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

Jon Close, UpCloseTeam

Paul Thorkelsson, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Kristi Hines, Hines Health Services

Wes Holodniuk, Wilson Industries