Board of Directors

Emil Olsen Vice-chair
Quispamsis

Emil Olsen is retired after a 41 year career in the Petro-Chemical Industry as a Mechanical Technologist.

He has served 28 years on the Quispamsis Town Council first as Mayor for 12 years and presently serving his 16^th year as a Councillor.

Erik Matchett Chair
Fredericton

Erik is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black belt with over 15 years of board experience in the not for profit sector.

Serving in various capacities with the United Way and the NB Association for Community Living, Erik is community focused while balancing the needs of his young family and career as a continuous improvement professional.

Christelle Léger
Dieppe

Christelle had worked for 20 years in the Provincial civil service, including 10 years in the Department of Environment. One of her files was Extended Producer Responsibility, and she represented the Department on various national committees on EPR. She has also long been active in the environmental movement, namely on climate change.

Richard Gaudet
Dieppe

Richard is a Certified Financial Planner with UNI Wealth Management and lives in Dieppe, NB.  He also spent 22 years as a manufacturer’s sales representative in the golf industry in southern Alberta and in Atlantic Canada.  He has volunteered in different organizations over the years and is currently the chair of Dieppe’s Planning Advisory Committee.

Anne Bard-Lavigne
Beresford

Anne is retired after spending 15 years as a tourism business operator. She resides in Beresford and has been serving on town council since 2016. After attending the University of Ottawa in the Bachelor of Sociology Program, Anne obtained a diploma in the Conservation Enforcement Officers’ Honours Program.

Shane Steeves
Shediac Cape

Shane is a Professional Engineer with 25 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, and a strong background in materials, process improvement and product development. He is a long-time volunteer and supporter of conservation organizations for the protection of wildlife and natural habitats in New Brunswick.

Jean-Pierre Thériault
Edmundston

Jean-Pierre is originally from Edmundston, where he has lived most of his life. He worked as an industrial draftsman for Twin Rivers, as well as in Baie Comeau, retiring in 2022. Jean-Pierre has a long history of community service, with special interests in minor hockey and golf. He currently serves on the board of NB Golf, as well as the Fraser Edmundston Golf Club.