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MEMBERS

THE PEOPLE BEHIND RMR

Rhonda RMR

Rhonda Alksne
PRESIDENT

CHARTER MEMBER

REALTOR® at RE/MAX Alpine Realty

Wife and proud Mom to 6. When I'm finished my work in either Cochrane or Canmore, you will find me biking, camping or exploring our local lakes in my kayak.

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Tyler Hebblethwaite
PAST-PRESIDENT

CHARTER MEMBER

Director at RARE Oilfield Services​

Tyler and his wife Ashley have lived in Cochrane for just over 7 years. They have a daughter and 3 sons. Cochrane is a very special community and has been an amazing place to call home. Tyler is excited to be a part of the RMR and looks forward to doing more in the community. 

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Ryan Baum
MEDIA RELATIONS

CHARTER MEMBER

General Manager Cochrane Toyota

For over 25 years Ryan and his family have proudly conducted business and lived in Cochrane. Married with three children of his own now, he is the current the President of RMR and is excited to be part of this dynamic group of young professionals, who are just as passionate about giving back to this phenomenal community that has already given him so much. 

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Carli Baum
WEBSITE LEAD

CHARTER MEMBER

Boutique Web Designer | Brand Strategist

Specializing in soulful web design for creative entrepreneurs, Carli is married to Ryan Baum and mother to three children, ages 9, 7 and 4.

 

Proud to call the beautiful valley of Cochrane her forever home, she is excited to contribute to the efforts of RMR and grateful to give back to a community that means so much to her. 

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Syenna Tomecek
MEMBER SERVICES LEAD

MEMBER

Realtor™ with REAL Brokerage.

I'm Syenna Tomecek, REALTOR™️ and it is my sincere pleasure to virtually meet you. As a resident of Cochrane for 12 years I truly love this community and the people that make it so wonderful. 

My husband and I are raising our two children in this beautiful town and wouldn't have it any other way. Between school, sports, dog walks and community involvement, I understand why people want to live here and it is my passion to help others buy and sell confidently within this community!

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Sheldon Lachambre
BOARD AT LARGE

CHARTER MEMBER

An active member of RMR Sheldon brings an understanding of how to reach, engage and mobilize large groups of people and how to deliver an emotive experience that builds buzz and brand advocacy.

 

Sheldon is President & CEO of Lachambre Marketing & Productions- a North American marketing, events, experiential and productions company. 

 

Sheldon also currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Calgary Folk Music Festival Society as Vice Chair and Chair of the fundraising committee.

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Chris Heier
BOARD MEMBER

MEMBER

Chris is an owner and brewmaster at Half Hitch Brewing Company and an electronic musician, sound designer, and sound engineer under the artist name PinPoin7. He has served on the board of directors of the Cochrane Tourism Association since 2017 and the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce since 2021.

 

Most recently, Chris has taken on a director role with Oscill8 Collective and Oscill8 Records, a not-for-profit group and record label promoting Alberta electronic music artists.

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Melanie Babineau
SECRETARY

MEMBER

Mortgage Broker at Flare Mortgage Group

 

In 2017 Melanie made Cochrane her home after living in Calgary for a decade. Being from Saint John, NB, Cochrane offers her the small-town community feel she grew up with.

 

Melanie is a mortgage broker who is passionate about educating her clients on the home buying process. She enjoys being involved in the community, often being found volunteering at the Cochrane & Area Humane Society or participating in Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce events.

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Lauren Newman
GRANTS LEAD

MEMBER

Lauren is a rehabilitation consultant and wellness advocate. She has worked in a variety of industries from law enforcement to ski tourism. Residing in Cochrane with her husband and three children, Lauren is excited about supporting Cochrane’s community initiatives and making a positive impact for the future generations. 

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Nicole Parks

MEMBER

Nicole is founder & CEO of Nikstar Inc., a local promotional merchandise business. She has lived in Cochrane for. 10 years and very much enjoys being involved with the community & giving back through the Rocky Mountain Rotary.

 

In addition to RMR, Nikstar is involved with many local community sports including Promnight, a local all female skateboarding event, among others. 

Courtney Sproule RMR

Courtney Sproule

MEMBER

Courtney is a big believer in community, and is thrilled to be a part of Rocky Mountain Rotary. She is the Founder and CEO of Snap Dance Studios, is on the advisory board of Cochrane Sport 4 Life and...as an advocate for life-long learner....is the Professional Development Chair of the Wild Rose Dance Arts Association. 

