Board & Staff
Board of Directors:
Lindsay Elms | chair
Lori Elms Design Group
Born and raised in Edmonton, and a volunteer and participant in many community programs and events for most of her life, Lindsay continues to fall in love with this beautiful city. After studying interior design at NAIT Lindsay joined Lori Elms Design Group in 2008 to pursue her career and love of all things design. Lindsay believes that not only all good designs, but community growth begins with an idea and grows with a collective action. Lindsay has confidence in the power of community, and is thrilled to be part of the SPR board.
Daniel Letourneau | vice chair
General Manager, Ocean Odyssey Inland
A Red Seal chef by trade, Daniel connected with long-time West Edmonton denizen, Patricia Batten, in early 2016. He helped develop Ocean Odyssey Inland’s in-house fish and seafood products, before taking on a managerial role in 2018. Passionate about business development, Daniel helped modernize many of Ocean Odyssey’s sales and marketing processes. Still a chef at heart, he loves to cook, garden, and share food with loved ones. He enjoys fishing, hiking, and facilitating men’s groups.
Jay Joncas | director
Owner-Operator, Jay and Suzie’s NOFRILLS
With 30+ years in the grocery business and as a proud graduate of N.A.I.T.’s Retail Meat Cutting program, I am passionate about food, service, and community. For more than 20 years, Edmonton’s west-central area has been home to my family, and more recently, to my franchise on SPR as well. Giving back is a core value, and I’m proud to support local initiatives that strengthen the neighbourhood. Outside of work, I enjoy improv theatre and live music, and I contribute to Edmonton’s arts community as an organizer of the Purple City Music Festival.
Stephanie Hendin | Treasurer
Manager, Anexco Properties Ltd.
Stephanie and her family have been a part of the SPR area since 1959 when the first Davis Automotive store opened and the area was known as Jasper Place. As a commercial property owner in the 167th street area, Stephanie is hoping for continued improvements and positive action, that will assist in enabling the many and varied SPR businesses to enjoy successful operations.
Darcy Holden | Director
Owner, Holden Entrepreneur Services
Darcy is a seasoned professional with a 35-year career in commercial finance and banking, having worked with renowned institutions like ATB, John Deere Credit, GE Capital, and Canadian Western Bank, as well as various private firms. A graduate of the University of Lethbridge (1989), Darcy earned his CGA designation in 2003. Darcy is also a decorated athlete, winning gold and bronze at the 2010 World Masters Judo Championship. In 2020, Darcy launched Holden Entrepreneur Services, following the renovation and rezoning of the office at 15615 100A Ave.
Holley Kofluk | Director
Owner, Grin Dental Hygiene Centre
Holley Kofluk is a UofA trained Registered Dental Hygienist of 20 years who opened her clinic on SPR in July of 2022. She created GRIN with an aim to increase access to preventive and periodontal dental care to those who are uninsured or underinsured.
Holley believes in serving her community through transparent, heart-centred care. She puts on a free dental day of giving each June to help those less fortunate obtain oral healthcare services and participates in the Bright Smiles program at local schools, educating grade 1 and 2 kids on good oral health habits and diet.
Holley has found many great connections in those living in the area and feels that the SPR area has a real neighbourly feel. She believes that getting out and connecting people who share like-minded goals and listening to community members ideas and challenges are the best ways to drive positive change. When not being an entrepreneur, she enjoys golf, travel and constant learning; she is currently working on expanding her French and Spanish language skills!
Samantha Jaspers-Fayer | Director
Funeral Home Manager, Westlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery | Arbor Memorial Inc.
Samantha is the Funeral Home manager for Westlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery. She has worked at Westlawn for 12 years and has been in the funeral industry for over 20 years. Samantha enjoys professional and career development, as well as investing in her teams career growth. She has a strong passion for community involvement serving on past boards and volunteering with many organizations. Samantha loves spending time with her husband and two children, baking and warm destination holidays.
Staff:
Todd Janes
Executive Director
Todd Janes brings over 25 years of experience working within not-for-profit organizations, primarily at the senior level; and joined SPR in September 2019. Janes is deeply involved in community and volunteers in leadership roles and at local and national levels. He has actively volunteered since the age of 12 and believes that if we don't like aspects of our community, we should work collectively to make things better. He is excited to lead this organization to significant transformational change over the next five years as we navigate building a destination Mainstreet for Jasper Place and west-central Edmonton. He is deeply curious about many things and loves listening to people and thinks community-initiated projects are powerful.
Justin Keats
Members Relations and Communications Coordinator;
SPANN Editor
Justin is an engaged organizer, passionate about providing a voice for the long-term needs of communities. Combining an extensive customer service work history with an interest in community advocacy, he has served on the boards of both the Downtown Edmonton and Wîhkwêntôwin Community Leagues (formerly Oliver); two urban neighborhoods experiencing exceptional changes. Justin has a sincere drive to ensure individuals are informed and engaged on matters that impact them, leading him to a Communications Degree and a career focus in local representation. He enjoys gardening, kayaking, practicing circus tricks, and obeying the demands of his two meowzers, Horace and Jasper.
Lexi Pendzich
Marketing Coordinator
Lexi Pendzich is a marketing strategist with experience working at the intersection of marketing, social media, media relations, and web for arts and culture.
Lexi is a lens-based artist whose work focuses on documentary photography and portraiture. She’s inspired by the power of images to tell stories, personal narratives and document community.
Jeremy McFeeters + lovemore mwenga
Outreach Navigators
Meet our Outreach Navigators, Jerry and Lovemore! The Navigators are a community engagement and support role inspired by teams like Downtown's Core Patrol and Whyte Ave's On Call team.
The goal of the Outreach Navigator role is to provide linkages, connections, and resources to businesses in response to social disorder.
Need support navigating social disorder in the area? Please reach out! The team would be happy to schedule a date to stop by and discuss possible solutions (SPRBA Outreach Navigators: navigators@stonyplainroad.com).