2023 Board of Directors 

Kevin Gurr

Kevin Gurr

Chair

Profile

Kevin Gurr is the owner of Boston Pizza in Camrose. He has been active in bringing provincial and national sporting tournaments to the Camrose community. He and his wife Ally were honoured as Community Builders in 2013 and have established a fund aimed at helping children and adults with special needs, a cause that they are very passionate about. Kevin explains that “with the BRCF we have found a vehicle to continue our support in perpetuity.”

Stephen Kambeitz

Stephen Kambeitz

Vice-Chair

Profile

Stephen Kambeitz  grew up in Camrose. A partner with the firm Farnham West Stolee Kambeitz LLP, Stephen believes the Battle River Community Foundation is a very worthwhile organization because it acts as a vessel for people to support charitable causes in a long-term way. He’s very pleased to be part of the Board and contributing to the organization’s success. “I believe in strong, clear governance,” he explains. “The Foundation is intended to be in existence forever. That kind of long-term sustainability requires thought and planning. Strategic planning is critical and I look forward to supporting the Foundation in moving forward successfully.”

Sharleen Chevraux

Sharleen Chevraux

Secretary

Profile

Sharleen Chevraux is a long-time Killam-area resident with a 30-year history as a teacher and additional years running the local career office, working with troubled youth and running a quilt store. She believes strongly in the Foundation’s commitment to supporting local communities and feels her own ability to identify local needs and challenges will fit nicely with that. One of her goals is to ensure that not only is the Foundation aware of worthy local organizations, but that the opportunities the Foundation provides are brought to the attention of local organizations as well.

Neil Lunty

Neil Lunty

Treasurer

Profile

Before joining the BRCF Board in 2020, Neil was already very familiar with the Foundation, having been an attendee at Community Builders Dinners many times and often supporting projects that benefit the rural east central Alberta communities in which he has lived, such as Sedgewick and Forestburg. “I feel a real sense of responsibility to the rural areas involved in the Foundation,” Neil explains. “Those communities are important to me and I want to ensure they are represented.”

As a Chartered Accountant, Neil also brings extensive financial knowledge to the table along with broad experience.

Wes Campbell

Wes Campbell

Director

Profile

Wes is working on his 42rd year in the Car Business, 22 years employed by Lamb Ford Sales working with Cliff Denham and crew, 20 years east of Camrose in the Flagstaff County owning Campbell McLennan Chrysler in Killam. Part of Wes’s success is surrounding himself with positive, passionate and good people working together, resulting in customers who turn out to be part of our Dealership Family by purchasing and servicing several vehicles. Wes prides himself that he is fortunate to help, support and donate to many organizations in the community of Flagstaff County.

The BRCF’s mission is a vehicle, an organization to receive and manage funds of community – minded people, forming a legacy that benefits the community! Having the correct vehicle like BRCF with all the right moving parts, like the BRCF Board, inspired to move in the same direction will result helping organizations for years to come. Wes admires BRCF founders and Board members past/present and is excited to be part of BRCF for the next 3 years.

Ben Paulson

Ben Paulson

Director

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Ben Paulson has called Camrose his home for many years and together with his wife, Jolene, they chose to stay and raise their three children here. Both in his personal life and his professional life, Ben prides himself on being able to give back to the community in which he works and lives. In addition to being President at Align Builders Ltd., and a Director of the Foundation, he serves on the Camrose Fire Department. Ben is proud to serve on the BRCF Board and to support our communities.

Carol Rollheiser

Carol Rollheiser

Director

Profile

Carol Rollheiser is the General Manager of Wild Rose Coop, which serves the east central communities of Alliance, Camrose, Galahad, Killam, Sedgewick and Viking. Carol has a deep interest in the success of local communities. She also has a keen interest in investing and exploring new ways to create long-term, sustainable financial growth. She hopes that combination will be great asset to have represented on the Foundation Board.

Alex Oliver

Alex Oliver

Director

Profile

Alex has lived in Camrose since 1971. He was a teacher and administrator at Camrose Composite High School until his retirement in 2002. He taught for the Canadian Military in Lahr, Germany from 1981 to 1984. He has organized tours to Europe for students and adults.

 Alex and his wife, Bonnie, have always felt very fortunate to live in the close-knit community of Camrose with its many amenities and opportunities.

Alex is a member of the Camrose Legion. He has played the bagpipes for the local Legion and for many civic events in Camrose and area since 1979. He works on several committees for the Camrose United Church. He also is an active member of the Camrose PROBUS Club, and is an avid gardener.

He says, “I strongly believe in the support of local communities; and I am very pleased to be part of this vital organization.”

Henry Hays

Henry Hays

Director

Profile

Henry is a semi-retired rancher, who works alongside his son and two grandsons.

He served on livestock association boards, locally, provincially, nationally and internationally. The latter was promoting the sale of Canadian Livestock Genetics to Mexico and South America. In 2001, he became a County Councillor, serving from 2001 to 2013 and was elected Reeve in 2012 and 2013.

Imogene Walsh

Imogene Walsh

Past Chair / Ambassador

Profile

Imogene Walsh is an Assistant Superintendent with the Battle River School Division. Imogene has called the Camrose area her home since 1995 and believes in supporting the community. Imogene is encouraged by the work of the Battle River Community Foundation and is proud to be part of the organization.

Blain Fowler

Blain Fowler

Ambassador Emeritus

Profile

Blain Fowler is a founding member of the Battle River Community Foundation. Blain is the second-generation owner of his family’s publishing and printing business in Camrose and believes in boosting the community. Blain chose to become involved with the Battle River Community Foundation to help ensure the local area stays strong and community needs can be met now and in the future.

Bobbi Way

Bobbi Way

Executive Director

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Bobbi joins us most recently from health care working for the Camrose Primary Care Network but also brings with her 18 years of municipal government experience.

While new to Camrose, she has joined her husband, Adrian, and put down roots. Bobbi and Adrian enjoy taking part in events throughout the region from suppers at the Camrose Legion to concerts in Kingman and fundraisers in Hardisty.

Bobbi looks forward to serving our communities through the Battle River Community Foundation.

Past Board Members

The Battle River Community Foundation has benefitted greatly from the vision, guidance, and expertise of its Board of Directors, past and present. The Foundation honours and thanks all of the community minded individuals who have given freely of their time for almost 30 years.