Board of Directors
The Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society Board of Directors is made up of passionate individuals who bring a wide array of skills and expertise to the task of governing the society.
The 2019 Board of Directors
Executive
John Sprung
Chairman of the Board
Stephen Plant
Treasurer
Guest Experience Director
Allen Aubert
Secretary
Director of Fundraising
Directors
Elizabeth Guenzler
Director
Co-Chair Communications
Station Master Liaison
Sten Christiansen
Director
Operations
Roger Crick
Director
Safety Director
Operations
Harry Taylor
Director
Restoration Manager
Michael Gibbs
Director
Co-Chair Communications
Station Master
Art Crowther
Director
Operations Motorman
Maintenance
David King P. Eng.
Director
Operations Manager
Aaron Lau
Director
Operations Motorman
Terry Nichols
Director
Rollingstock Maintenance Manager
Chief Operator Trainer
Councillor Linda Annis
City of Surrey Liaison
Changes during 2020
Impact of the SARS COVID-19 global pandemic included a number of changes to the Board and schedules.
Postponement of the AGM to October extended the term for all Directors.
Director Barb Ducharme resigned from the Board in Jan. due to family commitments
Director David Hobson resigned from the Board at the end of March to maintain a family schedule commitment.
The Board appointed Art Crowther to the Board to complete David’s term (end 2020)
The Board appointed Harry Taylor to the Board to complete Barb’s term (end 2021)
As reported in the BLOG, Vice-Chair Ray Crowther passed away in June, this position is currently vacant
In July Director Elizabeth Alkire married, with the resulting name change to Elizabeth Guenzler.
Contact the Board
We are always happy to receive emails and do our best to respond quickly. Comments, requests, complaints or compliments will be shared with the full Board unless you request this go to specific Board members.
Previous Boards
The first Board met in 2001. Previous members of the Board of Directors can be viewed here.
