Maria McFaddin

Kootenays, B.C. –  Forestry Works for BC (FWFBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria McFaddin as Executive Director, effective September 2026. McFaddin will lead the grassroots nonprofit into its next phase of growth, with a focus on building relationships and partnerships across the province, and strengthening public understanding of responsible forestry in British Columbia. McFaddin brings more than a decade of leadership experience in British Columbia, including four years as Mayor of Castlegar and four years on Castlegar City Council. A Kootenay native who grew up surrounded by forests, she has been a visible advocate for responsible forestry and its connection to wildfire resilience, housing, jobs and strong, sustainable communities. …“Maria brings exactly the kind of leadership we need for the next stage of Forestry Works for BC,” said Ken Kalesnikoff, Chair of the Forestry Works for BC Board of Directors. …McFaddin succeeds retiring Steve Kozuki, who led FWFBC since January 2025.