighthouse Realty Ltd.

Hannah Kuyek
Mission, Lawyer,
Director

Hannah is an associate lawyer with RDM Lawyers LLP in Abbotsford, practicing in the areas of corporate, commercial lending, real estate, and wills & estate planning. Hannah grew up in Abbotsford and attended the University of British Columbia, where she studied Anthropology and Sociology. Following this, she moved to Ontario, where she obtained her law degree from the University of Windsor. She then returned to B.C., was called to the British Columbia Bar, and has been practicing in Abbotsford since. Hannah is proud to be serving the community she was raised in and strives to be an active participant both professionally and in her personal life, lending her time in various volunteer and community engagement capacities. Hannah is an avid traveller and in her free time can be found cooking, hiking, skiing, or diving.

Lindsay Algra
Mission, Mortgage Development Manager,
Director

Lindsay grew up in Brookswood, which once was a small community in Langley. Her love for small businesses started then, when you knew all the shop owners by name, and they knew you. She moved to Mission in 2002 with her husband when the community was much smaller and has enjoyed seeing the progression of this community. She has worked for Vancity Credit Union for over 13 years and has been able to utilize her relationship-building skills there in many roles as a front-line teller, Mortage Development Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, and is currently the Wealth Consultant working with businesses east of the Fraser River. As a Board Member Lindsay is looking forward to working with passionate entrepreneurs who also want to see Mission thrive and grow.

Nancy Maclean
Mission, Business Owner,
Director 

Nancy has enthusiastically offered her inspirational outlook and management savvy in a variety of volunteer roles including coaching the Mission Thunderstompers; a jump rope program for youth, for ten years. As well, Nancy brings significant experience as a fundraiser and event planner, whether it be hosting the beer gardens at the Agassiz Fall Fair, holding annual Motorcycle Show and Shine for 1100 participants that raise money for Zajac Ranch, or annual Jim Maclean Golf Tournament that to date has raised over $130,000.00 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.

After nearly 25 years at the Sasquatch Inn, Nancy and her husband moved from Mission where they raised their two daughters, to Harrison Mills in 2020 and can be found sharing the beauty of the area with their grandchildren. Nancy welcomes the opportunity to share her knowledge of building business and community, articulacy in rural settings, which led her to Community Futures. 

Dan Schubert 
Mission, Business Owner,
Director
Dan is a lifelong Mission resident who is committed to seeing Mission succeed. As a former owner of a medium sized mechanical firm, he has gained the experience of moving up through a company as it grew. He has experience in growing businesses organically and through acquisition. Serving on the Economic Development Committee as well as the Parks and Recreation Committee, he has shown his dedication to his community. Involved in investing locally in commercial and residential real estate as well as development, his latest venture was opening a bike shop in 2020. This vast business experience makes him a perfect fit to be a Director on Community Futures North Fraser Board. As father of 4 young children and married since 2009 you will often find him on a family hike or biking in the mountains of Mission.
 
 
Carol Hamilton 
Mission, Councillor,
Mission City Council Liaison
Councillor Carol Hamilton is serving her second term on council, having previously served from 2014-18. Prior to her work as Councillor, she spent 9 years as a School Trustee for Mission Public Schools, four of which she held the role of Board Chair. In her professional life, Hamilton led a fulfilling 34-year career in banking, which included 10 years of managerial roles. An engaged Mission resident for over 45 years, Hamilton is committed to this community and has worked on many initiatives to support Mission and its residents. 
Duane Post 
District of Kent, Councillor,
District of Kent Council Liaison
Duane is serving his fourth term as Councillor for the District of Kent and is the Chair of the Kent Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Agassiz-Harrison Mills Drainage Committee. He was born and raised in Agassiz and owns and operates a farm with his brother. Duane and his wife Cindy, have three adult children and three grandchildren. As a member of the board of Community Futures, Duane is happy to help small businesses thrive. 
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Michie Vidal 
Village of Harrison, Councillor,
Village of Harrison Council Liaison
Throughout her life, Michie has demonstrated a history of community commitment leadership and organizational expertise. Her 25 year career as an Emergency Services 911 dispatcher provided extensive knowledge in local government structure and systems. Following retirement to the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, Michie continued her dedication to her community. She united local residents, businesses and all levels of government towards a common goal related to a significant environmental and economic concern. 

Michie has a deep passion for the role of Local Governments and the impact it has on our daily lives. She is especially interested in promoting the principles of reconciliation with First Nations and is actively involved in achieving those goals. Michie is currently serving her second term as Councillor with the Village of Harrison Hot Springs and Second Vice President with the Lower Mainland Local Government Association. Her Council liaison appointments include Lets’emot Community to Community Forum, Council to Council Committee with Sts’ailes, Community Futures North Fraser, Joint Emergency Planning Committee and Corrections Canada Citizens Advisory Committee.  

During her spare time, Michie enjoys boatings, hiking and golfing in the beautiful Fraser Valley.
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer on the Board of Directors or if you wish to contact any of the above Directors, please call the office at (604) 826-6252 or stop by the office at 33163 2nd ave, Mission, BC.
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Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:30pm

The office is closed on weekends and on all statutory holidays

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33163, 2nd Ave, 
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604 826 6252