The Staff Team
General Inquiries: info@caunitedway.ca
Tel: (403) 343-3900 Fax: (403) 309-3820
Robert J. Mitchell – Chief Executive Officer
Robert came to Canada with his family in 2003 and became a proud Canadian citizen in 2011. He worked for the Boys & Girls clubs in the UK for 12 years, rising from an Activities Officer in Manchester, to a Development Officer in London and finally to the CEO of Middlesex Young People`s Clubs. In 2006 he became the Executive Director of the Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary and in 2009 moved to Central Alberta where with his wife Jill bought Parkland Beach General Store which is located on the North West Edge of Gull Lake. Robert holds a BA (Hons) degree in Sport & Recreation Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies (for non-profit organizations). He joined United Way on September 13th 2011 and is looking forward to taking the organization forward.
Outside of work Robert enjoys Cross Country skiing, target shooting and is a keen photographer. He also shows his Welsh Springer Spaniel dogs. His eldest dog Rufus is a Canadian Champion and his youngest Reeba just 20 months is a beginning her show career.
Ph: 403 343 3900 ext.21
robert@caunitedway.ca
Jennifer Forrest – Resource Development Director
Jennifer Forrest has been living and working in the Red Deer since 2008, when she moved from Toronto to raise her family. Raised on a farm in Manitoba, she loves living in a community where you often bump into your neighbours and friends at the grocery store or when out for a walk.
Jennifer has been with United Way almost as long as she has been in Red Deer, and enjoys the challenges and many rewards of working in the non-profit sector. Her first career in Toronto was focused on the film industry; marketing and distributing feature films, documentaries and DVDs. Skilled in both managing operations and marketing, she has found an opportunity with United Way to further grow her skills and experience.
Ph: 403 343 3900 ext.26
jennifer@caunitedway.ca
Kristin Mountain – Resource Development Associate
Kristin Mountain moved to Red Deer with her newlywed husband in December, 2010. Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Kristin spent most of her summers at her parent’s cabin in Sylvan Lake. Familiar with Central Alberta, she has always admired the community. Kristin’s first experience with United Way was as a Communications Assistant with United Way of Calgary and Area. After graduating with her Communications Degree, she moved to Yorkton, Saskatchewan, where she became the Fund Development and Communications Officer with United Way of Yorkton. Eventually, she was able to move back to Alberta and was fortunate to receive a position at United Way of Central Alberta as the Resource Development Associate. She loves working for her community and is proud to be a Central Albertan.
Ph: 403 343 3900 ext.27
kristin@caunitedway.ca
Cynthia Marie McLaren - Resource Development Assistant
Ph: 403 343 3900 ext.25
cynthia@caunitedway.ca
Vic Pirie – Finance Director
Ph: 403 343 3900 ext.29
vic@caunitedway.ca
Lori Kalin – IT/Database Administrator
Ph: 403 343 3900 ext.24
lori@caunitedway.ca
Val Yarbrough – Executive Assistant
Ph: 403 343 3900
ea@caunitedway.ca
Andrea Dillingham – Community Impact Coordinator
Ph: 403 343 3900 ext.31
andrea@caunitedway.ca