EXECUTIVE

David Mosley – President

David is the President/CEO of EOpen Solutions Inc. and has worked for the last 15 years as an Information Technology Specialist servicing Government and Business.

David Estabrooks – Vice President

Owner of Bella’s Cafe’ & Bistro.

Susan McIsaac -Treasurer/Secretary

A resident of Amherst since 1981, Susan graduated from Mount Allison University in 1988, and obtained my CA designation in 1990.  In 1999 she purchased the Amherst office of Grant Thornton (where she worked for 11 years) and started sj mcisaac, Chartered Accountant.  The firm changed its name when Vicki Darragh, CA, became a partner, and continues to operate as McIsaac Darragh Chartered Accountants, with a staff of 12 professionals, dedicated to serving the individuals, small business and not for profit organizations in Cumberland and Westmoreland Counties.   In December, 2007, Susan was honoured to receive her  FCA designation from the Nova Scotia Institute of Chartered Accountants in recognition of career accomplishments and service to the profession and my community.  Previous local volunteer experience has included Minor Basketball, Home and School, Cumberland Development Corporation Board, Amherst Police Commission and the Rotary Club of Amherst.  Susan is  looking  forward to joining the Board of the Amherst and Area Chamber of Commerce and furthering the voice of business and economic development in our area.

On the personal side, Susan have been married for almost 35 years to Dale McIsaac.  Dale provides consulting and extension services to maple and blueberry producers in our region.  They have two sons, Ben and Zac, are graduates of Amherst Regional High School, and are now living in Halifax and Toronto, respectively.

 

BOARD MEMBERS

Alroy Chase

Alroy Chase originally from Port Howe.  Upon completing high school, went on to study Finance at Saint Mary’s University, where he received his Bachelor of Commerce in 2002.  From the Canadian Securities Institute completed Canadian Securities course in 2002 and Branch Managers course in 2007, and is currently working towards obtaining his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Alroy started with Investors Group in Halifax as a Consultant immediately following university after numerous offers within the financial services industry. In 2007 became Division Director (branch manager) in Dartmouth.  In 2009 received the Investors Group regional Sirius Award, as the brightest start.  In 2010 accepted the opportunity to return to Cumberland County as Division Director for Amherst.  Currently responsible for the day to day operations of Amherst’s division office, coaching a team of four consultants, and looking to expand our distribution network within Cumberland County.  Additionally in 2010 Alroy developed what is now the Port Howe Marina, on the River Philip.

Alroy take pride in his ability to give back to the communities that have given to him.  In the past Alroy has been an active member of Halifax Chamber of Commerce (2003-2009), Greater Burnside Business Association {GBBA} (2004-2009), Pictou County Chamber of Commerce (2007-2008), and Professional Sales Council (2008-2009).  His current community involvement includes sitting on the Boards of Directors for Amherst Chamber of Commerce, Pugwash Chamber of Commerce, CBDC Cumberland, Pugwash HarbourFest (part of CERDA), Northumberland Boaters Association, and Sunrise Trails ATV club.

Alroy is married to Crystal, has two sons, Aidan & Cohen, and live in Pugwash.  In his spare time, his passions include spending time with his kids, and enjoying the outdoors.

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Andrew Moore

Andy has spent the past 22 years working for the Nova Scotia Community College, Cumberland campus in many capacities: Computer Technician, Instructor and the last five years as the Academic Chair for the School of Business and Trades and Technology.

Cathy LeBlanc

Cathy is a real estate professional and she strives to ensure all of her clients receive the highest quality of service-regardless of their price range. Through out her 15 year career Cathy has ensured that honesty, integrity and a high level of education to all buyer and sellers as information is power in real estate.

RE/MAX agents spend the highest dollar amount on average in marketing. The RE/MAX organization dominates real estate marketing with local, national and international advertising campaigns and web presence.

Crystal Hoeg

Crystal Hoeg works at CKDH.  She primarily looks after advertising accounts but also does copy-writing, voice work and marketing for the station. Crystal is a proud “lifetime Learner” having recently returned to school at NSCC Cumberland where she was 2011’s Valedictorian.

She is a busy mom of 3 teenagers, one in University, and the other two in grades 10 and 8. Crystal and her family live in Southampton where she also contributes  “The Southampton News” for the Citizen/Record.

 Roger White

Born and raised in River Hebert, Roger’s lifelong passion for radio became his profession in 1986 when he joined the staff of 900 CKDH as a weekend and evening announcer. He  held various titles  from that point including music director, assistant program director and sales executive. In 2001-2003 he was appointed General Manager of CJCW in Sussex NB. Roger returned to Amherst in 2003 and worked in the Automotive Industry and at the Amherst Daily News before taking over as General Manager of CKDH in 2008.

He has been involved in many organizations over the years including Amherst Y’s Mens Club President in 1999, Amherst Rotary Club, Bridge Workshop Executive and the Amherst Ramblers Executive.

The highlight of his radio career was the launching of 900 CKDH to 101.7 CKDH on the FM frequency this past August.

Susan MacDonald

Susan is the Co-Owner of JTW Wellness Centre in Amherst and they have satellite offices through out the Maritimes.She is a Best Selling Author, Symptoms Specialist, Acupuncturists, and a Natural Health Practitioner.

Troy Vickers

Troy was born in Whitehorse Yukon, has lived across Canada as father was RCMP member but  lived in Fredericton NB for most of his life. He spent the last 16 years with Canada Post as a letter carrier and as Supervisor . In Jan 2011 he moved to the Amherst area  to provide Training  in the Information Technology field on specialty jobs for  EOPEN Solutions Inc.

Troy also plays  Sax and a bit of Piano and does some Painting in his spare time.