Cassandra McLean became the Senior Executive Director, Governance and Administration in April 2026. She plays a critical role in managing multiple, concurrent high-profile projects and initiatives. A key responsibility for that role is the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for FMFN. Her work supports the direction for overall business strategies, including short – and long-term strategic planning.
Previously, Cassandra served as Senior Manager Strategic Services for more than three years. Her career began at Syncrude Canada Ltd in 2000 when Athcon Developments joined Syncrude Canada in a partnership program that hired four Indigenous high school graduates, including Cassandra, to learn drafting in the Syncrude As-built Department. After that year, Cassandra was asked to stay on at Athcon as an as-built drafter. She subsequently joined Syncrude, becoming an As-built Administrator and then Coordinator, running the As-built department. In 2015, she became Syncrude’s OMIS 4.1 Information and Documentation Administrator.
Among Cassandra’s many achievements, she holds a MicroStation Certification and has taken drafting courses through NAIT. Areas on additional training include various training including a Project Management Certificate and a Leadership Certificate.
Cassandra has many deep family ties to the region and regularly contributes to local social causes. She is a Lifetime Member of the McMurray Métis and has done extensive volunteering for both the United Way and the Wood Buffalo Food Bank.
Contact
Email: cmclean@fortmckay.com
Previously our Director of Finance from 2020 to 2024, Mervyn T. Mapfumo was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in May, 2024 for Fort McKay First Nation. In this crucial role, Mervyn is accountable to the CEO and the Chief and Council, reporting to them on a regular basis. Among many other responsibilities, Mervyn provides leadership to Finance and IT staff; leads all business planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts, and provides financial advice and guidance to Senior Management.
Previously, Mervyn served Fort McKay First Nation as Manager of Accounting Operations from 2014 until 2020. His tenure in the region began in 2012, working first as a Junior Accountant and then as a Project Accountant. Mervyn’s career began in 2008 at Ashcity Worldwide, in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Mervyn holds several degrees and professional designations. He is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CMA) and also a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting). Additional credentials include a Certificate of Completion (Computer Accounting) and an Associate Degree in Business Administration (Accounting).
Contact
Email: mmapfumo@Fortmckay.com
Currently serving as Director, Sustainability and Vice-President, Fort McKay Business Investment Group, Bori Arrobo is the leader of the Fort McKay First Nation Sustainability team. In this role, Bori is actively involved in discussions with industry and government in matters related to industrial development impacts on the Fort McKay Traditional Territory. He also oversees the planning and implementation of community-based research and monitoring of the environmental and Rights impacts of projects in the region.
Bori has spent more than 20 years in the oil and gas sectors, starting in Ecuador. For the past ten years with Fort McKay First Nation, his experience includes working with Indigenous communities to help mitigate the impact of the oil industry on their traditional territories. Through his education and career, Bori has developed a deep understanding of sustainability issues with empathy for, and understanding of, Indigenous communities and impacts arising from industrial development.
He received his B.Sc. in Geology/Earth Science from Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, where he graduated Magna cum Laude. Bori also holds an M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Development from the University of Calgary.
Bori represents Fort McKay First Nation at numerous multistakeholder forums, including the Oils Sands Monitoring Program, the Fort McKay Air Quality and Odours Advisory Committee, as well as various Fort McKay-Industry Environmental and Leadership committees.
Contact
Email: barrobo@Fortmckay.com
Cal Hurley who was born and raised in Fort McMurray, deep in the heart of the Wood Buffalo region, and his career has been closely intertwined with the local business community. Cal’s roots here run deep—with his wife, Cal has raised their two daughters in Fort McMurray, and now their 11-year-old grandson and newborn granddaughter are growing up in the community we love.
Cal is passionately committed to Fort McMurray’s environmental and economic sustainability. With family ties to the Fort McMurray Métis and Willow Lake Métis Associations, he has gained invaluable insights into how industry and Indigenous communities can forge mutually beneficial partnerships. Growing up alongside many Indigenous friends and relatives, he has spent countless hours exploring the region’s forests and waterways, which fueled his lifelong passion for the outdoors and motorsports.
His professional journey began as an apprentice machinist with Lemax (now Acden Lemax), where he spent 11 years developing his skills, earning his Journeyman Millwright and Machinist Red Seal certifications, and eventually progressing to a shop supervisor role. Cal then joined Suncor Energy in early 2000, advancing into leadership positions in facilities and mine equipment maintenance. Later, he worked with Syncrude and Suncor, focusing on the implementation and management of Indigenous agreements with local First Nations and Métis Nations. Most recently, he served as Branch Manager for Brandt Tractor in Fort McMurray
Contact
Email: churley@fortmckay.com
Kim started her new position of Executive Director, Corporate Services in April, 2026. Originally appointed to the position of Human Resources Director of Fort McKay First Nation in November 2022, Kim spent the previous two decades working in various capacities for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. She has gained extensive experience in every aspect of Human Resources, from Benefits and Compensation, Payroll, Safety, Disability, Recruitment, and Labour Relations.
Starting her career at RMWB in 2002, Kim rose steadily through the ranks until attaining the position of HR Manager, Total Rewards. Having mastered all the challenges presented by her previous employer, Kim sought new horizons and was happy to accept her present position with FMFN.
Kim’s educational background is extensive. She earned a Diploma in Office Administration Technology, followed by a Certificate in Human Resources Management, and a Certificate from Queen’s University IRC in Labour Relations Foundations. She also has Certificates in Total Rewards and in Culture.
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Kim and her children are active volunteers for the annual Community Clean Up in their neighbourhood, as well as various community events such as the soup kitchen and community pancake breakfast.
Contact
Email: khaines@fortmckay.com
