introducing our board
Because we all need a little shout out sometimes, allow us to introduce our Board of Directors!
If you see us around town, make sure you say hello or even strike up a conversation.
William McCallum
chair
Born and raised in Montreal, William has degrees from Queen's University at Kingston including a Master of Education. He worked in different positions in the field of education in Ontario for 30 years.
William and his wife Susan have owned and operated Falcon Ridge Inn B&B in Alma since 2017. They have two children, Keith and Renee. William enjoys travel, hiking, cross-country skiing, reading and family history.
Joanne Butland
vice chair
I am a retired local business owner, born and raised in Albert County! I enjoy the freedom and beauty of this laid-back and beautiful area. My interests include spending time with my family, taking part in our community, bicycling, kayaking, and most of all hanging out with the grandkids.
Kathy Weir
treasurer
I am a retired Paramedic who decided to go back to work because I love the job and the community folk. In my spare time, I love doing puzzles to de-stress.
Karrie Gauvin
secretary
Beverly Lockhart
board member
I have lived and worked in Albert County all my life. My husband and I have 3 children, all grown now. Two of the three live here and our oldest resides in NS.
We have been and still are avid snowmobilers. We had a snowmobile business here for 26 years. So....we are very excited about the new bridge going in at Lumsden.
I joined CCRC because I felt it was doing great things for the area and wished to be part of it. I became part of the Welcome Committee in order to meet and welcome newcomers to this beautiful part of the world.
David Jacombs
board member
David is a nerd for books, such a nerd he wants to write them. He loves ancient myths and legends. David loves Dungeons & Dragons and is a (dungeon) master at it. He lives off the coast of the Bay of Fundy in Canada where you can see the highest tides on Earth. His favourite books are fantasy and horror and he’s always making his two sons read, like a lot. David is a big-bearded hard worker that loves being out in nature. He is really nice and he’s a fun dad.
I might regret asking my sons to write my biography.
I was born in Riverside and have lived here most of my life. Leaving for schooling and some work opportunities. My wife Rikki and I moved back to the area 20 years ago and have raised our 3 boys in the community. I am currently the Principal at Riverside Consolidated School and joined the CCRC to connect with the community and foster partnerships for the school. I enjoy camping, (the electric fridge and flushable toilet kind) as well as real camping in a tent, riding ATV and SXS, being outdoors, music and dad jokes.
Jeff Keirstead
board member
I started grade 1 at Alma Consolidated and graduated from McNaughton, academic with electrical. Completed two year electronic engineering technology course at NBCC, Moncton. Worked doing commercial electronic environment controls, then the City of Toronto. Finishing up work in Ontario for Coca-Cola.
My wife (of 27 years) and I couldn’t be happier when we moved home in 2020, after 30 years away. Then we were totally fortunate and both our children have moved home also.
I enjoy seeing old friends making new ones. Traveling around and checking out all the places in Albert County I missed when I was younger.