DAVIS,Marg
PAST CHAIR

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 the position of Chair and many of the more challenging volunteer portfolios for CFNV. Marg had a long career working at the local hospital until the closure of her department, and brings to  CFNV skills in human resources and fair treatment of employees through her trade union association. She is an avid cook who also operates a small catering agency appealing to smaller organizations.

PEROG,Jean
CHAIR

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 recently accepted the position of Chair of CFNV.  Jean is retired, spending her time enjoying fishing, camping, reading, and volunteering for a number of organizations in the Nicola Valley.

McLEOD, Neil
CHAIR - Merritt Employment Serives Committee

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.

BROWN, David
DIRECTOR
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David spent 20 years in the resource industry in the Engineering / Electrical departments before pursuing his true passion of helping everyday folks achieve their retirement and financial planning goals.  He currently is a Senior Financial Planner with Investors Group, where he has been for the last 14 years.   He received the distinctive Certified Financial Planners designation in 2004 and has reached some of the highest milestones within Investors Group.   He is quite active in the community, as Past President of the Rotary Sunrise Club where he has been a member since 1999.  He is also involved in the Community Theatre project, Community Futures, Nicola Valley Nordic Ski Club, Terry Fox Run, Meals on Wheels, Food Bank Supporter, Arts Council Supporter and an active member in his local church as one of their guitarists.  David is married to Linda and they enjoy camping , biking , hiking , cross country skiing and canoeing in and around our lovely Nicola Valley.

POLMANS, Jack
DIRECTOR

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I moved with my family from Holland in 1952.  Mavis & I were married in 1964 and moved to 100 Mile House and Delta, where we raised our family.  In 2005, after working in the automotive industry as a parts manager, we moved back to Merritt to retire.  We have been involved with the Nicola Valley Museum as Directors, and Co-chair for Country Christmas and volunteering where we could at other events.  I was appointed to six city committees after the 2008 election: City Centre Board, Façade, ATV Taskforce, Spirit of BC Olympic Committee, Olympic Taskforce, and Directional Signage Committee.