CHAMBER ELECTS NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD AND PRESENTS AWARDS
The Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new Executive and elected four Members to the Board of Directors at the Chamber’s 2025 Annual General Meeting held on December 4.
Assuming the role of Chair is Lori Pollock (KMSC Law). Also acclaimed from the nominating committee were Jason Howrish (Global Cellulose Fibers) as Chair Elect and Shane Mudryk (Prime Property Management) as Vice-Chair. Jon Anderson (Stewardship Leadership Coaching) will remain on the Executive as Past Chair.
Vacant positions on the Board have been filled by the following Chamber Members: Scott Bissell (TARA Energy Services), Tayyab Parvez (Mary Brown’s), CJ Senkow (Pembina), and Phil Troyer (Adventure Aviation).
Those elected will join holdover Directors: Serena Green (RBC), Gagan Sangha (CIBC), Jodi Schultz (Northwestern Polytechnic), Dan Stojanovic (Trojan Safety Services), and Bruce Tattrie (Beairsto & Associates Engineering) on the 2026 Chamber Board.
The Chamber would also like to thank retiring Board Members Cord Spero (Re/Max Grande Prairie), Danielle Hessler (Two Twelve Consulting and The Agency), and Laura LaValley (Northwestern Alberta Foundation).
Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of the annual Chamber Member Awards. This year’s recipients are:
Clem E. Collins Award (Chamber Volunteerism) – Larry Gibson (MD of Greenview)
Business Citizen of the Year – Brad Richards (Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual)
Dan H. Minchin Award (Long-Term Member Business Achievement) – Lee’s Sheet Metal (LSM)
Above and Beyond Award – Maskwa Medical Center
Past Chamber Award Recipients can be seen below: