Xwopokton (Harley Chappell), Board Chair

Harley Chappell was elected as Chief of Semiahmoo First Nation in 2016 and is currently serving his fifth term. As Chief, he has been a strong advocate for reviving the local shellfish population, revitalizing the Semiahmoo language and culture, ensuring good stewardship of oceans, rivers and lands, and improving relationships with municipal and indigenous partners in the region. Harley is a traditional Knowledge Carrier and a trained Circle facilitator with the Qwi:Qwelstom Justice program in Sto:Lo Territory. Harley worked as a child and youth worker with Xyólheméylh (Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services), BC’s largest fully delegated Indigenous child welfare agency.

In addition to serving as Chief, Chappell is also the owner and instructor of Pacific Top Team Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Chilliwack. Harley has 4 children and 4 grandchildren. Harley’s traditional Indigenous name, Xwopokton carries the meaning ‘power in the thunder’.

James Carwana

James (Jim) Carwana holds his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Toronto. In 1985, he was called to the Bar of British Columbia and practised labour, employment and administrative law in Vancouver for over 25 years. He has worked with a broad group of clients in both the private and public sectors and has provided advice in many areas including workplace reorganizations, collective bargaining, and legislative changes.   Mr. Carwana has appeared before Committees of the House of Commons and Senate in Ottawa and acted as legal counsel in matters before all levels of court and various administrative bodies. His work has earned him a peer review legal rating of “Distinguished for High Professional Achievement with High Ethical Standing”.  From 2012 to 2018 Mr. Carwana served as Vice Chair at the BC Labour Relations Board, where he adjudicated and mediated many disputes.  He has been involved in the writing of approximately 200 published Labour Board decisions and is the author of over 40 published articles on Risk Management topics.  Active in his community, Mr. Carwana has previously volunteered at the Salvation Army Pro Bono Legal Clinic; been a Director and Past President of the Crescent Beach Swimming Club in Surrey; and is currently a Director of the Beach House Theatre Society in Surrey.

Archie Johnston

Archie Johnston is a retired Senior Audit Partner, KPMG LLP, where he led the firm’s public sector and not for profit practice in British Columbia (2000 to 2016) and Canada (2010 to 2014).  He was the lead Audit and Engagement Quality Review Partner serving numerous local governments, universities, health authorities, crown corporations, member-based not for profit organizations, and First Nations. Archie’s experience includes assessing risks and financing strategies, providing strategic advice in regards to financial governance matters and communicating the implications of significant matters to management, audit committees and Boards.

Archie has served extensively on Boards including the Surrey School Board audit committee, Office of Audit General (City of Vancouver), Tsawwassen First Nation Economic Development Corporation (Advisory Board member), Surrey City Development Corporation, Gracepoint Community Church, Surrey Housing and Homelessness Society and Sources Community Resources Society and a member of the Surrey Board of Trade Council of Governors.

Rob Stutt, City Councillor

Rob Stutt was elected to Surrey City council in 2022 and currently chairs and the Surrey Public Safety Committee and Surrey Heritage advisory Commission. He sits on a number of other committees, including the Audit Committee, Finance Committee and the Cloverdale Rodeo Board. He is the city liaison with the Safe Program Leadership Group, and represents Surrey on Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and Water Committees.

Rob brings over 40 years of experience in policing, police oversight, and investigation within the insurance industry, including service with the RCMP in Surrey. He understands the demands of policing in Surrey and has witnessed growth and diversity. As a dedicated member of the community for over three decades, Rob has served on the executive of the Sullivan Community Association and has volunteered at various levels of minor hockey. He is keenly interested in preserving the heritage of Surrey’s communities.

Rob believes that public safety is paramount to the growth and wellbeing of any city. He is committed to ensuring that residents and visitors to Surrey are afforded the best police service possible.

Rob and his wife have lived in Surrey for 36 years and have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.