Community Leadership and Governance

• Current Chair, BC Chamber of Commerce

• Past President, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce

• Current Director, Kelowna General Hospital Foundation

• Current Director, BC Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)

• Past Director and President of the Board of Directors, KCR Community Resources (2008-2025)

• Past Faculty Representative, Okanagan College Board of Governors

• Past Appointee, Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Advisory Council

• Participant, Mayor's Task Force on Crime & Safety (2023- 24)

• Participant, Mayor's Task Force on Economic Prosperity (2025-26)

• 2024 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year recipient

 

Post-Secondary Education Leadership

• 18 years in leadership roles at Okanagan College as a Business Faculty member, Business Chair, and Associate Dean of both the Business and the Science, Technology and Health portfolios. 

 

Business Experience

• Co-owner Swiss Skid Steer Solutions (family business for 18 years)

• Owner Turn Here Solutions (HR and Strategy Consulting Co.)

• General Manager of the BC Wine Authority (part-time)

• More than 30 years helping organizations navigate change, strengthen governance, develop talent, and plan for the future.

• Experience across business, education, governance, and the non-profit sectors.

 

Education and Professional Credentials

• Master of Business Administration (Strategic Management)

• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)