Board of Directors

Thomas Benjoe is the President & CEO for FHQ Developments and is from the Muscowpetung First Nation. He has a Bachelor of Administration from First Nations University of Canada/University of Regina and is a Certified Professional Director.

Thomas is a founding Board of Director’s member for FHQ Developments and served 6 years on the Board. FHQ Developments is the Economic Development Corporation for the File Hill’s Qu’Appelle Tribal Council that manages Partnerships and new Business Ventures on behalf of its Limited Partners, the 11 First Nations of FHQTC. FHQ Developments also provides services to its Limited Partners through Community Economic Development and Employment & Retention Services.

Thomas currently serves on a number of committees and boards including the First Nations Power Authority, First Nations University of Canada Spring Celebration Powwow Committee, Member of Leaders Council at the Hill & Levene Schools of Business, University of Regina, Council for Entrepreneurship Growth (Economic Development Regina) and the FNUniv Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Camp Steering Committee. Thomas played a critical leadership role in creating the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Camp at the First Nations University of Canada.

Thomas has recently been awarded the Crowning Achievement Young Alumni Award from the University of Regina and has been recognized by CBC’s “Future 40″(2013), the Red Cross’ “Young Humanitarian of the Year”(2009), RBC’s “Diversity Leadership Award”(2014), “Regional President’s Award”(2015) and a “Top Performer” Convention Winner which recognizes the top 1% of RBC employees (2015).

Thomas was also recognized as a Top 10 Most Influential Economic Developers by Treaty 4 News, a feature that profiles business leaders, job creators and entrepreneurs who have made a valuable contribution to improving the lives of Indigenous people through business and have helped keep Saskatchewan’s economy vibrant and strong.

Evan Doepker is President and Chief Executive Officer at Doepker Industries Ltd., a highway trailer manufacturing company headquartered in Annaheim, Saskatchewan. Evan is a third generation Doepker and has been a part of the Doepker team since 1993. In his current position he is responsible for leading the Executive Team in establishing long term strategies and an overall mission that guides and directs the entire organization. Evan has been an owner of Doepker since 2008, and joined the board of directors of the company in 2016. Evan has studied at the University of Saskatchewan and Athabasca University towards a degree in commerce and completed a variety of executive educational courses.

Evan is a member of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprises and served on the board of the Safety Association of Saskatchewan Manufacturers during its formative years. He is a director of the Canadian Transportation Equipment Association and is VP of that association’s board of directors. Evan is a member of the Saskatchewan Manufacturer’s Council, a group organized by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters to move forward issues impacting manufacturing in the province.

Evan and his wife Shawna are proud parents of Brooklyn and Joshua.

Jessica Theriault, P.Eng., is the Director of Regulatory Affairs for The Mosaic Company and oversees the coordination and management of environmental regulatory relations for the Mosaic Potash Business Unit, as well as leadership in the development of the Mosaic Potash Business Unit Sustainability Program.  In her current role Jessica also actively represents Mosaic on a number of industry associations including the Saskatchewan Mining Association, Fertilizer Canada, as well as the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.

Jessica has an environmental engineering degree and MBA from the University of Regina.  Her career started with co-op work-terms in the pulp and paper industry and after graduation she worked in the oil and gas industry.  In 1998 she started working in the potash industry and has never looked back!! Jessica has worked in the potash industry in increasing levels of environmental and regulatory responsibility with Mosaic for over 22 years.

Jessica and her husband, Michael, live in Emerald Park.  In her spare time she loves to travel to visit family and friends and is a volunteer with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) and the University of Regina Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business.

Greg McIntyre is currently serving the end of his term as the President of the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce. During his years in service to the Chamber he has benefited from working with a great board of business owners and entrepreneurs to elevate their chamber’s status & relevance in the community.  Greg advocates for educating business owners to help prepare them as we all head into some unprecedented changes driven by technology, environment and associated government policy.

