Board of Directors

The Chamber is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership at our Annual General Meetings. Director positions are open to all of our members. Contact us for more information if you would like to get involved!

Cathy Mackay

President

Biography

Cathy Mackay is the Chief Operating Officer of EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. She is a professional biologist, an agrologist, and holds a Master of Science degree from UNBC. EDI is an environmental consulting business that began in Prince George in 1994 and has grown to 120 staff in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. We recognize with gratitude that EDI’s founding office is located on the traditional territory of Lheidli T'enneh. Cathy leads a team committed to the practical application of aquatic and terrestrial science to help their clients while maintaining the integrity of the environment that we all share.

Cathy is originally from Taylor, BC, and has called Prince George home since 2003 after living in Williams Lake and Burnaby. She is a passionate advocate for business in Prince George and northern BC. Away from work, Cathy’s interests are cycling, knitting, fishing, and playing music. She has served as a director on the Prince George Chamber of Commerce since 2016.

Ray Noonan

Past President

Biography

Ray Noonan is the District Vice President for Scotiabank with responsibility for all of Northern BC and the Yukon. He has been with the Scotiabank Group since 1996 and worked throughout BC in Customer Service, Small Business, Wealth Management and Branch Manager roles. He currently leads a team of over 200 providing full service financial services to Personal and Small Business clients. Ray holds professional designations of Personal Financial Planner (PFP) and Specialist of the Trust Institute (STI). He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1998 and a Masters degree in Business Administration in 2006, both from UNBC. Ray joined the PG Chamber board in 2017 and is a member of the Advocacy Committee. Ray also has 10+ years experience on the PG Community Foundation board, serving as President for three years. In addition, Ray has volunteered for several years with the UNBC Advisory Board on Advancement, as a volunteer program leader with the College Heights Community Association, the McLeod Lake Indian Bands Duz Cho Group and is a long standing member of the PG Estate Planning Council.

Micaela Roque

Vice President of Finance

Biography

Micaela Roque was born in the Azores, Portugal, and raised in Terrace, BC. She moved to the big city of Prince George to attend the University of Northern British Columbia. She obtained her Bachelor of Commerce majoring in accounting and took an articling position with KPMG LLP where she developed her career over the last 15 years and continues as a Partner at the firm here in Prince George. Being a Chartered Professional Accountant, she works with many different businesses daily and understands how important each one is in the community and economy today and into the future.

Growing up in an immigrant family where she couldn’t speak English while trying to get a job and obtain basic life necessities was a huge undertaking. She believed having the support of her community and local businesses can be life-changing for a family like hers. Being a successful businesswoman in Prince George currently today with her accounting background provides that financial literacy that is needed in business but she also looks through the lens of an immigrant family new to Canada and the struggles that can bring.

Kristine Newell

Vice President

Biography

A long time resident of Prince George, Kristine Newell is a realtor with a locally owned independent brokerage, Team Powerhouse Realty, member of the BC Northern Real Estate board of directors, in addition to sitting on the Membership Committee and Business Excellence Awards Nominating Committee for the Chamber. She also owns a construction company with her husband. Recently elected to the Board, Kristine hopes to impact real change in the business community and the city as a whole through promoting our shared business interests, advocating for real change to tackle our unique challenges and empowering the business community to take full advantage of the opportunities available here in the north. When she isn’t selling real estate or attending committee meetings you’ll find her in the woods or at the lake enjoying the amazing natural landscape surrounding us with her husband, kids and dogs.

Donna Flood

Vice President

Biography

Donna Flood is the Executive Director of the Prince George Hospice Society since 2015. She has provided leadership in healthcare for over 30 years. Donna is Master's Certified in Health Leadership and Project Management. Donna's role as ED has allowed her to build skills in the not-for-profit sector and small business world with the running of a resale store, all the while continuing to utilize her healthcare experience.

