Executive Board

Joan McPherson

President

president@cupe1267.ca

After serving her 4th term as President, Joan was elected in January 2016 as the new President of CUPE Local 1267. Joan got actively involved with the union because she believed the employees at the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department needed better representation during negotiations with the employer. Joan currently represents the membership on the Labour Management Committee and the Joint Health & Safety Committee. Joan is a Recreation Leader in Aquatics at the Mission Leisure Centre and she has worked for the City of Mission since 1982.

Harm Gill

Vice President

vicepresident@cupe1267.ca

Harm's role with the union is to represent the membership during labour management meetings, joint occupational health and safety criteria and to assist any member of the union.

 After serving one term as a schedule A Shop Steward, Harm was elected as the Vice President in March of 2018. Harm has worked for the City since 1996 and has been working in Development Services as a Bylaw Officer for the past three years. 

Marci Rangers

Treasurer

treasurer@cupe1267.ca

Marci is serving as your Treasurer on the Executive Board; she has held the position since 2012.

Marci is responsible for all of the financial aspects of the local including preparing the local's annual budget, presenting the monthly financial reports at regular membership meetings and preparing all of the information required by the Trustees for the annual audits. Marci is also the chair of the local's Budget Committee.

Marci has worked at the City of Mission since 2007 and currently works in the Finance Department.

Rimmi Purewal

Chief Shop Steward

chiefshopsteward@cupe1267.ca

Rimmi is serving her first term as a Chief Shop Steward after previously providing seven years of her dedicated service as Shop Steward for CUPE 1267. Rimmi brings a wealth of expertise in privacy and information, underlining her commitment to upholding the highest standards in handling sensitive matters. In her current role, Rimmi will chair the grievance committee and collaborate closely with the Executive Board and team of Shop Stewards to address questions, concerns, and grievances. Her excellent written and oral communication skills will greatly assist in ensuring the needs of our valued membership are met. Rimmi joined the City of Mission since 2014 and has served in various roles within Police Services. Since 2020, she has served as the Crime Prevention Coordinator. 

Martina Rohde

Recording Secretary

secretary@cupe1267.ca

Martina plays a crucial role as our Recording Secretary, ensuring that our union's operations are organized and transparent. She will attend all Executive Board, regular, and special meetings, accurately documenting the proceedings. Martina maintains detailed and impartial records, including financial and trustee reports, and presides over meetings in the absence of top officers.

In addition to recording and submitting bylaw changes to the National President, she handles correspondence, prepares agendas, and fulfills various administrative tasks. Martina is also responsible for updating the membership on correspondence and key matters. Her role ensures that all records are readily accessible for review by Trustees or auditors, contributing to the smooth and effective functioning of our union.

Annie Dunville

Communications Officer

communications@cupe1267.ca

Annie is dedicated to keeping our union informed and connected. She attends all Executive Board and membership meetings and manages our website, using it to share updates and promote our values. As Chair of the Political Action Committee, she handles candidate questionnaires and reports on community meetings.

Annie also leads the Social Committee, organizing CUPE-sponsored events and creating promotional materials. She actively seeks new ideas and recruits for the committee, working to strengthen our union's presence in the community. 

Annie has worked with the City of Mission since 2017 and is currently working in the Communications and Public Engagement Division. 

Jennifer Tass

Education Officer

education@cupe1267.ca

Jennifer was re-elected in November 2022 and she is serving her 5th term in this position.

Jennifer is responsible for promoting CUPE education and training programs and registering members for various workshops. She is also responsible for the local's annual bursary and will participate on the Bursary Selection Committee. Jennifer represents CUPE Local 1267 at the Fraser Valley District Council. She is also the president of Fraser valley district council

Jennifer has worked in several departments and is currently working at the Mission Leisure Centre as the booking clerk 

Lesley King

Membership Officer

membership@cupe1267.ca

Lesley plays a key role in ensuring smooth and secure membership meetings. She manages access to meetings, allowing entry only to members in good standing and authorized officials. Lesley helps with attendance records and organizes meeting setups.

In the absence of the Recording Secretary, Lesley steps in to perform those duties. 

Lesley maintains and updates the membership list, manages personnel files securely, and oversees office space and equipment needs. She orders and organizes meals for meetings and chairs the Membership Support Committee, reaching out to members dealing with various personal situations. Lesley reports these updates to the Executive Board and membership meetings, ensuring our community stays connected and supported.


Shop Stewards

Alissa Lanteigne
Schedule A: alissa.neumann@gmail.com
Stephen Blaschuk
Schedule B: steveblaschuk@gmail.com

Paul Peters
Schedule B: paulhenrypeters@yahoo.ca
Brad Doherty
Schedule B: braddoherty7@gmail.com
Chad Klassen
Schedule B: chdklassen@yahoo.ca 

Andrew McClelland
Schedule B: andrewmcclelland84@gmail.com
Jason Roufosse
Schedule C: j.roufosse@icloud.com