JOHN WILSON
VICTORIA – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors. Joining the board for their first term, effective Jan. 1, are Inderbir Singh, CEO of Western Canada Security, and Kara Udell, Executive Director of Oak Bay Volunteer Services.
Christina Clarke, founder of Christina Clarke & Co, continues as Board Chair, with James Gatsi, Business Development Manager with Tecnet, as Vice-Chair. Kris Wirk, Partner at Dusanj and Wirk, is Past Chair.
The Chamber’s board consists of established and emerging business and community leaders who will work with Chamber committees and staff. Board members are elected for two-year terms, and there were four positions up for election for 2026.
“The year ahead will be a pivotal time for Greater Victoria’s business community and the 2026 Chamber Board of Directors are an exceptional group that represents our region’s diverse economic sectors,” Chamber Chair Christina Clarke said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work with business and community leaders as we advocate for a better future.”
The Chamber’s mission is to serve Greater Victoria by working together to build good business and great community for all through advocacy, networking events, professional development and other unique activities.
The Chamber’s vision is to become the region’s most diverse and influential business association. Find out more at victoriachamber.ca.
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce 2026 Board of Directors
Executive
- Christina Clarke • Chair • Christina Clarke & Co
- James Gatsi • Vice-Chair • TecNet Canada
- Josue Dubon • Secretary • DesignWealth
- Spencer Walker • Treasurer • CIBC
- Kris Wirk • Past Chair • Dusanj + Wirk CPA
Directors
- Ashka Wirk • Wirk Consulting
- Corey Gillon • Peninsula Co-op
- Elizabeth Brown • Victoria Airport Authority
- Inderbir Singh, Western Canada Security
- Kara Udell, Oak Bay Volunteer Services
- Capt. (N) Kevin Whiteside • CFB Esquimalt
- Mary Lou Newbold • Mayfair Optometric
- Rose Arsenault • Agilus Work Solutions
Non-Voting
- John Wilson • Chamber CEO
- Kelly Somogyi • Chair of Emerge Committee • York Brooks Design
John Wilson is CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Chamber Events
February 2, 2026 | 2026 Business Awards Entry Tips Webinar | 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM | Online (webinar)
February 10, 2026 | Working Towards a Better Future – Lunch with Chief Constable Fiona Wilson, Victoria Police Department | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour – Pacific Ballroom, 728 Humboldt St, Victoria
