DAVIS,Marg
CHAIR
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  Working tirelessly as a volunteer to many socially based charities and supporting her Church, Marg has been with CFNV for close to 15 years. During that time she has held many of the more challenging volunteer portfolios for CFNV. She is currently serving a second term as Chair. Marg had a long career working in the laundry of the local hospital until it’s closure, and brings to the CF skills in human resources and fair treatment of employees through her trade union association. She is an avid cook and constantly brings “goodies” into the office. She also operates a small catering agency appealing to smaller organizations.

PEROG,Jean
VICE CHAIR
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Jean Perog has resided in the Nicola Valley for over 20 years and has been a board member most of that time.  She brings to the board her experience as a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years in healthcare and a keen interest in economic development.  She is retired spending her time enjoying fishing, camping, reading, and volunteering for a number of organizations in the Nicola Valley.

DEAN, Tod
SECRETARY
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Whenever you need a volunteer, just call Tod. He has owned and operated many businesses in British Columbia and currently is the proprietor of Merritt Printing. When not volunteering for CFNV work he is associated with the Chamber of Commerce, The City Centre Group, The Merritt Centennials Hockey Club, & the Walk of Stars. He is pivotal in developing and growing ideas to support economic development and generating community capacity. Currently he is serving in the portfolio of Secretary to CFNV.

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MCRAE, Rose

Rose has lived in Merritt most of her life and as a youth and First Nations person she traveled throughout Canada and the US as a “Champion Woman’s Fancy Dancer”. In the early 80’s she decided to further her education in the Forest Industry.  After she finished school she started the High Mountain Grizzly Silvicutlure. The company was successful on completing each new contract with Weyerhaeuser Canada and was recognized as one of the top contracts in the Nicola Valley. After the close of the mill, she closed her company and began sub-contracting for other business. She plans to start her company again in the future.

Alastair moved to Merritt in November 2006 to take over the local chartered accounting practice.  Since moving here he has helped establish the local transit service particularly the expanded early morning service.  He has served as the treasurer of his townhouse complex, the Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and Community Futures.  He has taught Tai Chi at the Senior’s Center and played keyboard for the Cactus Cats and the Spirit Vibes.  In November 2008 he was elected to Merritt City Council and represents council on the City Centre Board.

ISBISTER,Rick

TREASURER
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Rick is a former REALTOR, a handy man and jack of all trades. Rick and his wife Rose own and operate Running Water Country Estate (a bed and breakfast operation), also on the estate is a collection of miniature farm animals  Originally from the Coast, he relocated to the Nicola Valley  in the 90’s and has been a mainstay of service to CFNV in the capacity of Chair for the Business Development Committee. Through his pro active approach the BDC has increased the number and size of loans that are processed.

McLEOD, Neil
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Neil and his wife moved to Merritt in January 06 from the Lower Mainland.  They both enjoy the atmosphere and the people of Merritt- finding them to be very friendly and accommodating.  The weather in the Nicola Valley is mostly sunny and certainly, a nice change from the Lower Mainland.

Neil has been involved with Community Futures as a Director since 2007 and enjoys it very much.  Neil is the Chair of  the Merritt Employment Services Committee; and also a member of the Lending Committee. Neil and his wife are both members of Merritt Walk of Stars Society.   

As a business person, Neil owns and operates a photography business named McLeod Photography.