| Mayor Greg Wilson |
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Contact information:
Phone: 807-223-6119
Email: Mayor Wilson
Elected to City Office:
Boards and committees:
Education:
- Confederation College (Marketing)
- University of Winnipeg (Gen. Arts)
Business/professional history:
- More than 35 years in Sales, Marketing, General Management
- Owner of Wilson's Business Solutions
- Led business team expansion to eleven locations, from Timmins in the east to the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border
- Served as Chairman (one term) and board member of Camp of the Woods (children's camp) consecutively since 2002
Hobbies and interests:
- Family
- Church
- Hockey
- Skiing
- Board-sailing
- Anything fast on snow, ice or water
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| Councillor Nick Beyak |
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Contact Information:
Email: Councillor Beyak
Elected to City Office:
First Term: Sept 2017 to present
Boards and Committees:
- Common Voice Northwest Regional Transportation Working Committee
- National Advisory Boards - General Motors and Ford Motor Company
- Former President - Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
Business and Professional History:
- Owner of Dryden GM since 2003
- Owner of Sunset Country Ford since 2011
- Bachelor of Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland Michigan
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| Councillor Norm Bush |
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Contact information:
Phone: 807-937-6193
Email: Councillor Bush
Elected to City Office:
Boards and committees:
- Dryden Regional Health Centre Board, Finance
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario
Business/professional history:
- More than 25 years of experience in executive positions primarily in the Forestry Sector
- Led teams that have completed major capital projects including extensive upgrades and additions to Domtar's world-class pulp mill located here in Dryden
- Currently Vice President for Treasury Metals Inc., Goliath Gold Project
- Former vice president at Domtar LLC and Weyerhaeuser.
- Former general manager at MacMillan Bloedel Ltd.
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| Councilor John Carlucci |
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Contact information:
Phone: 807-220-3557
Email: Councillor Carlucci
Elected to City Office:
Boards and committees:
- Dryden District Chamber of Commerce
Education
- Graduate of Dryden High School
- Graduate of Confederation College (Business Administration)
Business and professional history:
- Events Service Coordinator - Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre
Public and community service:
- Member of the Dryden Rotary Club
- Member of the Knights of Columbus
- Held past offices in Dryden Rotary Club, Dryden District Chamber of Commerce and Kinsmen Club of Dryden
- Past member of the Dryden Cultural Roundtable
- Past Treasurer of Dryden Dolphins
- Active in Christian Men's Group and Church
Personal background:
Born and raised in Wabigoon, I moved to Dryden when I was 19 years old. I was always active in the community through sports, fundraising events, community groups and anywhere I could help in order to make Dryden a better place to live.
I am married to Marilyn and between us we have a combined great family of 7 children - Nina, Jenna, Anthony, Steven, Liz, Patrick and Katie.
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| Councillor Martin MacKinnon |
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Contact information:
Phone: 807-223-3128
Email: Councillor MacKinnon
Elected to City Office:
- Second Term: 2014 to 2018
- First Term: 2010 to 2014
Boards and committees:
- Aging in Place Committee
- Dryden Development Corporation
- Neighbourhood Legacy (Universal Rec/Children and Youth)
Education:
- Graduate of Lakehead University, B.A. Major in Business/Social Work
Business and professional history:
- 34 years Accounting with Domtar
Public and community service:
- Past member Dryden Recreation Commission
- Past president Dryden Mens' Fastball
- Past president Patricia Region Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Big Brother for 10 years
- Past treasurer Dryden Cub Scouts, Dryden Minor Baseball
- Former vice president Dryden Minor Hockey
- Current board member Dryden Health Services Foundation
- Current board chair Grace Haven Lutheran Respite Program
Personal background:
- Born and raised in Dryden
- Married to Debbie for 33 years, with two children Neil and Melissa
Hobbies and interests:
- Walking my dog
- Music
- All the football one can possibly watch
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| Councillor Mary Trist |
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Contact information:
Email: Councillor Trist
Elected to City Office:
- Second Term, 2014 to 2018
- First Term, 2010 to 2014
Boards and committees:
- Dryden Cultural Roundtable
- Dryden Handi-Transit Board
- Dryden Non-Profit Housing Board
Education:
- Oxdrift Public School Graduate
- Dryden High School Graduate
- Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Education from Brandon University
Business and professional history:
I have been a member of the teaching profession since 2000.
Public and community service:
- Involved in Dryden Minor Sports
- Dryden Accommodation Review Advisory Committee Member, 2007
- New Prospect School Green Team Environmental Club Coordinator
Personal background:
I grew up in Oxdrift and have spent several years living in the mountains of British Columbia, the prairies of Manitoba, our nation's capital in Ottawa, and the quiet foothills of Aylmer, Quebec. I am married to Corrie and we have two children, Carver and Raiden.
Hobbies and interests:
My family, of course!!
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| Councillor Roger Valley |
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Contact information:
Phone: 807-937-4995
Email: Councillor Valley
Elected to City Office:
- City Council, 2014 to 2018
- Mayor, 1997 to 2000
- City Council, 1991 to 1997
I was first elected to Dryden council in 1991 and I was appointed as Chairman of Public Works. I was re-elected in 1994 and moved to Finance. In 1997, I was elected as the first Mayor of the amalgamated City of Dryden which consisted of the former Township of Barclay and Town of Dryden.
Boards and committees:
- Kenora District Services Board
- Patricia Area Community Endeavours Board
- Dryden Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation
Business and professional history:
- In 2004, elected as Federal Member of Parliament for the Kenora Riding and re-elected in 2006
- Tenure as MP including Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and Minister of Veterans Affairs
- Chairman of Forestry and National Highway Strategy Caucuses
- Owner of family commercial bait business that has been in operation for 63 years in Dryden
Personal background:
My wife Carole and I have raised our three children; Sheena, Megan and Cody here in Dryden.
Hobbies and interests:
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