Assistant Secretary Treasurer Mark Friesen to Depart Chilliwack School District

Chilliwack School District Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Mark Friesen, has been appointed as Secretary Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Nicola-Similkameen School District. Friesen’s last official day with Chilliwack School District is August 15, 2025.

Friesen joined the District as Assistant Secretary Treasurer in 2015. In his decade with the District, Friesen helped to modernize the District’s financial processes and built collaborative relationships across the organization.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Chilliwack School District, working alongside staff who truly put kids first in all of their daily work,” said Friesen.

“Mark is a steady, kind, and empathetic leader who is admired by his team,” said Rohan Arul-pragasam, Superintendent of Schools. “While Mark will be greatly missed in Chilliwack, we’re honoured to have been part of his journey. The Nicola-Similkameen School District will benefit from Mark’s extensive experience in education and his knowledge of how financial departments support education.”

Further information about the vacancy is forthcoming. In the meantime, expressions of interest can be sent to Human Resources at pnerref@fq33.op.pnac.cb.33ds@sreerac .