Our Team
Community Futures Staff
We're the friendly faces behind Community Futures Howe Sound, all driven by a shared mission – to boost local businesses and community progress. Bringing a mix of skills and a lot of enthusiasm, we're excited to be part of your journey!
Executive Director
Kieran Hale
As a Chartered Accountant, Kieran brings a financial flair to Community Futures Howe Sound. With experience founding a small business in the UK and successfully running a Vancouver-based brewery, he brings a diverse entrepreneurial background. Kieran's commitment to community development drives his passion for fostering local growth.
Business Analyst
Megan Lussier
With over 25 years of dedicated service at Community Futures Howe Sound, Megan is the embodiment of local expertise. She knows the community like the back of her hand, providing tailored advice with a personal touch. Megan's passion is making a real difference in community development, which she persues day in and day out.
Economic Development Manager
Darren Roberts
Darren's influence extends far beyond his role. As the owner of a thriving local videography business and with a rich background in ventures like the Chief newspaper, his entrepreneurial spirit drives community growth and success. His unwavering dedication to community progress, particularly in areas like Economic Reconciliation, sparks growth and entrepreneurship.
Board Members
At the heart of Community Futures Howe Sound's success lies its autonomous Board of Directors. Comprising volunteers, typically from the business sphere, these dedicated individuals invest their time and effort to bolster entrepreneurial pursuits.
Board President
Meredith Hitchmough
Meredith owns and operates a growing retail business in Squamish. Prior to starting her own family business, she worked in a variety of capacities in both the private and public sectors throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor. Meredith is a versatile businesswoman who excels at project management, design, marketing, sales, business administration and employee development. Her enthusiasm for small businesses and her unwavering commitment to assisting local entrepreneurs are truly remarkable. Outside of work, Meredith can be found soaking up as much fresh air as possible.
Former Board President
David Krasny
David has owned and operated a wholesale distribution company servicing the Sea to Sky region since 1995. If there were a poster child for entrepreneurs, you'd likely see David's face on it. He embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and consistently extends a helping hand to aspiring entrepreneurs, turning their dreams into reality. David is not only our former chair but has also been the President of the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation since 2016. He is passionate about business and service excellence as a way of keeping the Sea to Sky constantly relevant.
Board Member
Kirby Brown
Kirby Brown currently serves as the General Manager of the highly successful Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish. Before taking on this role, he lent his considerable talents to ski resorts in Whistler and Panorama, British Columbia. Outside of work, Kirby can often be spotted chasing after his dogs, spending quality time with his young daughter, and actively contributing to numerous non-profit organizations and social ventures within the community.
Board Treasurer
Natalie Kingi
Natalie arrived in Whistler 14 years ago, initially for what was meant to be 'just a ski season,' but she fell in love with the community and decided to make it her permanent home. Natalie is deeply committed to giving back to her community and is eager to share her wealth of business knowledge to help others bring their dreams to life. With a heart for enabling and empowering others, she currently serves as the Director of Sales Enablement for a tech company and has lent her expertise to numerous projects over the years.
Board Member
David Low
David made the move to Whistler two years ago and has wholeheartedly embraced the mountain lifestyle. When he's not carving through powder on ski days, you'll often find him on the valley trail, chasing after his energetic trio of young kids. Before joining our team, David held executive roles in financial planning and investment analysis with several multinational corporations. His professional background includes working on substantial global projects, with a particular emphasis on the food service and hospitality sectors.
Board Member
Jamie Sparling
James brings with him a distinguished background in risk mitigation. When he's not actively helping us expand opportunities for entrepreneurs throughout the corridor, you can often spot James on his bike, exploring the local trails throughout the year.
Board Member
Kim Devereux
Kim is the Managing Director of WPC Health, a company offering physiotherapy and clinical counselling services to businesses across Canada. He has been living in the Sea to Sky for the past 12 years, and for the last three years has been calling Pemberton home. Kim has a passion for starting businesses from the ground up and was fortunate to receive invaluable support and advice from local business leaders when starting companies. He hopes to contribute to helping others in the same way. Outside of work, life is busy chasing around two small kids and finding time to play in the mountains around Pemby.
Board Member
Grant McRadu
Grant brings an impressive 35-year career in public service, with the majority of his experience serving as a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). He started his career with the Capital Regional District and became the youngest CAO in British Columbia at the age of 29. Over the years, Grant has served several municipalities as their CAO, as well as working for one of the largest BC School Districts as their Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Treasurer. His dedication to public service extends to his involvement in numerous professional associations, including being elected Vice President of the International Association of City and County Administrators (ICMA) and serving on the National Board of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). Grant's exceptional contributions were recently recognized by his peers when he was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Diamond Medal.
Board Recruitment
If you're passionate about helping your community, and you're interested in sitting on the board of Community Futures Howe Sound, we would love to hear from you.