Kevin Gemmell

Director

Biography

Kevin is the General Manager of Pattison Media Ltd., Prince George division radio and television stations including 99.3 REWIND Radio, 101.3 The River, CKPG-TV and CKPGToday.ca. Kevin is a career broadcaster having lived in the three western provinces during his 28-year career. During that time, Kevin has been a part of four Chamber boards and is a Past-President of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce. Kevin is also the Past-President of the BC Association of Broadcasters.

Kevin and his wife Alison moved to Prince George in January 2020 and enjoy all that BC’s Northern Capital has to offer.

Jason Hamborg

Director

Biography

Born and raised in Prince George, BC, Jason grew up around entrepreneurship. His father was a logging contractor for 30 years before transitioning into bulk fuel sales and contracting services. After graduating high school, Jason attended UNBC where he majored in Human Resource Management and General Business. During his final year at UNBC Jason co-founded 6ix Sigma Productions where he is the Co-Founder and Executive Producer. 6ix Sigma was established in 2014 and has grown into a high-end commercial production company, servicing organizations across Canada.

Serafina Sia

Director

Biography

I'm both born and raised in the city of Prince George. After graduating UNBC in 2019, with a degree in Accounting and Finance, I took on the role of a Finance Manager at Northland Nissan. We strive to give our customers the best experience through outstanding customer service, teamwork, and having a little fun along the way. Outside of work I enjoy playing soccer, as well as coaching and playing lacrosse.

Cindi Phol

Director

Biography

Cindi Pohl has been in the Waste and Recycling Industry for the past 21 years. In 2018, she decided to leave her corporate sales position with Waste Management and purchase 2 businesses out of Quesnel named Go-fer Disposal and Cariboo Metal Recycling with her business partner. Since then, they have founded BBRD Blue Bin Recycling and Disposal which services the Prince George, Quesnel and Bulkley Valley area.

As CEO, Cindi works in all aspects of the business, concentrating mostly on administration, finance, human resources, and business development. Her past work experience includes more than 30 years of sales, customer service, training and management.

Cindi has been a director on the BC Chamber Board since 2017 concluding in June 2024. She served on the Prince George Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2010 to 2018. Her roles included director, Vice President, President and Past President and she chaired 2 committees. Cindi also sits the PG Air Improvement Roundtable representing the Prince George Chamber. She also chaired the PG Montessori Education Society from 2012 to 2021.

Kara Biles

Director

Biography

Kara is an accomplished HR leader with 15+ years of experience in unionized and non-unionized environments and currently serves as the Director of HR Governance & Employee Relations at Canfor. She's also a CPHR, SHRM-SCP and brings her expertise to executives and senior leaders in all areas of human resources, from HR strategy and business development to change management and workforce planning.

Kara's passion for developing future business leaders shines through in her occasional teaching roles at UNBC in the Bachelor of Commerce and MBA programs and years of coaching the UNBC JDC West HR academic teams. Of Anishinaabe and mixed settler ancestry from the Batchewana First Nation, Kara values relationship-building and meaningful connections as much as she does strategic planning and leading solutions for business challenges.

In addition to her work at Canfor, Kara has been a dedicated member of the PG Chamber Board for almost 12 years. She's also served as President of the Two Rivers Gallery Board of Directors and Chair of the CPHR Northern Advisory Council, among other boards and committees.

Kara lives in Prince George with her husband and two young sons, where she enjoys staying fit, exploring nature, and immersing herself in the city's local shops, arts, and culture.

Tanner moulton

Director

Biography

Tanner Moulton is a Community Relations Advisor for TC Energy and the Coastal GasLink project. He is a graduate from UNBC where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree and received a Double Major in International Business and Finance. He has lived in Prince George since 2013, and now calls Prince George home with his wife and two children. Tanner has worked at Coastal GasLink/TC Energy since 2018 and has been very involved in the community of Prince George. Dating back to his time at university where he was a co-captain on the UNBC JDC West team and President of the Commerce Student Society. To now where he serves as a director on the board of the UNBC Alumni Council and is currently a Build Strong Agent at his work. His direct involvement in the Build Strong program has resulted in over $1 million going back to local organizations in communities across Northern BC through employee giving initiatives that he has been instrumental in organizing and promoting across the project. Tanner looks forward to furthering his support for the Prince George community and connecting with like-minded individuals to ensure local businesses are supported and advocated for.

