Meet the team!

Paul Gagnon has been with the Edmundston Region Chamber of Commerce since April 2000. Born in Edmundston, Paul worked with various Caisses populaires as a coordinator, credit analyst and general manager for almost twenty years. He has a Bachelor's degree from the Université de Moncton, as well as a Master's degree in political science from Queen's University. Mr. Gagnon certainly has the skills and knowledge required to work with the region's various social and economic organisations.

As General Manager, Mr. Gagnon is in charge of all the day to day operations of the Chamber, including recuring activities and budget. Furthermore, he coordinates special projects such as the Seasonnal Work Commitee, Emploihabilité Plus along with New Brunswick Chamber of Commerce administrative services.

He works in close collaboration with his team to ensure that the Chamber's daily operations run smoothly. Implementing the Board of directors' policies, goals and strategic plan objectives are also his responsability.

Nathalie Martin was hired as Adminsitrative Assistant on March 7, 2005.

A native of Saint-Basile, Nathalie has worked in the Caisses Populaires movement, and more recently, with the Regional Health Authority 4 in an administrative support position at Payroll Services and Human Ressources. She holds a post secondary diploma in Business Administration. She is particularly interested in financial and management accounting, economics, marketing, as well as information technology as applied to business.

With her great sense of responsibility and organisation, Nathalie has distinguished herself in the social and cultural departments of the Acadia Games, at the Youth Exhibition, and also with the Junior Achievement organisation where she won the « Business of the Year » award in 1996. There is little doubt that Nathalie has the knowledge and the experience required to deal with the various economic players in our region.

Nathalie and her partner, Dave Boutot, live in the Saint-Jacques area.

Carole Roberge Originally from Grand Falls, Carole has numerous qualifications in office management, financial accounting and bookeeping as well as computer skills, all obtained at the local Community College. In 1998, she was hired as Administrative Secretary by the sole owner of three businesses: P.C.L. Transport, Grand Falls Aviation Service and Synnyhill Enterprise. In handling all three companies simultaneously, it goes without saying that Carole acquired a lot of experience and competence in administration, not to mention 20 years experience in dealing with the public.
For the past 15 years, she has carried out numerous tasks and services as a volunteer for various organisations and associations. In her new position at the Chamber, she will be under the supervision of Nathalie Martin and can be reached at (506) 737-1866.