PRESIDENT

Elyssa Lockhart

Elyssa’s experience in governance both in education and as a past director of AMSSA, has been a significant asset to the Chamber and its revision of the by-laws.  With family roots in the surrounding community, Elyssa recognizes the potential and opportunity Mission’s future provides.  A strong advocate for business development in Mission, Elyssa chairs the Government Affairs Committee and serves on the Executive Committee.

Lockhart Law Corporation
7330 Horne Street 
elockhart@lockhartlaw.ca

Tony Lapointe

As Executive Director of Mission Community Services, Tony conveys the voice of the many organizations that maintain membership with the Chamber.  He uses his MBA in Non-Profit Management in his role as Treasurer for the Chamber.  Tony serves on the Executive and Government Affairs Committees of the Chamber.

Mission Community Services Society
33179 2^nd Avenue
Tony.lapointe@missioncommunityservices.com

PAST PRESIDENT

Cal Crawford

Having steered the Chamber for five times, Cal is a recognized community leader who operates with integrity and ethics. "Putting People First" is his personal trademark, while also defining his reputation within the community. A recognized parliamentarian, Cal also serves as Chair of Community Futures North Fraser Investments and is a past president of the Mission Mid-Day Rotary Club. Cal has been awarded with the District of Mission "Exemplary Citizen" award in 1992, the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce "Citizen of the Year" award in 1995 and the "Business Leader of the Year" award in 2010.

Landmark Realty Corp. Mission
32386 Fletcher Avenue
calinmission@hotmail.com 

DIRECTOR 2011-13

Attila Davalovsky

With a diverse background, Attila brings enthusiasm and potential to the Board table.  He understands the importance of the connecting business and crafting new possibilities through the Chamber network.  Attila serves on the Chamber Events Committee.

Mission Springs Brewing Co.
attila@missionspringsbrewing.com

DIRECTOR 2011-13

Chuck Vander Byl

A resident of Mission for 20 years and a background in service oriented sales for over 30 years, Chuck understands the importance the Chamber plays as a leader in the community.  As a small business owner Chuck has been involved with international import and exporting and the virtual business market.  Chuck is a member of Toastmasters, and a grass roots entrepreneur network based in the Fraser Valley. Chuck is presently Chair of the Volunteer Development Task Force of the Chamber and aided in the construction of the Chamber Business Plan.

C.V. Sound Solutions
cvplaters@telus.net

DBA REPRESENTATIVE

Satnam (Satti) Grewal

Satnam (Satti) is owner of Swing Optical which recently expanded to its second store in Maple Ridge.  He is a passionate entrepreneur who is an active member of the Mission Downtown Business Association where he has served as their past Treasurer.  Satti serves on the Membership Committee of the Chamber.

Swing Optical
info@swingoptical.com

DIRECTOR 2011-13

Todd Bugge

With 26 years in radio marketing experience, Todd recognizes how important good communication is to business and organizations.  A “Big Idea” guy, he tempers his enthusiasm with a good understanding of the Mission market and its community. Todd has served as a director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Upper Fraser Valley and is the current Chair of Events Committee of the Chamber.

Rogers Broadcasting (Star 98.3 / country 107.1)
309-46167 Yale Road
Chilliwack V2P 2P2
Todd.Bugge@rci.rogers.com

DIRECTOR 2011-13

Ann Harper, CA

Having always been involved in business since working as a cashier for her father as a teenager, Ann chose to live in Mission in 2006. She received her Chartered Accountant designation while working for Deloitte and Touché small business division. Ann believes in the value of relationships which she has learned in her many years in volunteering for non-profit Boards and working with homebased businesses.  She is the current Chair of the Chamber Membership Committee.

32330 Diamond Ave
(604) 826-1631
ann@annharperca.com

DIRECTOR 2012/13

Pam Alexis

Pam worked at the Clarke Theatre from 1996 to 2001 and then started a small company helping the community in producing events. She is a noted community volunteer and has sat in various capacities on many community boards. She chairs the District of Mission Cultural Resources Commission and has also served six years as a School Trustee for Mission Public Schools. A proud Rotarian for over 10 years and she served as its president in 2010. Presently Pam sits on the Chamber’s Tourism Committee and Building Community Leadership Project Team.

CAF Systems Assoc.
palexis@cafsystems.com

DIRECTOR 2012/13

Trevor Girard

Trevor has served on the Chamber Membership Committee for the past 2 years as an avid contributor. Owner of FutureRight Insurance Services Canada, he is an insurance broker and entrepreneur. In the financial industry for more than 6 years he specializes in various insurance and investment strategies.

FutureRight Insurance Services
trevor.girard@futureright.ca

DIRECTOR 2012/13

Vicki Gould

Vicki serves as chairperson for the Junction Mall Merchants Association (“JMMA”) where she is responsible for chairing monthly meetings and assisting with the planning of Mall events. Vicki is also a Director for the Mission Granite Curling Club, currently responsible for all aspects of Social Media. Vicki holds a Masters of Business Administration through the Simon Fraser University “Executive MBA” program.

Canadian Tire #479
32545 London Ave.   V2V 6M7
vicki479@telus.net

DISTRICT OF MISSION LIAISON (Non Voting)

Mayor Ted Adlem

Ted has worked primarily in the food industry – a range of food venues from Ship of the Seven Seas to Wendy’s restaurants – he has a broad range of experience in restaurant retail. Since March of 1996, he has been the owner/operator of Pete’s Place.

Ted is an involved community member and has served on a number of boards and organizations including the Chamber of Commerce and the BC Restaurant and Food Association.

tadlem@mission.ca

COMMUNITY FUTURES NORTH FRASER LIAISON (Non Voting)

Allan Main

Allan moved to Mission in 2011 to take the position of Executive Director of the North Fraser Community Futures, a program that supports small business within the community. His background includes owning a small business, and providing marketing and management direction for a number of small companies. Allan has sat on the board of the Central Okanagan Community Futures and has been a member of a number of committees within the Community Futures organization. Allan is the Community Futures liaison on the Chamber.

Comunity Futures Development Corp. of North Fraser
32386 Fletcher Ave.
amain@northfraser.org