Our Board of Directors

Please feel free to contact Board Members care of our general office; 250-368-3503 or contact@taclkootenays.com.

Peter Thiessen: Board President –  Peter Thiessen has been a resident of Trail for 44 years. He and wife of 45 years, Mary-Jane, have 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. Peter has served 4 years regular Military Service + 2 years Reserves in Trail with 44 Field Engineers. He Retired from Teck Fire Department after 42 years of service.

Peter's participation in Canadian and community endeavors include:

• 25 years Naval Reserves as a Cadet Officer
• Former Sea Cadet Commanding Officer of RCSCC Kootenay (Trail) and RCSCC Hampton Gray Nelson
• Area Sea Cadet Commanding Officer 15 years
• Past President Navy League of Canada (Trail Branch)
• Past President and Past LT. Governor (nine times) of the Trail Kiwanis Club
• Past V/Pres of the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada
• Held various Chairs in local sporting events (Disabled Games, Winter and Summer games, Babe Ruth World Series)
• Involved in USWA Local 480 (executive and three bargaining committees)
• Trail Senior Smoke Eaters (trainer 7 seasons and 1 year on the executive)

Christette Cromarty: Parent Advocate – My name is Christette Cromarty and I am a parent of a person served. My experience began with my daughter's diagnosis at the age of 18 months. From that moment on, I knew that in order to give my daughter the best life possible, and to give her endless opportunities, I had to be part of her team, which meant advocating for her to have the best life and support as possible.

In my role as parent advocate/advisory, I am honoured to advocate on behalf of persons served and their families. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of service to you or your family.

"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much." Helen Keller.

Linda Radtke: Director

Mary McInnis: Director

Donna Halpin: Director

Gordon Fletcher: Director

Crystal Bermel: Self-Advocate