Board of Directors
The Chamber’s success is dependent on an active growing membership that sees value in Chamber membership, and Board governance that has a full understanding of policy and positions that can be developed within the purpose of the organization.
These two pieces are key to the continuing success of the organization. Democratic in organization principles, it represents the entire community, with membership reaching to every phase of community life. The Board of Directors is the elected policy body of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce and its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community.
President 2026
Allison Jack
2025-2027
Allison Jack is the Community Engagement Manager at AKG Canada WorkBC Mission, where she has dedicated six years to fostering local workforce development and community connections. With a background in business and nonprofit engagement, she previously worked at the Mission Community Skills Centre and served nearly a decade at the Mission Chamber of Commerce. Allison actively supports community initiatives, including the Coldest Night of the Year Walk, and serves on the Mission Downtown Business Association board. She is passionate about strategic planning, business development, and strengthening local economies through collaboration and advocacy
Allison Jack, Community Engagement Officer, AKG Canada, Work BC Mission
Vice President 2026
Mike Roux
2024 - 2027
Mike is the Executive Director of the Woodlawn Mission Funeral Home. He serves on the Mission Community Foundation Board of Directors, and he's an active member and current President of the Rotary Club of North Fraser. He has also served in the past as the President of the Mission Downtown Business Association Board of Directors and the Chair of the Downtown Safety & Security Committee, winning a community award for his service on that committee. Mike's professionalism, compassion and experience guide him to provide community service that exceeds expectations. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his three children, as well as staying fit and competing in ultra-marathons.
Mike Roux, Manager, Woodlawn Funeral Home
Treasurer 2026
Scott Harding
2025 - 2027
Growing up in a trades-focused environment, Scott's strong work ethic propelled him to take a leap of faith and found SAH Disaster Restoration Services in 2011, a 24-hour, all-year emergency water and fire response business. A few years later, he added another division to the company, BC Trauma Cleaning, a 24-hour trauma cleaning and biohazard decontamination service. What started as a small enterprise is now a large team and quickly became a major player in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Many of his workers followed him and took residence in Mission when he moved his business here from Coquitlam several years ago. He's proud to share that the business is a Certified Living Wage employer and an accredited Better Business Bureau (BBB} company. Scott's success has a lot to do with his work ethic, something he's undoubtedly learned from growing up surrounded by tradespeople and something he takes pride in sharing with his workforce and community.
Scott Harding, Owner, S.A.H. Restorations Ltd.
Board of Directors
Petr Basel
2025 - 2027
Petr is the owner of Blue Jay ProWash Ltd, an all-in-one stop shop for exterior cleaning needs and holiday light installation. Originally from the Czech Republic, he moved to Canada in 2009 to work and ski in Whistler for 6 months and he never left. After living in Whistler and Vancouver, Petr is very happy to call Mission home. He sees it as "such a lovely town with a great community". Petr has been cleaning windows and running pressure washers on and off since 2004 and this will be Blue Jay's third year serving the Mission community. They volunteer time and services regularly for local non-profits, because they say it makes them feel good to give back to the community.
Petr Basel, Owner, Blue Jay ProWash
Briana Lachance
2026 - 2027
Briana Lachance is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Binary Freedom Foundation, a 2SLGBTQIA+ nonprofit dedicated to building culturally safe, affirming spaces for queer and trans communities. As an HR professional by trade, Briana is passionate about people, inclusion, and empowering people to live authentically and boldly. She has served on the board of the Mission
Downtown Business Association and is an active community contributor to many Mission events and initiatives.
Briana Lachance, Co-Founder, Binary Freedom Foundation
David Lisiecki
2026 - 2027
David, co‑owner of Tow of the Day in Mission, BC, is known for his unwavering commitment to community safety, addiction outreach, and dependable service. As a primary BCAA‑authorized towing provider in Mission, he helps keep local roads safe through fast, professional response and full‑service towing and recovery operations. Driven by a deep belief in second chances, he supports individuals facing addiction by offering guidance, meaningful opportunities, and genuine encouragement, always standing by his principle of doing exactly what he says he will do. David and his team have been an invaluable support to the Candlelight Parade for the past two years, going
above and beyond to ensure a memorable experience for the community.
David Lisiecki, Co-Owner, Tow of the Day
Helen Morton
2026 - 2027
Helen has been a bookkeeper with a large construction company for the past 13 years and has developed strong organizational, financial, and administrative skills to support effective operations and successful team environments. She is a long-time Mission resident with deep commitment to community service. She has volunteered extensively including 27 years on the Mission Horse Club executive, currently serving as Past President/Director. She is also treasurer for Special Olympics Mission, a certified floorball referee, and softball coach for SOBC Mission. Previous involvements include volunteering with MACL, coaching Mission Minor Softball, and actively participating in PAC. She has been recognized with Mission Sports Volunteer of the Year, the Mel Zajac Foundation Award for Outstanding Volunteer through MACL, and Honorary Lifetime Membership with the Mission Horse Club.
Helen Morton, Mission Horse Club
Ammar Nabod
2025 - 2026
Ammar Nabod is the CEO of Myriad Technologies, an IT services company specializing in cybersecurity and tech solutions. With over 15 years of leadership, he has expanded the company's reach across Ridge Meadows, Chilliwack, and beyond, providing innovative IT support for nonprofits and small businesses. Ammar is an active member and IT partner of multiple Chambers of Commerce, including Mission, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Ridge Meadows, contributing to local business growth. Committed to community service, he leads initiatives that donate 25% of Myriad Technologies' profits to local nonprofits, alongside providing tech resources to educational institutions. His company has been recognized among Canada's top cybersecurity firms.
