Board of Directors

Yuri Fulmer - Board Chair

Yuri Fulmer, FDC Capital PartnersAn ambitious entrepreneur at heart, Yuri Fulmer believes the path to success is relatively simple: combine a good idea with even better people, and a desire to serve your community, and you’re on your way to the top.

Living out that philosophy, and equipped with an outstanding leadership team and a dynamic vision, Yuri Fulmer has led his company, FDC Capital Partners, to be one of Canada’s largest privately held food and beverage businesses in just 10 years.

As the President and CEO of a multi-million dollar corporation, Yuri has continually propelled his business forward, launching into new territories, taking on new challenges, and living out new adventures.

Yuri has also taken a leadership role in several of the Greater Vancouver area’s most prestigious charitable, educational, and arts organizations, using his entrepreneurial skills to better his community.

Yuri has been the recipient of numerous awards for his business and community involvements, including being named as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 in 2007.

United Way of the Lower Mainland Board Executive 2011-2012


Yuri Fulmer, President & CEO, FDC Capital Partners - Board Chair

Jane Peverett, Corporate Board Member- Vice Chair

Francis Chang, Partner, Vancouver Office, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP - Secretary/Treasurer

Members of United Way of the Lower Mainland Board of Directors 2011-2012

Amber Hockin, Director, Pacific Regional Office, Canadian Labour Congress

Bev Park, President & COO, Couverdon Real Estate

Catherine Warren, President, FanTrust Entertainment Strategies

David Poole, Senior Vice- President, British Columbia and Yukon Region at Scotiabank

Debra Hewson, President & CEO, Odlum Brown

Gwenne Farrell, Vice President, COPE Local 378

Jerry Lampert, Community Member

Joey Hartman, President, Vancouver District Labour Council

John DeLucchi, Managing Partner, BC Region, PricewaterhouseCoopers

Lee Van Horn, President, The Palomar Consulting Group Inc.

Miranda Lam, Associate, McCathy Tetrault LLP

Dr. Patricia Baird, Community Member

Paul Kershaw, Associate Professor, UBC *as a principal investigator into Smart Family Policy, Dr. Kershaw's research receives United Way funding.

Sarah Sidhu, Associate, Kornfeld, Mackoff, Silber LLP

Steve Hunt, Director, District 3, United Steelworkers Union


2011-2012 United Way of the Lower Mainland Labour Committee of the Board members

Chair: Steve Hunt, Director, District 3, United Steelworkers Union

Members: Gwenne Farrell, COPE 378, representing the New Westminster & District Labour Council, Judi Filion, BCGEU; John Brennand, TWU, representing the Vancouver & District Labour Council; Amber Hockin, Director, Pacific Regional Office, Canadian Labour Congress, Steve Hunt, Director, District 3, United Steelworkers Union

United Way of the Lower Mainland is grateful for the board’s dedication and commitment to improving our community.

To contact any members of the United Way of the Lower Mainland Board of Directors, please call Linda Stadey at (604) 268-1341.