ABOUT US

Meet Jane Chrysostom of Alma! Jane’s roots in the area began in the mid-1800s, when her family had a cottage at Herring Cove (now Fundy National Park). She currently owns and operates Cleveland Place in Alma with her husband Stephen, where they hosted families from all over the world in their B&B, showcase local artists and talent in the Artisan Shop, and keep cozy chairs available in the seasonally operated bookshop on Main Street. An accomplished artist herself, for the last 30 years she’s imagined and produced paintings, pottery, weavings, silkscreens, and much more.Constantly immersed in local community and causes, Jane has been a familiar face in Albert County creating and leading fun and lively projects now enjoyed by many: the annual Fleet Launch in Alma, the International Chowder Cookoff, the Tele-Drive Variety Show, the H2Whoa! stage production to benefit the Village of Alma, the annual Molly Kool Award, and many years of Alma Celebration Days events. Jane has been twice awarded the Albert County Chamber of Commerce - ACCofC "Ambassador of the Year" award. She also writes the popular Facebook page "Alma Village Friends" in her spare time.Most recently Jane’s been working to aid the Harvey Hall, through designing, weaving, and donating the Harvey Hall Tartan, and through creating and performing in the Harvey Hall Sea Shanty. Both these efforts raised funds and awareness for the Hall’s restoration.

Meet Julia Morais of Hillsborough! Julia has roots in Albert County, having grown up in Lower Coverdale. She has an eclectic resume including working in sales, research, healthcare, and now education. She is very goal-oriented, organized, and ambitious. In her spare time, Julia enjoys crafting, graphic design, golf, and volleyball. She coaches many sports  and is actively involved with many groups within the school she teaches at as she continues to try to expand the offerings provided for rural youth. She joined the Harvey Hall team by offering her graphic design and marketing skills in January 2024 and has gone on to provide support and ideas to the planning committee. Julia draws on her undergraduate degrees in medical sciences and education as she works towards reaching younger audiences through social media, branding and marketing, and streamlining operations for the Harvey Hall, largely through the development of this new website!

Meet Debbie James of Lower Cape! Debbie is a well recognized organizer at heart! Being task oriented, she appreciates successfully meeting the challenge of a start-to-finish project with a great sense of accomplishment. Over the years, Debbie has served in the secretary role for numerous organizations. As Appointment Coordinator for a Financial Planner and Office Staff at Ponderosa Pines, she loves to interact with people. Debbie shares her value as a volunteer with the Harvey Hall Board since 2020.  Through her work &  volunteerism she has achieved a high level of experience and skill on board processes and teamwork both within an organization and as an extension to the community. Within Harvey Hall, Debbie also serves on the Program Team, Historical Committee,  Summer Student Mentor & Seniors Group Leader. Knowing the value of preserving the heritage, Debbie draws on her Mount Allison undergraduate degree in History, bringing the Harvey Hall team closer to reaching its project and preservation goals.

Meet Shelly Wilbur of Curryville! Shelly’s expertise and specialty is economics. As an experienced bank manager and data analyst, she coordinates the business analytics department for the Horizon Health network – an industry where she’s held a 16-year tenure! Previously working in banking in the Maritimes, Shelly held positions as a personal banker, Regional Compliance Officer for small business, and managed a variety of projects and initiatives with small business teams.Shelly earned her degree in business administration and economics from UNB, and she relies on her work and education experiences as Treasurer for the Harvey Hall. Her attention to detail and strong analytical skills are a welcome addition to the Harvey Hall team as it works toward achieving its current project and long-term goals.You might find Shelly along the shoreline fishing and sightseeing, as she enjoys spending time with her family and appreciates the natural beauty of the area

Meet Rick Morcom! Rick has been living in Harvey for 13 years and is well acquainted with the Harvey Hall, having attended many productions at the venue near his home. He has become an integral part of the broader community both professionally and personally. Having qualified in medicine in 1981, Rick worked in South Africa until 1992, the United Kingdom until 2008, and in New Brunswick since then.Rick’s devotion to community has been exemplified through his work on committees developing a completely new hospital in rural South Africa, as well as being involved in community development with emphasis on both health and economic progress. Teaching has been an area in which Rick has long been involved. He developed a comprehensive scheme for teaching primary healthcare nurses in South Africa – a process that thoroughly encompassed arranging financing, liaising with government agencies, tutoring, developing curriculum, and the practical aspect of getting them all together! In both the UK and Canada, Rick has taught medical students as well as family physician residents.Rick’s passions include encouraging people, both as individuals and communities, to live their fullest lives possible. He believes that The Harvey Hall, with its long history, is an excellent venue for promoting skills such as music, arts, crafts, computing and others. It should be used for teaching these and other skills for people young and old, wealthy or poor. It should be a place of joy and entertainment, and regain its position at the heart of our community. Rick is actively helping the Harvey Hall team make this possible!

