Joe Lavoie is Chair of the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area (TDIA) Board (2025–2027) and a local business owner with Copperside Foods. An entrepreneur since age 12—when he started a recycling venture and earned a Top 20 Under 20 in Canada recognition—Joe has built experience across logistics, retail, food service, real estate, and telecom in British Columbia. He’s involved with TDIA because he believes giving back is essential to building a stronger community. Joe brings 20+ years of business experience in financial management, organizational performance, and mergers and acquisitions, along with extensive governance experience as Chair of Northern Savings Credit Union.

Sam Harling (he/him) is a Director on the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area board and has called Terrace home for more than 21 years. He works as a Branch Manager and Investment Advisor with CBIG Canadian Benefits, Investment & Insurance Group, bringing experience across sales, management, economic development, and banking. Sam has worked in downtown Terrace in various roles over the years and offers a grounded perspective on the issues impacting the core. He’s passionate about continued progress in downtown appearance, safety, diversity, and services.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, curling, camping, and watersports.

Ginny Kenmuir is a Director with the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area , serving since 2021. She is the owner of All Star Shoes & Apparel and The Cove Boutique, and has spent the past decade building her businesses in downtown Terrace. Ginny joined the TDIA Board to help shape a vibrant downtown that supports local merchants and strengthens the community. She brings a practical, business-owner perspective and is passionate about advocating for small business needs while working toward shared goals for downtown.

Outside of work, Ginny enjoys crafting, gardening, and cooking.

Lael McKeown (she/her) has served as Treasurer with the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area  since 2021. With a background in property management and construction through Progressive Ventures Ltd., Lael brings strong business experience and a practical perspective to board discussions. She’s also been actively involved with several community and economic development organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Terrace Economic Development Association, Northwest Regional Airport Board, and the Kitimat Terrace Industrial Development Association.

Lael is involved with TDIA because she believes Terrace has an optimistic future—and she values the friendly sense of community downtown.

Philip Clement has served as a Director with the TDIA Board since 2025. He works in administration and has professional experience supporting land use planning, community plans, and law and policy development. Philip is involved with the TDIA to help advance efforts that attract investment, improve infrastructure, and support a vibrant and welcoming downtown economy. He values the board’s collaborative work with local businesses and stakeholders, and is interested in practical, community-informed approaches that strengthen the downtown core. One of Philip’s favourite things about downtown Terrace is the murals and public art throughout the district.