Volunteer Appreciation

LGMA gratefully acknowledges the contributions made by all our volunteers who have provided valuable expertise in support of their colleagues across B.C.

 We want to personally acknowledge the skills, expertise, and efforts made by the following people who have served in a volunteer capacity. These volunteers have directly impacted the success of LGMA's programs and resources, and contributed to our mission. 


Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who collectively contributed thousands of hours to the success of the LGMA’s programs and resources! 


 We love our volunteers!

2024 Committee Members:


Administrative Professionals Conference Committee:

  • Terri Brennan, Executive Coordinator, Municipality of North Cowichan,
  • Karen Curry, Executive Assistant to CAO, District of Tumbler Ridge,
  • Becky Hogland, Human Resources Coordinator, Regional District of East Kootenay
  • Candice Kurji, Departmental Associate 3, Transportation Department, City of Richmond,
  • Jaime Cobble, Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief, Emergency Support Services Coordinator, City of Penticton, and
  • Gina Taylor, Administration Manager, EA to Executives, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc


Advancing Equity Working Group:

  • Lonni Baker, Human Resources Advisory, City of Courtenay
  • Nikki Caulfield, General Manager Corporate Services, City of Coquitlam
  • Eyvette (Qwuyumaat) Elliott, HR Recruiter, Cowichan Tribes
  • Linda Glenday, CAO, District of Squamish
  • Eva Glickman, Director, HR & Payroll, District of West Vancouver
  • Chetan Kaur, Information and Privacy Supervisor, District of Squamish 
  • Jamie Leggatt, Director of Communications, City of Chilliwack
  • Carroll Porter, Senior Manager of HR, District of Saanich
  • Lisa Spitale, CAO, City of New Westminster
  • John Thomas, CAO, Tahltan Central Government
  • Ellen Tian
  • Katherine Treloar, General Manager, Innovation, Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations, City of Abbotsford
  • Cynthia White, CAO, City of Merritt


Approving Officers Advisory Committee Members:

  • David Block, Director of Development Services, City of Terrace
  • Craig Broderick, Approving Officer, City of Vernon
  • Bronwyn Denton, Association of BC Land Surveyors (Ex Officio Member)
  • Claire Negrin, Manager, Subdivision/Deputy Approving Officer, City of Nanaimo
  • Guy Patterson, Young Anderson Barristers & Solicitors (Ex Officio Member)
  • Cristin Schlossberger, Land Title & Survey Authority of BC (Ex Officio member)
  • Leah Stohmann, Deputy Director of Planning and Subdivision, City of Langford
  • Audrey Tanguay, Senior Planner, City of Penticton
  • Marianne Wade, Manager of Planning, City of Port Alberni


Board of Variance Committee Members:

  • Alyssa Bradley, Barrister and Solicitor, Young Anderson
  • Patricia Dehnel, Planner, Village of Fruitvale
  • Alicia Ferguson, Admin Assistant, City of Victoria
  • Stephen Fleming, Retired local government employee
  • Dave Pady, Approving Officer and Principal Consultant, City of Fort St. James
  • Caitlin Yancoff, Senior Planning Technician, District of Saanich


CAO Forum Program Advisory Committee Members: 

  • Liam Edwards, CAO, Bowen Island Municipality
  • Leon Gous, CAO, City of Burnaby
  • Maggie Hall, City Manager, City of Terrace
  • Heather Nelson-Smith, CAO, District of Port Hardy
  • Daniel Sailland, CAO, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District

 

Corporate Officer Forum Committee Members: 

  • Laura Bentley, Deputy City Clerk, City of Kelowna
  • Corinne Boback, Corporate Officer, City of West Kelowna
  • Nicole Cressman, Director of Corporate Administration, District of Coldstream
  • Michelle Martineau, Manager of Legislative Services, Municipality of North Cowichan (until April)
  • Lauren Olynick, Deputy Corporate Officer Deputy Corporate Officer, Fraser Valley Regional District
  • Marie Watmough, Deputy Director of Corporate Services/Corporate Officer,  City of Langford
  • Anitra Winje, Corporate Officer/Manager of Corporate Administration, Kootenay Boundary RD

