Meet our Board.Heather Avison, 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. Candice Marleau, Vice-Chair/Co-Secretary
Candice 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 serving 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 Moi, Treasurer
Olene 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. Levi Brousseau, Director
Levi was raised in Terrace BC. He trained as a gymnast through high school, then started coaching and is currently the Parkour coach for Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club. He has a beautiful wife and daughter who he cherishes and loves beyond this world.
He is a Certified Red Seal Journeyman in Roofing who started a roofing company with his wife in 2019 to better serve his community. He has a passion for all things local, including snowboarding and gardening. He looks forward to seeing how he can grow with Terrace, where he calls home. |
Margot VanKleeck, Grants Coordinator/Co-Secretary
Growing up in Ontario and Quebec, Margot moved to Terrace in 1980 when their first child was just a baby. She has been involved with a variety of community activities while living here including helping with the establishment of the Farmers Market in the early ‘80s, coaching OM teams when their children were in elementary school and helping coach softball. With a degree in Business Administration, she worked as the Director at the Child Development Centre for over 25 years.
She and her husband are enjoying retired life in Terrace. Both have a strong interest in all of the things that Terrace has to offer. Margot is very pleased to be a part of this Board and have the opportunity to contribute her energy and skills to improve the quality of life in our community. Richard Klein, Director
Richard was born and raised in Terrace. He is married to Kelly and has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He enjoys dancing, hiking, walking, biking and gardening. Richard has worked at Your Décor for 40 plus years.
He has been very active in the community. He has coached and been involved in soccer, baseball, volleyball and basketball programs. And is involved in the Knights of Columbus and Veritas School Council. Helping others to make their lives better is why he volunteers his time to the community. Mikala Gordon, Director
Mikala was born in Terrace and has had the privilege of calling this beautiful community home for the majority of her life. She is an experienced administrator with an undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Northern British Columbia. She currently works at the City of Terrace as Executive Assistant to the City Manager and Mayor & Council.
Over the past fifteen years, Mikala and her husband have planned and orchestrated several community events, including Freestyle Motocross demonstrations, Monster Truck events, and an airshow in 2022. Mikala enjoys a variety of creative endeavours and has been a member of the Terrace Community Band and has been involved in the Terrace Women’s Soccer in previous years. You’ll often find her at the soccer field, theatre, or dojo, cheering on her two young children in their various interests. Mikala is thrilled to have the opportunity to participate in supporting the various organizations that make this community great through her role on the Terrace Community Foundation Board. |
Mayor Sean Bujtas, Board Liaison, ex-officio
Sean Bujtas is on his third term on Terrace City Council. He serves as a Director on the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (2016 to present) and is the Co-Chair of the Northwest Resource Benefits Alliance (2018 to present). A Rotarian for eight years, Sean is currently the President of the Rotary Club of Terrace. Sean was Vice President of the Terrace Youth Soccer Association from 2010 to 2019. He served on the BC Soccer Youth Competition Committee from 2014 to 2015, and the BC Soccer Governance Committee from 2017 to 2019. Sean is the General Manager for Chances Terrace, where he has worked for 24 years. He has three children, Alex, George, and Jane, and is married to Kelsey Wiebe.