I worked in the Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta area acquiring over 40 years of practical Experiences in the Customer Service industry. As a mature, reliable person with a positive mental Attitude and a good sense of humour, I have extensive life experiences with the general public.   I worked 28 years as a transit operator, 3 years of Community Service worker, 4 years in Marketing/Sales agent and 3 years of Supervisory/Managerial capacity.

My wife and I moved to Penticton this spring in 2018. I have had the opportunity of volunteering, at several local events such as; Penticton Airport Day, Elvis and Peach Festival, JazzFest, Rotarian’s RibFest, OctoberFest, Penticton Ironman Competition, and other non-profit activities.

In the near future, I shall attend Okanagan College to update Spanish skills and register for Wine and Food Studies.  I look forward to meeting, sharing and working with all the members as an Ambassador for the Penticton Chamber of Commerce.  For additional information, please check LinkedIn.

My personal mantra is: “Another Day in Paradise”

As a Silver Leaf Member and former Director of Professional Organizers in Canada, Linda has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw from. She is passionate about helping others and regularly participates in volunteer efforts within the local community.

Linda is also a Board Member for the Penticton and District Community Resources Society (PDCRS) and a member of Penticton Women in Business. In her spare time, Linda enjoys being outdoors and you can often find her hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing or simply enjoying the beautiful views from many of the local area wineries.

Spencer holds a Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Education from UBC Okanagan. He spent a year teaching in London, England prior to joining Brown Benefits. Away from the office, Spencer is an avid golfer and enjoys playing soccer, hockey & volleyball. During his time at UBC-O, Spencer was the only student-athlete to represent two varsity teams, playing for both the Men’s Soccer & Volleyball squads for four years.

Originally from Ontario, continuing to move my way out west spending 5 years in law enforcement after completing my Police Foundations diploma. I found my calling in the automotive business and haven’t looked back since! My fiancé, daughter and I are blessed to live in such a beautiful city as Penticton and look forward to the new chapter ahead of us.

Sandy is an active volunteer. She is a Board member for South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre and Treasurer for 55+ BC Games. Sandy has volunteered at several Penticton events including Ironman, Fest of Ale, Skaha Lake Ultra Swim and Ultra520K. She is also a volunteer facilitator with the Restorative Justice Program.

Sandy is excited to be an Ambassador with the Penticton Chamber and looks forward to meeting and working with all of the members.

Our photo booths are available for bookings and we have 3 styles to choose from. Please come in and see me anytime or give us a call and we can set up your next event or promotional photo shoot. Don’t forget, for those into cars and motorbikes, we can set up photo-shoots for them too!!!!

Pam is excited join the Perseus team as the Wine Shop Manager and invites you to enjoy a tasting of award winning wines at Perseus Winery while taking in the breathtaking views! She also loves to be able to share and suggest all the wonderful opportunities our beautiful valley has to offer.

Passionate about golf, skiing, and wine, there is no better place to live. She feels privileged to be an Ambassador with the Penticton Chamber as her way to give back to the community.

Anastasia acquired a Certificate in New Business Development from the Camden Business Partnership, after studying English Literature at the London Metropolitan University. She served as the Executive Editor for the Global Business Journal in the UK and, together with her husband, Joe, founded the television production company, VR4 Media, which produced the uplifting Spanish language 2-hour daily morning show, “Breakfast Contigo” which aired on Azteca TV in the US.

Anastasia has worked closely Joe to develop the Inner Immersion mindfulness modality over a period of more than 10 years and to bring it to a widespread diverse audience. Anastasia has always had a commitment to the Healing Arts and is an ardent advocate for the Arts in all its forms as a crucial pillar of a thriving, healthy community.

Anastasia’s desire, as ambassador for the Penticton Chamber, is to learn about the needs and challenges of the business community with fresh eyes from the ground up, and to help new members integrate well into the community, sharing the warm and enthusiastic welcome that she and Joe received from local business owners when they first returned.

Cherry has passion for travel and culture having lived and studied in several countries including Mexico, South Korea, and France. She joined SOICS in 2009 as the Employment Coordinator and later their Research & Program Development coordinator. She left SOICS for a short time to work at UBC Okanagan and start her family. Her funny toddlers are bilingual and already show a great appreciation for diverse foods and fashion!

In 2016, Cherry returned to SOICS to work as the Life Skills Coordinator and Settlement Worker. As a first-generation Canadian, Cherry understands the challenges and rewards of adapting to a new culture. She is committed to ensuring access to newcomer supports to the Okanagan and encouraging an inclusive community.

As an ambassador for the Penticton Chamber of Commerce, Cherry hopes to learn of the emerging needs of the business community. She would like to support to the community in building their capacity to welcome and integrate diverse populations. By building bridges, the community and local business will benefit from the talent and diversity newcomers bring to our local workplaces.

I have been with the Parkers Family for 5 years with many more to come. I enjoy working with the fantastic caring team we have here and knowing they are locally owned since 1945 is such an honor honour and with them and take pride with them. I am very thankful for all the opportunities Parkers has given me and how they encourage me to grow and learn.

My wife, Linda, and I love to travel, cruising being our favourite of travel. Whatever region we visit, we always find a wine tour. Sampling some excellent wines and regional delicacies always make for a memorable journey. Though we’ve only lived here a short time, we both look forward to being part of this great community.

Joseph is a business warrior, starting and growing many businesses of his own and through Coaching, advancing the success of hundreds of decision makers in their own businesses. The most recent clients are finding greater success in the communities of the Okanagan, Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax and London England. Joseph believes that a vibrant business community is important to all and thus he is an active member of Chamber. He has earned the International Coach Federation credential of Master Certified Coach (MCC), only attained by about 8% of all accredited Coaches.

In addition to Joseph’s love of business, he thrives in the outdoors, rides a touring motorcycle, collects pre-centennial Canadian stamps and is an avid writer with three books published, a weekly newspaper column and an active blog.

Currently the Executive Administrator of Penticton Women in Business, she was one of several directors within the group that encouraged that organizations participation in our Penticton Chamber. Breakfast of Champions is another of the groups she co-ordinates for the empowerment of women building businesses locally. She utilizes her background, training and experiences in education, volunteer management and administration within all the groups and businesses she works with.

An entrepreneur at heart, Marlene welcomes anyone interested in learning more about her work with the Opportunity Companies, Ariix and NuCerity, to have a chat regarding the time, financial, health, travel and freedom rewards of a home based, mobile, global business. Always eager to promote Penticton and all it has to offer, Marlene has facilitated hospitality and customer service training programs, organized conferences and events, worked with the Medical Foundation and the SS Sicamous Restoration Society, and volunteered with everything from the Art Gallery to Peach Fest, Junior Hockey to Jazz Fest, Okanagan College to Meadowlark, and more.

She sums up life in Penticton with, ‘How does it get any better than this?’