Cynthia (Cyndi) Bester is a double alumnus of the University of Lethbridge, holding a
Bachelor of Music (BMus '95) and a Master of Education (MEd '01). She also possesses a
Post Graduate Certification in Executive Coaching and Leadership Certification through
the Napoleon Hill Foundation at Purdue University.
An award-winning business leader, Cyndi has helmed successful companies
specializing in registry services, healthcare, and workplace safety. Her professional
career began under the direction of her entrepreneurial parents, focusing on healthcare
with We Care Health Services for 20 years, where she served as CEO for a decade. After
selling the company at 39, she became the managing partner of Lethbridge Vehicle
Licensing & Registry, the final enterprise under the family umbrella.
Since early 2019, Cyndi has been the CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. In
this role, she has spearheaded a wide range of policy initiatives aimed at strengthening
the local business community, including The Economics of Addiction, Digital Broadband
as the Key to Economic Prosperity, Strengthening Post Secondary Education and
Increasing Funding for Research and Creating an Effective Workforce for the Changing
Economy, all of which received Federal recognition. From an early age, she was taught
the value of Chamber membership and the importance of advocating for business.
Cyndi's achievements extend beyond the business world. She has traveled globally as a
solo concert pianist, performing in Canada, England, Poland, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine,
and the United States. She is also an accomplished author, co-writing four bestselling
books: The Fine Art of Parenting After Separation: The Power of a Positive Mental
Attitude, The Girl in the Red Bikini, Johnny B, and Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Bartok:
Lessons from the Big Four. Additionally, Cyndi is active in the fitness community,
competing nationally in bodybuilding.
A tireless volunteer who has received national recognition for her philanthropic efforts,
Cyndi currently serves as a Co-Chair of the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory
Committee, a member of the Community Wellbeing and Safety Advisory Committee, the
YWCA Board of Directors, and the board of directors of the Lethbridge Hurricanes. She
recently completed her terms on the University of Lethbridge Senate and Economic
Development Lethbridge. In October 2022, she was inducted into the University of
Lethbridge Alumni Honours Society.
Cyndi Bester's extensive record of achievement and tireless commitment to her
community exemplify her passion for leadership, mentorship, and advocacy.