Community Futures

STAFF

Lovering, Peter
Pete started with CF Chinook in 1995. He managed a CF office in Saskatchewan prior to moving to Taber. CF is Pete's second career; his first was in banking with the TD Bank in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

Steinborn, Wanda
Wanda started with our office in 1998. She has filled the position of Office Administrator since that time. She is experienced in all aspects of book keeping and also performs the role of Office Accountant.

Williams, Kayla
Kayla recently joined our team as our receptionist.

BOARD

Hulit, Emma
Emma has been on the Board of Directors since 2004. She has a lot of experience on rural issues and served on the council of the County of Warner for many years. Emma ranches with her family in the Coutts area.

Huvenaars, Linda
Linda has been on the Board since 2006. She farms with her family in the Hays area and is an advocate for rural issues. Linda also volunteers with various community organizations.

McKenzie, Diane
Diane has been on the Board of Directors since 2009. She farms and ranches with her family in the Warner area. Diane believes in life-long education and frequently takes classes at a variety of educational institutions.

Paradee, Joan
Joan has been on the CF board since 2001. She is active in other volunteer agencies in Taber. Joan and her husband own and operate Paradee Automotive in Taber.

Prummel, Harry
Harry has been on the board since 2002 and is currently the Chairperson on our board representing Taber. He also sits as Chairperson of the Investment Committee and is also the Provincial Chairperson for the Community Futures Network of Alberta. Harry and his family own and operate Taber Bowling Centre, The Shoe Shoppe, and Interior Design Trends.

Rochelle, Murray
Murray has been a board member since 2003. He is currently a councillor for the Town of Taber as well as being active on other community boards and agencies. Murray is a retired banker but has also small business ownership on his resume.

Warkentin, Bruce
Bruce is experienced in assurance, tax and advisory services to individuals and corporations in the agriculture and oil and gas sectors.With over a decade of experience in business and an upbringing in the agricultural community of Vauxhall. Bruce was designated a Chartered Accountant in 2001, a Chartered Business Valuator in 2005, and a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois in 2007. Bruce will be the president of the Taber & District Chamber of Commerce for 2012/13 and is also a board member for the Canadian Foodgrains Taber Project.

TERMS FOR INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS OPERATE ON A THREE YEAR CYCLE AND WE TRY TO MAINTAIN REGIONAL DIVERSITY TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE REGION ARE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING BOARD DECISIONS.

CURRENTLY, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A BOARD MEMBER IN THE NORTH WEST PART OF OUR REGION (ENCHANT-VAUXHALL AREA). WE HAVE ALSO DECIDED TO ADD MORE DIVERSITY TO OUR BOARD BY ADDING TWO POSITIONS FOR YOUNGER BOARD MEMBERS TO PROVIDE A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE TO OUR BOARD. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 39, WE WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT TAKING PART ON OUR BOARD.

BOARD MEETINGS ARE HELD APPROXIMATELY ONCE EVERY TWO MONTHS (6 TIMES PER YEAR) IN TABER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING WITH US, PLEASE CONTACT EITHER HARRY PRUMMEL, CHAIRPERSON AT 330.8532 OR PETER LOVERING, MANAGER AT 223-2984.

TWO OR THREE BOARD POSITIONS COME UP FOR RENEWAL EACH YEAR ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31. WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS YOUR PARTICIPATION WITH US AT ANYTIME.

	Lovering, Peter Pete started with CF Chinook in 1995. He managed a CF office in Saskatchewan prior to moving to Taber. CF is Pete's second career; his first was in banking with the TD Bank in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.

	Steinborn, Wanda Wanda started with our office in 1998. She has filled the position of Office Administrator since that time. She is experienced in all aspects of book keeping and also performs the role of Office Accountant.

	Williams, Kayla Kayla recently joined our team as our receptionist.

	Hulit, Emma Emma has been on the Board of Directors since 2004. She has a lot of experience on rural issues and served on the council of the County of Warner for many years. Emma ranches with her family in the Coutts area.

	Huvenaars, Linda Linda has been on the Board since 2006. She farms with her family in the Hays area and is an advocate for rural issues. Linda also volunteers with various community organizations.

	McKenzie, Diane Diane has been on the Board of Directors since 2009. She farms and ranches with her family in the Warner area. Diane believes in life-long education and frequently takes classes at a variety of educational institutions.

	Paradee, Joan Joan has been on the CF board since 2001. She is active in other volunteer agencies in Taber. Joan and her husband own and operate Paradee Automotive in Taber.

	Prummel, Harry Harry has been on the board since 2002 and is currently the Chairperson on our board representing Taber. He also sits as Chairperson of the Investment Committee and is also the Provincial Chairperson for the Community Futures Network of Alberta. Harry and his family own and operate Taber Bowling Centre, The Shoe Shoppe, and Interior Design Trends.

	Rochelle, Murray Murray has been a board member since 2003. He is currently a councillor for the Town of Taber as well as being active on other community boards and agencies. Murray is a retired banker but has also small business ownership on his resume.

	Warkentin, Bruce Bruce is experienced in assurance, tax and advisory services to individuals and corporations in the agriculture and oil and gas sectors.With over a decade of experience in business and an upbringing in the agricultural community of Vauxhall. Bruce was designated a Chartered Accountant in 2001, a Chartered Business Valuator in 2005, and a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois in 2007. Bruce will be the president of the Taber & District Chamber of Commerce for 2012/13 and is also a board member for the Canadian Foodgrains Taber Project.