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Corporate Info
Our Team
Governed by an independent board of directors and managed by an entrepreneurial, customer-centric team, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism’s focus is on creating new wealth for the region, measured as economic impact.
Leadership
Kevin Weidlich
President & CEO
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Gale Williams
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Board Secretary
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Andrea Haley
Director, Brand, Marketing & Communications
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Terri Nielsen
Director, Tourism
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Lisa Sweet
Director, Business & Investment Attraction
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Melonie Doucette
Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Board of Directors
Gregg Saretsky, Board Chair
Sandy Martin, Vice Chair | Suncor Energy
Dan Fouts, Stony Valley Contracting
Frederick McDonald, Indigenous Artist
Sheldon Germain, Fort McMurray Catholic School District
Justin Herman, Chard Metis
Chris Avery, WestJet
Andrew Boutilier, Suncor Energy
Andy Carter, Bouchier Group
Jon Close, UpCloseTeam
Paul Thorkelsson, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Kristi Hines, Hines Health Services
Wes Holodniuk, Wilson Industries