Meet Stephen Chrysostom of Alma! Much of his youth was spent in the USA and Cyprus where Steve reveled in and absorbed diverse cultures, and embarked on a lifetime of learning and valuing the past and its influence on the present. Along his career path, first in meteorology and computer programming in the military, he gained high level security clearances, promotions, and increased responsibility. He left the service for a career in the private sector in 1987 which led to work-related travels throughout North America, Europe, and Japan during the tech-heydays of the ‘90s.Steve now manages the IT projects of a rapidly growing wealth management firm in Moncton. In his spare time he can usually be found reading, or making things, mostly with wood, in his well-equipped workshop. He’s the man behind the scenes at Cleveland Place in Alma, and has often been seen center stage for many community events.Steve has served on the boards of The Fundy Guild (aka Friends of Fundy) 2016-2020 and was co-founder of Tele-Drive Albert County 2012-2017, including service on the Executive. As a recent addition to the Harvey Hall Board of Directors, Steve brings his expertise to help the Harvey Hall team reach its project goals as an important community resource

Meet Peter Brzezicki of Albert County!  Born in Poland, Peter grew up with a strong connection to mountain skiing and climbing. At the age of 17 he joined a mountain rescue organization and became a climbing and high-angle rescue instructor. Peter graduated from the Warsaw College of Electronics with a specialization in Sound Engineering. 
In the ‘80s and ‘90s Peter’s career path featured industrial technology and engineering. In 1982, he was a research and development project manager in Toronto where he designed and developed optical measuring equipment. This position was the first of several throughout North America in developing equipment to produce ophthalmic lenses. In 1992 in Moncton, Peter became the patent holder for an optical lens computer-controlled grinding actuator. 
By 1995 Peter changed his career path and became a professional firefighter and Technical Rescue Specialist with many certifications for instruction. He recently retired from the Riverview Fire Department. 
Currently a member of the Riverside-Albert Volunteer Fire Department Peter continues to teach firefighting skills and high angle technical rescue throughout the Maritimes and furthers his interests with sound engineering and theatrical productions. Throughout the years, Peter produced various concerts and festivals including the complex technical realizations of "The Nutcracker" productions, Rising Tide festivals, and many others. He is a licensed senior pyro technician and display fireworks supervisor.   
Peter is the co-founder of the Riverview Arts Centre where he was a board member for 8 years including a 2-year term as president.  Other boards he's served include Polcolor, Walach Ind., Dynoptics, the Capital Theatre, and now the Harvey Hall where his talent and expertise will help the board reach its project goals for the hall and community.

Meet Faith Morais of Hillsborough! Faith is a grade 11 student at Riverview High School and the founding member of Harvey Hall's new Youth Advisory Council, formed in an effort to bring a new demographic to the hall. She offers the hall her graphic design, social media skills, and youthful perspective to the planning committee and the board of directors more generally.

During his lengthy career, David Christie was one of the most highly-respected and knowledgeable naturalists in New Brunswick, a pioneer of the fledgling conservation movement, and an ardent champion for the protection of sensitive habitats and heritage sites. He helped found some of our most influential naturalist and conservation organizations, championed the establishment of the province’s first protected habitats, and participated in the conservation of several heritage sites in his community, including the Harvey Hall. In his twenties, he was the first full time Park Naturalist at Fundy National Park, and later served as Curator and Head of the New Brunswick Museum's Natural Science Department. He has conducted more than 100 North American Breeding Bird Surveys and was the long-time editor of NB Naturalist, a publication of the NB Federation of Naturalists. Through deed and example, David has mentored and encouraged generations of naturalists and activists towards a greater appreciation of place, involvement in community, and the pursuit of nature-based careers.

Lee C. Warnock is a retired Construction Engineer, Certified Construction Manager and Certified Class-A Engineering Contractor living in Alma, NB. Lee has over 50 years of experience in construction operations, hard money contracting, design-build, and construction management. Lee has been afforded extensive opportunities to manage projects independently, and accept financial and operational responsibility for a safe, quality, timely delivery. 

Lee’s most recent experience, prior to his 2011 retirement, was twelve years with Hatch Mott MacDonald, San Diego CA, where he established and managed their Southwest Area Office, (US and Mexico). HMM was a special entity joint venture of Hatch Associates, Mississauga, Ont. and Mott MacDonald Croydon, UK. HMM was an international heavy civil engineer and construction manager. 

Lee received a BA, in Geography and Urban Planning, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Florida, in 1973. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management, College of Design, Construction and Planning, University of Florida, in 1977. Additional career education programs earned includes approximately two weeks per year of management workshops. Lee is a Certified Construction Manager, 1999, and a Certified Class-A General Engineering Contractor, FL, CGC011089, 1977

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