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Susan Byrom
Executive Director

Susan provides strategic leadership to the First West Foundation. She brings over 15 years of experience serving the social sector as leader of First West Credit Union’s community investment, employee, and outreach programs across BC. A member of Volunteer Canada's Corporate Community Engagement Council, Susan holds an MBA specializing in Non-Profit and Charitable Organization Management from Trinity Western University. 

Stephanie Perryman
Manager

As the newest member of the First West Foundation team, Stephanie is inspired by the great work the Foundation has accomplished over the past 25 years and looks forward to helping the Foundation grow in the years to come. Stephanie brings with her over ten years of experience in the not-for-profit sector specifically in community engagement. She believes that through simple acts of kindness and generosity we can truly help our communities thrive.   

Richard Hill
Chair

As president and owner of Yellow Point Lodge Ltd., Richard has many years of experience in the hospitality industry. Richard is a strong community supporter and is the founder of the ongoing “Kick One In” program that helps Vancouver Island food banks feed families. 

Cathy McIntyre
Director

Cathy is a senior executive with over 30 years of business and board experience.  Known for corporate strategy, all aspects of marketing, branding, communications, consumer research and stakeholder engagement, Cathy began her career as a marketing and communications professional in a number of multi-national corporations.

Tom Knoepfel
Director

Tom Knoepfel is a commercial real estate industry professional with more than 35 years experience. Throughout his career, Tom has provided leadership primarily in commercial real estate and has enabled organizations to successfully navigate dramatic changes in consumer behaviour and shopping experiences. 

Balraj Mann
Director

Balraj Mann is the Chair and CEO of BM Group of Companies (BMG) comprised of complimentary specialty construction, materials supply, and real estate related business.

Paul Challinor
Director

Paul Challinor, a Chartered Professional Accountant for more than 35 years, was elected to the First West Credit Union board in 2019. A recent retiree as a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Vancouver, Paul was the leader of PwC’s Financial Services practice in BC from 2000 to 2015. 

Jackey Zellweger
Specialist

In her role as Foundation & Community Investment Specialist, Jackey brings her passion for people to First West Foundation and its community partners. With a strong background in the non-profit sector, Jackey manages the Foundation’s two largest community endowments. Focused on creating capacity for charities through effective grant making and relationship development, Jackey also contributes to social and community-based programming to enhance employee and volunteer engagement at First West.

Sue-Lynda Bate
Specialist

As a Foundation and community investment specialist, Sue-Lynda is inspired working alongside charities to help build capacity and resilience in our communities. Managing the marketing and social media activities for the Foundation, she delivers effective and thoughtful communications as the chief storyteller. Sue-Lynda holds a BA in Communications and Publishing from Simon Fraser University. An avid traveler, she currently lives in the Fraser Valley with her husband and two daughters.

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