There are six new faces at the Timmins Chamber board.
The new members were recently elected to sit on the 21-member board for 2024-25. Chamber members voted online for the members.
"Our newly elected board members bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives that will be instrumental in leveraging the opportunities available for our business community," said Tom Faught Jr., incoming 2024-25 Chamber president, in a news release.
“The economic climate in Northern Ontario presents unique challenges, including the rising costs of doing business. The Timmins Chamber remains steadfast in its commitment to collaborate with all levels of government and will continue to address barriers to business through innovative solutions to support community growth.”
Now that they've been elected, the new members will be sworn in at the Chamber's annual general meeting on Sept. 4. Board members serve a two-year term and can apply for re-election for a maximum of three terms.
The 2024-25 board is:
New members
- Cedric Bradette, REVEL Realty Inc., Brokerage
- Ryan Dubeau, Boreal Home & Décor Ltd.
- Chanel Gendron, Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
- Justine Janzen, Newmont Porcupine
- Kaitlin Wheeler, Meunier Carrier Lawyers
Returning members
- Phil Archambault, Fountain Tire
- Marc Caron, Caron Equipment Inc.
- Michael Duciaume, Michael Duciaume & Jade Mendoza - Mortgage Agents and McIntyre Catering Services (RE-ELECTED)
- Mélanie Dufresne, Collège Boréal
- Mitch Dumas, Northern College
- Tom Faught Jr., RBC Dominion Securities
- Kate Fyfe, Timmins and District Hospital
- Kraymr Grenke, MLG Consulting
- Hillary Laughren, Lake Shore Gold a Subsidiary of Pan American Silver
- Angelo Lia, Rogers Media Inc.
- Albalina Metatawabin, Mushkegowuk Development Corporation
- JP Murray, OK Tire
- Bradley Norkum, Gorf Manufacturing/Contracting Ltd
- Benjie Potvin, Full Beard Brewing Co.
- Avery Richer
- Lisa Wilson, L.M.W. Coaching, Consulting & Mediation