Zandra Ross

Director

Biography

Zandra Ross is a renowned coach, facilitator and business strategist, dedicating her expertise to empowering individuals and enterprises across the Northern BC region. She is the visionary behind Zandra Ross Coaching and Consulting (2011-present) and Zandra Ross Lifestyle Studio (2017-2019) with a history of transforming personal and professional lives. She has worked with over 60 First Nations, non-profit organizations and companies providing coaching, strategic planning, team building, workshops/training, motivational speaking, chairing/emceeing meetings and fitness and healthy eating coaching.For over 30 years, Zandra has been a proud resident of the Lheidli T'enneh territory, actively contributing to the community's growth and prosperity. From the Williams Lake First Nation, she integrates a rich cultural perspective into her work, enriching the diverse tapestry of Northern BC. Zandra's dedication is reflected in her achievements, including being honored twice with a Prince George Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award, which echoes her impact on local and regional business communities. A firm believer in community service, Zandra has contributed her skills to various non-profit organizations, strengthening the social fabric of her adopted home such as the YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Hospice House and the Prince George Native Friendship Centre. Her vision for the Chamber of Commerce is to foster a collaborative environment where businesses thrive on innovation, inclusivity, and shared success.

Carlie Whitwham

Director

Biography

Carlie Whitwham is the Director, Strategy + Projects at The Edge Marketing + Media, a boutique marketing agency that has been serving clients in Prince George and beyond for over 10 years. Born and raised in Prince George and a proud graduate of UNBC's Commerce program, Carlie's passion for the business community initially took hold during her years with UNBC's JDC West program as a competitor and Captain. Now, as a marketing professional in Prince George, that passion continues to grow. Carlie works with a variety of businesses and organizations throughout Prince George every day to help expand their profile and opportunities in a strategic, meaningful way. She is deeply committed, personally and professionally, to the growth and prosperity of our local business community - by fostering a strong, collaborative environment, we can create a positive impact on the economic and social fabric of Prince George.

Ronald Camp

Director

Biography

Ron Camp has worked with the PGCoC Board of Directors since 2022, first as a member of the Membership Committee, and then as Chair of the Advocacy Committee.

Ron is currently the Dean of Business and Economics at the University of Northern British Columbia and a Professor of Organizational Behaviour. He came to UNBC from the University of Regina, where he was an Associate Professor in the School of Business, was the Co-Academic Director of the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program in Saskatchewan, and the Associate Dean and Director of the Ken Levene Graduate School of Management. Ron was the founding Director of Training for the Canadian Institute of Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) and is a member of a network of Academics, Researchers, and Clinicians studying organizational factors that contribute to Post-traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI) in public safety personnel (police, fire, ambulance, etc.)

In addition to his academic experience, Ron has been a business consultant, working with organizations as varied as Mosaic Potash, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and Handai Biken Microbial Research Institute in Japan. He worked in mental health following university, and was operations manager for a family business, Juliann Mountain Cider Co., in San Diego

Nate McFayden

Director

Biography

Nate was born and raised in Prince George and obtained his Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance, from the University of Northern British Columbia in 2014. He spent time living in Victoria before moving to Vancouver to attend the Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2019. He has been employed as an associate at HSJ Lawyers LLP since 2020 and has practiced primarily in the areas of personal injury and insurance defence, but is currently transitioning into the areas of wills, estates, probate, real estate, and corporate/commercial law. He joined the Prince George Chamber of Commerce board in January 2024. In his free time, Nate enjoys lacrosse, golf, and fishing.