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.

Jordan Thorne

Vice President

Biography

Jordan Thorne is a business law lawyer, specializing in the areas of corporate and commercial transactions, incorporations, real estate leasing and conveyancing, and estate planning and administration. Born and raised in Prince George, Jordan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from UNBC in 2013 and a law degree from the University of Victoria in 2016 before returning home to start her career at HSJ Lawyers LLP. Since being called to the British Columbia bar in 2017, Jordan has had the privilege of helping business owners navigate the legal aspects of their particular businesses. As such, she brings a unique perspective of the challenges faced and opportunities available to businesses across a wide variety of sectors.

In her spare time, Jordan can be found volunteering as a director of the Prince George Community Foundation and the Two Rivers Gallery, out at the golf course or exploring PG with her golden retriever.

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.

Kim Hayhurst

Director

Biography

After many years of stable leadership positions in marketing, communications and public relations, Kim Hayhurst decided to quit her day job and open a small business during a global pandemic.

Today, Kim is the owner of The Makerie Craft and Coffee Bar, located downtown Prince George, where folks can enjoy specialty drinks and treats while enjoying crafts and creativity.

Before opening the Makerie, Kim spent more than 20 years fine tuning her skills in communications, marketing, program development and graphic design. Most of her experience came from working at a $500 million dollar economic development agency; one of Canada's top universities; and freelancing with businesses, communities, and non-profit organizations throughout Northern BC.

Some of Kim’s career highlights include taking on the role of media liaison during the 2019 World Para Nordic Skiing Championships; assisting with crisis communications during the 2017 Cariboo wildfire and evacuations; leading more than 200 initiatives as part of UNBC’s 25th Anniversary; and leading the expansion of Love Northern BC, one of the largest shop local programs in North America.

When not working her day jobs, Kim has been an active community member, volunteering on numerous boards focusing on the arts, the bioeconomy and various community events.

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.

Kara Biles

Director

Biography

Kara Biles is an accomplished HR leader, speaker, facilitator, and business partner with progressive experience in unionized and non-unionized environments in private, public, and non-profit sectors. She is a CPHR and the Director, Corporate HR and Employee Experience at Canfor where she’s advanced through many different HR roles over the past 12 years, providing expertise, guidance, and advice to executives and senior leaders in all areas of human resources including HR strategy and business development, change management/leadership and workforce planning. In addition to her current role, she occasionally instructs in the Bachelor of Commerce and MBA degree program at UNBC and is passionate about growing the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Kara is Anishinaabe and mixed settler ancestry, from the Batchewana First Nation, and values the importance of building relationships as strongly as she does a forward thinking and analytical approach to strategic planning and leading solutions for business challenges. Kara has served on the PG Chamber Board for the past ten years as well as other boards, steering committees, and peer groups to share her insights and expertise including President of the Two Rivers Gallery Board of Directors and Chair of the CPHR Northern Advisory Council. Kara lives in PG with her husband and two young sons where she loves to spend time staying fit and active as well as enjoying nature and the outdoors, local shops, arts, live theatre, and culture of the city.

Tanner Moulton

Director

Biography

Tanner Moulton is a Public Affairs 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, where he now has a fiancé and a 5 year-old with a wedding fast approaching on April 14th of this year. Tanner has worked at Coastal GasLink since 2018 and has been very involved in the community of Prince George, from 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 on the board of the UNBC Alumni Council, is a member on the Prince George Community Foundations Fund Development Committee, was the Recruitment Chair for the 2022 BC Summer Games hosted in Prince George and is currently a Build Strong Agent at his work. This has resulted in nearly $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.

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.

Donna Flood

Director

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.

Darrin Ringo

Director

Biography

Darrin Rigo is the owner of D. Rigo Media, a photography and videography production company serving Northern BC. Previous to being a small business owner, he worked in Recruitment and Marketing at UNBC, NDIT and Northern Health. He is a proud UNBC graduate with a BA in English and a proud PG resident sporting his most recent tattoo of Mr. PG. In his personal time, Darrin enjoys reading, hiking and spending way too much time on Twitter.