Board of Directors:
The PRED Board comprises seven Directors, three Councillors representing the City, three Councillors representing the Rural Municipality, and one member at large.
Peggy May
Preston Meier
Garth Asham
Ryan Kontzie
Roy Tufford
Colin Doyle
Faron Nicholls
Staff:
Director of Economic Development – Eve O’ Leary
Eve O’ Leary joined the PRED team in December 2019 and has over 14 years of business experience working at large international companies and Municipalities. She brings a wealth of knowledge and has an extensive background in customer service, information technology and business management, Eve moved from Ireland to Canada in 2014. She has a strong and successful proven track record in relationship-building, investment attraction, tourism, strategic planning, and governance.
Since moving to Canada, Eve has dedicated her time to attaining various credentials in economic development, such as a designation through the Saskatchewan Economic Development Association, certificates from the University of Waterloo, and a designation as a Technical Aboriginal Economic Developer from CANDO. She is currently working on a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, the Community Edge Certification Program and her national Ec.d designation.
Phone: 204-856-5000
Cell: 204-870-9050
Email:eoleary@investinportage.ca
Administrative Assistant – Inemesit Adeniyi
Inemesit Adeniyi joined PRED in March 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. With over 15 years of experience in customer care, office administration, marketing, and salesmanship, she is an invaluable asset to the organization. Blessed with boundless energy and dedication, she also brings a wealth of experience in public service.
Phone: 204-856-5001
Cell: 204-903-7293