GARY JOHN (QWALQWALTEN)

CHAIR

Garry John is Tsal’alhmec, born and raised in the community of Tsal’alh. His parents are Samuel John (Pabby) and Matilda John (Tillie) and has several brothers and sisters. He has a strong cultural and traditional background and is actively involved in community and nation gatherings; most times as lead drummer/singer.

Garry has served as Tsal’alh Chief, a member of Council for several terms and was involved in key negotiations on behalf of the community. He was instrumental in several Tsal’alh agreements with the provincial and federal governments, including the Cut-off Claims, BC Rail Shuttle Service, and BC Hydro-St’at’imc Nation and community agreements.

Garry has served as a Chair and representative at the St’at’imc Chief’s Council. Garry will be serving as a Director on the TDC Board of Directors and has been asked to sit as Chair of the Board.

chair@tsalalhdc.com

LINDA O'DONAGHEY

Secretary Treasurer

Linda O’Donaghey is Tsal’alhmec. Linda came from Northern Ontario in 1968 directly to Shalalth and married Mike O’Donaghey, whose parents are Edith O’Donaghey (Peter) and Patrick O’Donaghey. Linda lived in the Shalalth area for 40 years.

Linda served on the TDC Board of Directors previously and returned in 2023. She was asked to sit as the Secretary Treasurer of the Board. Linda served on the Board of St’at’imc Government Services, the St’at’imc PC (2011) Trust Board, the Board of the Bridge River Community Club, Bridge River Television Society and now serves on the Boards of the Lillooet Rod & Gun Club and the Lillooet Seniors Society.

Linda retired from BC Hydro in 2007 after a 32-year career in Shalalth as the Office/Townsite Administrator and is currently working as the Office Manager for TDC.

JOHN YAMAZAKI

Director

Information Coming Soon!

MICHAEL LETTERLOUGH

Director

Michael G. Letterlough’s origin started in the Cayman Islands. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Florida International University. He’s an ex professional athlete, who represented the Cayman Islands in the hammer throw, a track and field event. He is a husband and father of two children. He has run multiple businesses and is the current Chief Operations Officer and owner at The Lux Loo Portable Restrooms Ltd. He is also a director and owner of Sub-Zero Blasting, a dry ice blasting company. He enjoys community engagement and helping young entrepreneurs through the process of starting a business.