Meet our Board.
Tony Walker, Chair
Tony has been in Terrace since 1992 volunteering for a number of organizations including the Mount Remo Backcountry Society, the Terrace Concert Society, the Terrace Campus Childcare Society and the Rotary Club of Terrace. He has spirited the creation of the Grand Trunk Pathway solar system model, 2000 Trees for year 2000 and an investigation into alternative power for My Mountain Co-Op at Shames Mountain. Tony recently received his Master of Education, which he applies to courses in helicopter safety he conceived and teaches around the province. When not busy volunteering, he's out on skis, riding a bicycle, hiking the local trails and by and large enjoying the outdoors. He is a Dad for a son who has recently completed university and a daughter just starting. To be part of the Terrace Community Foundation fulfills Tony vision of making Terrace a better place to live. Mark Doehler, Treasurer
Mark was born in Montreal, attended Hudson High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of New Brunswick. Upon graduation, he worked in commercial banking. He moved to Terrace in 1986 to accept a position with the Provincial Ministry of Finance. After obtaining his professional accounting designation, he worked for the Northwest Community Health Services Society, then Alcan before joining Terrace and District Community Services Society in 2006. Mark has been involved with various community activities including the Terrace Little Theatre, REM Lee Theatre Society, 747 Air Cadet Squadron Sponsoring Committee and as a mentor with Terrace Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Mark has two children and three grandchildren. Candice MarleauCandice Marleau was born and raised in Kitimat BC. She moved away to Victoria to continue her education but then moved back to the area which led her to Terrace. Candice has been in Terrace since 2004. Her primary job is at Service BC as a Customer Service Representative, but you might also catch her swilling beer at our local brewery and seasonally at the Terrace Curling Club.
Candice volunteered for the Terrace Rotaract Club for 8 years and served as secretary during her stint. She enjoys meeting new people, enjoys hiking trails in our area and beyond, spending time with the ones closest to her. “I have been a Friend of the Terrace Community Board for the last year and thought it would be a great opportunity to give back to the community in a positive way.” Olene MoiOlene moved to Terrace in 1990 with her husband and daughter. She raised both of her daughters in the Terrace area. This has given her the opportunity to be involved with several community groups including PACs, the Terrace Figure Skating Club, the Terrace Bluebacks Swim Club and the Pacific Northwest Music Festival, and the Terrace Rod and Gun Club. She has worked in the computer and accounting industries over the past 30 years. In her spare time, you can find her out working in the garden.
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Heather Avison, Vice Chair
Heather has lived the majority of her life in Terrace, moving to the community in 1970 with her family. She had the pleasure of raising two amazing boys in Terrace who are now amazing young men.
She enjoyed an almost 30 year career with the City of Terrace and retired in November 2020 after spending the last 9 years of her career as the City's Chief Administrative Officer, a position she was very proud to hold in the community she grew up in. Over the years Heather has volunteered in various capacities including sitting on the boards of the Terrace Minor Hockey Association and Terrace Curling Club. Heather is pleased to have the opportunity to give back to the community by contributing to the Terrace Community Foundation Board. Phyllis Proteau, Secretary
Phyllis grew up in Prince Rupert then left for Nanaimo where she spent 25 years, eventually moving back to Terrace in 2000. She retired from the City of Terrace in 2017 and fills her spare time with camping, skiing and volunteering with the Eby Street Hatchery, Ducks Unlimited and the Terrace Rod & Gun Club. While with the City she was involved in the community granting process and feels that working with the Community Foundation is a good fit for her skills. Nikhil Kanamala
Nikhil was raised in Toronto, Ontario. He moved to Northern BC for better career opportunities which led him to Smithers and eventually to Terrace, BC. He currently works with Northern Health and has a background in Biomedical Engineering and in Informatics. Nikhil did his undergraduate education from the University of Toronto and Centennial College. He also has an MBA from the University of Northern British Columbia and an Executive Education from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In his spare time, Nikhil enjoys spending time with his family, is a big foodie and enjoys long drives in the scenic Northern BC landscape. |
Mayor Carol Leclerc, Board Liaison
Carol Leclerc, first elected as Mayor of Terrace in 2014, served as a Terrace City Councillor from 2002-2011. She has served as a Director of the Regional District Kitimat Stikine, Chair and Vice Chair of the Northwest Regional Hospital District, Director on Northern Health, and currently is the Vice Chair of Northern Development Trust Initiative’s NW Regional Advisory Committee. She has her Masters of Arts in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University.
Mrs. Leclerc recently retired after 25 years with Coast Mountains School District serving in a number of positions with the most recent being District Trades Career Coordinator. She is passionate about her community having served with many committees and organizations. Carol enjoys walking, hiking and dragon boating and is an active member of her Rotary Club.
Mrs. Leclerc recently retired after 25 years with Coast Mountains School District serving in a number of positions with the most recent being District Trades Career Coordinator. She is passionate about her community having served with many committees and organizations. Carol enjoys walking, hiking and dragon boating and is an active member of her Rotary Club.