Greg’s other contributions have been in moderating the 2016 Moose Jaw Mayoral Debate & All Candidates Debate for the city elections. He also sits as Vice Chair and representative of the Moose Jaw Chamber for the Environmental Advisory Committee to the City of Moose Jaw and previously as the representative for the Banking Industry on the Moose Jaw Housing Advisory Committee.

Greg has worked in the Financial Services sector for nearly 16 years—much of it working in Saskatchewan and North Western Ontario providing financial services and advice to Agriculture clients, Municipal Governments and small & medium sized Commercial enterprises.

Greg is currently a Senior Commercial Account Manager at RBC and is trusted to manage some of the bank’s most valuable client relationships. His ability to collaborate, utilize both his corporate resources and social network, make him a valuable addition to the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce.

Khurrum is a first-generation immigrant who moved to Toronto in August 1999 as an undergraduate university student, and benefited from the educational and career training provided by the nation’s universities. In February 2010, two years after graduating law school, he and his partner Aisha moved to Regina looking for better career opportunities. He found that opportunity as lawyer with a leading Western Canadian law firm where he has practiced since in the commercial and public law areas. His wife found that opportunity as a pharmacist, currently serving the North Central community in Regina. Recently, Khurrum and Aisha were blessed with the arrival of their son Eesa.

Having planted familial roots in Saskatchewan, Khurrum wishes to advocate for the issues and policies which will ensure that Saskatchewan remains an economically, educationally and socially vibrant place which attracts and retains young professionals, entrepreneurs and families. As a law student and lawyer, he has acquired experience engaging with government, parliamentary committees and media around a variety of public policy issues. He is confident that his experience and background will allow him to bring a unique perspective to the Chamber’s Board of Directors, and to better serve and represent the interests of its diverse membership.

Neha’s interest in marketing and communications was piqued in 2008, working with Community Futures Entre-Corp Business Development in Alberta, focusing on entrepreneurship support programs, and rural economic diversification. Moving back to Regina in 2010, Neha’s marketing agency career began in Regina in 2011. Primarily working in an account services capacity, Neha’s roles focused on accountability, acting as her clients’ advocate for process and efficiency. In her day-to-day, she would be an extension of her client teams, identifying opportunities to fill in the gaps, while ensuring beautiful ideas were transformed into amazing campaigns.

Evolving professionally, Neha has taken her 15+ years of marketing and communications experience and started her own consulting business in 2022, Neha Jain Consulting. Her approach is to focus on immediate and long term communications, marketing, and PR initiatives for the clients she serves. Neha prides herself on delivering relevant, effective, and talk-worthy strategies on behalf of her clients. Public engagement, economic empowerment, and community betterment are what drives Neha to perform her best. Neha has a fully integrated background, with experience in everything from pure brand development and communications planning, to advertising campaigns and beyond, serving clients across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Beyond her BBA, Neha holds a designation in Communications & Advertising through the International Communications Association of Canada. Her priorities on the board and in her own profession include positioning Saskatchewan as the vibrant and innovative province that it is, to contribute to support systems and resources that businesses need to thrive, and to provide opportunities for our workforce’s future generations.

Shawn Moen is the co-Founder and CEO of Saskatoon’s 9 Mile Legacy Brewing, a nano brewery located in Riversdale.  He is a proud Saskatchewanian and has law degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.

Prior to launching 9 Mile Legacy Brewing in 2015, Shawn practiced as a lawyer in both public and private practice and has experience in commercial law, policy development and regulatory matters.  Shawn is a proud dad, an active community member with several non-profit initiatives and a 2022 Nuffield Scholar.

Cody Demerais a 27-year-old Métis businessman, motivational speaker, and author. Sits on the Prince Albert Chambers board. Is the Youth rep for WR2 Metis Nation Saskatchewan. He is committed to his family, culture, community, and his business!

As a successful, entrepreneur who began his journey out of the trunk of his car, spreading the message life is limitless with his inspirational brand Limitless Gear Clothing. To his most recent achievement as the winner of 2021 Abex Award “Young Entrepreneur of The Year”. Cody’s hard work and commitment to community have been recognized by multiple industry nominations. He is regularly invited to speak and provide motivational support to audiences across Saskatchewan and as far as Ontario. From subjects that range with many social causes as mental health and addictions. As well entrepreneurship and leadership!

