Meet Your Community Futures Central Alberta Team
Our team of dedicated staff really care about your goals and would love to hear about your plans. Meet our team of specialists, proudly located in Red Deer. They’re here and ready to help you.
Amber Mack
Amber Mack is a respected community and organizational leader with more than two decades of experience spanning municipal government, nonprofit leadership, business advocacy, governance, and community development. Prior to joining Community Futures Central Alberta as General Manager, she served as Chief Operating Officer of the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce, and previously as Executive Director of The Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre.
Known for her collaborative leadership style and ability to build strong partnerships, Amber has earned a reputation as a trusted connector and community builder. She is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening communities, and creating the conditions that allow people, businesses, and organizations to thrive.
Dayton Bannab
Dayton has over 9 years of Small Business training and financing experience.
In his role, he works with entrepreneurs at their start-up or expansion phase and guides them through the process of developing their business plan.
He also assists clients through the process of obtaining small business loans.
Dayton enjoys seeing entrepreneurs’ dreams become reality through their hard work and determination. He looks forward to expanding our loan portfolio and continuing to serve client across our region.
Nancy Bownes
Nancy is the Loan and Office Administrator for Community Futures Central Alberta and has been with CFCA since 2018. She assists with loan administration and provides support with managing and monitoring the CFCA loan portfolio.
Nancy is passionate about helping small businesses within Central Alberta and being part of a successful organization that supports entrepreneurs and their journey.
Tyler Harke
Tyler is a life-long Albertan who comes from a family of entrepreneurs. He is excited to serve both Community Futures as well as the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network.
Tyler brings over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications roles and looks forward to playing a key role in helping small business thrive in this great region!
Kelsey Krieger
Kelsey Krieger has been with Community Futures Central Alberta since 2013 in various roles, currently serving as the CED Coordinator.
She enjoys being part of the CFCA team and seeing entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into reality.
Cathy Forner, CMC, PMP
Manager Catalyst Incubator and EDP Coach
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