Councillors

Mayor Dwaine Dilworth

Mayor Dwaine Dilworth was born and raised in Dawson Creek. He moved away from the city in 2004 returning in 2011 taking that time to reexamine his priorities and goals and set a clear direction for his life. He was glad to come back to Dawson Creek which he considers to be the best community in the world.

Dwaine and his wife, Natalie, share a blended family of five children: Keana, Sawyere, Kayden, Shulyre, and Sevvryn. In 1994, Dwaine started Glacier Glass while still new to the industry. With the help of great mentors, he learned the business from the ground up. He went on to grow a successful operation with multiple locations.

Dwaine’s passion for the community has been expressed in practical ways. He is an active member of the South Peace Oilmen’s Association and sits on the Board of the Dawson Creek Golf Club. His lifelong involvement in hockey has included playing minor hockey and coaching. Today, he continues to play with the KFC Old Posts.

His love for the community and a desire to give back led him to run for Mayor. His experience as a businessman has fueled his interest in economic development and in ensuring people have what they need to stay in Dawson Creek and build their future here. Mayor Dilworth strongly believes in open communication. He welcomes opportunities to engage with members of the public, city staff, colleagues, and officials at all levels of government.

Mayor Dilworth looks forward to sharing ideas, coming together, and working hard to make Dawson Creek the best community it can be.

Councillor Gregg Apolonio

Councillor Apolonio was born and raised in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. He graduated from Far Eastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Accounting. It was a blessing to apply his education in one of the largest and most famous corporations of restaurant chains, Jollibee, as a Restaurant Manager. The knowledge and skills he acquired, plus the love of his families, honed and equipped him for these days.

Gregg came to Canada under the Foreign Worker Program on January 15, 2009 arriving in Dawson Creek. When he arrived in the city it was love at first landing! He found the community and people welcoming and friendly; he has built meaningful and precious relationships here. After more than 13 years, Dawson Creek is now his home away from home! Gregg received Permanent Residency in 2012 and became a Canadian Citizen in 2016.

Councillor Apolonio is an active volunteer. He has been a member of the dynamic KALIPI Filipino – Canadian Association for 10 years, serving 2 terms as President. He is an active member of Notre Dame Catholic Church and has been a liaison for new immigrant families at Notre Dame School. He gives his time to the Knights of Columbus and is currently the Grand Knight. Gregg also volunteers with the Rotary Club and has served on the Dawson Creek Tourism Advisory Committee.

For the past 9 years, Gregg has worked as a Support Worker with Independence Networking Services. He supports individuals with special needs helping them to live a full and healthy lives and reach their full potential. 

Councillor Apolonio is serving his first term on City Council; historically, the first Councillor in Dawson Creek of Filipino and Asian descent. He is looking forward to the next 4 years with City Council and will serve the City and its people passionately, and hopes to execute positive changes.

Councillor Rob Atkinson

Rob Atkinson is a first term councillor elected in 2026. A lifelong resident of the Dawson Creek area, Rob earned a masonry certification from PVI in 1985, started his own small business, and continues to provide masonry services across the region. Rob became a 4^th class power engineer in 1993 and spent 11 years as maintenance supervisor at the Pouce Coupe Care Home. He currently works in the oil and gas industry.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Rob represented Dawson Creek schools and minor hockey and baseball teams at major competitions. He later gave back to the community as a minor hockey coach for 15 years. He enjoys a wide variety of sports, but hockey remains his favorite.

Rob lives in Dawson Creek with his wife of 43 years, Jody. They have two children and six grandchildren. As a councillor, Rob is committed to bringing Dawson Creek and the Peace River Regional District together as one voice, working to enrich the communities of the region.

Councillor Amy Kaempf

Amy Kaempf was born and raised in Dawson Creek and is serving her third term on City Council.  She has lived in Dawson Creek area her entire life and is now raising her family in a place she is proud to call home. Amy has two children who have taught her so much and she is blessed to be their mom.  

Amy works at Safeway as the 2^nd Assistant Manager and is approaching her 28^th year with the company. She has taken her Associate of Arts degree and completed the Office Administrative program at Northern Lights College.

One of Amy's defining traits is her community spirit, and she has spent countless hours volunteering in the community. To actively support the interests of her children, Amy is actively involved in the Junior Canadian Rangers program and the Mile Zero Air Cadets. She is also involved with the local ski hill where she has volunteered as a Ski Patroller for the past six years.

