Lisa Kowalchuk, Executive Director
Lisa is passionate about our community and seeing growth and prosperity within our region. She enjoys seeking out opportunities and finding out what's possible in what sometimes seems impossible. Community building is important to Lisa and she knows that to see change happen, she needs to be an active part of that change and contribute as an agent of change. The Chamber of Commerce has provided her the opportunity to put her strength and passion to work, as we strive to connect and support our business community through partnerships, networks, resources, programs and through our influence. Lisa puts her passion, knowledge, resources, connections and network to influence meaningful change in our community. Having served in this role since 2009, she brings knowledge and experience gained through the Chamber and our network, coupled with her past experiences and knowledge to serve our business community.
Pamela Kunz, Director of Business Development & Operations
Pamela joined the team first thing in the new year of 2022. She has been a resident of Medicine Hat since 1995 and has raised her family here in the city she loves. Pamela’s passion for helping companies develop positive culture, integrity and fair work environments drives her in continuing education and training. With a history in business and multi-industry management experience, education in Occupational Health and Safety, leadership and communication, Pamela looks forward to bringing that knowledge and resource to the members of the Medicine Hat Chamber.
Becky Klaiber, Member Relations Coordinator
Becky joined the Chamber team in January of 2023, having lived in Medicine Hat since 2006. Becky is Alberta born and raised, coming to the sunny southeast from the Edmonton region. She brings not only knowledge of operating her own business since 2011, but also working with and assisting other businesses. Many people in Medicine Hat may also recognize her from her work in some of our schools, her coaching, and her collaborations. Becky looks forward to supporting our business community, building various collaborations and opportunities within our business community, as well as ongoing learning through her work and the ability to create new relationships every day.
Kerry Knowles, Finance & Operations
Kerry joined the Chamber in September 2021 as the Finance and Operations Administrator, she comes with a huge spectrum of experience and knowledge in HR (administration), finance, welfare, operations, and retail. She started her career as a Data Entry Clerk in the UK, she then joined her husband who was at the time stationed in Germany and had to adapt quickly to a different way of life. In the nearly 20 years that Kerry was stationed with her husband in Germany, UK, Cyprus and finally Canada where she held various job positions in different locations displaying how highly adaptable she was to an ever-changing environment. Since settling in Canada in 2013 she has embraced the Canadian way of life and made Medicine Hat her home. Kerry is looking forward to giving back to the community where possible.
Alex Zabel, Industry Support & Government Relations
Alex is an eternal optimist, believing that problems are always solvable. She was raised in a family of entrepreneurs and has run her communications company since 2015. She has worked with many organizations of various sizes across multiple countries. Alex started with the Chamber in July 2022 bringing an enthusiasm for policy (yes, really!) and experience working in government and politics. She’s relentless in her efforts to support business and is dedicated to doing everything she can to help her community thrive.
Samantha Tonin, Marketing & Special Events Manager
JoAnne Letkeman, Exclusive Chambers Plan Advisor
(403) 504-2166 joanne@brightan.com
As the exclusive advisor for the Chambers of Commerce Insurance Plan, JoAnne has over 200 firms she administers in our region with a 97% retention rate. JoAnne is very determined to not only be the best advisor you will encounter, but encourages the relationship that goes along with caring for your business. She enjoys interacting with her clients and learning about their businesses.
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