Board Chair

Representing Sub Region 1:

MD of Peace #135, Grimshaw, Berwyn

Originally from Montreal, George first moved to the Peace County in the early 1980’s. After living in Grimshaw for several years, he left for 25 years, and in 2001, remembering that he had drank the water of the Mighty Peace River, he moved back. In 2002, he started Valley Landscapes Ltd and continues to operate that company, providing maintenance and snow removal services to government and business clients around the area. In 2017, he decided a new challenge was in order, so he became a Realtor® and purchased the local Royal Lepage franchise. He continues with that that business today. Along the way, he has served on several nonprofit community boards and committees such as the Peace Regional SPCA, Lac Cardinal Regional Economic Development Board, North Peace Waterski Club, Peace Valley Snow Riders, MD of Peace Library Board, Agriculture Services Board, Assessment Review Board, Subdivision Appeal Board, Alberta Pond Hockey Board, and the Community Futures Peace Country Board since 2016.

"I believe that a big part of building and maintaining strong, vibrant, rural communities requires support for and access to capital for small and medium-sized businesses. That’s what CFPC is all about, and I am honored to be a part of that."

Representing Sub Region 2:
Northern Sunrise County, Peace River, Nampa

Business owner and entrepreneur in Peace River. Owns and operates Channico Machine for the past 18 years and holds two Red Seal trades tickets. Frank has been on the CFPC board for the past six years. Frank is also a Past Director of the Peace River Chamber of Commerce, and has lived in Peace River for 33 years.

"I enjoy seeing others take the challenge to become a business owner and grow our community."

1st Vice-Chair

Representing Sub Region 2:
Northern Sunrise County, Peace River, Nampa

Catherine DeZutter is a seasoned professional with 20 years of retail experience. She has a strong background in joint community initiatives aimed at gaining more exposure in financial realms. Currently serving as the Food Division Manager at Peace Country Co-op, Catherine's expertise lies in the food industry. 

In addition to her professional role, Catherine has a deep passion for working on farms and with cattle, reflecting her love for the outdoors. This blend of experience in retail, community involvement, and a fervor for agriculture showcases Catherine as a well-rounded individual dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Director

Representing Sub Region 2:
Peace River & Area

Raised on a farm in the Weberville area, just a few miles from her current home, Cheryl has deep roots and extensive knowledge of the Peace region. Alongside her role on our board, she is active in several local organizations, including the Anglican Church Vestry, the Anglican Diocesan Executive Committee, the Peace River Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee, and the Weberville Community Club.

In her free time, Cheryl enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, gardening, reading, and tackling puzzles and games.

Cheryl describes her work on the board as deeply rewarding, stating, “The most rewarding part of being on the board is seeing entrepreneurs get their feet under them, to get a start and see it come to fruition. As a board member, you get to see it all the way through. It’s amazing, and it triggers something in your heart.”

2nd Vice Chair

Representing Sub Region 2/8:
First Nations, Metis, Indigenous Peoples

Carolyn was born in Peace River and raised in the Municipal District of Peace. She and her husband Mike operate a trucking company along with their sons in Northern Sunrise County. They retired from mixed farming in the spring of 2010 which they operated for over 30 years. Carolyn worked in the educational system as a Certified Teacher Assistant with a Structure of Intellect background. Carolyn entered municipal politics in 1998, and was elected Reeve of Northern Sunrise County in 2000. She was elected as the first female Vice President for the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) and served from 2005 – 2008. In the fall of 2010, she was re-elected as Vice President and served until 2017. In her role as municipal Councillor, Carolyn is the Chair of the NEW water Ltd Board, the Northern Transportation Advocacy Bureau, and the Peace Library System.  Carolyn is also a Director on the Peace Regional Waste Management Company, and the Peace Regional Economic Development Alliance. Carolyn is an active volunteer in her community and enjoys being around people. Her love for making the community a better place to live has her on a journey that she is very grateful for and greatly enjoys.

Director

Representing Sub Region 5:
Fairview and Area 

Director

Representing Sub Region 8:
First Nations, Metis, Indigenous Peoples

 Sarah was born and raised in the Valleyview area and is a member of the Metis Nation of Alberta – District 13. She attended the University of Alberta, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 2018. She worked at the Metis Nation of Alberta for two years in youth programming, when she decided to take the leap and attend law school. Sarah obtained her law degree in 2023 and is currently a lawyer with Mathieu Hryniuk LLP. Sarah is passionate about social justice and ensuring equity for all. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and camping.  

Director

Representing Sub Region 7: Valleyview and Region

Born and raised in southern BC Melissa was an entrepreneur from a little girl, from lemonade stands, written stories, homemade pictures and anything else she could sell her neighbors who saw her in her door-to-door business adventures, as she got older she began cleaning homes for others, making homemade beef jerky to sell. She was independent from a young age, working many various jobs in the customer service industry eventually beginning her journey into Income Tax preparation with H&R Block in Southern BC in 2012. Where she spent 3 years growing her skillset and her LOVE for the work and the help, she was able to provide to clients. Feeling the need to take her skillset elsewhere she landed an opportunity to work at the Valleyview AB location in January 2016 she made the adventure up with everything she could fit in the small car she had (Including two large dogs and a cat). After not knowing anyone upon arrival to gaining a sense of community almost immediately, she decided to make the move permanent by May of that same year. After 3 tax seasons in the Valleyview Office, she took a leap of faith and started not 1 but 2 businesses, in February 2019 both CyrTax and It's A Cyr Clean were established. With more business adventures on the horizon with her husband she is proud to be able to provide sustainable positions for her employees, as well as consistent services to her clients, both cleaning and income tax clients. She finds happiness in fostering animals, spending time with her own animals, and helping others.