Our Staff

John Farrell

Executive Director

John has worked the last 25 years in community development on the North Coast and Haida Gwaii. He is a small business owner and a past-president of the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce. He serves on a number of local and provincial boards including the Prince Rupert Port Authority, the Port Edward Harbour Authority, and chairs the parent support group of Annunciation School. John holds a bachelors degree in political studies and a management certificate from the Sauder School of Business.

Marlene Lindquist

Business & Finance Analyst

Marlene brings a wealth of experience to her role, having spent over a decade managing the day-to-day operations of Community Futures, coupled with an additional 10 years of prior experience. She's enjoys giving back to the community by offering affordable bookkeeping solutions to local not-for-profits and charities. During her free time, you'll often find Marlene indulging in her favorite pastimes, such as hunting, golfing, and most recently—trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

Caisy Jackson

Marketing & Office Coordinator

Caisy brings extensive experience in marketing, business development, and project coordination, with a natural talent for seeing the big picture and turning it into a clear, strategic plan. She has spent many years supporting the marketing and strategic develepoment of small businesses, helping them grow through practical strategies and creative campaigns. Passionate about empowering others, she thrives on sharing knowledge and building up those around her. Now based in Prince Rupert, Caisy is excited to support the team and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Our Board

Join Our Board of Directors

Community Futures welcomes expressions of interest from individuals who are passionate about supporting local economic development and small business growth.

Information about how to join the Board of Directors will be made available on this website when opportunities arise. We encourage community members who are interested in contributing to the future of our region to check back regularly or contact us for more information.

Ray Pedersen

Vice Chair

Loans Committee Chair

Entrepreneur

Dave McKeever

Director

Education Sector

Chris Armstrong

Chair

Arts & Entertainment

Mahesh Gautam

Treasurer

Financial Sector

Nicole Bradbrooke

Chair

Entrepreneur

Loan Application

Annual Reports