Meet The Big Country Board Of Directors

CHAIR / APPOINTED BY TOWN OF DRUMHELLER

Pat served on Drumheller Town Council from 2013-2017, with experience on various boards, including Drumheller and District Solid Waste Association, Library Board, Taxi Commission and Airport Commission. His current appointments include Community Futures Big Country, Economic Advisory Committee and Emergency Management.

Pat has an Applied Degree in Communications and since coming to the Valley in 2002, has been a reporter for the Drumheller Mail. Over the last 19 years, Drumheller has become his home and a place where he and his wife chose to raise a family. He has two daughters who attend St. Anthony's School, and his family has volunteered in various capacities at the school.

VICE-CHAIR / APPOINTED BY VILLAGE OF MORRIN

Lorraine was born and raised in Saskatchewan. She graduated from St. Brieux High School and attended Teacher's College and the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. She has lived in Saskatoon, Vancouver, Kamloops and Calgary. Lorraine has been a teacher, been in retail, sold real estate in Calgary for 16 years and moved to Morrin Alberta in 1995. Lorraine and her husband ran a Bed and Breakfast out of Morrin for five years in a house called Faith Haven. She has been retired for some time and is enjoying being on the Village of Morrin Council and various committees associated with that job.

SECRETARY-TREASURER / MEMBER AT LARGE

Natalie Lum is an entrepreneur with experience in tourism, hospitality, marketing, restaurant management, and small business development. As Co-Owner of Bikes and Bites Inc., she helped build an award-winning tourism business that became a recognized success story in the Drumheller region.

Having experienced the entrepreneurial journey firsthand—from launching, growing, and closing a business to navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with it—Natalie understands the value of strong community partnerships and organizations that support small business. She is passionate about bringing people together, fostering collaboration, and creating opportunities that help businesses and rural communities thrive.

Natalie is honoured to serve on the Community Futures Big Country Board of Directors and as Secretary/Treasurer of the Executive Committee, where she is committed to supporting local entrepreneurs and contributing to the region's long-term success.

MEMBER AT LARGE

Raised in the Drumheller area, Darci is a long-term community member who has been actively involved with various groups around the valley. For the past 7 years, Darci has been working as a Career Advisor with MH Enterprises, where she is able to actively engage community members in connecting to their passions. Darci currently resides in the area with her partner and two dogs. 

APPOINTED BY THE VILLAGE OF DELIA

Melody worked for 13 years in the Foothills Medical Center as a Unit Clerk on Orthopaedics while raising her children and attending U of C, where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Sociology of Organizations. Working in Pipeline Records and Information Management, she became a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence from ASQ and Certified Information Governance Professional.

Melody worked as a contractor for the last 17 years of her career and had the opportunity to travel on the job.

APPOINTED BY VILLAGE OF MUNSON

Darryl and his family made Munson their home in 1999 after spending 15 years living in various small towns and villages while he worked with the Alberta Wheat Pool. They chose Munson as the ideal community to raise their three young boys.

For the past eight years, Darryl has been part of the team at Nutrien Ag Solutions in Rosedale. He is a former president of the Morrin Minor Hockey Association and has volunteered with the Drumheller Fun Team and Drumheller Minor Baseball. He also co-chaired the inaugural season of Beethoven in the Badlands through the Drumheller Rotary Club.

MEMBER AT LARGE

Lisa grew up in Carbon, but has been residing in the Drumheller area with her husband and their fur children for the past 11 years. For the past 5 years, Lisa has been managing the Co-operators office in Drumheller, and more recently, also the agencies in Three Hills and Beiseker. She serves on the Executive of the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce, and has been on other committees throughout the years. 

APPOINTED BY STARLAND COUNTY

MEMBER AT LARGE

Gilbert T. Galleon is an experienced accounting and tax professional with a solid background in financial management, payroll administration, and business operations. A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1998), Gilbert continued to expand professional expertise by earning certifications as a Professional Certified Bookkeeper (2009), Professional Certified Income Tax Preparer (2012), and a Diploma in Accounting & Payroll Administration (2024).

Gilbert began a career in the Canalta Group of Companies as part of the Accounting Staff, gaining hands-on experience in financial reporting from 2010 to 2013. In 2014, Gilbert founded The Galleon Services, where he continue to serve as a President and Director. Through this role, Gilbert provides comprehensive services including new client onboarding, bookkeeping, payroll administration, financial data management, tax preparation and filing, and financial planning. Gilbert supports clients by ensuring compliance and reducing risk through expert audit assistance with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Known for a friendly approach, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to helping individuals and businesses stay financially organized, Gilbert has built a trusted reputation in the accounting and tax community.

APPOINTED BY DRUMHELLER & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Heather is the Executive Director of the Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce, where she provides strategic and operational leadership across all facets of the organization. With a background in membership development, stakeholder engagement and the tourism industry, she brings a deep understanding of community-driven growth and visitor economies - shaped by her experience supporting local businesses, operating a tourism attraction and promoting the Drumheller Valley. Known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to transparency, Heather offers valuable expertise in board governance, organizational administration, financial oversight, advocacy and partnership building, all grounded in a focus on sustainable organizational success. Heather looks forward to using her knowledge and previous experiences in serving the Community Futures board.