Jon Tupper, President
A native Albertan, Jon Tupper moved to Fort McMurray from Edmonton in 1997. And since has had a career spanning from aviation to public affairs. A tireless volunteer, Tupper has worked with Communities in Bloom, Leadership Wood Buffalo, and a variety of political organizations. Jon was elected Director of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce in 2007, and President in 2010. Jon also serves as Chair of the Fort McMurray Public Library’s Board of Trustees.
Jack Bonneville, Past President
Jack Bonville is the Past President of The Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, and a Past President & current member of The Rotary Club. Jack and wife Donna have lived in Fort McMurray for nearly 16 years transferring here with Bank of Montreal. He served here as Branch Manager for 5 years, of a banking career that spanned 33 years. Jack serves on several committees around town, including Church financial.
Ted Doleman, 1st Vice President
Ted Doleman is the Vice President, Oil Sands Region, for NPC Integrity Energy Services. He is responsible for the leadership and oversight for the business activities in the Oil Sands region including Maintenance, Fabricating, Machining, and Labour Supply as well as oversight for the Transportation business activities in the region. At present those businesses are known as Clearwater Welding, Golosky Energy Services, and Phoenix Machining.
Ted has held senior operations and maintenance roles with Suncor and Petro-Canada. He has spent the last six years as Utilities and Energy Manager Energy for Shell-Albian Sands. Prior to his experience in the Oil Sands, Ted held plant management, mechanical head and supervisory roles with Manitoba Hydro and Ontario Hydro. Ted has completed both his bachelor and master degrees in mechanical engineering from Queen’s University.
Nick Sanders, 2nd Vice President
Nick Sanders moved to Fort McMurray in 2006 and currently operates Sparksman Transportation Ltd. He has worked in transportation for about 25 years in various capacities at Corporate level, in Operations, New Business development, Risk Management and Human Resources. His other activities include Chair of MacDonald Island Park Corporation and as a member of the Coalition for Car Seat Safety. He, his wife Marina and his son Jared are enjoying all that this great community has to offer!
Jeff Pardee, Treasurer
Jeff Pardee is the Account Manager at Aluma Systems Inc in Fort McMurray. Jeff has been a Chamber of Commerce Director since 1997. His strong community involvement includes his current role on the Keyano College Board of Governors. He is Past President of the United Way in the Region and also completed 4 years on the Wood Buffalo Community Futures Board in 2006. He is also a member of the Oilsands Rotary Club. Jeff has enjoyed living and working in Fort McMurray since 1996.
Doug Brown, Director
Doug Brown is the current Manager of ATCO Gas, Fort McMurray Region, for 10 years overseeing overall operations. He has served as a Director of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce since 2001. Brown is past president of the Rotary Club and has served on the executive committee for four years. He has been a coach and manager for Fort McMurray Minor Hockey. Brown received the Premier’s Award of Excellence in 2003.
Don Pugh, Director
Mr. Don Pugh, born in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, has lived and worked in Fort McMurray since 1981 and joined Suncor in 1987. He is a Certified General Accountant with experience in banking and public practice.
Since joining Suncor, he has worked in controllers, mining, and business development areas. In his current role as Manager, Regional Business Development, he is responsible for developing and managing Suncor’s efforts and programs in advancing regional and aboriginal companies.
Mr. Pugh is a member of the Certified General Accountants of Alberta. He is on the board of directors for Fort McKay Business Incubator and has been a director with Community Futures Wood Buffalo since 2003.
Mike Durocher, Director
Michael Durocher is an educator with Keyano College. Michael came to Fort McMurray in 1997 to run Canada's only musical instrument repair program after a successful career operating his businesses in Edmonton and Calgary. Active in the community, Michael brings a well balanced perspective to the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce combining the education, community and business sectors all in one. Michael is serving his second term as Director with the Chamber of Commerce.
John Evans, Director
John Evans is President and General Manager for UBS Canada, a supplier of Specialized Access and Hoisting Services here in Fort McMurray.
John hails from Halifax, Nova Scotia and is now proud to call Fort McMurray home for himself, his wife Denise, and 2 of their sons, Liam and Kristopher.
John actively contributes to a number of local foundations including the United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Keyano College Athletics, and Careers-The Next Generation.
Catherine Gouthro, Director
Cat Gouthro has been a citizen of Fort McMurray since 2007 and an active board member since September 2008. Cat moved to Fort McMurray to open Work Authority in the Peter Pond Shopping Centre, and since opening has expanded with mobile services. Cat is also active with Big Brothers and Big Sisters participating in their Bowl for Kids, parade activities, and the Rubber Duck Race.
Howard Heffernan, Director
Howard Heffernan is a Professional Engineer registered in Alberta and Saskatchewan. He worked in various technical and management positions in the oil industry for 34 years in North Africa, the Middle East, South-East Asia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. In 2000, he joined a family business as VP of Universal Aviation Services Corp. Howard has served 12 years as Director of the Fort McMurray Chamber. He and his wife of 43 years (Diane) have 5 children and 11 grandchildren.
Bryce Kumka, Director
Bryce Kumka is the Senior Account Executive for Commercial Insurance for Rogers Insurance North. Kumka is an active member of the Rotary Club of Fort McMurray and has held an executive position for the past two years. He is the Rotary delegate responsible for the 868 RCACS Rotary Northstar Squadron of the Canadian Air Cadets. He is also an Active Volunteer Ski Patroller at Vista Ridge with the Canadian Ski Patrol. Bryce and his Wife Lee-Anne have a lovely daughter.
Bryan Lutes, Director
Bryan Lutes is the President of Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corporation. Bryan is also the President of the regional chapter of the Urban Development Institute (UDI) an organization that deals with issues around building and land development. Bryan brings his career experience in the construction and development industries to the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce board table. He is also a member of the Rotary Club.
Suzanne Manning, Director
Suzanne E. Manning is a lawyer at McMurray Law Office where she primarily practices law in the areas of corporate/commercial, real estate and wills and estates. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Manitoba. Suzanne currently serves as a Director on the Northern Lights Health Foundation and was elected to the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce in 2011. Born and raised in Fort McMurray, Suzanne is passionate about community participation and the opportunities for regional development.
Cindy Amerongen , Director
Cindy Amerongen is the Vice President, External Relations for Keyano College and the Keyano College Foundation. Her role ensures the integration and coordination of External Relations and College activities in support of the College's reputation building, relationship development and fundraising objectives. Cindy has been with Keyano College for over 20 years and has served in a variety of leadership positions. She is an active member of the Community Futures Wood Buffalo Board of Directors. She holds professional standing as a Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE), and a Certified Professional Programmer (CPP). In 2011 Cindy was awarded an International Leadership Award from the Chairs Academy for Leadership.