Ammar Nabod, Myriad Technologies
Lisa Nissanov
2026 - 2027
Lisa is the current Executive Director of MCSS and has worked in government and non-profits in a wide variety of areas for over 20 years, with a focus on housing and homelessness over the past 13 years. She has an educational and professional background in criminology having worked with youth involved with the justice system, women in the downtown eastside dealing with addictions and housing, and adult offenders. Prior to joining MCSS, Lisa developed the Greater Vancouver grant administration program for Federal Homelessness Dollars (Reaching Home) initially in partnership with Metro Vancouver and later with Lu’ma Native Housing Society. She also helped the City of Abbotsford set up their Reaching Home program in 2020. Lisa takes a collaborative approach to leadership and has mentored future and current leaders through the Women in Leadership Foundation, Vancity and the Canadian Housing & Renewal Association. Lisa has served on multiple nonprofit boards including the strategic planning and Board Secretary for Kidsafe Project Society, Founding Board Member for A World in a Garden, Board member for Community Volunteer Connections, MCSS Liaison to Mission Community Foundation Board as well as taken governance training.
Lisa Nissanov, Executive Director, Mission Community Services Society
Robin Rathor
2026 - 2027
With a deep passion for sports and a heart committed to building others up, Robin Rathor has spent 13 years coaching soccer, leading his team to provincials four out of four times. His coaching philosophy is built on the core values of teamwork, discipline, and empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, both on the field and in life. Beyond coaching, Robin is the proud owner-operator of four Take 5 Oil Change locations, where he leads by example, blending business success with a strong sense of community. Away from the hustle of work and sports, Robin cherishes time with his wife and son, and is embracing a new chapter in life with a growing love for golf, always bringing the same drive and determination to every challenge he faces.
Robin Rathor, Owner, Take 5 Oil Change
JJ Whitley
2026 - 2027
James Whitley is a digital marketing strategist and webmaster with more than 20 years of experience in web development, content creation, and automotive retail marketing. As Digital Webmaster and Content Creator for Pioneer Auto Group, he oversees the online presence, inventory marketing, and digital campaigns for 13 dealership locations across British Columbia, managing Google Ads, social media, SEO, video production, and lead generation strategies. Previously, James served as an Interactive Web Consultant with Evolio, advising dealerships throughout BC on website strategy, CRM systems, and digital advertising performance. A former Board Member of the Mission Chamber of Commerce in years past, James brings governance experience, strong digital expertise, and a commitment to supporting local business growth and innovation.
JJ Whitley, Webmaster, Pioneer Auto Group
City of Mission Liaison (Non Voting)
Mayor Paul Horn
Paul Horn has served as Mayor since May 2021. He served previously on council for two terms, between 2005 and 2011.
Paul lives with his family – wife Tracy and son David – in Silverdale. He is a descendent of the Manzer family, who first settled in the Mission area in 1888.
Paul’s earliest work allowed him the opportunity to be involved in the process of closing Woodlands School and facilitating the return of the residents to community living. Those early experiences gave Paul a passion for Community Development, shaping his career, education and community work.
Community Futures North Fraser Liaison (Non Voting)
Gwen Schmidt
Gwen Schmidt is the Executive Director of Community Futures North Fraser. She brings extensive experience in economic development, business financing, and nonprofit leadership, with a strong focus on collaboration and community impact.
In her role at Community Futures North Fraser, Gwen supports small businesses and entrepreneurs through strategic investment, capacity-building, and partnerships that strengthen the local economy. She also serves provincially on the Community Futures British Columbia Board, contributing to governance and policy discussions that support communities across the province.
Born and raised in Mission, where she continues to live and raise her family, Gwen has a deep personal connection to the local business community. She is passionate about fostering strong relationships between businesses, organizations, and local government to support sustainable growth.
Gwen holds a Certificate in Community Economic Development from Simon Fraser University, as well as Certificates in Leadership and Management and Professional Communication from Royal Roads University. Her leadership style is collaborative, practical, and focused on long-term outcomes for Mission and the region.
Community Futures Development Corp. of North Fraser
33163 2nd Ave
Mission Downtown Business Association Liaison (Non Voting)
The Mission Downtown Business Association (MDBA) is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inviting downtown area. Our mandate is to promote and enhance the local business environment by creating a welcoming space for both businesses and the broader community. We focus on supporting the retention and growth of businesses in the downtown district while also serving as a primary resource for stakeholders invested in the area's success.
Community Futures STÓ:LŌ (Non Voting)
Rocio Zielinski
Focusing the activities of SCF on a grassroots approach to building the capacity of the Indigenous economy, by linking Indigenous businesses with SCF’s services, including Indigenous community development corporations with the financing services to proactively expand Community-owned businesses and projects. Expanded SCF’s reach by initiating and expanding SCF's Satellite Offices throughout S’ólh Téméxw, giving the benefit of having SCF’s services directly in Stó:lō Communities. Facilitated accessible business training programs in operations, finance, marketing, and social media, as well as opportunities in the energy sector and with drones.
Indigenous background is from Mexico, and dedicated to leading the expanding Indigenous economy in S’olh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory, with strong connections to Indigenous Communities, businesses and entrepreneurs. Continues to contribute to S’ólh Téméxw by supporting the development and expansion of the Indigenous business economy.