 

Elections Advisory Committee: 

  • Carolyn Mushata, Director of Corporate Services, City of Maple Ridge (chair)
  • Tyra Henderson, Corporate Officer, Peace River Regional District (recent member)
  • Tricia Mayea, Deputy Corporate Officer, Municipality of North Cowichan
  • Jacqueline Morgan, Corporate Officer, City of Chilliwack
  • Jaleen Rousseau, Corporate Services Coordinator, City of Revelstoke
  • Tamarra Wong, Manager, Business and Election Services, City of Vancouver


 FOI / Records Management Committee Members: 

  • Robyn Biggar, Records and FOIPPA Coordinator, City of Port Coquitlam
  • Jennifer Borland, Records Management and Privacy Coordinator, City of North Vancouver
  • Cobi Falconer, Director Access to Information & Privacy, City of Vancouver
  • Cristhel (Jing) Fernandez, formerly City of Surrey
  • Andrew Geider, Freedom of Information Specialist, City of Burnaby
  • Brandon Hill, Records Management Coordinator, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 
  • Sandi Horning, Supervisor Corporate Services, Central Okanagan Regional District
  • Rebecca Narinesingh, Corporate Records Coordinator, City of West Kelowna
  • Stephanie Nicols, Privacy Officer, City of Kamloops
  • Kim Paterson, Records Coordinator – FOI Clerk, City of Vernon
  • Adriana Proton, Manager of Legislative Services, City of Courtenay
  • Shiree Worden, Records and Information Management Coordinator, Regional District of Central Kootenay

 

Foundations of Local Government Learning Series Advisory Committee: 

  • Murray Daly, CAO, Village of Clinton
  • Jarret Matanowitsch, Director of Planning & Building Services, District of Central Saanich
  • Lisa Spitale, CAO, City of New Westminster 
  • Erin Stockill, Emergency Program Officer, District of Saanich
  • Janelle Taylor, Policy Analyst, City of Kelowna
  • Roger Weetman, Manager of Recreation, Resort Municipality of Whistler


Human Resources Advisory Committee:

  • Vicki Gannon, Director of Human Resources, Township of Esquimalt
  • Rebecca Hoglund, Human Resources Coordinator, Regional District of East Kootenay
  • Ellen Jackson, Senior Manager of Human Resources, Comox Valley Regional District
  • Gerry Parker, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Sunshine Coast Regional District
  • Michelle Reid, 


Human Resources Volunteer Coaches: 

  • Angela Christensen, Manager, Labour and Employee Relations, City of Coquitlam
  • Nikki Caulfield, General Manager Corporate Services, City of Coquitlam
  • Nadine Dillabaugh, Manager, Human Resources and Strategies, Capital Regional District
  • Gerry Parker, Senior Manager, Human Resources, Sunshine Coast Regional District
  • Denise Wood, Human Resource Advisor, Resort Municipality of Whistler

 

Local Government Internship Program Advisory Committee: 

  • Michael Boronowski, CAO, City of Fernie
  • Jerritt Cloney, Planner, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
  • Maureen Connelly, General Manager, Legislative & Corporate Services, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
  • Michael Dewar, CAO, Town of Smithers
  • Marijke  Edmondson, Strategic Advisor, Municipal Affairs,
  • Marsha Neufeld, Executive Assistant/Human Resources, Town of Creston
  • Todd Pugh, Executive Director, CivicInfo
  • Walsham Tenshak, Director of Economic Development & Communications, District of Kitimat

"It's given me a chance to give back to my profession."

By volunteering with the LGMA, you aren't just giving back to your profession, you're getting a chance to sharpen your skills, learn from colleagues, and build a network of support. 

If you have questions about volunteering with the LGMA, please contact us at office@lgma.ca.
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