Debbi
Fortier, CEO / Community Development Coordinator
Debbi is responsible for the day-to-day
overall operation of the Corporation. With assistance from the other
staff, she deals with community development issues, assists communities
and groups in the region with a variety of on-going community projects
and acts as a resource person for both community groups, acts as
Corporation spokesperson, and directs Corporation business. The annual
budget preparations and required submissions are also the responsibility
of Debbi, with contributions from other staff.
Cheryl
Thiessen, Business Development Manager
(currently on
maternity leave)
Coordinates and oversees business development for the Triple R region. Ensure the mandate of business counseling, planning assistance and financing is executed with the highest level of client services. Helping business obtain start up assistance and existing business expansions obtain the resources they need to succeed.
Mark Ratzlaff, Business Development Coordinator
Coordinates and oversees business development for the Triple R region. Ensure the mandate of business counseling, planning assistance and financing is executed with the highest level of client services. Helping business obtain start up assistance and existing business expansions obtain the resources they need to succeed.
Rolly Gagne, Community/Business
Development Coordinator
Rolly is responsible for managing
community economic development initiatives undertaken by the
Corporation, providing research and planning assistance to community
groups on community projects, helping community groups to identify and
access government programs and services, and facilitating regional
meetings and strategic planning exercises. Rolly also assists the
Business Development Manager in the delivery of the loans program,
business counseling services and laisioning with partner organizations
in our communities. Rolly also provides one on one Business counseling
to clients.
Shelley Zilkie, Office Manager
Shelley acts as the organization's first
point of contact, provides administrative support to staff, and assists
clients with informational requests. She also coordinates our annual
Entrepreneur and Volunteer Appreciation Evening, provides administration
assistance to the CEO and is responsible for our accounting reporting
and TEA maintenance.