The Prince George Hospice Board of Directors
Jacques Edmond Fournier
President
About Jacques
Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, and moved to British Columbia in 1980, transferred to Prince George in 1985 where I raised my family. Married, 4 Children and 9 Grand Children.
Jacques is currently a Consultant for Wilson M. Beck Insurance Group, previously 29 years with Western Financial Group in various capacities as Manager, Sales management, Program management/training. Sold my insurance brokerage to them in 1999.
Previously owner of Fournier Insurance Brokers Ltd. From 1990 to 1999
Vice President/ Branch Manager for Reed Stenhouse Ltd. From 1985 to 1990
Claims Examiner for Reed Stenhouse Ltd. In Vancouver 1982 -1985
Claims Manager: Paragon Insurance Company 1980-1982
Claims Examiner: Aetna Casualty 1979-1980 in Montreal
Claims adjuster: Wawanesa Mutual 1975-1979
Education:
Graduate of Insurance Institute of Canada (Chartered Insurance Professional)
Insurance Brokers Association of Canada, (Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker diploma)
College du Vieux Montreal Insurance Graduate
Various business related course, Business Administration, Tort Law at University of Toronto
Community involvement:
Current:
Vice Chair of Two Rivers Crime Prevention Society
Secretary/treasurer Resources Connector North
Member: Rotary International
Member: Spruce Capital Wildlife Association
Past:
Director Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George
Director Studio 2880
Member Chamber of Commerce
Rod N. Holmes
2nd Vice President
About Rod
Rod moved to Prince George when his family transferred here in 1965, and after finishing high school, he started a career in commercial lending. In 1985, he became the owner of Regional Security along with several other companies before selling them to go into semi-retirement in 2015.
While in business, he believed in giving back to the community to make Prince George a stronger and better place to live, work, and play. He joined the Rotary Club of Prince George in 1985 and the Prince George Shrine Cub in 1994 and is still active in both. Other director positions include Tourism Prince George, Prince George Downtown Improvement Association, and the Freemasons’ Cancer Car program.
Being a director of Hospice gives an opportunity to give back to the community by helping to deliver support services during some of the most vulnerable time in people’s lives.
Daniel Dwyer
Secretary
About Daniel
Daniel is a semi-retired Occupational Health and Safety instructor and soon to be ex first aid instructor. He has had a varied work life from 17 years with BC Rail to being a bouncer in a bar. He has worked all over Canada in a variety of industries and positions.
Daniel lives in West Beaverly with his 3 dogs and 4 cats. His wife of 38 years passed in February 2020, and he is now in a new phase of his life with a new friend and looking forward to the future.
Daniel joined the Board of Directors at Hospice to give back to the community. He is in awe of Hospice and all we do, and he hopes to bring a different type of experience to the mix. Daniel describes himself as a simple and honest man. He is always willing to help whoever needs help, just ask.
Daniel is looking forward to learning and being part of the team.
Juan Pablo Garcia Silvia Perez
Director
About Juan
Juan Pablo moved to Canada at the age of 14, settling in Fort St. James for high school before pursuing a university education in Prince George. He graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in Biomedical Studies. After completing his studies, he began his professional career at the Canadian Brewhouse in Prince George, eventually becoming the regional manager for British Columbia.
Following his time at the brewery, he transitioned to Sun Life, where he started as an advisor and now serves as a business development partner. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to explore entrepreneurial ventures, including owning an e-sports business, which was later acquired by TGS E-sports, where he took on a part-time role as Scholastic E-sports Manager while continuing his regional management duties. More recently, he opened “La Catrina,” a Mexican rooftop patio in Prince George.
Education has always been a key focus for him, and in addition to his professional experience, he holds a CORE business certificate from Harvard University and is currently pursuing an MBA with Jack Welch Management Institute. He is also actively involved in the community, serving as a board member for Northern United Football Club and previously coaching soccer at Duchess Park Secondary School.
Juan is looking forward to bringing to the team both his professional expertise and personal passion for supporting the community.
Teresa Saunders
1st Vice President
About Teresa
Teresa was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta and came to Prince George after completing the teacher education program at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. Like many, she and her husband came to Prince George for a year or two but have stayed for 48, raising three children and enjoying being part of this amazing community and all it has to offer.
Teresa holds a Bachelor of General Studies and a Masters degree in Educational Administration from SFU. She spent her professional career in teaching and school administration.
After retiring from Education in 2009, she volunteered in several organizations of meaning for her: Prince George Hospice as an accounts payable assistant and as a Greeter in the House;
AiMHi – member of the fund development committee; Prince George Cantata Singers – Board member, president and past-president; Prince George Symphony Orchestra – Board member, president and past-president; Prince George Community Foundation – Board Member, chair of the Citizen of the Year Dinner and Fundraiser and the Grants Committee, and serving as president and past-president.
In 2016, Teresa left retirement to work as the General Manger of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra (2016 – 2021) and most recently as the Operations Manager for the Prince George 2022 BC Summer Games (2022).
She is looking forward to her third try at retirement and is pleased to return to volunteering with the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.
Tara Szerencsi
Treasurer
About Tara
Tara Szerencsi is the Vice President of Finance & Corporate Services at the College of Caledonia. She has held various roles in accounting and financial services at both the College and at Northern Health and has over 20 years of experience in public sector and not-for-profit accounting.
