Board of Directors
Tracey Wolsey, Chair
Tracey Wolsey is an energy industry professional committed to the north. Born and raised in northeast BC, Tracey resides in the Fort St. John area with her husband and extended family after retiring from a long and productive career with Suncor Energy.
Her post secondary education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Calgary, a Master’s degree from the University of Northern British Columbia and a leadership program from Harvard. She has received several awards including the Suncor President’s Operational Excellence Award and a BC ‘Outstanding Resources Woman of Honor’ award.
Tracey has served on numerous boards and committees including currently serving on the Beem Credit Union board, with past service on the board of governors at UNBC, Northeast Energy Mines Advisory Committee, and the Charlie Lake Local Commission.
“I am honoured to serve on the board of the North Peace Community Foundation and believe the work of the Foundation will bring important and long-term benefits to the North Peace and Northern Rocky regions.”
Cameron Eggie, Director
Cameron Eggie is an Indigenous leader and Human Resources professional with over a decade of experience in people management, labour relations, and organizational development. Cameron is committed to advancing Indigenous community development, reconciliation, and inclusive workplace practices.
He currently serves as Manager of Human Resources & Labour Relations for the City of Fort St. John, where he provides strategic HR support to managers and staff, oversees recruitment and employee relations, and ensures compliance with employment legislation. Cameron also supports Prophet River First Nation, where he contributes to workforce planning, employee policy development, and governance initiatives.
Previously, Cameron spent more than a decade with The Salvation Army in both administrative and executive leadership roles, including Operations and Program Management. His career has also spanned nonprofit governance, volunteer leadership, and community engagement.
Cameron is pursuing graduate studies in Indigenous/Intercultural Studies and holds a Certificate in Not-for-Profit Management as well as Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care. Beyond his professional roles, Cameron volunteers as Vice-President and Meet Coordinator for the Fort St. John Recreational Speed Skating Club.
Lita Powell, Vice Chair
With five decades of experience in Northeast BC, Lita has built a career spanning legal services, real estate, governance, and community development. After working with several law firms, she founded the Legal Aid office in Fort St. John in 1979. She later moved into property management and completed UBC’s Urban Land Economics Diploma (DULE) in 1991, earning the RI designation from the Real Estate Institute of BC (REIBC). She served four years as Chair of the North/Northwest Chapter and were twice elected as a Governor of the Institute. Their contributions included work on the Public Relations and Government Liaison committees and serving as editor of INPUT magazine. In 2018, she received the REIBC Award of Excellence, the Institute’s highest honour.
Her governance experience includes appointments to the Northern Development Initiative Trust Board (2004–2010) and the Real Estate Foundation of BC (2018–2021), both of which strengthened their expertise in philanthropy and granting. After earning their Agent’s licence in 1990, she co‑founded a real estate firm and later served on the Strata and Rental Advisory Committees of the Real Estate Council.
Community involvement has been a constant throughout their life, including volunteering during the 2017 wildfire evacuations and serving with Minor Ball, Big Bam Ski Hill, the North Peace Fall Fair, the Small Business Roundtable, and the City’s Grassroots Committee.
Tana Millner, Treasurer
Raised in northern British Columbia, Tana has proudly called the North Peace region home for over 25 years. Like many who move to the area, her plan was to stay for five years—but she quickly fell in love with the community and the people who make it so special and never left.
Tana is the Executive Director of the Child Development Centre, a has been with the organization for 18 years. She is also co-owner with her husband of Millner Equipment Ltd. With a background in accounting and an MBA specializing in Human Resource Management, Tana brings expertise in finance, governance, and strong knowledge of the non-profit sector.
She currently serves as the Board Chair for the BC Association of Child Development and Early Intervention and has previously served as a director with Ducks Unlimited, the Taylor Curling Club, and the North Peace Light Horse Association. She also sits on various advisory committees, both locally and provincially.
Tana joined the community foundation board to support and enrich the vital work of non-profit organizations across the region. Her passion lies in creating positive outcomes for communities.
“Giving back to this community that has given me so much is a privilege,” she says. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of a foundation that shares my commitment to making a meaningful difference.”
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success.”
Henry Ford