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  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 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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.