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Natosha Wareham-Bakker

MEMBER

Realtor® at Casually Professional Real Estate for Royal LePage Benchmark

Natosha made the move to Cochrane in 2019, bringing with her the community spirit she grew up with in Moose Jaw, SK, where Rotary was an influential presence. As a Realtor®, she strives to build connections not just with those in her neighbourhood and town, but with everyone she helps find home. When she is not enjoying time with her family, Natosha continues her long tradition of community involvement by coordinating community events such as fundraisers, community clean ups, and the Parade of Garage Sales for her area. She also serves on the board of directors for the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce and the Light Up Cochrane Society, helping plan and implement major Cochrane events.

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Alison Stutz

MEMBER

Director, Snap Dance Studios ​

Alison has called Cochrane home, with her husband and daughter for 9 years now, but has had the privilege of working in this beautiful town for the past 2 decades. 

 

As the Director of Snap Dance Studios she has been a part of numerous community events, and is thrilled to join the RMR to continue to give back and be involved in this amazing place we call home. 

 

Alison loves to be outdoors with her family, particularly skiing in the Bow Valley and also sits on the Wild Rose Dance Arts Association Professional Development Committee and is a Board Member with BAR Made, the Parents' Association of the Banff Alpine Racers Ski Team. 

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Joanne Burns

MEMBER

Psychologist, Westbrook Counselling Services


Joanne and her family came to the Cochrane area in 2005. They enjoy rural living and spend their leisure time riding horses and hiking in the mountains. Supporting the Cochrane community is important to Joanne so, in addition to her volunteer commitment with Rocky Mountain Rotary, she is also active at the Cochrane and Area Humane Society and the Cochrane Wild Rose Square Dance Club.

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Lyndon

MEMBER

Lyndon Smith, originally from South Africa, moved to British Columbia, Canada, with his wife, Charlotte, in 2021. They relocated to Cochrane in 2023, where they are raising their twins. Lyndon is the Founder and Managing Director of Expansive EDGE, a company dedicated to helping businesses scale faster by documenting their processes and developing comprehensive business playbooks (A Digitized Version of Their “How-to” Manual)

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Dan McCann

MEMBER

With his supportive wife and two amazing kids in tow, Dan traded the lake views of northwestern Ontario for the stunning mountain scenery of Cochrane when he took on the role of General Manager at 91.5 CochraneNow in October 2022. With 16 years of experience in media and broadcasting, Dan loves helping local businesses thrive by sharing their stories with the community. When not at work, you’ll find him enjoying the great outdoors or immersed in his love for music. Dan and his family have been in love with Cochrane since day one, and they’re all-in for everything that Cochrane has to offer. Getting involved with RMR was an easy choice, and a great opportunity to connect and give back!

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Mili Palacios
 

FRIEND OF ROTARY

Living in Cochrane for 4 years with her husband and 2 kids. Originally from Peru and with Spanish as her first language, she has 15 years of experience in Communications focusing on relational Marketing to create value and generate people’s growth.

Having worked in South America, Asia, the USA, and Canada has taught her that effective communication is the key to any successful effort. Mili is happy to call Cochrane her permanent home and is looking forward to contributing to and supporting this beloved community

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Nicola Wright

FRIEND OF ROTARY

I’m a proud Mom of 2 teenage children. Returned summer of 2022 from being in the UK for 4 years. I lived in Cochrane for 5 years prior, missed it so much I had to come back!

I have returned & continuing my service working for Cochrane Toyota.I love being part of the community, arranging events for both the dealership & for the town.Love to travel, Love to read, Love to be sociable and enjoy my time with friends and family.

More Members

(Bios & Photos Coming Soon)

Kelly Baum, President Elect

Tara Baum, Member

Jessie Pepin, Rotary Foundation

Nicole Kimpton, Treasurer

Kaila Pharis, Member

Andy Martin, Member
Lauren Newman, Grants Lead

Thalia Hasse Isensee, Member

Alison Stutz, Member

Dave Alvarez, Member

FRIENDS OF ROTARY

Eric Kang

Lyndon Smith

Michelle Delorme

Stephanie Andrade

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