Board of Directors
Chair
Chris is a Networking, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, PR, and Social Media expert. He builds productive relationships with clients, partners, VIPs, and dignitaries. Chris is heavily involved in supporting our Tri-Regional business community by consistently attending grand openings, fundraisers, landmark achievements, anniversaries, business luncheons, award galas, etc., and then reflecting the corresponding stories and photos of these events on social media.
Chris formally served as a Board Director with the Spruce Grove Chamber of Commerce between 2017-2020, and the GPRC between 2021-2022. He made very good use of these platforms to enhance his commitment in shining a brighter spotlight on our region's business realm and advocating for its growth.
Originally from Buenos Aires, Alberta has been his home since 2003, when he first arrived in Canada. Chris and his Family have been Spruce Grove residents since 2007 and have no intention to leave. He also takes part in backing local sports (especially soccer), as well as diverse community and society events.
Chris Penn
VP, Sales & Marketing, Panda Rose Consulting Studios, Inc.
Bruce Mullett
Vice President – Development
Managing Partner
Premier Building Solutions
Chair Elect
Bruce has 30 plus years of experience in construction and other related fields in several industry sectors including residential & commercial construction, property management, and land development. Along with his work commitments he has made time to give back to his community by serving on several volunteer boards including the couple different Chambers of Commerce and the Economic Development Advisory Committee for the City of Spruce Grove.
Treasurer
Jennifer joined the GPRC in 2023 as a member of the Membership Committee and has served on the Board of Directors since 2024. Throughout her 2024 Term, she Co-Chaired the Membership Committee. She is an active volunteer supporting local community events.
Jennifer is a strong advocate for business owners in the Tri-Region. As a Relationship Manager in Business Markets for RBC Royal Bank, she provides strategic financial advice to business owners encouraging sustainability and growth. Her passion to support business owners has evolved during her 20 years of accounting and finance experience. She has always had an interest in entrepreneurship and the value that local businesses provide to our communities. Jennifer and her family are residents of Spruce Grove.
Jennifer Fancey
RBC Royal Bank
Richard Wong
McLennan Ross LLP
Past Chair
As a resident of Spruce Grove, Richard Wong has been an invaluable volunteer with the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce since 2021. Over the years, he has held the positions of Chair-Elect, Treasurer and Past Chair, and has led various committees including the Governance, Finance, and Emerging Leaders Group Committees. His dedication extends further as an active participant in both the Advocacy and Indigenous Business Committees.
Professionally, Richard is a lawyer at McLennan Ross LLP, a full-service regional law firm. His commercial litigation practice primarily focuses on construction disputes, representing contractors, owners, and developers in all types of construction-related lawsuits. Additionally, Richard is well-versed in immigration matters, providing essential assistance to individual and corporate clients seeking both temporary and permanent status.
Through his professional and volunteer endeavours, Richard remains committed to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional excellence and ensures an efficient, effective, and memorable experience for all stakeholders.
Board Member
Lorraine Stewart, PhD, R.Psych, has lived in the Stony Plain/Parkland County area for 51 years. She holds a doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Alberta and is a registered psychologist. Lorraine has over 15 years of experience as an educator and 12 years in senior management at Alberta Education. She is deeply involved in various volunteer roles on boards and appeal hearings at local, provincial, and national levels. Lorraine is passionate about education, emphasizing the importance of family and community engagement, and strong legislative support for the education system.
Lorraine is excited to serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and as Chair of the Advocacy Committee. She is also serving in her second term as a Trustee for Parkland School Division (PSD), which serves over 12,650 students across a vast area west of Edmonton.
The Chamber can play a significant role in supporting local education by fostering collaboration between businesses, schools, and community organizations. Through advocacy, the Chamber can help ensure that local education needs are met, promote programs that connect students with career opportunities, and provide a platform for dialogue on how to improve educational outcomes. By working together, the Chamber and education stakeholders can strengthen the community's overall educational landscape and support the development of a skilled and well-rounded workforce for the future.
Lorraine Stewart, PhD, R.Psych
Parkland School Division
Derek Koizumi
National Bank of Canada
Board Member
My name is Derek Koizumi, I am a commercial banker with National Bank of Canada, specializing in business finance and advisory services. I currently reside Spruce Grove, AB having moved to Spruce Grove with my family over 5 years ago. I grew up all over Alberta as a child, and what makes me so happy about living in Spruce Grove and Parkland County is the current and future opportunities that are available to all people. I am inspired by entrepreneurship and value creating opportunities for all businesses and people in Parkland County. I am looking forward to continuing to add to the momentum that the Chamber has created through its engagement in the business community to ensure continued growth and development of the economy in Parkland County. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors, playing sports and spending time with my wife and 2 kids.
I look forward to the opportunity to support the chamber in a board member capacity, focusing on the prosperity of the region and aim to providing a great future for the generations to come.
Board Member
Dyvonna was born and raised in Stony Plain, and is now raising her 3 girls with her husband in the same neighborhood she grew up in. She stepped in to run her dads business Benjamin Moore: Grove Decorating Centre in 2015. She passions after serving her community with any interior design or DIY projects that they may have.
Dyvonna Edmondson
Grove Decorating/Benjamin Moore
Jennifer O'Connor
Vita Nova Realty & Management
Board Member
I am proudly leading Vita Nova Realty & Management, with over 25 years of expertise in Real Estate Services including Sale, Purchase and Property Management. My previous experience in finance and land development lays a foundation for delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s long-term goals.
Continual learning is paramount in our ever-evolving industry. Holding specialized designations such as CRB®, ABR®, SRES®, and RENE®, I ensure clients benefit from the latest insights and strategies. Whether assisting first-time buyers or seniors, my commitment remains unwavering – to alleviate stress and guide clients towards their dreams.
Our experience has taught us that good Real Estate decisions come from honest conversations about real life and keeping one eye on the future. That's why every conversation starts with walking through important considerations like your five-year plan, your job security, and how you actually live day-to-day. As both REALTORS® and Property Managers, we see the full lifecycle of real estate decisions and understand how properties need to work for people long-term, not just on moving day. Talking through the truth about neighbourhoods, market conditions, and whether that renovation project is realistic always comes before anything else. At Vita Nova, we’ve seen how housing decisions ripple through years and even generations, which is why we look beyond the closing date to your next chapter.
Board Member
Cassandra Bauman is the Owner and Lead Operator of Off the Wall Painting and Decorating, an award-winning, women-owned and operated painting company known for exceptional craftsmanship and progressive leadership in the trades. With 17 years in the painting industry and 9 years as a business owner, Cassandra brings a wealth of hands-on experience and entrepreneurial insight to her work. She holds a Diploma in Business Administration and Management, a Diploma in Decorating, and is a Journeyman Painter—bringing both technical expertise and strong business acumen to every project and leadership role she takes on.
A longtime community member, Cassandra has lived in Spring Lake for 17 years and is a proud mother of two, both currently attending post-secondary. A passionate advocate for building safer, more inclusive work environments, she is deeply committed to supporting and empowering women in the skilled trades. Through her company and community involvement, she works to create opportunities for growth, education, and long-term career sustainability for women entering the industry.
Cassandra is also a strong supporter of mental health in the workplace and believes that healthy teams build successful businesses. Her leadership is rooted in integrity, education, and community connection.
Cassandra Bauman
Owner and Lead Operator of Off the Wall Painting and Decorating