| Home | Contact |  

| Chamber Profile | Membership | Events | Chamber Chatter | ELITE Members | Business Directory |

 
Chair - David Stroh
Born and raised in Medicine Hat, David has been a licensed Funeral Director with Cook Southland Funeral Chapel for the past 13 years. He is involved with various service clubs, and enjoys his involvement with the Chamber's Policy & Advocacy Committee as well as the Ambassador Committee. David enjoys time spent with his family, especially his two children. He likes all sports, especially golfing and curling, and enjoys each and every opportunity presented to go fishing.

1st Chair - David Martin
David is the Director of Training for Memory Lane Computers offering computer skills training such as new exposure courses and technical industry training to individuals and businesses alike. David is also currently a Red Cross First Aid Instructor, has volunteered over 200+ hours of first aid services for the St. John Ambulance Brigade and was also a reservist with the S.A.L.H. David and his wife Tasha have called Medicine Hat home for over 15 years. They have two young children and have been self employed in our business community since 1999.
2nd Chair - Milvia Bauman
I was born in Milan, Italy and immigrated to Canada when I was 6 years old. During my youth, I lived in many cities including Montreal, Toronto and New York. Medicine Hat has been home since 1984. I have over 20 years experience in the financial banking industry and in 1994 left my position as a commercial account manager with CIBC to have my daughter. My husband Brian and I have two children and one grandson. Brian and I own Sports Connection Source For Sports where I am the Administration Manager. Volunteerism has always been important to me - I love the City of Medicine Hat and feel a strong sense of civic duty to give back whenever the opportunity arises. I have served on the local boards of the Canadian Cancer Society and Rotary Club of Medicine Hat, parent council at several schools and I am an active volunteer at Hillcrest Church.
Treasurer - Remi Poissant
Raised in a small farming community just outside of Regina Saskatchewan, I moved to Medicine Hat in January 2001.  In 2008 I obtained my Chartered Accountant designation and am currently employed with the accounting firm of Ensminger Beck and Thompson as an associate CA.  Through my work experience in Medicine Hat I have had the opportunity to interact with all members of the community from the individual taxpayer to some of the largest corporations in the city.  I have been married for five years and my wife and I have two beautiful daughters.  I have been both a volunteer and member of several local not for profit organizations in the city since my immigration in 2001.
Past Chair - Jason Melhoff
Jason Melhoff is the owner/manager of Melhoff Security and recently moved to Medicine Hat to take over this location.  He is a fourth generation electrician from Melhoff Security's sister company, Melhoff Electric, which has been in business in Swift Current since 1929.  Jason realizes the importance  and the benefit of working with the community to stimulate and strengthen the local economy for all local businesses.  He is looking forward to working with the chamber in the upcoming year and is proud to serve on the board.
Director - Brian Widmer
Brian is a Certified Financial Planner with RBC Dominion Securities. His role as a Financial Planner with the Fifth Avenue Wealth Management Group allows him to provide advice to both individuals and businesses. He is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Management Degree. Brian was raised in Medicine Hat and has been an active volunteer with the Medicine Hat YMCA. He is also the Co-Chair of the Chamber's Policy & Advocacy Committee.

Director - Michael Dolan
Michael J. Dolan is a lawyer and Partner with the law firm of Pritchard and Company LLP. He was born in Uranium City Saskatchewan and raised in Canada and Ireland. Michael obtained an Arts degree from the University of Alberta in 1993 and a Law degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1996.  Following his formal education, he moved to Medicine Hat and has practiced law here ever since.  Michael focuses his practice in corporate/commercial, real estate and estate planning. He has been involved in a number of organizations in Medicine Hat including the Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat where he was a member of the executive, St Patrick’s parish counsel, a volunteer coach for Tiny Tot’s Soccer, and a Trustee on the Medicine Hat and District Health Foundation.  In addition he has presented seminars to various groups and been involved in the continuing education program ran out of the Medicine Hat College. Michael is married to Andrea and they have three children

Director - Kirk Wright
After 19 years in the Banking industry, most recently as Manager of the local HSBC Bank Canada branch, Kirk joined Classic Construction as their Chief Financial Officer in 2007. Kirk, his spouse, Jennifer, and their daughter, Madison, briefly moved with the Bank to Winnipeg in 2004 but were very happy when the opportunity to return to Medicine Hat came in 2005.  He has been active in the community in a variety of capacities including the Economic Advisory Board for the City of Medicine Hat, the Financial Planning Diploma Advisory Committee for Medicine Hat College, the Medicine Hat Rotary Club among others.

