Boards and Commitees

Boards & Committees

In order to best serve all downtown businesses – and, of course, the Grande Prairie population – the DownTown Association is made up of one Board of Directors and several committees.

Board of Directors

Dedicated to unifying, marketing, promoting, lobbying and liaising on behalf of its members, the Grande Prairie Downtown Association is a volunteer leadership group that operates as a Business Revitalization Zone and is governed by a board of directors. If you’re interested in serving on the GPDTA Board of Directors, please contact us at director@gpdowntown.com.

NamePositionBusinessPhoneEmail
Mike O’ConnorBoard MemberCity Council780-876-6465
Liza DollBoard TreasurerEclipse LLP780-532-8303
John KriskaBoard MemberBetter Than Fred's780-532-4450
Don MurrayBoard MemberRichmond Dry Cleaners780-532-3232
Nicole SimoneauBoard MemberGrande Peace Law780-532-6260
Kendra DavisBoard Vice ChairPiece Fabric Co.
Marius HodasBoard MemberApex Security 780-830-0288
Emilia Hovorka-SpelremBoard MemberGrande Prairie Memorials780-832-8490
Andre OuelletteBoard MemberCurry's Jewellers780-532-2160
Bobbi Jo MathesonBoard ChairCree8iv Ink Body Studio780-933-0387

Staff

NamePositionBusinessPhoneEmail
Hywel WilliamsExecutive DirectorDowntown Association(780) 538-1909

Member Affairs & Beautification Committee

Enhancing the exposure and image of the city centre to its members and encouraging the involvement of the DownTown Association members in the association are two key components of the Members Affairs Committee. This includes handling its social media, gift cards, and monthly newsletters for downtown businesses.

NamePositionBusinessPhoneEmail
Mike O’ConnorBoard MemberCity Council780-876-6465
Kase DeVriesCity RepresentativeParks Department
Charlene GallantCity RepresentativeEnforcement Services
Don MurrayBoard MemberRichmond Dry Cleaners780-532-3232
Marius HodasBoard MemberApex Security 780-830-0288
Emilia Hovorka-SpelremBoard MemberGrande Prairie Memorials780-832-8490
Karla LarivierePublic MemberCIBC
Cam EllisCity RepresentativeInvest GP
Mir LodhiCity RepresentativeGrande Prairie Police Service
Diane LaurinPublic MemberSnapshot Studios
Dawn Marie CrousePublic MemberCrouse's Cleaners780-532-7610
Bobbi Jo MathesonBoard ChairCree8iv Ink Body Studio780-933-0387

Events & Promotions Committee

Responsible for planning events and promotions that showcase the downtown, its businesses, and encourage people to visit. From Vegas Night to the Halloween Parade, to monthly giveaways and promotions, this committee is responsible for keeping the downtown fun, family-friendly, and busy with visitors!

NamePositionBusinessPhoneEmail
Kendra DavisBoard Vice ChairPiece Fabric Co.
Emilia Hovorka-SpelremBoard MemberGrande Prairie Memorials780-832-8490
Colleen BinksPublic MemberFactory Hair Studio
Andre OuelletteBoard MemberCurry's Jewellers780-532-2160

Finance, HR & Policy Committee

This committee was formed to review and update the current policies and practices of the Association, ensuring sustainable, transparent decision making.

NamePositionBusinessPhoneEmail
Liza DollBoard TreasurerEclipse LLP780-532-8303
Nicole SimoneauBoard MemberGrande Peace Law780-532-6260
Kendra DavisBoard Vice ChairPiece Fabric Co.
Bobbi Jo MathesonBoard ChairCree8iv Ink Body Studio780-933-0387