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New Members of the Chamber Board of Directors

Carleen Carroll, Assistant Vice President External Relations, Wilfrid Laurier University Carleen Carroll’s career has spanned the political, private and public sector. She has held senior communication roles in health-care, post-secondary education, government, transportation and telecommunications. Carleen is the leader of the External Relations team at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario with oversight of issues management, communications, government and community relations, web services and marketing. She is responsible for elevating the University’s reputation in its mission to inspire lives of leadership and purpose. As an accredited member of the Canadian Public Relations Society, Carleen served as Chief Examiner for the nationwide accreditation program and is a member of the Society’s College of Fellows Carleen served as a legislative assistant to the Minister of Communications in the Canadian Parliament. She is a graduate of McGill University, BA English and Western University, MA Journalism. In her spare time, Carleen is an avid reader, a volunteer dog trainer at a local humane society and an armchair fan of almost any sport.

Shelley Forwell, P. Eng. Civil Engineer, Business Unit Leader, Civil Partner, WalterFedy Shelley Forwell, P.Eng., is the Business Unit Leader for WalterFedy’s Civil Engineering Department, as well as a Partner in the firm. Shelley has been with WalterFedy since 2012 and has spent much of her career as Civil Design Engineer and Project Manager of complex site development projects across Ontario. As a valued leader at WalterFedy, Shelley is passionate about people and is particularly driven to see others succeed. She builds strong relationships that create a truly collaborative work environment. Shelley loves to spend her spare time with family and friends, as well as being active outdoors. If she’s not in her backyard, she’s likely adventuring in the Bruce Peninsula, or relaxing by the water with a glass of wine.

Nick Heffner – Operations Manager Heffner Lexus Toyota Nick Heffner is a member of the third generation of the Heffner Family to be involved in managing Heffner Motors. He is a graduate of Georgian College’s Bachelor of Applied Business – Automotive Management program. From a very young age Nick always wanted to be involved in the family business. His career has taken him through all the various departments in the business from vehicle detailing to management. Nick is also a volunteer with the Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation, the Grand River Hospital Foundation, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association and serves as the President of the Kitchener Waterloo Automobile Dealers Association. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his wife Niomi, son William and daughter Charlotte. If there is any left over time he likes to golf, fish and read a good history book.