Director - Jason Fraser

Jason Fraser is the General Manager of the Medicine Hat Lodge Resort, Casino, Spa & Convention Centre and has lived in Medicine Hat for the better part of 32 years. He is an active member of Kiwanis Medicine Hat, sitting on the Board for four years. In addition, he has sat on committees for the Continental Cup or Curling, and both Alberta Summer and Winter Games. His goal and personal expectation is to simply bring a fresh perspective from the hospitality industry to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and be part of a team experience which would work towards creating the most effective balance between business and community.

 

Director - Fred Weinheimer

Fred has resided in Medicine Hat for 39 years and is the Director of Customer Solutions Delivery with TELUS Communications. Previous experience includes the Community Foundation of South East Alberta and the Spectrum Festival Boards, and he is currently on the Medicine Hat Men's Curling League Board. With an interest in giving back to the community, Fred is looking forward to his participation with the Chamber Board during an interesting economic situation in a city that is in transition through continued growth. He is also looking forward to the continued development of a collaborative relationship with the City of Medicine Hat, which encourages growth and development of a healthy local business environment.

 

Director - Stephen Maser

Stephen is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd. specializing in retirement & financial planning for families and businesses.  His family comes from cattle ranching with the family ranch in the Manyberries and Elkwater area. The ranch’s centennial is in 2010 and the majority of Stephen’s family still lives in Medicine Hat, his mother and sister are both Nurses working in the Operating Room at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.  Raised in Medicine Hat, Stephen majored in Agricultural Production at Olds College and spent 10 years in the oil and gas industry, 8 years of that for Nowsco Well Service then on to BJ Services in the cementing department as a Service Engineer.  Stephen is an active member of the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat, elected to the board of directors, sitting on the Rotary Music Festival committee and acts as an editor for the clubs newsletter.  He also sits on the Business Advocacy Committee for the Chamber of Commerce.  Stephen enjoys the study of history, politics, and martial arts.  He also collects 1st edition hardcover books and has had a joy of reading instilled in him by his grandmother who was the last one room school house teacher in the Manyberries area. 

 

  Lisa Kowalchuk - Executive Director

Paula Stodalka - Events & Communications Coordinator
Paula grew up in small-town Saskatchewan and moved to Medicine Hat in 1996 to pursue post-secondary education at Medicine Hat College. Upon completion of her studies, she remained in Medicine Hat working for REDI Enterprises for 5 years and then moved to the Chamber of Commerce in 2001 where she has been responsible for various areas including Membership Services & Event Coordination.  Paula is married and has one young son.
Meghan Harrington - Membership Coordinator & Advocacy Rep
Meghan is a former Edmonton, Alberta resident who moved to the sunny city in 2003 to attend the Medicine Hat College. In 2005 she graduated with President’s Honours from the Global Tourism and Marketing Program; and jumped at the opportunity to attend college in Merida, Mexico where she obtained her Honours diploma in International Tourism.  Meghan has worked at the Chamber of Commerce since October 2006. She enjoys meeting our membership and especially watching new businesses thrive in Medicine Hat. Meghan is married and has one young son.
Piehl Wiedemann - Tradeshow Manager

Tracy Jarvis - Office Assistant
Tracy grew up in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and moved to Canada's Sunniest City in 2005 to pursue her education at the Medicine Hat College. Tracy graduated from the Global Tourism and Marketing Program with a major in Marketing in the spring of 2007, and started working for Tourism Medicine Hat that fall. After the completion of the Tourism Contract in February 2009, Tracy moved down to the Chamber office to help organize and plan Trade Shows.

 

 
 

 

 

Photos

Courtesy Of:

 

 

     

 

 

| Chamber Profile | Membership | Events | Chamber Chatter | Business Directory |