Corporate Info

Our Team

Governed by an independent board of directors and managed by an entrepreneurial, customer-centric team, FMWBEDT’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
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Terri Nielsen
Director, Tourism
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Lisa Sweet
Director, Business & Investment Attraction
(Acting) Director, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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Board of Directors

Gregg Saretsky, Board Chair

Dan Fouts, Vice Chair | Stony Valley Contracting

Melanie Antoine, A.P.E. Maintenance Ltd

Chris Avery, WestJet

Andrew Boutilier, Suncor Energy

Andy Carter, CEDA

Jon Close, UpCloseTeam

Paul Thorkelsson, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Kristi Hines, Hines Health Services

Wes Holodniuk, Wilson Industries

Sandy Martin, Suncor Energy