Mark Beadle – President
Dock Crafters
Mark has been involved in progressive business management roles for over twenty years and has volunteer non-profit Board experience exceeding fifteen years. He has an undergraduate degree in health care and a masters degree in business, along with work experiences ranging from front line health care to hospital Vice President to small business owner. Having gradually relocated his contracting business to Port Sydney over the past few years, Mark joined the Chamber and was subsequently welcomed to the Board in October 2021, bringing us his expertise in strategic planning and operational effectiveness. As of November 2023, we are pleased to have Mark serving as our President to guide us forward with the aim of increasing member engagement and volunteerism.
Brenda Murdoch - Vice President
ShopMuskoka.com
Brenda has been in sales, marketing, and marketing management for the past 30 years. Working with businesses and their people is how she has developed the skills to listen to the growing needs of Muskoka businesses for more than a decade. Having moved to Port Sydney in 2015, Brenda has been working alongside businesses in the community to help them brand and grow on ShopMuskoka.com. Brenda looks at this opportunity with the Chamber of
Commerce as a chance to listen to the needs of the community and to promote its growth.
Heather Huff-Bogart - Director/Secretary
The Green Bouquet
Heather embarked on her professional journey as a Surveillance Operator at an Ontario casino and served as a Volunteer Team Leader for Victim Services in Goderich, Ontario. Seeking a change of scenery, she transitioned to Muskoka where she delved into the hospitality industry. There, she assumed the role of lead trainer at a prestigious resort while honing her expertise as a wine sommelier.
Transitioning once more, Heather entered the cannabis sector, holding pivotal roles such as General Manager, Regional Trainer, and Head of Operations for Canada's largest CBD company. Subsequently, she joined a local cannabis producer's Marketing team as General Manager of their Educational store and Cannabis Educator, also serving as a liaison for multiple chambers of commerce in the area.
When the government amended regulations to allow individuals to open their own cannabis stores, Heather seized the opportunity, founding The Green Bouquet Cannabis Inc. in Port Sydney. With a rich background spanning operations, marketing, sales, and customer service, she eagerly joins the board to raise awareness in the community about the abundant business opportunities available to their village.
Rhonda Christenson – Director/Treasurer
Hidden Valley Bookkeeping
Rhonda’s love of numbers and the stories they tell began in Alberta. In her twenties she relocated to the Yukon where she worked as an Assistant Controller for a cruise line and traveled/worked for them for the next ten years. 2001 brought her to Muskoka to work at a large resort and in 2014 Hidden Valley Bookkeeping began. A self-proclaimed geek she loves working with many industries including Construction Builders and Trades, Health and Wellness, Marketing, Hospitality and Not for Profit organizations. Helping people understand financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and dealing with the day to day paperwork makes for a great day in Rhonda’s world. She is excited about volunteering not only on the Board but also at the many events hosted by the Chamber and looks forward to meeting more members of the Community.
Bonnie Boyd – Director
Footprints in the Forest Child Care
Bonnie is the owner/operator of Footprints in the Forest Child Care (formerly Port Sydney Daycare) as well as an author of a children’s book, The Nibbler: A Story of a Curious Goose. Bonnie has been a Board Member of the Port Sydney/Utterson & Area Chamber previously and a great supporter of the community. Welcome back Bonnie!
Our Staff
Nicole Kirkpatrick – Office Manager Nicole recently joined the Chamber as the new Office Manager in August of 2024. She has a long history of office administrative work as well as volunteer work. She sat on the Board of Huntsville Minor Hockey Association as Treasurer, previously holding the Ice Scheduler and Minor Officials Director roles. Nicole has also been the Chair of V.K. Greer’s Parent Council for the past 4 years, and Fundraising Coordinator prior to that. She has also previously been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life as Event Chair and volunteered with the Walk for MS. Nicole has worked in the childcare and health care fields for the last 20+ years.
