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
Michael Henfrey
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.
Ron Bedard
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.
​Bill Sullivan
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
Marilyn Berglund
Director, Granisle
Marilyn Berglund holds more than 35 years experience in the tourism marketing sector, 10 of which she spent in the Northern BC region. Currently, she is semi retired but holds the positions of Councillor, Village of Granisle, Director at Babine Lake Community Forest, and Core Committee Member Granisle Emergency Support Services.
Gordon Poschwatta
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.
Lisa Makuk
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.
​Investment Review Committee Members
