NANAIMO – Dr. Michelle Corfield has been elected as the Chair of the Nanaimo Port Authority (NPA) Board of Directors by acclamation following the resignation of Moira Jenkins earlier this week. Michelle is the Municipal Appointee on the Board, appointed by the City of Nanaimo on July 1, 2015.
Dr. Corfield is an entrepreneur with businesses from the Commercial fishing industry to independent management consultant. Michelle specializes in process design, facilitation, research, and organizational development.
Over the years she has served as a board member for various organizations and societies including the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. She is one of the founding partners and designers of the BC Multi-Sectoral Leadership Initiative. Michelle holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Management, Masters of Conflict Analysis and Management, and B.A. in First Nations Studies.
Dr. Corfield has proven herself to be an innovative facilitator, mediator, and process designer. Michelle has spent many years working towards developing ways to move First Nations people and communities forward using a balanced, holistic approach.
Donna Hais has been elected as the Vice Chair of the Board. Donna is a Federal Appointee representing the Lessee User Group and been on the Board since October 30, 2014. She is currently a partner and General Manager of R.W. (Bob) Wall Ltd., a reputable construction company doing business in Nanaimo for over 25 years.
Among her many accomplishments, Donna has been the President of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, President of the Nanaimo Executive Association, and an active member of the Young Professionals of Nanaimo Advisory Group for almost 10 years. In 2014, she won the Community Business Leader – BC Business Excellence Award in 2014.
“I have worked with Michelle and Donna on a number of initiatives since joining the port authority in early October and have been very impressed with their local knowledge, business acumen and board governance experience,” says NPA President & CEO Ewan Moir comments. “It will continue to be a pleasure to work with both of them in their new roles as board chair and vice-chair.”