Red Deer District Chamber adds three new board members after AGM
The business group's board will focus on member engagement and advocacy for central Alberta businesses in the coming year.
The Red Deer District Chamber added three new directors to its board of directors following its Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday. Ben Allan of Red Deer Polytechnic, Tosin Adetayo of GATX Rail, and Erin Peden of Red Deer & District Community Foundation joined the board.
Mindy Smythe of KCB Design Build Remodel was confirmed for a second term and will serve as vice-president, while Matthew Wear of Woodmaster Cabinets returns as board president. Kevin Walsh of MNP, Erin Forbes of Dress for Success, and Konstantin Neykurs of Pivotal LLP retired from the board after their terms ended.
Chamber CEO Frank Creasey thanked the departing members for their contributions and welcomed the incoming directors, saying they will bring new experience and perspectives to the board's work on behalf of Central Alberta's business community.
Heading into the 2026/2027 year, the Chamber said its priorities include deeper member engagement, practical business resources, strategic partnerships and data-informed advocacy. Board president Matthew Wear said the board represents a broad cross-section of the business community and will work to advance opportunities for businesses across the region.
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