As President of the Saint John Board of Trade, Imelda is the senior staff officer of the organization. She is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Officers and members of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors; planning and coordinating activities; assisting committees and task forces; managing the staff; and, serves as a spokesperson for the organization.

Ms. Gilman joined the Board of Trade in 1995 as its Membership Sales Director.  In 1998, she was appointed the Board’s Policy & Communications Director.  Prior to joining the Saint John Board of Trade, Ms. Gilman spent thirteen years with the New Brunswick Publishing Company as an account executive both in Saint John and Fredericton.

Imelda Gilman was born in Swansea, Wales and emigrated to Canada in 1975.  She graduated from Simonds High School and the New Brunswick Community College – Saint John with a diploma in Business Administration – Marketing.

Ms. Gilman is a member of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada, Canadian Society of Association Executives, and currently serves as a Board member of the New Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.  Imelda is a Past Chair of the Urban Chamber Caucus for the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce.

Imelda is active with a variety of community organizations including a District Council member of Junior Achievement of Southwestern New Brunswick and a member of the Rotary Club of Saint John.

Carole Cunningham is the Events & Office Coordinator for the Saint John Board of Trade.  She provides administrative support to the President, Executive Committee and Board of Directors.  She also coordinates and supervises office administration, organizes and coordinates events such as breakfasts, dinners, luncheons and other networking opportunities.  She provides staff support to assigned committees, task forces and member forums.

Ms. Cunningham joined the Saint John Board of Trade in 1992.  Previous to that she was the Director of Information Services (Bilingual) for the Montreal Board of Trade where she supervised and coordinated the duties of four employees, and answered various enquiries from 2,600 corporate members (7,000 representatives) conducting surveys, research, and organizing trade missions and trade shows.

Carole was born in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and at the age of 9 moved to Montreal where she graduated from Malcolm Campbell High School and Chatelain College with a bilingual proficiency diploma.  

Carole is very active with a number of community clubs.  She was one of many that was instrumental in bringing in the National Gymnastics Championships to Harbour Station in 2001 as the Head of Facilities.  As well, in her spare time, she co organizes a major annual dance competition “Dance Quest” here in Saint John which brings over 500 dancers into the city.

Ms. MacDonald joined the Board of Trade in 2007 as Administrative Assistant for the Saint John Board of Trade.  Michelle is the primary point of contact between the Saint John Board of Trade and members or visitors to its offices. She is responsible for providing administrative support to the activities of the Board, for database maintenance, for administration of various events and providing staff support to a variety of functions. 

Michelle MacDonald was born in Quispamsis, NB.  She graduated from Kennebecasis Valley High School with Honours, and CompuCollege with a diploma in Executive Office Assistant. She was awarded Top Student Award for the Executive Office Program.

Nicholas (Nick) Wheatley joined the Board of Trade in 2011. Brought on to serve as the Board of Trade’s Marketing & Sales Officer, Nick is responsible for working with new & future members in an effort to grow & strengthen the Board of Trade and the business community. Nick also works with existing members in a number of capacities to ensure they are maximizing the benefits of their membership.

Nick holds a Business Degree in Applied Management from the University of New Brunswick, in addition to a diploma from the New Brunswick Community College. Prior to joining the Board of Trade, Nick worked in the Financial & Investment Industry for 5 years. There he managed his own business consisting of both individual & business clientele. Nick has also been involved in the planning, start up and operation of multiple entrepreneurial ventures. This experience provides Nick the understanding for the values & priorities important to business owners.

Nick is an avid sailor, and enjoys spending his time off on the Saint John River or the Bay of Fundy with his wife Amy.  Nick & his family are also ardent supporters of local agriculture and strive to support local producers.