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Member	Email	Phone/Fax	Address
Executive
Yousra Jomha President	yjomha@shaw.ca	Bus: 403 652 1997 Fax: 403 652 4296 Cell: 403 620 6220	Western Mortgage Services #1, 1035 Centre St. S High River, AB T1V 1Y1
Monty Stafford Vice-President	monty.s@hrhh.ca	Bus: 403 652-2214	High River Home Hardware 170 – 12th Ave SE High River, AB T1V 1E7
Clair Noad Past-President	n/a	Bus: 403 652-5205 Home: (403) 652-4922	Moovie Ranch 907 9th St SE High River, AB T1V 1K6
Cheryl Merritt Treasurer	cymerritt@gmail.com	Bus: 403 652 8118 Cell: 403 601 9567	Arrow Cab 31 Sunrise Loop High River, AB T1V 2B2
Directors
Todd Williams	todd.williams@sunlife.com	Bus: 403 540 1117	SunLife Financial PO Box 807 Turner Valley, AB
Leslie Moffett	leslie.moffett@td.com	Bus: 403 601 1318	TD Canada Trust P.O. Box 5083 High River, AB T1V 1M3
Barry Murak	bmaruyk@telus.net	Bus: 403 519-5968	Power of Print 116 Home Bay SE High River, AB T1V 1E8
Dave Jackson	dave@countrychrysler.com	Bus: 403 652 4949	Country Chrysler 1103 14th St SE High River,AB
Leighton Milliken	leighton.milliken@scotiabank.com	Bus: 403 652 5805> Fax: 403 652 5811	Scotiabank Unit 40, 30 – 3rd Ave SE High River, AB T1V 1N5
Corrine Finnie	cfinnie@bowvalleycollege.ca	Bus: 403 603 0009	Bow Valley College 15 Westridge Rise Okotoks, AB
Pat Orritt	bpkorritt@telus.net	Bus: 403 652 2663 ext 230	Western Financial Group 1010 24th St SE High River, AB T1V 2A7
Jason McCauley	jason.mccauley@sobeys.com	Bus: 403 652 5647	Sobeys 98 Centre Street SE High River, AB
Town of High River Representative
Jaimie Kinghorn	jkinghorn@highriver.ca	Bus: 403 652 2110	Town of High River 309B Macleod Trail High River, AB
Administration
Lynette McCracken Executive Director	hrdcc@telus.net	Bus: 403 652 3336 Fax: 403 652 7660	Chamber of Commerce 149B Macleod Trail SW High River, AB

Executive:

President

Ms. Yoursa Jomha: Mortgage Broker at Western Mortgage Services Inc
Yousra M. Jomha is the owner of Western Mortgage Services Inc. She was born in Lebanon, but was raised in Northern Alberta as the eldest of seven siblings. In 1980, she returned to Lebanon to study the culture and language and, unfortunately, the devastating effects of war. Back in Canada, Yousra is married and has raised four beautiful daughters, the eldest of who is hearing impaired. This has given her great passion for helping others, whether it is in the Alberta Children’s Hospital Cochlear Group or in the local high school, helping kids understand the intricacies of the financial world. Yousra currently lives and works in High River where her highly successful company, Western Mortgage Services, consistently earns awards and accolades from CMP, BBB, AMBA and various other organizations. Most recently she was awarded the prestigious Broker of the Year Award at a ceremony in Montreal and is a lifetime member.

Past President

Mr. Clair Noad: Owner of Moovie Ranch
Clair has served on the Board of Directors for 9 years and has been a pillar in our community since 1959. During his younger years; prior to going into business for himself he spent 20 years as a Parts Manger – 10 years as Senior Parts Representative for the CASE Dealerships in Canada. Clair was involved with Agriculture and raised purebred cattle until 1992. Clair’s volunteer work includes coaching minor baseball for 4 years, minor hockey for 5 years and minor softball for 12 years. Clair has enjoyed being on the Board and has been a great community resource for the Chamber.

Vice-President

Mr. Monty Stafford: Owner, Home Hardware, High River
Monty was raised outside of High River but attended school in High River. Monty is the owner of the High River Home Hardware store and has volunteered his time in many community projects by supporting them through valuable sponsorships with cash donations. Over the years Monty has purchases a tarp at the World Professional Chuckwagon races to support the High River Agricultural Society and has hosted many clients from the community at the races at his hostility tent during “Guy Weadick Days .” Monty and his staff have actively participated in our parades and for these efforts have placed in one of the top three spots consecutively. Monty hires most of his staff locally who manage the store and many of them volunteer in the community, he personally is a great supporter of our local hockey teams. Monty has served one year on the Board.

Treasurer

Ms. Cheryl Merritt: Owners of Arrow Cab.
Cheryl has served 5 terms on the Board. She has, through her company, sponsored many community projects and has volunteered her time with the following organizations: The High River Chamber of Commerce. The Foothills Youth Foundation, Dolphins Swim Club & the Clean-up High River campaign. She is a proud supporter of the AIM Society. Her youth involvement includes: NDC Concert Band, NDC Safe Grad. Cheryl believes that the Youth of High River are our future and we need to invest in them. She has also represented the Royal Bank as one of the Olympic Torch Bearers in 2010. Cheryl tells us: "I get the "Man on the Street” views of what High River residents want, what they think. I then bring these views back to the Chamber boardroom table. I am in the position to listen to opinions that might otherwise go unheard or unexpressed as I interact with them through my business.

