Board of Directors

The Alberni Valley Community Forest Corporation is managed by the Board of Directors composed of the following community members:

Jim Sears - Chairman
Bob Cole (Sproat Lake Nominee)
Chris Duncan
Dwayne Hearn (Tseshaht Nominee)
Erin Badesso
John Douglas (City Council Liaison)
Ron Corbeil
Warren Lauder (Hupacasath Nominee)

We would like to thank Gary Swann for his years of voluntary service as a director on this Board. Gary was a strong voice for environmental sustainability while still providing an economic benefit to the Alberni Valley.

Ed Proteau will be sadly missed since his untimely passing. Ed was passionate about forestry and had a great understanding of forest management which was a great asset to this board.

We would like to Welcome Erin Badesso, Ron Corbeil and John Douglas to the Board of Directors.