Like many Indigenous youth, Cody has had to overcome various life struggles. However, his rise with career success have become a staple for generations of all ages.

From award winning stylist to entrepreneur, Alicia Soulier has dedicated over 16 years to the beauty industry. As the owner and creative director of Capelli Salon Studio for over 10 years, Alicia noticed a leak in her business that was directly affecting her bottom line: the color bar. Without the proper technology to account for the cost of hair color, many color sessions were walking out the door unpaid for. This discovery led to the creation of SalonScale, an advanced hair salon back bar software that has now earned Alicia the title of “tech founder” into her portfolio. Today Alicia intends to use technology to disrupt the hair salon supply chain and ultimately create a healthier economic ecosystem in the hair industry.

Jason Moser is a Senior Director of Investments and partner of PFM Capital. Mr. Moser joined PFM in 2008 and is responsible for managing the firm’s diversified energy portfolio. Prior to joining PFM, Jason worked on the trading desk for Capital Power Corp. and as an oil and gas equity research associate for Raymond James in Calgary, providing over 14 years of institutional investment experience within the energy sector.

In addition to his role overseeing the firm’s due diligence, underwriting and monitoring of investments in the energy sector (which is ~35% of PFM’s aggregate portfolio), Jason provides investment insight, deal origination and analytical skills across all the sectors in which PFM invests (value-added agriculture, industrial, and tech amongst others).

Jason received his B.Comm (Honours) from the University of Saskatchewan and has also obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation. Jason currently sits on the boards of Aureus Energy Services, Fire Sky Energy, Switch Power and Wind River Power. He is an active volunteer within the local community including the Queen City Kinsmen and Regina Water Polo Association. He resides in Regina with his wife Tracy and five children.

Leanne Parsons is the Chief Financial Officer for K + S Potash Canada where she is responsible for overseeing accounting, controlling, tax management, and Insurance & Risk.

As a CPA, Leanne is a seasoned professional with more than 25 years as an accounting/finance leader.  She has been a CFO for 15+ years, with experience in manufacturing, wholesale, service and mining in both private and public sectors.  Her responsibilities included operational and financial strategy, M&A, fiscal governance and risk management.

Leanne is well-versed in strategic management, helping drive organizational efficiency and profitability.  She has a strong background in change management.  Leanne is passionate about people and helping her colleagues identify skills and supports that enable individuals’ opportunities to create success for the employee and the company.

Leanne is also passionate about yoga and healthy living.  As the Co-founder of a yoga business, BreatheMoveBe, Leanne spends much of her spare time teaching yoga and growing the Saskatchewan yoga industry.

Leanne is happily married with two children and three grandchildren.  Saskatchewan has been her only home.

Lenore is a professional planner and researcher with over 25+ years of business experience as the Founding Director of Prairie Wild Consulting.

She has led hundreds of planning and related projects, employing a core team of 4 along with dozens of associates. This includes comprehensive plans for municipalities, Indigenous communities, neighbourhoods and developer; targeted plans that include functional; infrastructure; housing; risk, adaptation and assessment; tourism, cultural and recreation; and related planning processes, facilitations; and studies in areas such as homelessness, social indicators of wellbeing; reconciliation, collaborative governance, and local leadership.

She also develops innovative plans, training sessions, and workshops for international, national, provincial, and local based organizations, ministries, and agencies e.g. Canadian Commission for UNESCO, Federation of Indigenous Sovereign Nations, and various Tribal Councils across Saskatchewan.

Lenore is a Professional Associate with the Regional and Urban Planning Program at the University of Saskatchewan – mentoring and guiding hundreds of students; a long-term member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (CC-UNESCO) and recently completed two terms on the Executive Board.  She has been a city councillor and member of the U of S Senate. And, is a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community. She also hosts a weekly community radio show on civic issues on cfcr.ca.