Board of Directors

Linda is a biochemist who transitioned to the field of recreation through her love of special events as well as health and fitness.  She has lived in Campbell River since 1982 and has worked with both the Regional District and the City of Campbell River. At the City, Linda was able to work closely with Greenways on food security issues.  She was one of the core group who fought to save the Beaver Lodge Lands (1991 – 94).  It is still her favourite place to run.  She is passionate about the outdoors (her playground), food security and active transportation.  Greenways enhances so many of these areas – community gardens, the Greenways Loop, Adopt a trail programmes in Beaver Lodge to name a few.  She looks forward to supporting many of these activities through community events and being a part of the board of directors.

Chuck is one of the founding members of Greenways. He has a passion for the natural health of Willow Creek and Kingfisher Creek. Additionally, he actively engages school groups with outdoor education of native plants and invasive species removal projects. As an active Director of our Society, he continues to update his knowledge by participation in streamkeeper and wetlandkeeper training and work.  As a person concerned with food security in our local area, Chuck is involved with permaculture, the two Food Forests and the community gardens.

Born in Winnipeg, Claire has lived in Campbell River since 1992, moving here from Vancouver. She was a family law lawyer for over 30 years, retiring from that career in 2014. She served on Campbell River City Council for 3 terms, between 2008 and 2022. As part of her role as a City Councillor, Claire served on the executive of the Union of BC Municipalities, rising to the position of 2nd Vice-President in 2022.

Claire has extensive board experience. She chaired the Comox-Strathcona Regional Hospital District for three years, served on the Board of Governors of Vancouver Island University for three years, and was a member of the Board of Directors of Island Health from 2016 to 2021, where she chaired the Human Resources and Compensation Committee for three years.

Currently Claire serves on the Board of Governors of North Island College as well as on the Board of Trustees for the Municipal Pension Plan. Locally, Claire has experience as a Board Member for the CR Community Foundation, Rivercity Inclusion, the Willow Point Seniors Housing Society, the Campbell River and District Museum and the Strathcona Triathlon Club. Claire’s hobbies include kayaking, running, hiking, travel, bridge and gardening.

Katherine was raised in Campbell River, but left after graduation to pursue a higher education. The draw of the ocean brought her back to town in 2015, and she now works in responsible aquaculture certification. She spends many hours in the trails around Campbell River either running or exploring with her young daughter.

Bob is a retired forestry engineering technician and is proud to have been a member of the Greenways Board for nearly twenty years. He has participated in various roles, including that of Greenways’ President.

Bob is passionate about creating sustainable communities and believes the enhancement of our local streams is a key indicator on how we are doing in that regard. He is also passionate about creating a sense community through volunteerism. Roads are for cars, trails are for people. Walking, running and cycling on nature trails can shift us into ‘slow time’ – a time for quiet reflection or for conversations of real depth. The care of our streams and trails through Greenways initiatives has provided Bob with meaningful ways to express his commitment, for that he is grateful to the organization and to its amazing Board, staff and volunteers.

Bruce grew up in Victoria and taught in Sd 72 for 32 years. He and his wife Barb have taken students groups to Europe, Guatemala, Ecuador and Nepal. He loves spending time outdoors, gardening, golfing and hiking. Having 7 grandchildren is a big motivator for volunteering with Greenways.

Born on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Janis moved to Campbell River, in part, because of Greenways (the Greenways Loop and Beaver Lodge Forest Lands).  She is eager to shuck the suits of her professional career for gumboots and raingear, and brings a lifetime commitment to community volunteering, from hotdog sales to board governance.  She is a member of the Greenways Conservation Team, and assists with Junior Streamkeepers and school groups. 

Tammy moved to Campbell River in 2010 and spends her free time outdoors – gardening, camping, hiking or otherwise exploring all that Vancouver Island has to offer.

She strongly believes that getting outside in the fresh air and into green spaces is vital to our health, not only individually but as a community. As a new member on our Board of Directors, she is currently enjoying supporting all of Greenways’ initiatives, and get yet pick a favourite!

Jess and her family have called Campbell River home since 2016, originally relocating for a job opportunity and staying for all the outdoor recreation. She works as a biologist and loves spending time in nature in both her professional and personal life. She can often be found paddling a canoe around the local lakes, digging in the dirt or wandering Beaver Lodge trails with kid and dog in tow. Looking for ways to give back and make connections within the community led her to volunteer with Greenways.

I love where I live! I chose to move to Campbell River in February 2013, and every day, I find something (often lots of things) here that make me smile or laugh or wonder or take a moment to breathe in the beauty place that I get to call home. This community is full of heart and welcomed me as a volunteer, an entrepreneur, and as an explorer. With an openness to engage with volunteer organizations, I joined the Young Professionals of Campbell River, Greenways Land Trust, and the Campbell River Salmon Foundation, and have taken part in numerous fundraisers in various capacities.

In my career, I research, teach, facilitate, promote, and share knowledge within sustainability in leisure, tourism, and recreation. I believe that active participation and engagement in community by all citizens is vital to a healthy, prosperous, and vibrantly liveable place, and I am committed to helping create and enhance opportunities for more people to benefit in this place of abundance and beauty.

Jill is a former Environmental Science Lab Technician, Science Education Lab TA and BC Parks Naturalist who has had a lifelong passion for nature and environmental stewardship. Her great love of the outdoors has led her on canoeing adventures throughout the province, as well as numerous hours kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing and paddleboarding.

After moving here in 2022, Jill found Greenways to be a perfect fit and was excited to get involved as a volunteer with conservation events and school programs. She believes that education is very valuable and that the more people know about the outdoor environment the more they will enjoy and want to protect it.

‘Campbell River has so much natural beauty and Greenways, through education, outings and volunteering events, gives people the opportunity to learn about and get hands-on experience in helping to restore and protect our sensitive outdoor spaces’.

Now a member of the Board of Directors, Jill is looking forward to helping Greenways grow and thrive, and to continue the very important work they do for the community.