ROBIN CARDEW
VERNON – The Greater Vernon Chamber’s 2021-22 board of directors is ready to move the organization forward and to provide a strong voice for business and the North Okanagan.
During a virtual annual general meeting Sept. 15, Robin Cardew was confirmed to a one-year term as president while a board of returning and new directors was endorsed for a one-year term.
“Our volunteer board of directors represents the broad spectrum of our membership and the goal is to foster entrepreneurial spirit and to encourage a vibrant economy,” said Cardew, who owns Robin Cardew Chartered Professional Accountant.
“The Greater Vernon Chamber has been advocating for businesses and non-profits since 1897 and our new board of directors will carry on that proud legacy of commitment to the community. I look forward to working with this team during the upcoming year.”
Along with Cardew, the 2021/22 board of directors includes:
Deb White, White House Mortgages – vice-president
Ryan Mackiewich, Clark Robinson Chartered Professional Accountants – secretary-treasurer
Krystin Kempton, Nixon Wenger Lawyers – past-president
Jonathan Blais, Salade Etcetera – director
Scot Durward, Tolko Industries – director
Kelly Kedrosky, KJB Digital – director
Shane Kohlman, Freshii – director
Michael Molnar, Restoration Lands – director
Kennedy Raine, Sundial Lighting – director
Kari Sargeant, Castanet – director
Darrin Taylor, Axis Intervention Services – director
Also during the AGM, there was an opportunity to recognize those individuals retiring from the board:
Deanna Beaudoin, Deanna Beaudoin Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Roger Lamoureux – Tatawaw Kanata Glamping & Wellness
Leif Lennie – Pleasant Valley Painters
Aly Pain – The Conflict Coach
Greg Stevens – TD Bank
“Deanna, Roger, Leif, Aly and Greg have contributed significantly to the success of the Chamber during their tenure and they will definitely be missed. We wish them well with their future endeavours,” said Cardew.
Dan Proulx is General Manager of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce