By 1988, Wickham-Jones and Farthingham had become concerned about the limitations of the present three-person board in light of company’s growth and changing external circumstances. There were also signs, particularly in relation to the acquisition of the Prince Rupert company, that some of Fraser River’s minority shareholders were disturbed and would like to see a broader representation of views at the board level. As a consequence, three new members were added to Fraser River’s board: Owen Palmer, head of a local supermarket chain; Joanna Young, a management consultant who ran the local office of a large national firm; and Michelle O’Reilly Fraser River’s legal counsel.