Jon Wilson

Aecon has been serving Medicine Hat for over 50 years providing a wide variety of construction services including excavation, granular base and paving projects as well as aggregate, recycled products and asphalt sales. Jon Wilson is Aecon’s Medicine Hat Operations Manager with over 20 years of experience in Transportation and Municipal construction in Medicine Hat and throughout other parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Melanie Harty

Supporting business owners in building their family legacy and successfully transitioning their businesses to the next generation is my area of expertise. As a CPA and certified Family Enterprise Advisor, I continue to leverage my broad experience to guide businesses and non-profits through their tax planning initiatives, estate and succession planning, accounting, auditing, and financial management.

Rob Schottner

With a focus on taxation, accounting and assurance, I’m passionate about helping each of my clients fulfill their needs and achieve their goals. Working with businesses in a variety of industries—including construction, trades, retail, professional services, not-for-profits, real estate, oil and gas—my aim is to help my clients succeed and plan for the future.

Richard Munro

Richard has called Medicine Hat his home for around 35 years total, and for 30 years he has been in the IT business with his extensive knowledge in everything computer and tech-related. Now that his three kids are all grown up, he is ready to fully dive into contributing to his community and small business development. Previously, he's been a mentor with the Saamis Immigration Mentorship Program helping new people to Medicine Hat find work in their related field.

Brad Apking

As Plant Manager, Medicine Hat, Brad is responsible for the management of Methanex’s Canada methanol production operation at Medicine Hat, AB. Brad joined Methanex in 2013 in Geismar, Louisiana and served in the roles of Operations, Maintenance and Manufacturing Manager before relocating to Canada.

John Jeffery

Dr. Jeffrey obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary, followed by a year of internship, then a four year residency program specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has been certified as a specialist since 1987. He has been in Medicine Hat since 1991 – it’s become home for him and his family and has successfully delivered over 10,000 thousand babies.

Wesley Paterson, CMC®

Wesley Paterson, CMC®, is known for his expertise as both a ‘practical’ & ‘insightful’ consultant, coach and trusted advisor. He creates dramatic improvement in performance and productivity for the clients he serves. Individuals & organizations report seeing positive change & improvement immediately upon beginning an engagement with Wes.

Jack Klassen

I’ve been in the window film industry for 33 years. I am IWFA Master Accredited for window film applications. I started a company back in 1998 in Calgary and recently moved to Medicine Hat. My wife and I along with our 3 daughters made the move to Medicine Hat to be closer to many friends and family while at the same time having a slightly slower pace of life in a smaller community. We look forward to many more years in the industry and helping fellow residents enjoy a more comfortable life in their homes and offices.

Amy Zuk-Olsen

Amy has spent over 20 years as a safety coach impacting and enhancing thousands of people’s mindsets towards safety and professional development. Her company, Safety Buzz Campus, is a proud recipient of the 2023 Alberta Award of Distinction Small Business of the Year and numerous Medicine Hat and District Chamber of Commerce awards including Business Ethics, Marketing, Small Business & the prestigious Award of Excellence.

Andrea Paquette

Andrea Paquette serves as the President and Co-Founder of the Stigma-Free Mental Health Society. In 2009, she initiated the Bipolar Babe Project, sharing her personal mental health journey and establishing a website as a valuable resource hub. Evolving into the Bipolar Disorder Society of BC in 2010, the charity later rebranded as the Stigma-Free Mental Health Society, extending its reach across Canada through comprehensive education and training programs.

Gavin Burns

When I transitioned out of the oilfield, I entered the renewables industry, where I again noticed that financial struggles were a common issue. This is when I said enough is enough and was approached by an incredible person who gave me the opportunity to train in financial services. I live in Medicine Hat, but currently serve numerous families and businesses across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, with licensed agents in every province in Canada.