Board Member - Hardisty
James Matthews
Jim Matthews has been with the Association since 1985. James states, "the REA has been an integral part of my life. It all started when my father was a board member many years ago. I have had the pleasure of being a board member in various capacities since the 1980's to the present. These are changing times in the REA world and I am proud to be a part of this organization."
Other Boards, Committees and Community Services Jim has been, or is currently involved with include: Director for the Flagstaff Family Farm Promotional, Chairperson with the Hardisty/Hughenden United Church for over 29 years, Chairperson with the Contract Policy Committee, and became a Flagstaff County Councilor in 2013.
Jim was born and raised in Hardisty, Alberta. He obtained his Diploma in General Agriculture Technology at Vermillion College, and has been operating a mixed farm consisting of beef cow/calf and grain since 1972.
Jim's hobbies include welding and mechanics and spending time with his wife Ricci, their 5 children, and 9 grandchildren.