Why do you want to be a board member with the Penticton Chamber? Deciding to move back to Penticton and become part of the small business community has been an amazing adventure. Having operated my restaurant Elma for almost two years, but working at my family’s hospitality business on Lakeshore Drive throughout my life, I felt it was time for me to become better connected to my community and more aware of community and business issues.  By having the opportunity to work alongside peers to reach common goals, I believe the board’s role is crucial in identifying issues collaboratively and working together to help build a more positive business environment with a focus on building a prosperous community. I would be honored to be part of such an important local organization.

Why do you want to be a board member of the Penticton Chamber?  To serve the local business community. To aide small & medium sized businesses through the Chamber ABCDE’s, fostering growth & opportunity. To provide value to our members, and to ensure the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is a strong voice and community pillar.

Why do you want to be a board member with the Penticton Chamber?  I have thoroughly enjoyed being on the board over the past 15 months and really hope to be reelected.

Why do you want to be a board member with the Penticton Chamber?  I want to be part of an organization which values the role of small and medium-size businesses. I believe we play a significant role in advocating on behalf of business owners. We also provide a unique opportunity for business owners to network through our Business After Business events. We also provide a great deal of educational opportunities to business owners and staff.

Why do you want to be a board member with the Penticton Chamber?  The Chamber has been a critically important part of my introduction to the local business community. I’ve been amazed at the supportiveness and resilience demonstrated during these challenging times, and connections between businesses and the people who run them has been crucial to this resilience. I want to help increase and grow these connections, and I believe that playing a bigger role in the Chamber is the ideal way to help.

Why do you want to be a board member with the Penticton Chamber?

I believe that nurturing our Businesses is the strongest and best way to nurture our Community. Strong businesses grow, hire more people, pay better wages, support everything from kids  Sport teams to Festivals to School initiatives. A healthy business community is a fundamental pillar to a healthy Penticton. I am an experienced business Leader ready to give back through Chamber to strengthen our business Community.

Please detail your experience in the areas of Leadership, Communication, Community Involvement, and Business Planning (finance, strategic and long-term planning).

Founder, owner, leader of multiple businesses employing many who paid taxes on their earnings, nurturing employees to greater responsibility and more contribution to the community. Growing people, designing strategies and developing plans to keep growing business

• Member and often Chair, of the following (and others):
• Atlantic Center for Remote Sensing of the Oceans
• Marine Technology Society Chapter, Nova Scotia
• Okanagan Chapter of the International Coaching Association
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Halifax
• Oceans 87 International Conference development committee
• Restorative Justice Facilitator and trainer, Penticton RCMP
• Rotary Club of Oliver
• Okanagan Writers League, Penticton

Have you volunteered with the Penticton Chamber of Commerce before?

Yes, as Member, Director and Ambassador.

Why do you want to be a board member with the Penticton Chamber?  I have seen the benefits of being a member as a new business owner.  As a member of the board I believe I can help businesses grow and make an impact in our community.

I also believe that by being a part of the board I can help shape our story and where we are going in the future as a Chamber.

Why do you want to be a board member with Penticton Chamber? I’d like to give back to the South Okanagan business community in a meaningful and impactful way. My experience as a Chamber member, business owner, and business banker gives me a unique perspective on the challenges faced by our diverse business community. I see this an opportunity to support – and continue building on – the excellent work this Chamber has done.