Tara is an accountant with a CPA, CMA designation. She earned both her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Commerce degrees at UNBC. She is currently also a member of the Prince George Community Foundation’s Investment Committee, the CNC Research Forest Society Board, and was recently the Treasurer on the Performers North Society Board for three years.
Tara was born and raised in Prince George and is passionate about this city. She and her husband have two children, and a large extended family here. With deep roots in the community, Tara is proud to support the incredible and important services offered by the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society and its employees and volunteers.
Dan Marcotte K.C. B.Comm, L.L.B, M.I.B.L, L.L.M.
Director
About Dan
Dan has lived and worked in Prince George since 1980. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with degrees in Commerce and Business Administration (Finance and Land Economics) and Law. He holds a Master of International Business Law from the University of Lyon II and a Master of Laws from the Catholic University of Lyon. He is a member of the European Law Institute and is an instructor in the International Business Law Program of the Faculty of Law at the Catholic University of Lyon, France. He is the former Vice Chair of the Board of Governors of the College of New Caledonia and is an active supporter of the arts community. Dan was appointed as a Queen’s Counsel in 2016.
Dan has practiced law since 1981 with an emphasis on corporate, business, and real estate law. He was the creator of econvenyance, the world’s first internet based electronic real estate transaction platform and host to one of the largest networks of real estate conveyance professionals in Canada.
Dan is married to his wife Cindy who is a professional musician and performer, a member of the Executive Board of the Prince George Symphony Orchestra and a former member of the Arts Council of British Columbia and together, they have 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
Jenny L. Plouffe
Director
About Jenny
Jenny Plouffe has lived all her life in Prince George. She brings an eclectic clinical perspective to the Board given her 35 years of experience supporting children, adults and families through some of the most difficult times in their lives. As a Social Worker she is strong advocate and ally of mental health and wellness. This often means supporting those experiencing grief and loss as it is touches everyone in one way or another.
Currently, Jenny is a Clinical Supervisor at Intersect Youth and Family Services in addition to providing private therapy to adults and couples. Previously, Jenny was a Social Worker with Ministry of Children and Family Services, a Manager with Northern Health and Volunteer Chair of the Northern Attachment Network.
Jenny completed her Bachelors of Social Worker (BSW) at the University of Northern BC and Masters of Clinical Practice (MSW) at the University of Calgary. She is also a registered member of the BC Association of Social Workers (BCASW).
Jenny feels fortunate to have witnessed the comfort, support and compassionate care our Hospice House during the end-of-life care of her parents and wanted to give back to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society. She is able to draw on her education as well as her lived knowledge & experience to contribute fully to the Society by being a collaborative, innovative, and passionate member of the Board. When she is not working or volunteering, Jenny is spending time with her adult son and enjoying nature with her husband, family and friends at their cabin.
Mary Mytting
Director
About Mary
Mary Mytting was born and raised in Prince George, lived in Vancouver, then in South Africa for 12 years and returned to Prince George (home) in 2016. Mary has a diverse background in business and not-for-profits. She has started, then sold, two successful businesses in Vancouver and started an ongoing successful charity in South Africa, Boost Africa Foundation. Mary is currently the Project Manager of the Leadership & Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program (LEAP) for Women at Community Futures Fraser Fort George. With over two decades of entrepreneurship, sales, marketing and communications experience, Mary is able to share her experience while enhancing LEAP’s participant’s learning and understanding of leadership and business development.
Mary has a special place in her heart for Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society and looks forward to utilizing her skills and abilities in supporting the important work done by the society.
Lyn Hall
Director
About Lyn
Lyn has lived in Prince George for the past 38 years and has been involved with non-profit organizations during that time both as a volunteer, during his professional career, and during his time as an elected official. Lyn’s non-profit involvement began with the Prince George Child Development Centre Board of Directors and has continued throughout his time in Prince George. Volunteering with various organizations such as PG Youth Soccer Association, PG Ringette Assoc. and co-chair of BC Special Olympic Summer Games.
In 2001, Lyn entered Municipal Politics where he was elected to School District #57 Board of Trustees and in 2011 was elected to Prince George City Council and completed his time in Municipal politics as Mayor of Prince George. Throughout this time much of his work included working with non-profit organizations.
When he retired, Lyn wanted to continue to give back to the community he loves. Over the years he saw first hand the tremendous work Hospice does in our community and surrounding region. The dedication of staff and volunteers was a group he wanted to be involved with.
Sabrina Angus
Director
About Sabrina
Sabrina Angus is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and a Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) who has spent most of her life here in Prince George. She currently serves as the Director of People, Safety, and Culture at the Prince George Airport Authority, leveraging her extensive human resources expertise.
Sabrina’s professional dedication has been recognized with the British Columbia Human Resources Management Association (BC HRMA) Rising Star Award in 2013, and she was named one of the top 40 young business leaders by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of the Northern Senior Executive Group of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (BC & Yukon chapter) and past chair of the CPHR Northern Region Advisory Council.
Palliative care holds a deep personal significance for Sabrina. Both of her grandparents passed away at the Rotary Hospice House, where her family received invaluable support. In early 2024, Sabrina’s father also passed away after a life-limiting illness, and the palliative care professionals in the community were an absolute life support for her and her family during that difficult time. As a board member at Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society, Sabrina is committed to ensuring that others receive the same compassionate care that made such a difference in her own life.