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Alvin Epp - President Owner/Operator Kelrek Services Inc. 604-308-5393

Alvin is owner and president of Kelrek Services Inc., Construction Specialists. His company is involved in home renovations, custom building, and multi family building repairs. Alvin was born and raised in the Abbotsford area. After high school he lived for 12 years in the prairies, and in 1989 returned to his roots. Alvin, along with his wife Connie, and their four children have made Abbotsford their home. His pastime enjoyment is playing hockey in the winter, golfing and water-skiing in the summer.

James Barlow 2nd Vice President Bell 604-504-2412

James, born in the UK, now lives in Abbotsford with his wife, Sylvia. His career includes Welding Engineering, Hotels and Restaurant management, Teaching, Corporate sales with IBM and now Bell Canada. He is VP of the Galapagos Islands Conservation Trust and vice chair of his Church Board of trustees.

Melanie Miller ~ Treasurer Innotech Windows & Doors Inc. 604-854-1111

Melanie is a Chartered Accountant working with Innotech Windows & Doors Inc. in Abbotsford. She has worked in public accounting, specializing in tax planning and financial reporting for privately held corporations since 1989. She received her CA designation in 1996. She has been a resident of Abbotsford since 1994. Previously she resided in Campbell River on Vancouver Island. She is an active member of the Valley Women's Network and the Business and Professional Women's Network. She is married with two children and one grandson. She enjoys people, the outdoors, camping, skiing and spending time with family and friends.

Fiona Brett Immediate Past President Globe Printers 604-864-2349

Fiona has lived and worked in the City of Abbotsford for more than 15 years. Fiona is Design and Print Manager for Globe Printers and is also involved in a variety of community organizations on a volunteer basis. She has been actively involved in the Chamber for 10 years. Married to Terry, with one son Tristan, Fiona enjoys home decorating and gardening and her new passion of chasing a little white ball around a grassy area with the hope of it ending up in a small hole....

Doug Edgar Abbotsford Growers Coop Chair, Ag Committee Chamber Rep on AAC SADC 604-864-0022

Doug is General Manager of Abbotsford Growers Co-operative. Upon joining the Chamber in 2002 he became active on the Agriculture and Government Affairs committees. He was elected as a Chamber director in 2005. Doug represents the Chamber on the city Ag Advisory Committee (Alt Chair) and the city Social Development Advisory Committee. Doug has international experience in the food industry and believes Abbotsford is one of the most dynamic agricultural communities in the world.

Sandra Nagurny Fraserway RV Centre Ltd. 604-850-1976

Sandra Nagurny works for Fraserway RV Centre Ltd. and has been with the company for 13 years in various positions; she is currently their Human Resources person and she orders their RV inventory. Sandra graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts and swam on the university swim team. She also coaches the Masters Swim Program at the Abbotsford Recreation Centre. Sandra made Abbotsford her home in 1990 and continues to enjoy our City in the Country.

Sandra is the chair of the Chamber Business Services Committee.

Ron Price Abbotsford International Airshow 604-852-8511

In addition to his efforts since 1988 as President and founding Chairman of Airshow Canada, one of North America�s largest aviation tradeshows, Ron has had a long-standing interest in aviation. A licensed private pilot, he is a past President and the current Managing Director of the Abbotsford International Airshow Society.
In addition to his other business activities, he has taken a great interest in continuing the development and survival of the Abbotsford International Airshow. Ron is actively involved in community events, and has held chairman and Director positions for the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, the Matsqui Economics Development Commission and the Abbotsford Airport Authority. Other committee involvement includes the Premier�s Task Force on Aerospace, the Chamber�s Task Force 2000, and the BC Aviation Council Aerospace Committee. Ron continues to be active in the community and is the founding and current President of the annual pacific Agriculture Show, which is the largest agriculture exhibition in BC serving the agriculture industry.

Patricia Sapielak Bank of Nova Scotia 604-870-3224

An Abbotsford resident during her entire 26 year career with Scotiabank, Patricia was pleased to be posted to a local branch in 1996 as Account Manager - Small Business and Professional. Pat has been actively involved with the Chamber for five years. She is a founding member of the Abbotsford Hike for Hospice committee and a member of the Abbotsford Curling Club. In her spare time Pat enjoys working out, golfing, gardening and long walks with her dog.

Patrick Giesbrecht Pacific North Marketing Ltd. 778-552-5006

Patrick was born and raised in Abbotsford and is currently building his business here and raising a family along with his wife Ellie.

Owner of Pacific North Advertising, the winner of Business Excellence- New business of the year in 2005, Patrick sits as a member of the Abbotsford-Mt. Lehman riding association for the BC Liberals. He has been active in the local Chamber for a number of years and currently sits on the Government Affairs and the Transportation committees. As a candidate for Abbotsford City Council in November 2005 Patrick fell short of a council seat by just over 100 votes.

Keldie Jamieson Heritage Valley Resort 604-864-8888

Keldie is the Property Manager for Heritage Valley Resorts. She has over 20 years experience in business administration, sales, marketing, and event

management. Keldie is currently serving on the Chamber�s Training and

Development committee and sits on the School Planning Council for Robert

Bateman Secondary. She is also a past Membership Coordinator for the

Chilliwack chapter of the Fraser Valley Women�s Network.

Raised in Chilliwack, she moved away to Winnipeg for six years, but returned

home to the Fraser Valley to raise her children. Keldie and her husband, Alan, made Abbotsford their home in 2000 and have enjoyed raising their three children in our wonderful community. She enjoys life by dancing (especially the two-step), trying new things, and spending time with family and friends.

Bote Miedema Canaccord Capital Inc. 604-557-1632

Bote is a Certified Financial Planner, is licensed as an Investment Advisor and a Life Insurance Agent, and works for Canaccord Capital Corporation in Abbotsford He is a student of the financial markets and continually tries to stay up to date with the latest investment ideas and opportunities.

Bote was born and raised on a dairy farm in the Netherlands and is from a family of nine children. His parents taught him the virtue of hard work and the appreciation of the simple things in life: family, friends and enjoying the outdoors. Bote is married to Barbara and they have a son, Robin, and a daughter, Haley.

Councillor John Smith
City of Abbotsford Representative