Mani Deol-Fallon is a lifelong community organizer, a wife of 25 years, a mother of 2 young women, and a proud resident of Surrey since 1981. Mani works in the private aviation industry as a marketing, and business development professional. Mani is driven by passion and purpose, always working towards a better society for all. Mani has worked with First Nations communities across BC, working on capacity development. This work was a continuation of Mani’s desire to bring communities together by understanding that our shared values as Canadians unite us far more than our differences in age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and politics set us apart.

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She has worked to better countless communities in Surrey, including South Asians (Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims), Chinese, Vietnamese, Koreans, Filipinos, and Chaldean (Iraqi Christian) Refugees. Mani brings a depth and breadth of experience she hopes can help make Surrey the best it can be. She is a former director of the: Diversity Advisory Committee with the City of Surrey; the South Asian Family Association; and the BC Motion Picture Theatre Association.

Dean Barbour, currently the Executive Director of the Fleetwood Business Improvement Association, began his life in small business when he took over his uncle's food marketing company in Yorba Linda CA in the mid 1990s. From creating the international Sunkist Smile campaign to launching dozens of new and unique food items into US markets, Dean travelled across the US and Canada assisting clients with business planning, fundraising, market research, branding and creating custom sales and marketing tools.

                                                                                          

In 2000, Dean returned to Canada to manage Indigenous Business Network, a project he created to bring online small business resources to First Nations' entrepreneurs across Canada. This process got him involved in managing a top self employment program in Vancouver and subsequently led to him working on the creation and curriculum of what is now Small Business BC's seminars and workshop programming.

 

Over the past 20 years, Dean has helped over 1000 aspiring entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses, won the 2009 Chamber of the Year as the Executive Director of the Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce, been twice nominated as a Mentor of the Year for Futurpreneur, was an original member of Start Up Canada and has been a board member and volunteer for many non-profits and societies.

Dave Hayer is a proud resident of Surrey since 1972. He and his wife Isabelle Martinez Hayer raised their four children in this beautiful city. Dave’s experiences include diverse volunteer work as well as in the private sector, working with all levels of government and with diverse multicultural communities.

Dave believes in building strong communities and has volunteered for many non-profit organizations for over 33 years, serving as President of Rotary Club of Surrey in 2019-2020 & 1999-2000, President of the Surrey Crime Prevention Society 1995-1996, Chairman of Surrey Board of Trade 1996-1997, Director of the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Board 1999-2001, and director of many other non-profit organizations. 

A family man first, businessman second. Marc is the owner and operator of Redline Conditioning, the premier police fitness training centre in the lower mainland that specializes in training candidates for the police physical tests, preparing recruits for the Academy, and helping officers be fit for duty. Marc has helped hundreds of people achieve their dreams of law enforcement for the past 10 years and is proud to be part of so many people’s policing journey.

A resident of Surrey since 2011, you’ll often see Marc running and cycling the streets and trails of Surrey, taking walks with his baby daughter, or hitting up the basketball courts with his son.
 

Stanley Chang is a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia with over 25 years of experience in financial services, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. He recently retired as a Director from the BC Financial Services Authority, where he held several leadership roles across the organization.

 

A Surrey resident since 1994, Stanley is a respected community leader with a long-standing commitment to public service. His volunteer contributions include serving as a Director of CPA British Columbia and as a Trustee for the Surrey Public Library from 2013 to 2019, where he contributed to strategic planning, governance, and community engagement.

 

Stanley’s dedication to literacy, lifelong learning, civic participation, and public safety reflects his passion for building stronger, more connected communities. He brings this same commitment to his work with the Surrey Crime Prevention Society, supporting initiatives that promote safety and enhance quality of life for all residents.

Born and raised in Surrey, and having raised her family in the community, Sandra Benz holds a profound respect for the local business sector. She has dedicated herself to volunteering for numerous non-profit organizations and firmly believes that giving back is a collective responsibility.

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As an accomplished Real Estate Sales Associate at RE/MAX Performance Realty, Sandra brings a significant history in governance, demonstrated by her leadership roles at the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, including serving as a Past President. Her contributions to various strategic initiatives in the industry, along with 15 years of governance training and over 30 years of Board experience, underscore her strategic and advocacy skills, which enhance organizational success.

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With over 20 years of experience in nonpartisan advocacy and lobbying within the Real Estate Industry, Sandra possesses a solid understanding of the importance of strong relationships. She aspires to bring this expertise to the Surrey Crime Prevention team.