Board of Directors

Ms. Leslie Moffett, Small Business Advisor, TD CanadaTrust

Been with TD Canada Trust for over 5 years, most recently as the small business advisor in both High River and Glenmore Landing branches. Prior to TD, worked over 7 years with Community Futures Highwood in the employment, community development and small business departments. I have been self-employed for over 20 years, with 5 different companies, in three provinces. Last business was business consulting in northern Ontario. Previously owned a small business in High River and belonged to the Chamber through that business.

Mr. Barry Maruk: Owner, Power of Print

Barry is the founder of the Power of Print and has served (1) year on the Board . Barry apprenticed as a lithographer with Graphic Arts Western in the 1950’s and later started his own company, Kaleidocolor, in Calgary. It became a respected member of the print community as well as a member of the Internationally Acclaimed Craftsmans Club, winning many certificates for quality productions over the following 28 years. Barry has brought his expertise to High River as the owner of our town’s newest printer. Barry’s two sons are both involved in the Print Industry. Rich is President of Ivy Design and Steve is the Graphic Supervisor of Hood Packaging. Barry also enjoys soccer and golf at the Highwood Golf and Country Club.

Mr. Leighton Milliken: Branch Manager, Scotiabank

Leighton tells us: I am the branch Manager for the Bank of Nova Scotia in High River. I have served as a Director for two years on the Chamber of Commerce board. I am married with 3 children and 1 grandchild. The Chamber has been a great experience and has allowed me to meet some really exceptional people in High River. As well, the Chamber has given me and my employees a forum to help make our community one of the best in the country. Scotia is proud to support many Community initiatives through our sponsorship programs.

Mr. Dave Jackson: Partner, Country Chrysler

Dave has been with Country Chrysler here in High River for 17 years and a partner for the last 5 years. He and his wife, Helga has been married for 28 years with two children, a daughter and a son. He has been involved with the High River Agricultural Society for many years as well as many other community organizations and events. He joins our board with the intention of continuing his involvement with the community.

Ms. Pat Orritt: Western Financial Group

Born and raised in High River. After 32 years in the banking industry she is currently employed with the Western Financial group and have been with them almost 9 years. Pat is married and have teenage daughter. Pat served two terms on the board of the Abbeyfield House Society in High River.

Ms. Corrine Finnie: Bow Valley College

Corinne Finnie has lived in the High River/Okotoks region for more than 18 years. Before working for Bow Valley College, she developedhealthy school policies and programs for the secondary school system across Alberta. For the past two years, Corinne has enjoyed working as the Post-Secondary Education Representative for the Foothills region, focusing on opportunities for post-secondary education programs, services, research projects, and needs assessment all in the name of community and business development. She looks forward to working with the business community as a board member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Todd Williams Bsc, E.P.C.: Sun Life Financial

Todd is married to Tammy Williams and has 2 adult children Russell and Meghan both live in the Calgary area. Resides in Turner Valley Alberta where he has lived for 21 years. Education: B.Sc. from University of Lethbridge. Business experience: Todd was involved in farming and ranching in Southern Alberta, during his youth and university years. He spent 2 years following University working in the financial services industry. Owned and operated his own businesses in Canada and the U.S.A. from 1990 to 2006. After 3 years in the Oil and Gas Industry as a Project Manager and Site Supervisor for a service company. Todd has returned to the financial services industry and now works for Sun Life Financial as well as being a representative for the Chambers of Commerce Group Plans. Chambers Plans provide health and dental benefits for the chamber member businesses. In his current role with the chambers group plans he works in conjunction with 6 Chambers in Southern Alberta.

Ms. Leslie Moffett: TD Canada Trust

Been with TD Canada Trust for over 5 years, most recently as the small business advisor in both High River and Glenmore Landing branches. Prior to TD, worked over 7 years with Community Futures Highwood in the employment, community development and small business departments. I have been self-employed for over 20 years, with 5 different companies, in three provinces. Last business was business consulting in northern Ontario. Previously owned a small business in High River and belonged to the Chamber through that business.

Mr. Jason McCauley: Store Manager, High River Sobeys

Jason W. McCauley is married to Karen and has 2 sons Riley and Reid and have lived in High River since 1995. He has worked in the grocery retail world since 1989 and have had many positions from meat/grocery clerk to meat dept. manager in many different towns/cities. When he came to High River in 1996, he started with Chuck Boutland as a meat manager then in 2 years’ time became a Perishable Manager. From there he became the Assistant Store Manager and eventually Store Manager in 2004. When Chuck decided to retire in September 2010. Sobeys then entered the corporate world and he was hired on to be Store Manager. His hobbies are many centering around his family. High River is a great place to raise a family.

High River Representative: Mr. Jamie Kinghorn Councillor.

This position is appointed by the Town Council
Occupation: Green Line Hose and Fittings, Outside Sales Representative
Career: I worked 18 years for the family owned business in Calgary, first as customer service manager and then as the outside sales supervisor. The business was then sold to Green Line Hose and Fittings in 2003. At that time I agreed to stay on as an outside sales representative.
Family: I was born in northern Ontario and moved to Alberta in 1968. My family and I have lived in High River since 1997.
Hobbies: In 1989 I took up the sport of hot air ballooning and have flown balloons around the world in many countries such as Japan, Belgium and the U.S. I also enjoy classic muscle car restoration.

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