In her personal leisure time, Amy is a long-distance competitive runner. She tries to enter and compete in as many marathons as she can in the region. During her first term, Amy started her own annual charity running events to give back to the community. This has given her a meaningful way to support local groups and organizations. Amy loves to give back to her community what her community has given to her and be able to join in the decisions that make this region spectacular.

Councillor Judy Kucharuk

Judy Kucharuk is a proud Dawson Creek community member, communicator, connector and lifelong believer in the power of people working together.

After almost 10 years working in a management role at the Ovintiv Events Centre, Judy is now a Project Manager for the South Peace Division of Family Practice.

With a professional background in communications, marketing, event production and project management, Judy has built her career around bringing people together, sharing ideas and turning good intentions into action. She enjoys connecting people, finding creative solutions and making things happen.

But perhaps Judy's greatest connection to Dawson Creek is a personal one. Her parents called the community home, her sisters live here, and her children and grandchildren are an important part of what makes this community so special to her. Dawson Creek isn't just where Judy lives; it's where her family has roots, where memories are made and where she wants future generations to have opportunities to grow and thrive.

At the end of the day, Judy wants what most people want: a community where families can put down roots, businesses can succeed, neighbours look out for one another and the next generation has every reason to stay, come back or call Dawson Creek home.

Judy is looking forward to her term on council and excited for the future.

Councillor Steven Reynolds

Steven Reynolds is proud to call Dawson Creek home. He has spent most of his life working in the community, building businesses, raising his family, and getting to know the hardworking people who make the city such a great place to live.

Steven started his first business at just 18 years old while working as a mechanic. In 2001, he and his father became business partners at KTS Truck Repair, where he has spent the past 25 years learning the importance of hard work, determination, leadership, and treating people with respect.

Being a father is by far Steven’s greatest accomplishment, and he believes strongly in building a community where children and future generations have the same opportunities to succeed.

Outside of work, Steven has a passion for writing poetry, motorsports, and spending time outdoors. Poetry has become an important part of his life, giving him a way to express his thoughts, reflect on life’s experiences, and share the lessons he has learned along the way. He has also had a lifelong love of racing. Whether he is working on race cars, spending time at the track, or getting behind the wheel himself, he enjoys the excitement, competition, and friendships that come with the sport. Racing has always been a great way for him to combine his passion for mechanics with his competitive spirit.

As a business owner, Steven understands the challenges that families, seniors, and local businesses face. He believes in responsible spending, accountability, transparency, public safety, and creating opportunities for economic growth.

Steven has always believed that those who want to see change must be willing to step up and be part of it. That belief motivated him to run for City Council. He firmly believes that everyone deserves to have their voice heard, and he wants residents to feel comfortable reaching out to him with their thoughts, ideas, and concerns. Councillor Reynolds is honoured to serve the people of Dawson Creek and committed to doing his part to make the city a safe, affordable, and thriving place to live, work, and raise a family.

Councillor Mike Sudnik

Born and raised in Dawson Creek, Mike Sudnik has deep roots in the community and a strong belief in its future. Mike brings a practical perspective and a commitment to helping build a stronger, more prosperous Dawson Creek.

With over 20 years of experience operating his own business, Custom Creations, Mike understands the challenges facing local businesses. He believes a thriving community requires a strong local economy, an environment that encourages investment, and municipal leadership that supports existing businesses while welcoming new opportunities.

A father of two daughters, Mike has been involved in supporting youth sports, fine arts, volunteering, fundraising, and community initiatives. He believes investing in recreation, youth opportunities, and community facilities helps create a place where families want to live, work, and build their futures.

A passionate advocate for healthcare, Mike has been actively involved with the South Peace Health Services Society and other regional healthcare initiatives. He believes access to quality healthcare is fundamental to community well-being and is crucial in attracting and retaining residents, families, and businesses.

Now in his second term on Council, Mike has gained experience in municipal governance and advocacy. He recognizes that building a sustainable community requires balancing today's needs with tomorrow's responsibilities. Through forward-thinking, accountable leadership that is focused on results Councillor Sudnik’s will continue to work hard to deliver lasting value for residents and businesses.