Board of Directors

Lisa Ann Nadalin — PRESIDENT

Entrepreneur and Former Owner of 4Cats Shaughnessy

Idea Machine. Dramatically Passionate. Duchess of PoCo. Nails always.

As president of the BIA and a third generation PoCo resident, Lisa shows her love and dedication to her community every day. She was the Owner and Operator of 4Cats Art Studio Shaughnessy, which recently closed its doors after eight years. Lisa is already excited for her next creative PoCo adventure. She has been working with the BIA since 2015 to help create a strong downtown community. She is also an active member of the Port Coquitlam May Day Organizing Committee. Her creativity powers her passion for her family, work, and life. When she is not curiously crafting you can find her at the lake with her husband, two sons, and a fishing pole.

Catherine Polonio — VICE PRESIDENT

Owner and Senior Floral Designer at Coquitlam Florist

Kickass Human. Competitive Giver. Creative Crafter. Troublemaker.

Catherine is the go-to resource for all your flowers and candy needs. She has owned Coquitlam Florist for over ten years and recently expanded to another location in Abbotsford, Rosebay Florist. As a former Tri-City Chamber Member of the Year, Catherine’s passion for the Port Coquitlam community continues to shine and she lights up the room wherever she goes. Plus, she always has snacks.

Matt Le Roy — TREASURER

Small Business Advisor: Community Business and Investment at Vancity

Community Minded. Rad Dad. Softball Star.

Matt has been working with small and medium-sized organizations at Vancity since 2012. Through his work, he helps create healthy organizations that contribute to a sustainable economy. In addition to his work with the BIA, he is also a Community Review Panellist for the Douglas College Self-Employment program and a Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Ambassador. Originally from Bowen Island, Matt now lives in Port Coquitlam with his wife and three kids, where he enjoys playing hockey and softball in his spare time.

Rob Ancell — SECRETARY

Owner and Web Designer at Ancell Technologies

Chief Cook and Bottle Washer. Avid Swimmer (1/2 Dolphin, 1/2 Human). A little shaken but not stirred.

Robert Ancell is the owner of Ancell Technologies Inc, DBA Ancell Marketing, a Port Coquitlam based Technology and Internet Marketing company. Offering thirty years of B2B, B2C, Operations, Sales & Marketing experience, Robert and his team help clients make sound use of the latest proven marketing and technology trends by providing a variety of website technology and marketing solutions. Robert serves hundreds of customers from a wide variety of industries in Canada and the USA. His passion has been in providing personalized and efficient service. He values your business as if it were his own and he’s always there for you.

Brad Fenton — DIRECTOR

Manager/Owner PHARMASAVE Port Coquitlam

Coach. Outdoor Enthusiast. Travel Maverick.

Brad Fenton and his family have owned and operated PHARMASAVE Port Coquitlam since 1970, which has two pharmacy locations in Port Coquitlam at 3295 Coast Meridian Road and 100 – 2255 Elgin Ave.  Their pharmacies offer specialized compounding to create the right type and form of medication for you and your pets. They also look after your healthcare needs including Home Health Care, Braces and Supports, Natural Health (including Homeopathy and Herbal) and a Lifestyle Weight Loss program using Ideal Protein. Their North side Coast Meridian location also offers various other departments such as Canada Post Office, cosmetics, giftware, stationary, etc.  If you need something, they might have it or they can try to special order it for you.  At PHARMASAVE, they proudly support Variety, the Children’s Charity, the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon, the Canucks for Kids Fund and other worthy causes.  Brad and his family have been proud to serve generations of Port Coquitlam and area residents for close to 50 years.

Sam Nosworthy — DIRECTOR

Manager and Hair Stylist at In a Wink Beautique

Fearless Leader. Fiesty Forward.

Sam has been a hairdresser for 15 years and has been the Manager at In a Wink Beautique Salon and Spa for the past three years. She joined the Port Coquitlam BIA to help showcase the business community in this amazing city. Sam loves to be behind the chair and is always showing her staff the tricks of the trade. In her off time, she plays competitive ice hockey and loves hanging out with her boyfriend, Toby; son, Jack; and puppy, Herschel. Sam is very excited to be part of the Downtown PoCo team.

Darci Menard — DIRECTOR

Owner and Hair Stylist at DM & Co

Sideline Cheerleader. Eyelash Queen. Dog Mom.

After being a self-employed hair stylist for over 20 years, she made the leap in 2016 to open her own studio, DM & Co. In 2017 she added Younique Beauty Expert to her resume and hired the cutest assistant ever: her adorable half-shih tzu, half-papillon pup, Millie. Darci is originally from Coquitlam but moved to PoCo with her family when she was young. Growing up in a hockey family, she has perfected her sideline cheerleading skills and is always ready to cheer on a friend. Ask her how you can get your own Rockstar lashes with just a mascara!