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Community Futures Greater Trail

Growing communities one idea at a time

  • About
    • About CFGT

      • About Community Futures
      • Board of Directors
      • Our Staff
      • Reports and Financials
      • Success Stories
      • Contact Us
      • Privacy Policy
    • Our Programs

      • Self Employment
      • Basin Business Advisors
      • Export Navigator
      • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
      • Community Economic Development
  • Financing
    • Financing Services
    • Applying for Loans
    • Business Loan FAQs
    • Business Loans 101
    • Micro Loans
    • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program
    • Redress Policy
    • Loan Payment Calculator
  • Coaching & Advice
    • Coaching & Advice
    • Export Navigator
    • Basin Business Advisors
    • Workshops & Training
    • Business Events & Workshop Calendar
  • Programs
    • Self Employment Program
    • Basin Business Advisors
    • Export Navigator
    • Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
    • Community Economic Development
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Board of Directors

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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 on a monthly basis tens times per year at which time the Executive Director provides a progress report and receives input from the Board.

During COVID-19 the Board has been meeting via Zoom video.

Director Term

An election of Directors occurs once per year at the Annual General Meeting. 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

      Gerald Klassen (Vice-Chair)

      Small business owner, consultant and entrepreneur

      Trail/Warfield, BC

        Ken LeRose

        MBA, specialty in entrepreneurship and marketing

        Trail, BC

          Frank Marino (Chair)

          Human resources, administration in private and public sectors

          Warfield, BC

            Joan Muffly

            Small business owner, entrepreneur human resources, administration in private and public sectors

            Rossland, BC

              Danielle Peet

              Entrepreneur, business founder and lead planner of an events business, working with many different non-profit and business organizations in our area.

              Fruitvale, BC

                Sean Smillie

                Video game executive producer, entrepreneur, design, creative development, advertising & marketing strategies

                Rossland, BC

                  Gerry Woodhouse

                  Entrepreneur, businessman and strong community supporter

                  Warfield, BC

                    CFGT’s Board of Directors composition profile can be found here.

                    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 the 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 chaired by a Director and is comprised of Directors and non-board Community Volunteers. CFGT’s Loans Manager Tamara Rotach also attends Loans Committee meetings.

                    Frank Marino (Chair)

                    Carla Plotnikoff (Vice-Chair) – Community Volunteer

                    Ken LeRose

                    Sara Stuart – Community Volunteer

                    Gerry Woodhouse

                    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.

                    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.

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